 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Donk. Manley catches Okoye right on the button with a cross.
Okoye misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Okoye has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Okoye's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okoye looking to stall.
Manley tries to work over Okoye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manley.
Okoye managing to block the knees to the body from Manley.
Okoye trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Manley is trying to trip Okoye. He has hold of a leg but Okoye is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Manley cracks Okoye with a solid left hand.
Manley wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving. #T1#
Okoye has momentary wrist control but Manley slips an elbow through the middle.
Manley slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manley pulls his head out easily.
Manley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manley passes to side control.
Manley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manley lands some shots froms side control.
Manley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Okoye down.
#T2#
Manley scoring with punches from side control.
Okoye told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Manley swings around for an armbar but Okoye sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoye being controlled here momentarily.
Manley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Manley is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Okoye still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Okoye has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Manley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoye off and has taken his back!
Manley lands shots from the back.
Okoye is really stuck here.
Manley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Manley lands a shot to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Manley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Manley is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Manley gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Manley gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Manley apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Manley misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoye or perhaps it was just good defense by Manley, which made it look bad.
Okoye checks a leg kick nicely.
Manley throws a body shot but no joy.
Manley throws a series of punches but Okoye avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manley tries to avoid it but Okoye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manley to the ground. Manley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Okoye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manley tries to avoid it but Okoye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manley to the ground. Manley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iggy Manley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Okoye.
A telegraphed right hand from Manley misses the target.
Okoye is looking for the big counter here.
Manley takes a swing at Okoye's ribcage but misses.
Christian Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manley throws a head kick but Okoye moves out of range.
Manley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manley stuffs the takedown.
Manley throws a jab but it's blocked by Okoye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Manley 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#
Manley throws a series of punches but Okoye avoids them all with ease.
Manley misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Okoye moves into the clinch successfully.
Manley blocks an uppercut.
Manley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manley avoiding damage as Okoye throws knees to the body.
Manley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okoye takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley managing to block the knees to the body from Okoye.
Manley taking a breather.
Manley cracks Okoye with a nice body shot.
Okoye takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Manley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okoye is breathing heavily.#BC#
Manley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christian Okoye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okoye avoids the head kick by Manley.
Manley throws a head kick that misses.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Okoye checks a leg kick nicely.
Manley motions for Okoye to come forward. Manley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manley scores with a nice strike.
Okoye moves away from the strike by Manley.
Okoye shoots in but no luck this time.
Manley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okoye slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoye shoots in looking for a takedown but Manley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Okoye's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iggy Manley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Okoye.
Manley throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Okoye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manley.
Manley scores with a jab to the body.
Manley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okoye misses with a takedown
and Manley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okoye was well out of range. Poor timing from Manley.
Good shot there by Manley.#CL2#
Okoye clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manley.
Manley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manley gets through Okoye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Iggy Manley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Manley misses with a knee to the head.
Manley misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Okoye is trying to break the clinch but Manley has him pressed against the cage.
Manley lands with a right to the head.
Manley just leaning against Okoye, taking a breather.
Manley blocks an uppercut.
Manley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okoye or not.
Manley is stalling here.
Manley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoye can do to turn this around?
Manley digs a right hand into Okoye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okoye's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Manley.
Manley trying to land knees to the body.
Okoye prevents a body shot from Manley. #TD#
Manley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Manley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manley lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Manley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Okoye to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Manley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoye, who protects the arm well.
Manley working the ground and pound.
Manley controls the position from side control.
Manley in side control lands a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okoye can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manley cracks Okoye with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Manley immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Okoye is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Manley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iggy Manley!
A less than humble Iggy Manley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Bloodbath 8
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
St Pierre clinches with his opponent.
Okoye is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Okoye looking to stall.
A short uppercut from St Pierre.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Okoye has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right from St Pierre on the inside.
St Pierre's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St Pierre's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
St Pierre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okoye or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pierre as Okoye tries to tie him up.
St Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St Pierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Pierre gets through Okoye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for St Pierre.
Okoye working aggressively here.
Okoye swings wildly with an uppercut but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pierre lands an uppercut.
St Pierre digs a right hand into Okoye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okoye's gas tank.
Okoye is breathing heavily.
St Pierre lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Pierre presses Okoye against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St Pierre lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from St Pierre on the inside.
St Pierre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre cracks Okoye with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Pierre lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A short left from St Pierre.
St Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
St Pierre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okoye's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Pierre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Pierre lands a shot to the body.
St Pierre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okoye.
St Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okoye backwards.
A hook to the body from St Pierre.
A shot in the inside from St Pierre.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Okoye is rocked!
St Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Okoye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre pushes Okoye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
St Pierre gets through Okoye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre pushes Okoye against the cage. St Pierre is working some dirty boxing. St Pierre pushes off with a quick right hook! Okoye goes down! Okoye tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! St Pierre moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor St Pierre!
A pretty intense looking Fedor St Pierre took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
|
|
|
|
Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Augusta has his takedown stuffed
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augusta ducks right into an uppercut from Okoye. #TD2#
Augusta gets a double leg takedown into Okoye's guard.#SUB#
Okoye has his foot on Augusta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augusta works his way back into a safe position though.
Augusta trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom.
Augusta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augusta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augusta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augusta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augusta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Augusta trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Okoye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a triangle but Augusta pushes his legs off easily.
Augusta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Augusta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augusta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augusta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Augusta trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Okoye isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Augusta stacks Okoye on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Augusta!
Augusta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okoye tries to buck Augusta off but Augusta is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Augusta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Okoye on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Okoye tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okoye knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Augusta on the ground.
Augusta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working. #SU2#
Augusta stands up. #CL2#
Augusta gets a clinch. #T3#
Okoye throws a head punch that misses.
Augusta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okoye just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Augusta breaks the clinch.
Okoye jabs at Augusta's body.
Augusta tries to score with a low kick but Okoye moves his leg out of the way.
Augusta wants to clinch
and Okoye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augusta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okoye defends it nicely.
Christian Okoye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Augusta.#T4#
Okoye lands a jab to the head.
Augusta with a poor takedown
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Okoye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Augusta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Augusta showed some decent athleticism there.
Augusta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augusta pulls his head out easily.
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 Christian Okoye will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Augusta shoots and misses
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Augusta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Augusta shoots in for a takedown but Okoye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Okoye was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Augusta.
Christian Okoye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Augusta.
Okoye misses with a looping left.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Augusta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato Augusta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Okoye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Augusta tries to move into range but Okoye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Okoye. That snapped Augusta's head back.
#TD2#
Augusta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okoye to the mat! Okoye manages to get full guard.
Okoye keeping full guard, as Augusta tries to pass.
Augusta trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augusta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okoye keeping moving, preventing Augusta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a triangle but Augusta pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
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!
Augusta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Augusta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Augusta defends it easily.
Renato Augusta has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Augusta defends it easily.
Augusta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augusta lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Okoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Augusta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okoye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Augusta trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Okoye has his foot on Augusta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augusta works his way back into a safe position though.
Augusta wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving. #SUB#
Okoye has an active guard here but Augusta has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusta is taking a breather. Okoye 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.
Augusta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Augusta wants to take a breather but Okoye is having none of it. #SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augusta pulls his head out easily.
Augusta content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Augusta missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Augusta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Augusta eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augusta pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoye is refusing to be controlled, as Augusta sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Okoye dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Augusta walks into a straight right hand from Okoye.
Christian Okoye is winning the standup battle so far.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Renato Augusta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augusta tries to clinch up but Okoye circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta fails with the takedown
and Okoye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christian Okoye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Augusta.
Augusta fails with the takedown.#T1#
Okoye lands with a straight right. Augusta didn't see that one coming.
Okoye misses with a straight left.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
and Okoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augusta can do to turn this around?
Okoye swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Augusta.
Christian Okoye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augusta fails with the takedown
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Okoye lands with a cross.
Christian Okoye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Augusta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Augusta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoye counters with a right hand to the body.
Augusta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Augusta misses.
Okoye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Augusta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augusta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Augusta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Okoye to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Augusta looks to clinch
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Augusta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Augusta darts in trying to clinch
and Okoye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Okoye. That snapped Augusta's head back.
Okoye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okoye scores with a nice right hand.
Augusta tries to clinch up
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Augusta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augusta has his takedown stuffed
and Okoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Okoye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okoye, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Okoye!
|
|
|
|
Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Mamma throws a looping overhand right but Okoye ducks down to avoid it.
Okoye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamma throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamma misses with a straight right.
Okoye appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okoye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Mamma manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamma. Okoye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoye throws a jab when Mamma was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye defending well as Mamma loads up on a big left hand.
Mamma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okoye throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamma.
Mamma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A jab from Okoye misses.
Okoye thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Mamma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamma misses with an uppercut.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Mamma manages to avoid it.
Joseph Mamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Okoye moves out of range as Mamma strikes.
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamma.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Mamma manages to avoid it.
Mamma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okoye scores with a jab. Mamma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okoye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamma misses with a hook
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Okoye throws an overhand right that lands on Mamma's shoulder, as Mamma tries to avoid the shot.
Mamma slips a jab from Okoye.
Okoye throws a jab when Mamma was well out of range.
Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Okoye moved out of range.
Mamma throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okoye slips under a jab.
Mamma misses the jab.#T3#
Okoye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okoye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Okoye misses.
Mamma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mamma misses with a right hand
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Okoye moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamma throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoye appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Mamma misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Okoye misses the target.
Okoye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamma.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamma throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Okoye throws a shot from downtown. Mamma moves away and avoids it.
Mamma misses with a looping right.
Okoye slips a straight right by Mamma.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okoye moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okoye slips under a jab.
Mamma swings widly with a right hand
enabling Okoye to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoye throws a looping overhand right but Mamma ducks down to avoid it.
Okoye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamma missing with a left hand there. Okoye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamma throws a series of punches but Okoye avoids them all with ease.
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 Christian Okoye will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamma.
Mamma blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamma! But no joy.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Okoye moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Mamma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Mamma misses with a right hand
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamma misses with a left hand
and Okoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamma.
Mamma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoye.
Okoye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamma slips a straight right by Okoye.
Mamma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Okoye dodges the punch combination from Mamma.
Okoye cracks Mamma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okoye slips under a jab.
Mamma misses with a straight left.
Okoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okoye.
Okoye throws a looping overhand right but Mamma ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Okoye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Mamma throws a looping overhand right but Okoye ducks down to avoid it.
Mamma throws a shot from downtown. Okoye moves away and avoids it.
Christian Okoye is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamma.
Okoye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamma.
Mamma throws a right hand that misses
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Okoye slips a jab from Mamma.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Mamma misses its intended target.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoye.
Mamma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Mamma misses with a hook.
Mamma misses with a straight right.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Mamma manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mamma misses its intended target.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamma throws a right hand that Okoye ducks under and follows up with a left that Okoye also avoids with ease.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mamma misses with a hook
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamma misses with a hook
and Mamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okoye clobbers Mamma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Okoye misses with a hook. Mamma ducked under it nicely.
Mamma tries to bum rush Okoye with a series of wild strikes but Okoye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okoye moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Okoye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okoye slips a straight right by Mamma.
Okoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamma throws an off balance right hand
and Okoye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamma thinking.
Mamma misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Okoye misses the target.
Okoye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamma.
Mamma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okoye moves out of range as Mamma strikes.
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 Christian Okoye will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamma misses with a shot to the body
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Mamma throws a hook but Okoye blocks it.
A jab from Mamma misses.
Okoye lands an overhand right.
Mamma misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Mamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye slips a jab from Mamma.
Okoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okoye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Okoye.#T1#
Okoye throws a hook to the side of Mamma's head but Mamma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamma! But no joy.
Okoye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamma.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma throws an overhand right that lands on Okoye's shoulder, as Okoye tries to avoid the shot.
Mamma misses with a hook. Okoye ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Okoye misses the target.
Mamma throws a hook to the side of Okoye's head but Okoye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamma throws a hook but Okoye avoids it easily.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Mamma misses its intended target.
Mamma throws a big shot that misses.
Christian Okoye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mamma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okoye throws out the jab.
Okoye looks to throw the jab but Mamma is out of range.
Mamma throws out a counter right but Okoye avoids it with no problem.
Mamma misses with a hook
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamma throws a looping overhand right but Okoye ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Okoye misses the target.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Okoye moved out of range.
Mamma throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Mamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okoye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamma scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Okoye connects with the punch.
Okoye throws the left hand but Mamma avoids the punch easily.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamma throws a lazy uppercut
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamma throws a lazy right hand but Okoye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamma throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okoye staying out of range there.
Mamma swings widly with a right hand
and Okoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Mamma misses with a looping right.
Mamma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
Okoye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okoye slips a straight right by Mamma.
Mamma misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Mamma misses.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
A counter left hand to the body from Okoye misses its target.
Mamma misses with an uppercut. Okoye saw that one coming.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamma misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph Mamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okoye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamma.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christian Okoye.
Well Okoye 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Okoye!
|
|
|
|
Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Okoye looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range. #CL#
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okoye, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura tries to work over Okoye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura misses with a knee strike.
Okoye can't break the clinch.
Nakamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okoye is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Okoye managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura.
Okoye managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura.
#TD#
Nakamura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nakamura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nakamura pulls Okoye in to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Nakamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakamura manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Nakamura's guard. #SUB2#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakamura trying to control the position here.
Okoye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard.
Nakamura trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura is working Okoye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Nakamura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nakamura really is a fat lump.#T2##SUB2#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
#SUB2#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okoye has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Okoye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Okoye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakamura is in close to Okoye's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okoye has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura stays in close to Okoye's body and controls the position.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura advances to half guard.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okoye tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Okoye counter with a right hand. #TD#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakamura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okoye does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Okoye 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.
Gurizuri Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Okoye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakamura working over Okoye with some ground and pound. Okoye looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Okoye quite badly. Okoye pulls Nakamura in close trying to recover. Nakamura postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Okoye on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Okoye doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurizuri Nakamura!
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFA 135/185
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Legba moves to clinch but Okoye breaks away
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Legba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okoye circles away.
Okoye misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Legba counters by clinching up. #TD#
Legba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Legba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB#
Legba looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Okoye is defending well. Legba quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Okoye has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Legba celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
135 Round 2/185 round 1
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Okoye jabs Bloodaxe right on the nose. Bloodaxe blinks but takes it well.
Bloodaxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Bloodaxe gets a clinch.
Bloodaxe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okoye is looking to control Bloodaxe's arms but Bloodaxe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okoye has his back to the cage.
Bloodaxe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okoye wants to stall.
A short right from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoye is trying to maintain a safe position but Bloodaxe gets an underhook and turns Okoye into the cage.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Okoye avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Okoye has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoye stalling in the clinch but Bloodaxe improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloodaxe. #T1#
Bloodaxe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand.
Bloodaxe lands a nice shot to the body.
Okoye looks winded!
Bloodaxe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okoyes head.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot.
Bloodaxe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bloodaxe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe cracks Okoye with a nice body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bloodaxe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okoye backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okoye.
Bloodaxe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okoye or not. #T2#
Bloodaxe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bloodaxe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloodaxe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okoye backwards.
Bloodaxe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch.
Bloodaxe lands a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe works on Okoye's body with a couple of short punches.
Bloodaxe lands a left hand.
#T3#
Okoye is trying to maintain a safe position but Bloodaxe gets an underhook and turns Okoye into the cage.
A hook to the body from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot.
Bloodaxe digs a right hand into Okoye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okoye's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bloodaxe.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe.
A right hook to the body lands for Bloodaxe.
A right hand to the body from Bloodaxe.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bloodaxe as the two fighters clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe presses Okoye against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe - that landed with a thud.
Bloodaxe pushes Okoye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bloodaxe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bloodaxe.
A body shot lands from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okoye.
Bloodaxe works on Okoye's body with a couple of short punches.
Bloodaxe lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Bloodaxe.
Okoye's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Bloodaxe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bloodaxe closes the distance and clinches.
Bloodaxe pushes Okoye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe - that landed with a thud.
Bloodaxe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okoye backwards.
Bloodaxe is working Okoye over against the cage.
Bloodaxe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okoye backwards.
Bloodaxe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Okoye is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Bloodaxe.
Okoye is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodaxe finish him?
Bloodaxe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Okoye to his knees! Bloodaxe keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Bloodaxe!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
