Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
Serra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Serra saw that one coming.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serra is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serra throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Serra throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Serra takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Serra is just out of range.
Okafor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serra.
Serra throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor walks into a left hand.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Serra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Okafor with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Serra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serra misses the jab.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor tries to score with a low kick but Serra moves his leg out of the way.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serra moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Serra tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor lunges at Serra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serra's hand.
Okafor moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Serra saw that one coming.#T2##CL#
Serra instigates a clinch.
Serra lands an uppercut.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra tries to pull guard but Okafor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Serra blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Serra.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serra tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Serra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Serra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Okafor has his hands clasped together but Serra extends and breaks Okafor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Serra.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Serra!

Event: Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
DeCoteau keeps the fight on the outside.
DeCoteau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Okafor closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and DeCoteau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeCoteau is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. #SUB#
Okafor is defending against the submission attempts here by DeCoteau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
DeCoteau is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
DeCoteau seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Okafor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caleb DeCoteau!

Event: Nfld FN 33
Date: Jan 26, 2023

#R1#
Okafor moves out of range as Niska strikes.
Okafor darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Niska counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niska takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
Niska is looking to advance position but Okafor won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska trying to control the pace.
Okafor wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Niska works his way into full mount!
Niska content just to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Niska 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.#SUB2#
Niska is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Niska extends the arm and Okafor is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Niska!
Juha Niska decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Marley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okafor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Marley.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Marley avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarley.
Marley dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut!
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marley jabs at Okafor's body.#T1#
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marley.
Okafor throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor misses with a jab to the body
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Marley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marley slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Marley's body. Marley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marley lands an overhand right.
Marley jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2##KD#
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Okafor tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Okafor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Marley throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Marley backing away here, and Okafor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Okafor cracks Marley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marley lands with a right that hurts Okafor. Okafor looks to clinch but Marley throws a short knee that drops Okafor. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rakeem Marley!
During a confident post fight interview, Rakeem Marley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 15
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Okafor with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okafor.#CL#
Niska forces Okafor back against the cage and clinches.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niska avoids a wild elbow strike from Okafor.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Niska seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okafor lands with a short shot to the head.
Niska takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska controlling the action here for a moment.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niska's elbow.
We've been informed that Okafor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Niska taking a breather.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okafor throws an elbow but misses.
Niska can't get the takedown.
Niska stalling. #T2#
Okafor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Niska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Niska's head.
Niska crunches a lovely knee into Okafor's ribcage.
Niska stalling.
Niska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okafor up against the cage.
Niska misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
A short right from Okafor on the inside.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Niska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Niska holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Niska.
Niska blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Crunch! Okafor slams his shin into Niska's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Niska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
Niska looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Niska drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okafor is keeping busy.
Okafor looking to throw knees to the head but Niska is blocking nicely.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Niska misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
Okafor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niska is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Niska misses its target.
Niska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Niska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Niska staying out of range there.
Niska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Niska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Desmond Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niska moves away.
Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Niska's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor lunges at Niska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niska's hand. #T1#
Okafor tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niska looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Niska is out of range.
Niska has been working on his balance at Sparks gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Okafor.#CL#
Niska clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Niska to work.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Niska blocking some punches.
Niska blocks a body shot from Okafor.
A short left from Okafor.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Niska is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Niska stalling the fight.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okafor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niska 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Niska.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Niska pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niska gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niska is trying to stall. #TD#
Niska has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Okafor regains guard immediately. #T4#
Niska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okafor trying to remain calm as Niska controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okafor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Niska seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Okafor for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Okafor is looking to slow Niska down with leg kicks.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Niska tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Niska's body.
Jab by Okafor.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Niska misses with a takedown attempt - Okafor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska takes one to the side of the head.
Okafor is looking to clinch. #T1#
Niska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niska slips under a jab.
Niska throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okafor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Niska makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Okafor really felt that one!
Niska avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Niska misses the shot to the body.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Niska moved out of range.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Niska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niska looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor tests Niska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor lands with a right hand. #T2##CL#
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okafor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Niska blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Niska to work. #BC#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Niska slips a straight right by Okafor.#T3#
Niska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Okafor catches Niska right on the button with a cross.
Okafor takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Niska. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Niska makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Niska off balance momentarily.
Niska swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Niska shakes it off.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Niska lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
Okafor stuffs the takedown.
Desmond Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
Niska was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Niska throws a counter high kick but Okafor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Niska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okafor 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld FN 24
Date: Oct 20, 2022

#R1#
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kerouac momentarily.
Kerouac dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kerouac closes the distance and pushes Okafor back into the cage.
Kerouac tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Kerouac back against the cage.
Okafor misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kerouac.
Kerouac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerouac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerouac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okafor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Kerouac.
Okafor tries a body shot but Kerouac blocks it.
Kerouac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerouac stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kerouac taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kerouac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerouac can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Kerouac has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Kerouac displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okafor up against the cage.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerouac looking to slow down the pace here.
Kerouac misses with some punches.
Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerouac backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor works on Kerouac's body with a couple of short punches.
Okafor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kerouac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kerouac doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kerouac managing to block the knees to the body from Okafor.
A bit of stalling here from Kerouac.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Okafor.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerouac backwards.
Okafor tries to land a knee to the head but Kerouac blocks with his arms.
Kerouac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerouac.
Kerouac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
Okafor prevents a body shot from Kerouac.
Kerouac misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kerouac working aggressively here.
Kerouac working aggressively here.
Okafor tries a knee to the head but Kerouac blocks it. #T3#
Kerouac throws a head punch that misses.
Kerouac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerouac backwards.
Okafor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Kerouac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Kerouac.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Kerouac.
Kerouac blocks an uppercut.
Kerouac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Kerouac.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerouac backwards.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Kerouac blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Kerouac blocks a body shot from Okafor. #T4#
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerouac controls his hands.
Kerouac is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okafor is keeping busy.
Okafor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerouac tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Kerouac tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerouac misses with some punches.
Kerouac tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor looking to throw knees to the head but Kerouac is blocking nicely.
Kerouac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerouac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerouac tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerouac backwards.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kerouac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor works on Kerouac's body with a couple of short punches.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Okafor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Okafor moves into the clinch successfully.
Kerouac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerouac has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Kerouac effectively controlling the action here.
Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kerouac prevents a body shot from Okafor.
Kerouac misses with the head strike.
Kerouac can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Kerouac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Kerouac's head.
Okafor missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerouac misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kerouac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kerouac. #T1#
Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerouac.
Kerouac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Kerouac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kerouac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Kerouac has Okafor pushed against the cage.
Desmond Okafor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kerouac throws a head punch that misses.
Kerouac misses with a body punch.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Kerouac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kerouac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Okafor is trying to pull guard but Kerouac has him pressed against the cage.
Kerouac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Kerouac controls the action.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerouac can do to turn this around?
Okafor landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Okafor as Kerouac tries to tie him up.
Kerouac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Okafor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Okafor tries to work over Kerouac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Kerouac's head.
Kerouac misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor lands an uppercut.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerouac controls his hands.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerouac's elbow.
Kerouac stalling against the cage. #T3#
Kerouac is trying to maintain a safe position but Okafor gets an underhook and turns Kerouac into the cage.
Kerouac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kerouac stalls.
Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor tries to work over Kerouac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Okafor as Kerouac tries to tie him up.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerouac controls his hands.
Okafor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Okafor looking to throw knees to the head but Kerouac is blocking nicely.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerouac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Kerouac lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Kerouac trying to stall but Okafor improves his position.
Kerouac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor misses with a body punch.
Kerouac struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Kerouac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerouac manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Kerouac controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kerouac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerouac can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
The referee calls for Kerouac to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Okafor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerouac.
Okafor lunges at Kerouac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kerouac's hand.
Kerouac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerouac throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kerouac checks a leg kick.
Kerouac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Kerouac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerouac.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerouac was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Kerouac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Donk. Okafor catches Kerouac right on the button with a cross.
Kerouac slips a straight right by Okafor.
Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerouac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerouac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor cracks Kerouac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kerouac is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Okafor wants to slow Kerouac down by chopping away at his legs.
Donk. Okafor catches Kerouac right on the button with a cross.
Okafor cracks Kerouac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Kerouac counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor misses with a body shot
and Kerouac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kerouac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Kerouac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerouac.#T2#
Kerouac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Okafor throws the left hand but Kerouac avoids the punch easily.
As Okafor backs off Kerouac throws a huge counter combo but Okafor manages to avoid it all.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kerouac is out of range.
Kerouac moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Okafor throws a combination. Kerouac tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Kerouac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Desmond Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerouac feints a counter leg kick.
Kerouac misses with a straight left.
Okafor tries to counter by clinching up but Kerouac breaks away and moves out of range.
Okafor with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerouac.
Kerouac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kerouac throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Kerouac moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerouac might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Kerouac's head but Kerouac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerouac at a distance.
Desmond Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerouac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerouac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerouac doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerouac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerouac misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kerouac drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kerouac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okafor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kerouac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Kerouac 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kerouac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jack Kerouac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerouac takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Okafor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okafor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1#
Davidson doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Davidson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Davidson has been cut.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
Davidson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor. #CL#
Davidson moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Okafor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davidson 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.
Okafor lands a left hand.
Davidson is trying to drag Okafor to the mat but Okafor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okafor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Okafor.
Okafor prevents the takedown attempt.
Okafor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davidson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okafor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Davidson shrugs it off though.
Paul Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Okafor lands a big head kick that sends Davidson tumbling to the mat! Okafor takes a step backwards and waves Davidson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1##KD2#
Okafor cracks Davidson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Davidson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okafor finish him? #ROC2#Davidson is rocked!#CUT2#Paul Davidson's cut is getting worse.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Davidson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Okafor swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Okafor pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Okafor.
A short left from Okafor.
Petrov misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor digs a right hand underneath Petrov's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov is trying to stall. #T1#
Okafor gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okafor.
Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Okafor lands a big knee! That's hurt Petrov! Oh, he's all over the place! Okafor lands another knee that sends Petrov to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Lizard misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lizard slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor throws a solid leg kick but Lizard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okafor.
Okafor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lizard is able to avoid easily.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Lizard counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor throws a jab when Lizard was well out of range.
Lizard throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lizard moves away.
Okafor slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lizard doesn't seem phased though.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor jabs Lizard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Lizard misses its intended target.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lizard blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Okafor catches Lizard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor feints and then cracks Lizard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lizard down.
Okafor throws a front kick that sends Lizard stumbling back into the cage.
Lizard slips under a jab from Okafor.
Lizard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okafor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor cracks Lizard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lizard checks a leg kick nicely.
Lizard looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Lizard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor throws a jab when Lizard was well out of range.
Lizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lizard's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Okafor misses
letting Lizard counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lizard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Lizard throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Lizard misses with a body shot.
Lizard lands a jab.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lizard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizard.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lizard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lizard throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lizard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lizard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okafor moves out of range as Lizard strikes.
Okafor counters with a body kick.
Okafor misses with a low kick as Lizard jumps back.
Okafor misses with a kick to the body.
Okafor wants to land a leg kick but Lizard is out of range. #T3#
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lizard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Lizard shakes it off.
Lizard connects with a nice looking jab.
Lizard misses with a body shot.
Okafor takes a swing at Lizard's ribcage but misses.
Lizard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Nice body kick there by Okafor.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Lizard.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lizard throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lizard throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Lizard off balance momentarily.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Lizard moved away.
Lizard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor jabs at Lizard's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizard cracks Okafor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Lizard lands with an overhand left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Lizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lizard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Lizard moves out of range easily.
Okafor feints and then cracks Lizard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lizard down.
Lizard throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Lizard moves out of range of the body kick.
Lizard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor throws a chopping leg kick but Lizard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lizard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Lizard's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor takes a swing at Lizard's ribcage but misses.
Lizard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Lizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lizard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Okafor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lizard throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Lizard swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
Lizard misses with a few strikes there.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Lizard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizard.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Desmond Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Okafor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Okafor lands a big uppercut and Lizard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lizard looks OK. Okafor waves Lizard back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lizard is rocked!
Okafor shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lizard takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Okafor sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lizard bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 98 Hammerfall v Oloishona
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Okafor cracks Russell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a body shot.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Russell.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Russell avoids a kick to the body.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor motions for Russell to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Russell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Russell swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Russell checks a leg kick nicely.
Russell throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Russell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Okafor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russell is in Okafor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Okafor controls Russell momentarily but Russell frees himself.
Russell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Russell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Russell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell passes Okafor's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okafor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russell is working away from the top position though.
Okafor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russell.
Russell is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Russell.
Okafor has his hands clasped together around Russell's back. He's all about the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okafor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Russell is taking a breather. Okafor 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.
Russell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okafor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Russell swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body kick.
Donk. Okafor catches Russell right on the button with a cross.
Okafor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Russell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
As Okafor looks to move away, Russell throws a big counter combo but Okafor just gets out of the way.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Russell's head backwards.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Russell works Okafor's body with a nice hook.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Desmond Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor tried to score with a low kick but Russell checks it.
Russell throws a big counter combination but Okafor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okafor cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Russell misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desmond Okafor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
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#
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Russell down.
Russell is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okafor wants to land a leg kick but Russell is out of range.
Russell is looking for a counter combo.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russell.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there
and Russell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Russell misses.
Russell throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Desmond Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okafor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Okafor lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Deviante Russell's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Russell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Russell.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Russell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Russell looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Russell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okafor is fending him off so far but Russell persists. Nope, Okafor circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Russell.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Russells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Russell's legs. #TD#
Russell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell passes Okafor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Russell is working for a kimura but Okafor is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Russell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Russell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Russell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okafor sees it coming and defends easily.
Russell is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura but Okafor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russell to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Russell seems content to control.#SUB#
Okafor is defending against the submission attempts here by Russell. #SUB#
Russell looking for a submission but Okafor manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
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 Deviante Russell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Russell throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Russell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okafor moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Okafor misses with a kick to the body.
Russell misses the jab.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor scores with a kick to the body.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor tried to score with a low kick but Russell checks it.
Okafor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russell.
Russell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor 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. #T1##TD#
Russell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okafor to the ground. Russell is now in Okafor's guard.
Russell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Russell advances position into side control!
Russell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Russell has an Americana. Okafor didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Russell is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Russell hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Deviante Russell!
An out of breath Deviante Russell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 93 Oloishona v Granger
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
Okafor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor misses with a left hand
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Okafor down.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr cracks the inside of Okafor's front leg.
Smith Jr lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor slips under a jab from Smith Jr.
Okafor swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Smith Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It appears Okafor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Smith Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Okafor eats them both and turns towards Smith Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Okafor moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith Jr's knee momentarily.
Okafor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Okafor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor with a jab.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Okafor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 Okafor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okafor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Okafor saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
It appears Okafor was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
A left and a right from Smith Jr both land. Nice combination.
Okafor misses the jab.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jr checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith Jr.
Okafor moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Okafor misses with a hook to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor takes one on the button.
Okafor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Smith Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith Jr moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Okafor misses #TD2#
and Smith Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okafor looking to control.
Okafor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU2#
Smith Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
Okafor slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor tries to land a front kick but Smith Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith Jr keeps Okafor at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Smith Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Smith Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Okafor feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
Smith Jr blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okafor.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Okafor cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okafor's head.
Smith Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor catches Smith Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Smith Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor thuds his shin into the meat of Smith Jr's side.
Smith Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Okafor lands a head shot.
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor throws a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Smith Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Okafor's head.
Desmond Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Smith Jr.
Okafor takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor thuds his shin into the meat of Smith Jr's side.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Smith Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okafor's hands.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith Jr has time to react.
Smith Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. Smith Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Smith Jr saw that one coming.
A jab from Okafor misses. #T1#
Smith Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Okafor shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Smith Jr catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith Jr wants to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch position.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith Jr.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Okafor down with leg kicks.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Smith Jr throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Okafor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Smith Jr lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 88: Petrov vs. Mason 2
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Okafor moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Okafor misses. #T1#
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Okafor tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Okafor misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor looks winded!#T3#
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocking some punches. #BC#
Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okafor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Okafor lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor blocks a jab.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor blocks the elbow strike.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor misses with some punches. #T3#
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix works on Okafor's body with a couple of short punches.
Okafor is breathing heavily.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix. #BC#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Okafor slips a jab from Phoenix.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Okafor slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okafor throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desmond Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Okafor.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react.
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.#T1#
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor misses with the body kick
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Okafor.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.#T3#
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Phoenix has managed to clinch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Okafor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Okafor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!

Blake Phoenix wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Blake Phoenix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 84 - Boretti Vs. Brinks
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Saki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Saki doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saki throws out the jab.
Okafor throws a push kick but Saki slaps the foot to one side.
Saki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saki throws out a powerful jab.
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Saki.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okafor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Saki lands with an uppercut that bounces Okafor off the cage and back into range.
Gokhan Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Okafor scores with a hook.
Saki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Saki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Okafor sends Saki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Okafor is motioning to the referee to let Saki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Saki is rocked!
Saki throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Saki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saki wants to slow Okafor down by chopping away at his legs.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Saki.
Saki backing away here, and Okafor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saki drops his hands momentarily. Okafor doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Saki staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Saki doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RFL - 80 Petrov Vs. Coffie 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Moker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moker.
Okafor cracks Moker with an open hand slap.
Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okafor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moker throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a chopping leg kick but Moker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okafor tries a low kick but Moker avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Moker misses.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Moker.
A big left from Moker misses.
Moker ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.#T1#
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moker.
A shot to the liver by Moker. Beautiful body shot.
Moker throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Moker counters with a left to the body.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Moker throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a leg kick.
Okafor leaves Moker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor misses the jab.
Desmond Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Moker checks it #TD2#
and Moker counters with a single leg into guard. Okafor didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Moker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Moker throws a big elbow that misses.
Moker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moker being controlled here momentarily.
Moker throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Moker cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Moker punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moker is out of range.
Moker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moker lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okafor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Moker avoids it.
Moker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moker misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Moker moves out of range of the body kick.
Okafor is looking to slow Moker down with leg kicks. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor is looking to slow Moker down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Moker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okafor's head.
Okafor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moker.
Moker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moker thows a huge punch but Okafor dodges it nicely.
Moker misses with a head shot. Okafor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Moker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moker moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
Good leg kick by Okafor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moker.
Okafor wants to land a leg kick but Moker is out of range.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okafor throws a lazy body kick
and Moker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brendan Moker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moker manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moker on the side of the head.
Moker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Okafor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okafor takes a swing at Moker's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Moker scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Moker staying out of range there.
Moker staying out of range there.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Moker 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 Moker off to one side.
Moker avoids the body shot from Okafor.
A little jabbing left from Moker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moker ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Moker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moker checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Moker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moker tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okafor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okafor slips a straight right by Moker.
Okafor slips under a jab from Moker.#T2#
Moker looks for a takedown but Okafor sprawls well.
As Moker backs away, Okafor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moker manages to avoid it.
Moker throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Moker misses the shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a push kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Moker scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Moker does no damage.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moker takes a step back to recover.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Moker checks it
and Moker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Moker there.#T3#
Nice cross by Okafor.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Moker is out of range.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Moker moved away.
Okafor circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Moker drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Okafor follows Moker to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RFL-77 UTH Vs.HHW
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Championship misses with a hook to the body
and Okafor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Championship throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Championship really felt that one!
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Championship looks winded!
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Championship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Championship off balance momentarily.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Championship chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Championship throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Okafor lands a body shot.
Championship tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor fakes the leg kick and cracks Championship in the body.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Championship takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Championship takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Championship's body.
Championship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a nice body kick. #KD#
Okafor drops Championship with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Championship looks back up at him and smiles so Okafor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Championship is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vacant Championship has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Championship's jaw. Championship's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Okafor does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFLFN-25
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Okafor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salmi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salmi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salmi 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.
Okafor walks into a left hand.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Salmi clinches up against the cage.
Salmi can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor wants to break free but Salmi has control.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Salmi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Salmi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salmi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okafor's efforts to push away.
Salmi lands a shot to the body.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Salmi.
Okafor looks winded!
Salmi keeps control of Okafor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salmi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor working aggressively here. #T1#
Salmi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salmi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salmi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salmi.
Salmi misses with a body punch.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Salmi avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
Salmi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Salmi controls his hands.
Salmi misses with some punches.
Salmi lands a shoulder strike.
Salmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salmi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Salmi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salmi misses with a body punch.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Salmi.
Salmi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salmi misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Okafor lands a left hand.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salmi misses with the head strike.
Salmi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Salmi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salmi lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Salmi.
Salmi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Salmi on the inside.
Salmi pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salmi scores with a hook to the body.
Salmi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Salmi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Okafor is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Salmi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Salmi finish him?
Salmi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salmi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salmi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Okafor with a big uppercut! Okafor tries to clinch up but Salmi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Okafor to the mat! Okafor covers up and Salmi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eerikki Salmi!
Eerikki Salmi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFLFN-21 -Morris Vs Tud 3
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Okafor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burns is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Okafor misses with a body punch
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
A head kick by Okafor misses
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Nice body kick there by Okafor.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Okafor.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Burns down.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Okafor sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Burns moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor with a hook.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burns slips a straight right by Okafor.
Good work by Burns as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Okafor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor's corner calls for a 1-2. Okafor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
and Okafor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Burns! He's just covering up as Okafor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a kimura here. Okafor looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gustafsson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Gustafsson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 24
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Okafor tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Okafor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Williams!
David Williams is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 19
Date: Nov 04, 2018

#R1#
A slow jab from Harryson misses its intended target.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Harryson's body.#CL#
Harryson closes the distance and clinches.
Okafor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harryson has him pressed against the cage.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harryson blocks an uppercut.
Harryson blocks an uppercut.
Okafor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Harryson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Harryson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harryson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Harryson has him pressed against the cage.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Harryson digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Okafor as the two fighters clinch.
Harryson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okafor is defending well for now.
Okafor takes a shot 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!
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Harryson controls the action. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harryson trying to land knees to the body.
Harryson missing with knees to the body.
Harryson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harryson.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harryson is looking to control Okafor's arms but Okafor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harryson has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Harryson throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harryson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harryson cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Harryson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harryson just misses with a punch to the body.
Harryson swings widly with a right hand
and Harryson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
Harryson instigates a clinch.
Harryson tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harryson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harryson lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harryson scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Harryson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okafor is defending well for now.
Okafor wants to get back to striking at distance but Harryson won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harryson.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Harryson. #BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Harryson moves into the clinch.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Harryson. #BC2#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okafor. #CL#
Harryson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Harryson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Harryson.
Harryson just leaning against Okafor, taking a breather.
Okafor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harryson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harryson misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harryson misses with a straight right.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Harryson.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Harryson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Harryson saw that one coming.
Harryson misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.#T4#
Harryson tries to clinch but Okafor is having none of it.
Harryson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Harryson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Harryson down.
Harryson looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harryson misses with an uppercut.
Harryson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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 George Harryson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harryson on the side of the head.
Harryson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okafor.
Okafor scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like George Harryson has been cut.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harryson is looking to counter punch.
Harryson throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Okafor
and Harryson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harryson swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Harryson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Harryson tries to clinch but Okafor is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Okafor throws a right hand that Harryson ducks under and follows up with a left that Harryson also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Harryson misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harryson darts in trying to clinch
and Okafor scores with a counter punch that sends Harryson to the canvas! Okafor smells blood - he's punishing Harryson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Harryson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Desmond Okafor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DKCW 2
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popkov throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Popkov misses with a double jab.
Popkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Popkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Popkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popkov misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Popkov down.
Popkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Popkov lands a jab.
Popkov throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Popkov blocks it well.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Popkov saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Popkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okafor 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 Popkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Popkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor scores with a push kick.#T2#
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
It looked like Popkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Popkov avoids it with no problem.
Popkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Popkov is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Okafor cracks Popkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor throws out a leg kick but Popkov moves out of range and Okafor only half commits.
Popkov misses with a double jab. #T3#
Okafor jabs at Popkov's body.
Popkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popkov throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Popkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor moves forwards but Popkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Popkov.
Popkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Okafor has knocked Popkov down with a huge combo! Okafor steps away and waves a wobbly Popkov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Popkov is rocked!
Popkov 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.
Popkov misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
Popkov misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Popkov is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Popkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Okafor 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#
Okafor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okafor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor throws a lazy head kick
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Popkov checks it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Popkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okafor - the referee stops the clock and Popkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okafor. Popkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Okafor throws a hook but Popkov avoids it easily.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Popkov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Popkov scores with a jab to the head.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Popkov duly obliges.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Desmond Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Popkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popkov throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Popkov off balance momentarily.
Popkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Popkov throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Popkov avoids it with no problem.
Popkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor counters with a body kick.
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Popkov's ribs.
Popkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Popkov cracks Okafor with an open hand slap.
Popkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor. #T2#
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor misses with a low kick as Popkov jumps back.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Popkov 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popkov needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Popkov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A leg kick checked by Popkov.
Popkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okafor.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Popkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Popkov's leg. Popkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okafor.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Popkov misses with a looping right.
Okafor defending well as Popkov loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Popkov shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Popkov looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okafor scores with a body shot.
Okafor misses with a low kick as Popkov jumps back.
Popkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Popkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Popkov throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Popkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popkov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Okafor swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor 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.

Event: DKCW 1
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Hidaka saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor defending well as Hidaka loads up on a big left hand.
Hiroaki Hidaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hidaka lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hidaka. Hidaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hidaka throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Hidaka throws a lazy head kick
and Okafor counters with a body kick.
Okafor throws a head kick but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka looks to throw a body kick
and Okafor counters with a leg kick.
Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Hidaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hidaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hidaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Hiroaki Hidaka has been cut.
Hidaka throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hidaka. #T1#
Hidaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hidaka.
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Hidaka's defenses.
Okafor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hidaka. That one must have hurt.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hidaka misses with the body kick
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Hidaka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hidaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okafor.
A big right from Hidaka misses.
Hidaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka lands with a shot to the body.
Okafor walks into a jab.
Okafor blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Hidaka misses with a kick to the body
and Okafor counters with a left and a right that stings Hidaka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hidaka. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hidaka throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hidaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Hidaka throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hidaka misses the target.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hidaka scores with a push kick.
Hidaka misses with a straight right.
Hidaka loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Hidaka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
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?
Hidaka tries to land a front kick but Okafor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hidaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hidaka misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Hidaka swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a body kick.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.
Hidaka cracks Okafor with a good jab.
Okafor keeps Hidaka at a distance using the push kick.
Hidaka looks winded!
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hidaka. That did some damage!
Hidaka swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Hidaka down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor slips a jab from Hidaka.#T4#
Hidaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a leg kick.
Hidaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okafor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Hidaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hidaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
Hidaka moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hidaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
That has opened up Hiroaki Hidaka's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hidaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroaki Hidaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Hiroaki Hidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hidaka misses with a kick to the body.
Hidaka throws a lazy body kick
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hidaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
A shot to the body from Hidaka misses
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hidaka's knee momentarily.
Hidaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Hidaka misses.
Okafor moves out of range as Hidaka strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Hidaka takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hidaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Desmond Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Hidaka shrugs it off though.
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!
Hidaka misses with a head kick.
Hidaka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hidaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Hidaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hidaka thinking.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Hidaka swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Hidaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Hidaka tries to avoid it.
Hidaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hidaka scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Hidaka misses
and Okafor counters with a solid body kick.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hidaka can do to turn this around?
Hidaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hidaka.#T2#
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hidaka.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Hidaka.
Hidaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Hidaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid body kick from Okafor.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hidaka's sensitive parts.
Hidaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okafor - that will leave a mark!
Okafor punishes Hidaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
The cut above Hiroaki Hidaka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Okafor jabs at Hidaka's body.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Hidaka.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Hidaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Hidaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor scores with a jab.#CUT#
Hiroaki Hidaka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice combination there by Okafor. #ROC#
Hidaka is rocked!
Okafor tests Hidaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hidaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiroaki Hidaka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KONFLIKT XVII
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Saki throws a lazy head kick
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
Okafor keeps Saki at a distance using the push kick.
Saki avoids a kick to the body.
Saki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Okafor scores with a jab. Saki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okafor if he has to take too many more of those.
Saki throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Okafor.
Saki fakes the leg kick and cracks Okafor in the body.
Saki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saki throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily.
Saki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okafor's calf.
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!
Okafor thuds his shin into the meat of Saki's side.
Saki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor pushes Saki away with a front kick.#T1#
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saki looks winded!
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Saki.
Okafor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saki throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a nice body kick.
Saki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Saki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okafor jabs at Saki's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okafor - the referee stops the clock and Saki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okafor. Saki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Okafor tests Saki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor scores with a leg kick. #KD#
Okafor lands a big head kick that sends Saki tumbling to the mat! Okafor takes a step backwards and waves Saki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Saki's ribs.
Saki lands with a slapping head kick.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saki throws a leg kick
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Saki tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.
Saki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Saki's body. Saki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor keeps Saki at a distance using the push kick.
Crack! A monster head kick from Okafor and Saki falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Okafor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KONFLIKT FC VIII
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laukis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laukis's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Laukis misses
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laukis thinking.
Laukis misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Laukis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laukis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Laukis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor lands a body shot.
A solid body kick from Okafor.
Donk. Okafor catches Laukis right on the button with a cross.
Laukis misses with a hook.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laukis 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.#T1#
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laukis.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laukis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laukis looks winded!
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD#
Okafor lands a big right hand that sends Laukis crashing to the mat! Okafor stays standing though and waves Laukis back to his feet!#ROC#
Laukis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laukis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okafor counters with a nice body kick.
Laukis is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?
Laukis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okafor.
Laukis seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor moves in close and cracks Laukis with a massive right hand! Laukis, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Okafor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Okafor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Bow closes the distance and pushes Okafor back into the cage.
Bow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Bow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Bow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Bow blocks an uppercut.
Bow lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bow.
Bow lands an uppercut.
Bow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okafor tries to work over Bow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bow lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Bow has Okafor pressed against the cage, preventing Okafor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bow.
Okafor is breathing heavily.
Bow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
Bow lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
A short right from Bow. #T1#
Bow lands a left hand.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bow lands an uppercut.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Bow controls his hands.
Bow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Bow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bow. #ROC2#
Okafor is rocked!
Okafor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bow lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Bow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bow digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Bow.
Bow digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Bow lands a right hand.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Bow controls the action.
Bow lands with a light punch inside.
Bow is working Okafor over against the cage.#T2#
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bow.
Bow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Oh Okafor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
Okafor seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Bow.
Bow scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Bow scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
A short right from Bow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bow lands a shot to the body.
Bow lands with a short shot to the head.
Bow lands a body punch.
Bow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bow lands with a short shot to the head.
Bow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
Bow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bow lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bow.
A right hand to the body from Bow.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
Bow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bow scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bow.
Bow digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bow.
Bow lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Okafor tries a body shot but Bow blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Bow.
Bow lands a left hand.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
Bow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okafor lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bow. #T4#
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Bow scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bow prevents a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor can't break the clinch.
Bow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bow lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Bow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bow blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Okafor.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bow's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
A short right from Bow.
Okafor tries to work over Bow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milson Bow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bow rushes Okafor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
A short right from Bow on the inside.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Bow lands a left hand.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okafor lands with a left to the head.
Bow lands a body shot.
Bow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bow lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Bow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bow lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Bow.
Bow lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Bow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Okafor with a big uppercut! Okafor tries to clinch up but Bow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Okafor to the mat! Okafor covers up and Bow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Milson Bow!

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