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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1# Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot. Chandler throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem. Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
#CL# Okafor drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks. #BC2# Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight. Okafor keeps the fight on the outside. Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook. Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chandler walks into a left hand. The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Okafor looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely. Chandler slips under a jab from Okafor. Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chandler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Chandler tries to clinch but Okafor is having none of it. Okafor throws a hook but Chandler blocks it. Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head. Okafor throws a hook but Chandler blocks it. Chandler slips under a jab. Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Okafor. Okafor throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here. Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2# Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it. Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Chandler feints a jab promting Okafor to slip. Chandler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Okafor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily. Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch 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! Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL# Okafor moves into the clinch successfully.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Chandler takes a shot to the head. Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Okafor keeps him there for the moment. Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks. #BC2# Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#T3# Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Okafor should have avoided that one. Chandler tries to clinch up. Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet. Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler. Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Okafor throws a one two combo.
A jab from Okafor misses. Okafor doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
#CL2# Chandler forces Okafor back against the cage and clinches. Chandler tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage. Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head. #BC2# Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
#T4# 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 throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease. Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor. A swing and a miss from Okafor. Okafor sets himself, and Chandler steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time. Okafor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab. Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch. Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot. Okafor is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks. Okafor throws a series of strikes that have Chandler backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor. Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor. A shot to the body from Okafor misses and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch. Chandler letting Okafor take a breather here. Chandler prevents a body shot from Okafor. #BC2# Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Chandler takes one on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor. Okafor throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor. A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?#T1# Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Chandler throws a body shot but no joy. Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Okafor misses with a right hand and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Okafor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL# Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch. Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks. Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chandler can turn it around.#BC2# Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Okafor gets a clinch. #T2# Okafor prevents Chandler from breaking the clinch. Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chandler lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2# Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donk. Okafor catches Chandler right on the button with a cross. Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Okafor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chandler, pushing him back against the cage. Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Chandler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chandler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler. Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react. Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.#T3##CL2# Chandler clinches up with Okafor and pushes him back against the cage. Chandler tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position. Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor prevents Chandler from breaking the clinch. Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. Sunshine Okafor has scored more points in the clinch so far. Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling him. Chandler tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position. Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Chandler down. Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chandler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.#T4# Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chandler. Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target. Chandler is looking to clinch. Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Okafor scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chandler staying out of range there. Okafor throws a head kick that misses #CL2# and Chandler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chandler. Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Okafor won't allow it.
#BC2# Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Okafor pushes Chandler up against the cage in a clinch. Okafor presses Chandler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2# Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Okafor misses with a hook. Chandler unleashes a big counter combination but Okafor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Mike Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Okafor tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chandler swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy. Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Decent striking displayed by Okafor there. Okafor throws a big shot that misses. Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1# Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away. Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot. Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Okafor closes the distance looking to clinch and Chandler counters with a left to the body. Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Mike Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL# Okafor moves into range and clinches up with Chandler. Chandler working hard to break the clinch. Chandler tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage. Chandler tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage. Chandler blocking some punches.
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Okafor has the dominant position. Okafor lands a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
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 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage. Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards. Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Okafor. Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Okafor won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Okafor.
Chandler tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut. Okafor lands a nice uppercut.#T3# Okafor pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chandler wants to break free but Okafor has control.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside. Okafor lands a right hand. Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it. Okafor misses with a right hand and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand! Okafor scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one. Chandler fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet. A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target. Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor. Chandler throws a counter combo. Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor. Okafor misses with a straight right. Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Okafor throws a big shot that misses. Sunshine Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Okafor throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily. Okafor scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Sunshine Okafor showed his dominance in that final round. Well Okafor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor! A victorious Sunshine Okafor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2023 |
#R1# Soda tries to land a front kick but Okafor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Soda scores with a punch to the head. Soda blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor scores with a decent looking hook. Okafor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight. Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Soda's head back.
Soda fails to land with a series of punches.
Soda throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily. #CL2# Soda drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike. #TD2# Soda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor wants to get back to full guard. Okafor trying to control here.
Okafor is not content to let Soda control the position. Soda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Okafor is trying to get back to full guard.#T1# Okafor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Soda is figuring out what he wants to do next. Okafor is staying active underneath Soda, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Okafor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soda on the ground.#SUB2# Soda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Soda eventually gives up the hold. Okafor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soda. Soda is trying to control. Okafor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Okafor pushes Soda off looking to stand but Soda dives back in and keeps control.
#T2# 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. Okafor tries to get to full guard but Soda has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Soda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okafor keeps working. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Soda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Okafor scores with a nice strike. Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Soda with an uppercut! Soda throws a hook but Okafor blocks it. Soda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soda. Soda wants to land a leg kick but Okafor is out of range. Soda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor. Soda slips under a jab from Okafor. Soda scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor lands with a shot to the body. Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Soda takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses. Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soda.#T3# Okafor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okafor duly obliges. Soda connects with a leg kick. Soda throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand. Soda dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Okafor closes the distance but Soda moves to the side enabling Soda to counter with a crisp jab. Okafor misses with a wild body shot. Okafor tests Soda's chin there with a solid looking shot. Some wild striking there from Soda.
Soda throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Soda throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Soda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Soda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Okafor throws a quick counter head kick but Soda was just out of range. Soda throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.#T4# Soda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Soda throws a body shot but no joy. Soda throws a right hand that misses
and Soda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Soda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soda fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Okafor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Soda misses with a straight right. Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Soda moves into the clinch. Soda swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut. Okafor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soda. Soda swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sunshine Okafor will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Soda ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor. Soda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Soda rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage. Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head. Soda stalling the fight.
Soda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Soda fails to land. Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Soda working aggressively here.
Soda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Soda.
Soda tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Soda back against the cage. Okafor prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor. Soda pressing his opponent against the cage. Okafor slows down the pace here.
#T1# Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Soda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Okafor digs a right hand underneath Soda's ribcage. Soda let out a lung full of air as it connected. Okafor lands with a short shot to the head. 3 Piece Soda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Okafor lands with a right to the head. Soda is trying to maintain a safe position but Okafor gets an underhook and turns Soda into the cage. Soda just leaning against Okafor, taking a breather. Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Soda controls the action.
Soda swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Soda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. Soda throws a head punch that misses. A short body shot lands from Okafor as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Soda fails to land. Okafor prevents the takedown attempt.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Soda.
Okafor lands with a left to the head. #T2# Okafor lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Soda controls his hands.
Soda misses with a body punch.
Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okafor tries to work over Soda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Soda stalling in the clinch but Okafor improves position. Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okafor working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Okafor lands a nice uppercut. Soda misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sodas head. Soda has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Soda digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank. Okafor gets underhooks to prevent Soda's takedown attempt.
Sunshine Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of 3 Piece Soda. Okafor lands a nice shot to the body. #T3# Okafor tries to work over Soda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Okafor blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor. Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Soda. Soda lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Okafor. Soda lands a right hand. Soda working some nice short punches in the clinch. Soda lands with a short shot to the head. Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soda is looking to take this one to the mat. Soda throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. Okafor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Okafor.
Soda can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soda's elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Okafor.
Okafor lands with a light punch inside. 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 hook to the ribs.
#T4# Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Soda blocks an uppercut.
Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Soda controls his hands.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Soda.
Soda is looking to take this one to the mat. A short right from Okafor. Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Okafor. Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head. Okafor digs a right hand underneath Soda's ribcage. Soda let out a lung full of air as it connected. A right hook to the body lands for Okafor.
Soda is breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor. Soda lands with a left to the head. Soda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor is pressed up against the cage. Soda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okafor down to the mat. Okafor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Soda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soda. Okafor lands with a slapping head kick. Soda takes a jab right on the kisser.
3 Piece Soda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Soda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Okafor wants to clinch up but Soda keeps it at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Soda does a little dance to reset his feet. Soda tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range. Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far. Soda darts in looking for a takedown but Okafor gets double underhooks and turns Soda into the cage. Soda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soda! But no joy. Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor scores with a head kick. Soda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soda. Okafor scores with a push kick. Soda misses with a looping left. Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soda. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Soda does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Okafor works Soda's body with a nice hook. Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soda. Soda circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Soda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Soda lands a jab. Soda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice shot lands for Okafor. Okafor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soda at a distance.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sunshine Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Soda misses with a straight right. Soda looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well. Soda tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way. Soda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Soda takes one to the chin there. Soda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Soda misses with a body shot.
#T2# Okafor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Soda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Okafor has managed to clinch.
Okafor lands a shot to the body. Okafor lands a nice uppercut. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Soda controls his hands.
Okafor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soda. A short left from Okafor. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soda trying to control the position but instead, Okafor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soda into the cage. Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soda can do to turn this around?#TD2# Soda is trying to trip Okafor. He has hold of a leg but Okafor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Soda persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Okafor pushes Soda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Soda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Soda tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range. Soda slips a straight right by Okafor.#T3# Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Soda. Okafor lands with a cross. Soda scores with a three punch combo!
#CL# Okafor closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Okafor breaks the clinch.
A jab from Soda misses. Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soda in his tracks. Soda throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Okafor catches Soda right on the button with a cross. Soda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okafor pinned against the cage. Okafor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Soda misses with a wild body shot. Okafor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. 3 Piece Soda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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! Soda blocks a head kick by Okafor.
#T4# Soda walks into a straight right hand from Okafor. Soda's corner calls for a 1-2. Soda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Soda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Soda throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Okafor has Soda up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soda. Soda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor lands with a short head shot on the inside. Come on Soda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soda is working for takedown but Okafor is calmly controlling the position for now. Sunshine Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of 3 Piece Soda. Soda being controlled against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right hook to the body lands for Okafor.
Sunshine Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Okafor takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Sunshine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor! Our winner, Sunshine Okafor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C182: Dixon vs Collins
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1# Malley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. It looked like Malley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Okafor tries to land a body kick and Malley counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor connects with a right hand. Malley shakes it off. Nice jab there from Okafor. Okafor misses with a low kick.
Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick. Malley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Malley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. Malley tried to counter with a leg kick but Okafor avoided it. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it. Malley thinks about countering with a head kick. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor misses with a hook
and Malley counters with an outside leg kick.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.#T1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Okafor tries a body shot but Malley blocks it.
Malley scores with a nice hook to the head. Okafor gets through Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley. Okafor pushes Malley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Okafor lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Malley. A frustrated look appears on Malley's face as he tries to break the clinch. Malley scores with a nice hook to the head. Okafor misses with a body punch.
#BC# Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor cracks Malley with a good jab. Malley slips under a jab from Okafor. Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Malley off the cage and back into range.#T2# Decent striking displayed by Okafor there. Okafor misses with an uppercut
enabling Malley to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Okafor pushes Malley up against the cage in a clinch. Okafor tries to work over Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Malley tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage. Malley blocks an uppercut.
Okafor tries to work over Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Malley can't break the clinch.
Malley digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank. Malley tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position. Okafor misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands.
Malley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right from Malley. A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley. A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
Malley digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley pushes Okafor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor avoids a wild elbow strike from Malley. Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside. Okafor blocks an elbow strike. Malley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not. #BC# Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor misses with a shot to the body and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Malley moves away from the strike by Okafor. Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor misses with a body punch
and Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Malley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4# Okafor is looking to score with low kicks. Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Malley misses its target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Okafor misses. Malley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Okafor misses with a wild body shot. Malley throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it. Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it. Malley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2# Okafor gets in close and instigates a clinch. Malley can't break the clinch.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Malley tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position. A body shot lands from Okafor.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley. Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor doesn't manage to clinch there - Malley circles away.
A swing and a miss from Okafor. Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Malley's belly button to the back. Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it. Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Okafor tries to clinch but Malley moves out of range. Malley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it. Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Malley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor catches Malley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving. Decent striking displayed by Okafor there. Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1# Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A counter left hand to the body from Malley misses its target. Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malley takes a shot right to the bread basket. Okafor misses with a right hand enabling Malley to counter with a crisp jab. Okafor punishes Malley's body with a nice straight punch. Okafor misses with a body kick. Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Okafor wants to slow Malley down by chopping away at his legs. Malley is looking to counter punch. Okafor looks to land a right hand but Malley moved out of range. Malley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2# Okafor has closed the distance and engaged Malley in a clinch.
Okafor has Malley pressed against the cage, preventing Malley from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Malley misses with an elbow strike.
Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards. #BC# Malley breaks the clinch.
#T2# Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Malley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target. A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. A left lands for Okafor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor lands with a nice body punch. Okafor tries to clinch but Malley is having none of it. Okafor scores with a decent looking hook. Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand! Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3# Malley defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. Okafor throws the kick towards the body but Malley avoids it. Malley is looking to counter with head kicks. Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Okafor connects with an inside leg kick. Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor. Malley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Okafor digs a good body shot into Malley's ribs. A jab from Okafor misses. Malley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Malley tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4# The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Okafor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. An inside leg kick lands from Okafor. Okafor connects with a right hand. Malley shakes it off. Okafor misses with a jab to the body
and Malley counters with an inside leg kick. A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target. Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malley's hands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Okafor misses with a straight right. A quick step to the side and Malley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. 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# Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Okafor. Malley ducks under a wild hook from Okafor. A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Malley's defenses. Okafor misses with a straight right. Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Okafor looks to clinch and Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Okafor misses with a hook. Okafor throws a body shot but no joy. Sunshine Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Okafor with a nice cross. Okafor takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses. Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1##CL2# Okafor instigates a clinch. Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. #BC# Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Malley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Okafor misses. Malley half committed to a counter leg kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okafor - the referee stops the clock and Malley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okafor. Malley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Okafor takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses. Malley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malley counters with a lovely shot to the body. Okafor throws a leg kick and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Malley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A left lands for Okafor. Okafor throws a leg kick but Malley sees it coming and checks it nicely. Malley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jane Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Okafor scores with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor misses with a straight right. Okafor tries to clinch up and Malley scores with a counter punch that sends Okafor to the canvas! Malley smells blood - he's punishing Okafor with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Okafor has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jane Malley! Jane Malley thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C166: McWrestler vs Yrkje
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Okafor moves into the clinch.#TD# Okafor drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoca wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving. #SUB# Okafor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoca defends well. Hoca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okafor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okafor holds on and takes a little breather. Hoca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Hoca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Okafor is looking for a triangle but Hoca pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB# Okafor pushes a forearm under Hoca's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hoca is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sunshine Okafor! A very excited looking Sunshine Okafor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C162: Veainu vs Finlayson III
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1# Okafor slips under a jab from Stackhouse . A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor. Stackhouse misses with a looping left. Stackhouse throws a body kick that misses and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot. A low kick from Stackhouse is predictable there letting Okafor counter with a right hand. Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stackhouse . That did some damage! Okafor digs a good hook to Stackhouse 's body.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab. Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice shot lands for Okafor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stackhouse throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Okafor blocks it. Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it. Stackhouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Stackhouse misses the shot to the body. Okafor lands with a cross. Stackhouse throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy. Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Stackhouse throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease. Stackhouse throws a sloppy body shot
and Stackhouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A head kick from Stackhouse lands but Okafor takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor is looking to slow Stackhouse down with leg kicks. Stackhouse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okafor checks it well. Stackhouse throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily. Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor blocks a head kick by Stackhouse .
#CL2# Stackhouse tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch. Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
Okafor digs a right hand into Stackhouse 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stackhouse 's gas tank. Stackhouse taking a breather. #T2# Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head. Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stackhouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow. Okafor lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor. Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stackhouse taking a breather. Okafor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Stackhouse is working Okafor over against the cage. Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage. Stackhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Stackhouse 's head. Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor lands with a right to the head. Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards. Nice body punch from Okafor. Stackhouse missing with knees to the body.
#T3# Good body shot from Okafor.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stackhouse 's elbow. Okafor is leaning against Stackhouse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Stackhouse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stackhouse prevents a body shot from Okafor. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Stackhouse controls his hands.
Stackhouse trying to land knees to the body.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Stackhouse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okafor's defenses. Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards. Stackhouse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stackhouse .
Stackhouse is trying to maintain a safe position but Okafor gets an underhook and turns Stackhouse into the cage. Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse .
Okafor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Stackhouse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Good body shot from Okafor.
A hook to the body from Okafor.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stackhouse taking a breather. Stackhouse tries a knee to the head but Okafor blocks it.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor. Okafor scores with a shoulder strike. Stackhouse misses with a knee to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse . A quick uppercut on the inside from Okafor. Stackhouse effectively controlling the action here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Stackhouse 's head. Stackhouse trying to land knees to the body.
Okafor cracks Stackhouse with a nice body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. That's time! Stackhouse 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot. Stackhouse misses with a body shot.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse . Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Okafor drives through and clinches with Stackhouse against the cage.
Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards. Stackhouse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Stackhouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stackhouse is trying to maintain a safe position but Okafor gets an underhook and turns Stackhouse into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stackhouse stalling the fight.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Stackhouse controls the action.
Stackhouse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Okafor lands a left hand.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Stackhouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow. Okafor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stackhouse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okafor can turn it around. Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor tries a body shot but Stackhouse blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor lands with a left to the head. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Okafor digs a right hand into Stackhouse 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stackhouse 's gas tank. Stackhouse misses with the head strike.
A short left from Okafor. Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Stackhouse stalling in the clinch but Okafor improves position. Okafor lands a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Okafor pushes Stackhouse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stackhouse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stackhouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stackhouse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Okafor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stackhouse . Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Stackhouse . Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards. #T3# Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor lands with a left to the head. Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor lands a right hand. Stackhouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow. Stackhouse pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Stackhouse . Stackhouse is trying to stall.
Stackhouse holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Stackhouse stalling in the clinch but Okafor improves position. Stackhouse lands a shot to the body. Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside. Stackhouse taking a breather. A right hook to the body lands for Stackhouse .
A head punch on the inside from Stackhouse fails to land. Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stackhouse 's elbow. Okafor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Okafor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards. Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stackhouse . Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick. Stackhouse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stackhouse connects with a leg kick. Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stackhouse on the side of the head. Stackhouse throws a leg kick and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick. Okafor with the inside leg kick. Stackhouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside. Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stackhouse 's elbow. Stackhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
Stackhouse prevents a body shot from Okafor. This has been an exciting period of action! Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Stackhouse 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stackhouse s head. Stackhouse looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Stackhouse throws an elbow but misses. Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor pushes Stackhouse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Okafor digs a right hand underneath Stackhouse 's ribcage. Stackhouse let out a lung full of air as it connected. Okafor lands a body punch. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jason Stackhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stackhouse wants to stall.
Okafor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stackhouse or not. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Stackhouse pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Okafor. A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor. Okafor pushes Stackhouse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stackhouse takes a shot to the head. Stackhouse is trying to stall.
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. A hook to the body from Okafor.
#T3# Okafor lands an uppercut. Okafor is working Stackhouse over against the cage. Okafor misses with a body punch.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards. Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage. Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Stackhouse working Okafor over with knees to the body.#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse . Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okafor. A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor. Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Stackhouse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head. Stackhouse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okafor. A short uppercut from Stackhouse . Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Stackhouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Okafor on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Sunshine Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Okafor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor! Sunshine Okafor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Jason Stackhouse had this to say: 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'. |
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Event:
BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1# Belvedere bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okafor's head. Okafor scores with a body shot.
Belvedere 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. Belvedere lands with a hook. Okafor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. A big right from Belvedere misses. Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belvedere has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Belvedere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Belvedere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Belvedere takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Okafor 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor throws a head kick that misses. Good shot there by Okafor. A left lands for Okafor. Okafor throws a body punch but Belvedere moves out of range. #T1# Belvedere lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Belvedere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belvedere. Belvedere walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Belvedere misses with a double jab
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2# Belvedere gets a double leg takedown into Okafor's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Okafor keeping full guard, as Belvedere tries to pass. #SUB2# Belvedere drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okafor dives on top into guard.#REVR# Okafor looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2# Belvedere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okafor is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Belvedere is looking for a triangle here but Okafor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Belvedere manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Belvedere tries to roll over but Okafor keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Belvedere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Belvedere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Belvedere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2# Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Okafor is working for a kimura but Belvedere is defending it quite comfortably.
Belvedere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Belvedere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okafor defends well.#SUB2# Okafor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Okafor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Okafor lying in Belvedere's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Belvedere decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Okafor taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richmond Belvedere! Richmond Belvedere took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BB 72 - Bleak vs Panic
Date: Sep 13, 2022 |
#R1# Okafor is looking to clinch. Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Okafor cracks Zhao with a right hand to the side of the head. Okafor scores with a hook. Zhao throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off. Zhao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Okafor scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor. Okafor swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao. Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch. Okafor scores with the left hand. Zhao knows he should have avoided that one. 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 with a hook. Zhao lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Okafor blocks the body kick.
Okafor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhao. That one must have hurt.#T1# Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor moves out of range as Zhao 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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Zhao scores with a jab. Okafor looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely. Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it. Zhao misses with a hook to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. Zhao takes a body punch but keeps moving. Zhao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhao tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket. Zhao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Okafor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target. Okafor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Okafor.#T2# Okafor misses with a right hand enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab. Okafor tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot. Okafor works Zhao's body with a nice hook. Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Zhao's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhao tries to avoid it. Okafor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhao. Nice jab there from Zhao. #ROC#Okafor is rocked! Zhao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him? Okafor is aggressively charging in as Zhao backs up avoiding any damage. Zhao tosses out a jab and Okafor runs right into it face first! Okafor is out cold! Zhao dropped down on all fours and is barking in Okafor's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jian Zhao! Jian Zhao 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. |
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Event:
BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Bleak. Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bleak fails with the takedown. Bleak takes a shot right to the bread basket. Okafor throws a leg kick but Bleak sees it coming and moves out of range. Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it. Bleak drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2# Okafor gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Bleak controls his hands.
#TD# Bleak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Okafor can't fight it off and eventually Bleak manages to take the fight to the floor. Okafor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bleak's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy. Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Okafor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bleak defends well. Bleak working some strikes from top position. Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Okafor blocks nicely. #SUB2# Okafor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Okafor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there. Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okafor's head.#T2# Okafor keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully. Bleak 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. Bleak passes into half guard. Okafor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots. Okafor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Okafor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okafor. Bleak cracks Okafor with a solid left hand. Okafor keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully. Okafor is trying to keep Bleak in close.
Bleak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3# Bleak scoring with punches and elbows. Okafor is not content to let Bleak control the position. #SUB# Bleak tries for a kimura but Okafor is defending well. #SUB# Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Bleak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Okafor down.
#T4# Okafor is trying to improve his position. Bleak scores with punches from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Okafor is trying to get back to half guard. We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Bleak working the head with strikes. Okafor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB# Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bleak wants to control but Okafor is keeping him busy. #SUB# Bleak swings around for an armbar but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bleak's guard.#SUB# Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Okafor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook. Bleak looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range. Okafor scores with a jab. Bleak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Horrible takedown attempt by Bleak or perhaps it was just good defense by Okafor, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A swing and a miss from Bleak. Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Bleak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bleak tries to avoid it. Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Okafor has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1# Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sunshine Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bleak. Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Okafor misses with a wild body shot. A counter left hand to the body from Bleak misses its target. Okafor looks to land a right hand but Bleak moved out of range. Bleak shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sunshine Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup. Okafor misses with a straight left. Bleak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Bleak. Bleak throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Okafor tries to counter with a clinch but Bleak shakes him off and moves away. Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Bleak misses with a straight left. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Okafor is looking to clinch. Okafor connects with a body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bleak. Bleak fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab. Okafor cracks a nice hook into Bleak's ribs. Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bleak takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3# Bleak misses with a left hand and Okafor counters with a left to the body. Bleak blocks a jab. Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away. Okafor jabs at Bleak's body. Okafor moves forwards but Bleak connects with a nice, crisp jab. Okafor misses with the body kick#TD# and Bleak counters with a single leg into guard. Okafor didn't expect that. Bleak lands a couple of elbows. Okafor keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass. Okafor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Bleak 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 Bleak extends and breaks Okafor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bleak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak! Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title! After the fight, Darsin Bleak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022 |
#R1# Panic moves out of range as Okafor strikes. Okafor blocks a head kick by Panic.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick. A big left from Okafor misses. Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Panic throws a nice outside leg kick. Panic moves out of range of the body kick. Panic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily. Panic wants to clinch and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Panic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panic. Okafor cracks Panic with a good jab. Panic looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range. Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Panic scores with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panic - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
Panic defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Panic avoids them all with ease. #T1# Nice defenses there by Panic. Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panic on the side of the head. 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. Panic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Okafor closes the distance and clinches. Panic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Panic.
Panic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Panic blocks a body shot from Okafor. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Panic controls his hands.
A short left from Panic. Okafor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A battle for position here, against the cage. A short right from Okafor on the inside. Okafor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panic has him pressed against the cage. Panic avoiding damage as Okafor throws knees to the body.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow. Panic lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panic backwards. Panic slows down the pace here.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Panic controls his hands.
#T2# A shot in the inside from Okafor. A bit of stalling here from Panic.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. Panic tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Panic tries to pull guard but Okafor won't allow it.
Okafor misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Panic fails to land. Panic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. Panic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Okafor digs a right hand into Panic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panic's gas tank. Okafor tries a body shot but Panic blocks it.
Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head. Panic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Panic scores with a nice short uppercut. Okafor tries to work over Panic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Panic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okafor lands a shot to the body. Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panic backwards. Panic prevents a body shot from Okafor. Okafor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Panic lands with a light punch inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor. Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch on the inside from Panic fails to land. Panic tries to pull guard but Okafor holds him up against the cage and eventually Panic drops back down to his feet.
Panic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Panic blocks a body shot from Okafor. Okafor lands a body punch. A short left from Okafor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panic. Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panics head. #T4##BC2# Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Okafor connects with a single shot there. Panic scores with a decent looking hook. Panic is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
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 Panic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. That kick from Okafor tenderised Panic's leg. Panic is trying to keep his angry face on. Panic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Okafor lands a jab. Panic throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off. Panic needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there. Panic throws a nice inside leg kick. Panic jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well. Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic. A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. 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 Panic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Okafor tests Panic's chin there with a solid looking shot. Panic moves away from the strike by Okafor. Panic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Panic scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Panic throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily. Panic lands a jab to Okafor's midsection. Okafor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panic. Panic throws a low kick, looking for Okafor's leg but Okafor calmly moves out of range. Okafor throws a big counter head kick but Panic avoids it with no problem. Panic throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease. Nice cross by Okafor. Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Panic throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Panic throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it. Panic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Panic blocks a leg kick. Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Okafor lands with a nice body punch. #CL2# Okafor gets in close and instigates a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Panic.
Panic misses with some punches.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
#T1# Okafor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Okafor tries a body shot but Panic blocks it.
Okafor lands a body punch in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Panic lands on the inside with an uppercut. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice right hand lands inside from Panic. Okafor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panic lands a shoulder strike. Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Panic misses with some punches.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage. Panic misses with a short punch on the inside. Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Panic misses with the head strike.
Panic tries to pull guard but Okafor won't allow it.
Panic managing to block the knees to the body from Okafor.
#T2# Panic lands a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short uppercut from Okafor. Panic working aggressively here.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow. Panic blocks a body shot from Okafor. Panic tries to pull guard but Okafor forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Okafor. Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Panic's head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Panic working aggressively here.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panic looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well. Okafor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Panic. Jab by Okafor. Panic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panic tries to clinch up but Okafor circles away and keeps his distance. Okafor connects with a crisp jab. Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panic.#T3# Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic. Panic misses with a straight right. Okafor missing with a left hand there. Panic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panic. Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Panic's head. Panic throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice body kick. Okafor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage! Panic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Panic pushes Okafor away with a front kick. Panic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Panic throws a leg kick letting Okafor counter with a right hand. Panic avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Panic clinches up with Okafor and pushes him back against the cage. Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Panic.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Panic.
#T4# Panic working aggressively here.
Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Panic prevents a body shot from Okafor. Okafor tries to circle away but Panic has him pinned against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Panic. Panic prevents a body shot from Okafor. Panic jumps guard but Okafor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satanic Panic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage. Okafor lands a body shot. Panic is trying to maintain a safe position but Okafor gets an underhook and turns Panic into the cage. Panic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panic lands with a light punch inside. Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Okafor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Okafor lands a shot to the body. Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Panic's head. Panic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor 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! And we move into the final round!#R3# Okafor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Panic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Panic misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor. Okafor connects with a looping right hand.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nice defenses there by Okafor. Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Okafor. Panic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Panic throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away. Panic misses with a looping left. Panic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice leg kick lands there from Panic. Okafor blocks a leg kick. Panic staying out of range there. Okafor cracks Panic with a good jab.#T1# Okafor throws a low kick but Panic moves out of range easily. A low kick lands for Okafor.
Panic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Panic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Panic swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Okafor looks to land a left hand but Panic moved out of range nicely. Panic misses with a body kick. Okafor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor. Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Okafor defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand. Panic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor. Okafor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Okafor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Okafor throws a hook but Panic blocks it. Panic throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily. Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. Nice body punch from Panic. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor throws a solid leg kick but Panic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okafor. Satanic Panic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Okafor scores with a nice strike. Nice cross by Okafor. Okafor throws a leg kick but Panic checks it. Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2# Okafor pushes Panic up against the cage in a clinch. Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor tries to work over Panic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Panic misses with some punches.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Panic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A short left from Okafor. Panic tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Panic misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Panic ducks under a wild hook from Okafor. Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
Panic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3# Panic with the inside leg kick. Panic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okafor is out of range and Panic settles back down. #CL# Panic has Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Panic. Okafor digs a right hand into Panic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panic's gas tank. Okafor tries to work over Panic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Okafor is working Panic over against the cage. Panic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okafor up against the cage. Panic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Panic controls his hands.
#BC2# Okafor manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Panic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage. Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Panic. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panic. Okafor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# Panic misses with some punches.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panic. Okafor pushes Panic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Panic tries to pull guard but Okafor holds him up against the cage and eventually Panic drops back down to his feet.
Panic misses with a short punch on the inside. Okafor blocks a body shot from Panic. Panic has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Panic backwards. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Panic controls his hands.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panic backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Okafor.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Panic fails to land. #BC2# Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panic on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Sunshine Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Okafor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Sunshine Okafor! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Sunshine Okafor! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sunshine Okafor!
Sunshine Okafor wins by unanimous decision! Sunshine Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 53 - Garbowa vs White
Date: Jun 07, 2022 |
#R1# Okafor misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jack moves out of range of the strikes. We've been informed that Jack 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. Jack misses with a double jab
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Okafor moves out of range as Jack strikes. Nice shot lands for Okafor. Okafor throws a jab when Jack was well out of range. Jack throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease. Okafor is looking to counter punch. Jack is looking to slow Okafor down with leg kicks. Jack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head. Okafor blocks a low kick nicely. Jack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jack takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses. Jack misses with a leg kick and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jack throws a leg kick that is checked and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jack lands a body shot.
Jack swings away with a leg kick that misses. Okafor works over Jack's head and body with a nice combination. Nice defenses there by Jack.#T1# Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Jack seems unphased.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming. Jack misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet. Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss! Jack motions for Okafor to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Okafor misses the jab. Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Okafor 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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack. It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A jab from Okafor misses. Jack throws a big shot that misses. Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Okafor throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range. Jack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jack on the side of the head. Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack. Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. Jack lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily. Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely. Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Jack swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack. Okafor avoids the body shot from Jack.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Jack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
#T3# Jack lands a glancing blow to the side of Okafor's head. Okafor looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range. Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jack is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs. Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab. Nice defenses there by Okafor. Jack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. Jack misses with a body shot.
#CL# Okafor drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack lands with a right to the head. Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Jack breaks from the clinch.
Jack slips under a jab from Okafor. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy. Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jack is out of range and Okafor settles back down. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jack wants to land a leg kick but Okafor is out of range. Okafor throws a body shot but no joy. Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Okafor cracks Jack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack. Jack throws a low kick, looking for Okafor's leg but Okafor calmly moves out of range. Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab. Jack slips under a jab. Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okafor. Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jack misses with an uppercut. Okafor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jack misses with a shot to the body and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sunshine Okafor will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Jack throws a leg kick that is checked and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. Okafor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily. Jack is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okafor with a body shot. Jack swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Okafor. Okafor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor. Jack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A swing and a miss from Okafor. Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor with a nice calf kick. Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet. Okafor moves away from the strike by Jack. #T1# Jack misses the shot to the body. Okafor throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily. Jack misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely. Okafor misses with a looping right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet. Okafor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target. Jack misses the jab. Okafor tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot. Okafor swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Jack counter with a right hand. Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack. Okafor tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
Jack defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Jack saw it coming and moves away.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss! Jack throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice jab there from Jack. Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far. Jack slips a straight right by Okafor. Jack looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range. Okafor tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it. Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot. Jack misses with a wild body shot. Good leg kick by Okafor. Jack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor. Jack throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. #T3# Jack misses with a hook. Jack lands with a good body shot. Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot. Jack throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it. Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Okafor checks a leg kick. Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Jack. Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab. Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor. Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jack pushes Okafor away with a front kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Jack throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. #T4# Jack lands the left hand. Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick. Jack misses with a low kick. A left lands for Jack. Jack lands with a good body shot. Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack misses with a shot to the body and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Jack 's knee. Jack misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Okafor looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely. Jack staying out of range there. Okafor misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a thumping low kick. A low kick from Jack is predictable there letting Okafor counter with a right hand. Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Jack seems unphased.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack. Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Okafor down. 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 Sunshine Okafor will probably get the nod. 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# Jack takes one to the chin there. Jack looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range. Okafor moves away from the strike by Jack. Okafor misses with a straight left. Jack misses with the body kick and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jack on the wrong end of a nice hook. Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head. Okafor throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range. Jack missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Okafor throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack. Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okafor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor. Okafor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1# Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A swing and a miss from Okafor. Okafor connects with a right hand. Jack shakes it off. Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jack walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor. Okafor missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target. Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor. Jack throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor avoids the body shot from Jack.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range. Okafor tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jack throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jack just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOkafor. Jack throws a head kick that misses. Okafor throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily. Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor. Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Okafor getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jack lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet. Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well. Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch. Jack tries to land a front kick but Okafor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A jab from Okafor does it's job there. Jack swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there. A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Good leg kick by Okafor. Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Okafor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3# A low kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jack misses with a body kick. Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy. Okafor swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL# Jack gets tackled into the cage by Okafor. Okafor maintains the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land. #BC2# Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook. Okafor moves out of range as Jack strikes. Okafor throws a hook but Jack blocks it. Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack. Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Jack counters with a two punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jack throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4# Jack lands a right hook to the body.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack. Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okafor on the side of the head. Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack. A low kick lands for Jack.
Okafor feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down. Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range. Good leg kick by Jack. Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jack. Okafor slips under a jab from Jack. An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mustang Jack. Well Okafor 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sunshine Okafor! Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Sunshine Okafor! Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Sunshine Okafor!
Sunshine Okafor wins by unanimous decision! Sunshine Okafor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BB 49 - Gracie vs Bleak
Date: May 16, 2022 |
#R1# Mayhem scoring well with a low kick there.
Mayhem throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily. Mayhem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mayhem swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor. Mayhem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Okafor closes the distance and clinches. Mayhem lands a shoulder strike. Mayhem managing to block the knees to the body from Okafor.
Okafor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mayhem's efforts to push away.#T1# The referee is keeping an eye on Mayhem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mayhem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Okafor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor pushes Mayhem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Okafor is leaning against Mayhem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Okafor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Okafor. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayhem. A short uppercut from Okafor. Mayhem lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Mayhem breaks from the clinch.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot. Mayhem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayhem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mayhem lands with a nice body punch. Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Okafor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Okafor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Okafor clobbers Mayhem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2# Okafor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Okafor lands with a left to the head. Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Mayhem's head. Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Mayhem blocks a body shot from Okafor. #T3# Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Okafor lands with a light punch inside. Mayhem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okafor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayhem avoids it. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Okafor has Mayhem pressed against the cage, preventing Mayhem from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Okafor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Mayhem tries to stall but Okafor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside. Mayhem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem. Mayhem blocking some punches.
Okafor being controlled against the cage. Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor tries a knee to the head but Mayhem blocks it.
Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head. Okafor trying to stall but Mayhem improves his position.
Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch. Mayhem gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor. Mayhem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mayhem lands a hook to the side of the head. Mayhem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Okafor scores with a nice short uppercut. Mayhem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okafor backwards. Mayhem is looking to control Okafor's arms but Okafor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayhem has his back to the cage. Mayhem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem misses with an elbow strike.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayhem is trying to maintain a safe position but Okafor gets an underhook and turns Mayhem into the cage. Mayhem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okafor up against the cage. Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayhem swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mayhem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mayhem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Okafor misses with a body kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayhem 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 dips to his left and cracks Mayhem with an uppercut! Mayhem throws a leg kick and Okafor counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand. No joy there for Mayhem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okafor throws a head kick but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.#T1# Mayhem blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayhem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Mayhem misses the target. Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Okafor throws out a counter right but Mayhem avoids it with no problem. Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mayhem scores with a jab to the jaw. Mayhem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Mayhem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mayhem slips under a jab from Okafor.#CL2# Okafor gets a clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
Okafor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayhem avoids it. Mayhem lands a body punch in the clinch. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Okafor tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor prevents Mayhem from breaking the clinch. Mayhem taking a breather. Mayhem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage. Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow. Mayhem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mayhem stalling in the clinch but Okafor improves position. Mayhem is trying to stall.
Maybe Mayhem would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayhems head. #T3# Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards. Okafor tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mayhem taking a breather. #BC# Mayhem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayhem walks into a left hand. Mayhem misses with a leg kick and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mayhem misses with a straight right. #CL2# Okafor moves into the clinch successfully.
Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayhems head. Okafor tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Okafor lands with a left to the head. Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayhem. Mayhem blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Okafor. #T4# Mayhem lands a right hand. Mayhem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor. A short right from Mayhem on the inside. Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow. Mayhem lands an elbow just above Okafor 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Mayhem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem lands on the inside with an uppercut. Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mayhem trying to land knees to the body.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor prevents Mayhem from breaking the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Mayhem. Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Mayhem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. 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 Marshal Mayhem will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Okafor missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Okafor moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Okafor being controlled against the cage. Mayhem lands a body punch in the clinch. Mayhem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head. Mayhem prevents a body shot from Okafor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Mayhem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayhem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. Mayhem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Okafor moves to clinch but Mayhem breaks away and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Nice defenses there by Mayhem. Mayhem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mayhem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Okafor tries to clinch but Mayhem is having none of it. A looping hook to the body misses from Mayhem. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through Okafor's defenses. Okafor cracks Mayhem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Okafor tries to clinch up. Mayhem throws a head kick that misses. #T2# Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick. Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Mayhem misses. Okafor swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch. Mayhem tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Mayhem. Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayhem's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okafor moves to clinch but Mayhem breaks away letting Mayhem counter with a right hand. #T3# Mayhem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okafor defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand. Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a nice uppercut. Okafor lands with a straight right. Mayhem didn't see that one coming. Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook. Mayhem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Okafor swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
It looked like Mayhem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mayhem misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely. Mayhem thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.#T4# A lazy left from Mayhem finds it's target. Okafor jabs at Mayhem's body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mayhem throws a wild combination but nothing lands. It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Okafor misses the jab. Okafor lands with a straight right. Mayhem didn't see that one coming. Okafor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Okafor tries to clinch but Mayhem is having none of it. Mayhem slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Marshal Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mayhem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sunshine Okafor! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight as a draw! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Sunshine Okafor!
Sunshine Okafor wins by majority decision! A very excited looking Sunshine Okafor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 45 - Capellio vs Norton
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1# Hatfield misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hatfield thinking. Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hatfield walks into a jab. Okafor lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut. Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Okafor gets in close and instigates a clinch. Okafor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Hatfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside. Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1# Okafor lands a body punch in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Okafor. Okafor blocks an elbow strike. Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike. Okafor takes a shot to the head. Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Okafor blocks with his arms.
Okafor blocks an elbow strike from Hatfield.
A hook to the body from Okafor.
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage. Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head. A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
A hook to the body from Okafor.
Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor scores with a shoulder strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards. A short body shot lands from Okafor as the two fighters clinch.
Hatfield is breathing heavily. Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield 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.#T2# Okafor gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Okafor. Okafor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hatfield takes a shot to the head. Hatfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor trying to land knees to the body.
Hatfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okafor.
Okafor digs a right hand into Hatfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatfield's gas tank. Hatfield can't break the clinch.
Hatfield blocks a body shot from Okafor. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage. Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage. Okafor prevents Hatfield from breaking the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hatfield prevents a body shot from Okafor. Okafor pushes Hatfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hatfield scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head. Hatfield just leaning against Okafor, taking a breather. #T3# Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. Hatfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards. Okafor lands with a short shot to the head. Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor. Hatfield lands a left hand.
Hatfield throws a head punch that misses. Hatfield tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage. Okafor tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatfield avoids the damage to the body. Okafor lands a left hand.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hatfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hatfield tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hatfield lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Okafor tries to clinch but Hatfield moves out of range. #T4# Hatfield drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Okafor counters with a crisp one two that drops Hatfield! Okafor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hatfield to his feet! Hatfield is in big trouble!#CL2# Okafor clinches with his opponent.
Hatfield looking to stall.
Okafor lands a shot to the body. Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Hatfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hatfield takes a step back to recover. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Okafor closes the distance and pushes Hatfield back into the cage. Hatfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A hook to the body from Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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 slips under a jab from Hatfield. Okafor fails in his attempt to clinch. Hatfield misses with a hook
letting Okafor counter with a right hand. Okafor dips to his left and cracks Hatfield with an uppercut!#ROC2#Hatfield is rocked! Hatfield misses the jab. Okafor throws a head kick but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor scores with a counter punch that sends Hatfield to the canvas! Okafor smells blood - he's punishing Hatfield with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hatfield has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor! A very excited looking Sunshine Okafor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 40 - Obaminator vs Garbowa
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1# Somelainen misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely. Somelainen blocks a jab. Somelainen slips a straight right by Okafor. Somelainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target. Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somelainen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jab by Somelainen. Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somelainen can pounce on him.
Okafor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Somelainen throws a low kick, looking for Okafor's leg but Okafor calmly moves out of range. Somelainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice shot lands for Somelainen. Donk. Somelainen catches Okafor right on the button with a cross. A jab from Somelainen does it's job there. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor lands with a cross. Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Okafor. Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1# Nice cross by Somelainen. A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy. Okafor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okafor wants it to stay on the feet. Somelainen tries a low kick but Okafor avoids it. Okafor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Somelainen throws a leg kick and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somelainen throws out the jab. Somelainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Somelainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Somelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Somelainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet. Okafor tries to clinch up but Somelainen circles away and keeps his distance. Okafor misses with the body kick and Somelainen counters with a series of strikes. Okafor will be more careful next time no doubt. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Somelainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# Somelainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Okafor defending well as Somelainen loads up on a big left hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor. Somelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor. Okafor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Somelainen blocks it well. Somelainen thumps Okafor with a low kick. Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somelainen throws out the jab. That kick from Somelainen tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on. A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot. Somelainen stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Somelainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Somelainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Somelainen defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. A punch combination from Okafor misses. Sunshine Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Somelainen tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way. Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Somelainen with a body shot. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it. Nice cross by Somelainen. Somelainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3# Somelainen throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Somelainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily. Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Okafor wants to clinch up but Somelainen keeps it at a distance. Somelainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Okafor moves away from the strike by Somelainen. Somelainen misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming. A jab from Somelainen does it's job there. A swing and a miss from Somelainen. Somelainen backing away here, and Okafor unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Somelainen throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Somelainen lands a jab to the head.
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. Somelainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Somelainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose. Somelainen scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Somelainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Somelainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okafor defends it nicely. A nice leg kick from Somelainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somelainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Somelainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it. Somelainen digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs. Somelainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somelainen. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Okafor throws a series of punches but Somelainen avoids them all with ease. Somelainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Somelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Somelainen cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Okafor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab. Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Somelainen misses. Okafor throws a nice looking combination but Somelainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Somelainen avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick. Somelainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A jab from Somelainen finds it's way through Okafor's defenses. Somelainen cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sauli Somelainen is winning the standup battle so far. Somelainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Okafor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Somelainen has got the better of the exchanges. Okafor is looking to clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Somelainen thows a left - swing and a miss! Okafor is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD# Somelainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1# Okafor is trying to get back to full guard. Okafor wants to control but Somelainen is keeping busy.
Somelainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Somelainen wants to control but Okafor is keeping him busy. Okafor is trying to maintain the position but Somelainen is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Somelainen scoring with strikes to the body and head. Okafor wants to control but Somelainen passes into side.
Okafor is trying to improve his position. Okafor struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Somelainen trying to control the position but Okafor is working away. #T3# Okafor is looking to reverse the position. Somelainen cracks Okafor with an elbow. That is naaassty. Okafor wants to control but Somelainen postures up.#SUB# Somelainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okafor, who protects the arm well. Somelainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Somelainen scoring with punches from side control. Somelainen cracks Okafor with an elbow. That is naaassty. Somelainen grinds an elbow into Okafor's temple. You can see the frustration on Okafor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Somelainen trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom. Okafor tries to get back to half guard but can't. Sauli Somelainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Somelainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okafor keeps working. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that second round. That's time! Somelainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen. Somelainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Somelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Somelainen momentarily.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Somelainen checks a leg kick. Somelainen avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Somelainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okafor's hands. Somelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around? Okafor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss! Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen. Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Okafor takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Somelainen.#T1# Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen. A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somelainen. Somelainen slips a straight right by Okafor. Somelainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Okafor misses with a looping left. Okafor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Somelainen throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Somelainen tries a low kick but Okafor avoids it. Somelainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Okafor misses the shot to the body. Somelainen misses with a looping right. Okafor only half commits to the counter leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Somelainen. Somelainen swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Somelainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sunshine Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Somelainen scores with a hook. Somelainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
That kick from Somelainen tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Somelainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okafor defends it nicely. A big right from Okafor misses. Somelainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okafor. Okafor is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
Okafor stops a takedown attempt from Somelainen.
Somelainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okafor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauli Somelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Somelainen is trying to push Okafor away but Okafor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##TD# Somelainen has Okafor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Somelainen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Okafor tumbling to the mat - Somelainen dives into Okafor's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okafor is on top in guard.
#REVB# Okafor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Somelainen's head. Okafor throws a big elbow that misses. Somelainen controls Okafor momentarily but Okafor frees himself. Somelainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Okafor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4# Somelainen is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but Somelainen has managed to sneak the leg through. Somelainen slips a nice elbow through Okafor's hands, connecting with Okafor's forehead. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Somelainen lands a nice short elbow. Somelainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Okafor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Somelainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight! Sauli Somelainen showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somelainen, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen! Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen! Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen wins by unanimous decision! A relieved looking Sauli Somelainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BB 35 - McWrestler vs Wright
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1# Zhao walks into a straight right hand from Okafor.#CUT2#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut. Okafor misses with a hook. Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okafor.#CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Zhao swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily. An inside leg kick lands from Zhao. Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch. Zhao misses with a leg kick and Okafor counters with a good, hard body kick but Zhao shrugs it off. Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it. Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Zhao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Okafor misses with a hook. Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Zhao's shoulder, as Zhao tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zhao throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away. Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zhao throws a leg kick and Okafor counters with a straight right hand. Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Okafor jabs Zhao to the body, keeping him at a distance. Zhao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhao scrambles back to his feet. Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick. Zhao throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Zhao avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target. Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zhao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhao cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs. 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2# Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zhao motions for Okafor to come forward. Zhao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Okafor cracks Zhao with an open hand slap. A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao. Zhao ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor. #CUT2#Jian Zhao's cut is getting worse. Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zhao slips under a jab from Okafor. Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss! Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick. Okafor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3# Okafor tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range. Zhao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Okafor takes a step back to recover. Okafor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhao. That one must have hurt. Okafor throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily. Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Zhao moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Zhao throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Okafor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well. Okafor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhao circles away quickly and effectively.#T4# Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor. Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor misses with a head kick.
It looked like Zhao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okafor. Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor unleashes a big counter combination but Zhao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Zhao throws a body kick that misses and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Zhao punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch. Zhao moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zhao connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Okafor. Zhao misses with a straight right. Okafor wants to counter the offense by Zhao and move into the clinch position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jian Zhao will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# The fighters circle momentarily. Zhao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor. Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor. Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zhao looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range. Okafor lands a lovely overhand right. Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zhao looks to throw a body kick letting Okafor counter with a right hand. Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhao walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor. Zhao cracks Okafor with a good jab.#T1##CL2# Okafor moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Zhao gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Okafor. Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor digs a right hand into Zhao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhao's gas tank. Zhao is trying to push Okafor away but Okafor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zhao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily. A jab from Zhao does it's job there.#T2# The fighters circle momentarily. Zhao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range. Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okafor looks to clinch and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand. Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhao.#ROC#Okafor is rocked! Zhao delivers a nice body kick. Zhao pounces like a tiger and cracks Okafor with a vicious hook! Okafor is down but not out! Zhao follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jian Zhao! Our winner, Jian Zhao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BB 28 - Bleak vs Seng
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1# Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Land sees it coming and avoids it easily. Land fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been hearing reports that Land has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Land misses with a low kick. Land fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it. A big left from Land misses. Land jabs at Okafor's body. Land swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Land staying out of range there. Okafor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Land with a nice cross. Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Land. Okafor throws a counter combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor throws a head kick that misses. Okafor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Land finds it's way round the side to connect with Okafor's head. Land is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Land throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Land throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1# Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Land manages to avoid it. A punch lands to the side of Okafor 's head but he takes it in his stride. Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Land lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD# Land is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okafor's half guard. Land sitting and controlling from the half guard. Land is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. Land wants to take a breather but Okafor is having none of it. #T2# Land performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Okafor wants to control but Land is keeping busy and won't allow it. Okafor wants to get back to full guard. Okafor moves into full guard.
Okafor looking to control but Land passes into half guard.
Okafor wants to improve his position but Land is controlling well.
#T3# Land trying to control from half guard but Okafor is working away. Land is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. Land perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Okafor trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Land connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Land looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Land connects with the punch. Okafor throws a big shot that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Land misses its target.#T4# Land lands with a good body shot. Okafor avoids the head kick by Land.
Land scores with a spinning back kick! Land lands with a hook. Okafor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target. Land blocks a jab. Okafor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Land connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Land is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Okafor defending well as Land loads up on a big left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor takes one on the button. Okafor tries to land a front kick but Land steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Land appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Land is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs. A big left from Okafor misses. As Okafor looks to move away, Land throws a big counter combo but Okafor just gets out of the way. Land has his takedown stuffed letting Okafor counter with a right hand. Okafor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Land. That one must have hurt. Land 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 Land off to one side. Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Land throws a body kick that misses. Okafor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Land throws a body shot but no joy. Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here. A combination from Land does no damage. Land delivers a nice body kick. Land misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A swing and a miss from Okafor. Land throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it. Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Land with a body shot. Land looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range. Land stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Land is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around? Land throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Okafor moves away from the strike by Land. Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here. Land throws a body kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor takes one to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Land misses the target. Land misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.#T1# Okafor moves out of range of the body kick. Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Land tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Okafor moves out of range as Land throws a body kick.
No luck for Land with that takedown attempt. Okafor throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem. Okafor slips under a jab. Land lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts. Okafor lands a lovely overhand right. Land misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. Land slips under a jab from Okafor. Good exchange - Land coming out on top. A head kick misses from Okafor. A little feinted left hand from Land on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Land moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Land keeps Okafor at a distance using the push kick. Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land. Okafor drops his hands momentarily and Land takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice defenses there by Okafor.#T2# Okafor throws a hook but Land blocks it. Okafor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Land. Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Land.
Land connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it. #TD# Land manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Okafor on his heels. He'll look to pass Okafor's guard now, I'm sure. Land wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving. #SUB2# Okafor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Land is aware though and is defending well. Land content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Okafor looking for a guillotine here but Land defends easily.
#T3# Land is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but Land has managed to sneak the leg through. Okafor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Land is trying to control. Okafor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Land content to control rather than advance. Land's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Land looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Okafor is refusing to be controlled, as Land sits in half guard. #SUB2# Okafor looking for submissions off his back.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Land scores with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Land scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Land.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Land saw that one coming. Land scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Land misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming. Land with a nice calf kick. Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Land.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Land throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Land tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Land. Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Land. Land throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Land ducks under a wild hook from Okafor. 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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Land gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Land misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Land misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Land throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Land. Okafor shrugs it off though. Land 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. Okafor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A low kick lands for Land.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Land.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Zee Land is winning the standup battle so far. Land throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Land takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Land thuds his shin into the meat of Okafor's side. Land dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Land's head and hops out. A big left from Land misses. Okafor throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem. Land throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it. Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Land can pounce on him.
Okafor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A swing and a miss from Land. Sunshine Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Land explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Okafor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okafor dodges the punch combination from Land.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Okafor scores with a nice strike. Okafor blocks a head kick by Land.
Land looks for the body kick but Okafor saw that one coming. Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Okafor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okafor duly obliges. Okafor misses the shot to the body. Land is looking to counter punch. Land fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Land shakes it off. Land lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts. Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Land.#T3# Land connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sunshine Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Land tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily. Land throws a nice head kick!
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it. Land connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okafor's hands. Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land. 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.
A lazy body kick from Land and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Okafor blocks the body kick.
Land misses the shot to the body. A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses. Okafor missing with a left hand there. Land was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Land tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okafor defends well and Land ends up having to push Okafor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. As Land backs off Okafor throws a huge counter combo but Land manages to avoid it all. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Land. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor pushes Land back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Land lands a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Okafor gets through Land's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor lands an uppercut. Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut. Land misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Land throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand. Okafor looks for the body kick but Land saw that one coming. Land thows a left - swing and a miss! Land avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Okafor throws a right hand that Land ducks under and follows up with a left that Land also avoids with ease. Land lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Okafor takes one to the chin there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Land misses. Land closes the distance and clinches up with Okafor, looking for a takedown. Land pushes Okafor against the cage but Okafor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Zee Land showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Land, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Zee Land! Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Zee Land! Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Zee Land!
Zee Land wins by unanimous decision! Our winner, Zee Land, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BB 22 - Big Daddy vs Hoost
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1# Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses. Lobchov wants to clinch up but Okafor keeps it at a distance. Lobchov takes one on the button. Lobchov darts in looking for a takedown but Okafor gets double underhooks and turns Lobchov into the cage. Lobchov throws a big shot that misses. Lobchov misses with a looping left. Lobchov avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobchov.#TD2# Lobchov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lobchov showed some decent athleticism there. Okafor wants to improve his position but Lobchov is controlling well.
Lobchov is trying to control. Okafor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lobchov slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Lobchov trying to pass the guard but Okafor defending well. Okafor wants to get back to full guard. Lobchov is trying to control the action in half guard but Okafor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lobchov wants to free his trapped foot but Okafor is holding on for dear life with his legs. Okafor tries to get to full guard but Lobchov has control of the leg. #SUB# Okafor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Okafor is looking for a sweep. Lobchov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lobchov wants to pass the guard but Okafor is defending well. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lobchov blocks a jab. Okafor wants to slow Lobchov down by chopping away at his legs. Okafor misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Okafor thumps Lobchov with a low kick. A slow jab from Lobchov misses its intended target. Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobchov is just out of range. Okafor scores with a nice strike.#T3# Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobchov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okafor defends it nicely. Okafor looks to land a left hand but Lobchov moved out of range nicely. Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lobchov. Lobchov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobchov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. Lobchov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobchov connects with a crisp jab. We've been told by Okafor's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Okafor throws out a powerful jab. Okafor throws a leg kick that misses. Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lobchov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vasili Lobchov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Okafor has closed the distance and engaged Lobchov in a clinch.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Lobchov controls the action.
Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lobchov fails to pull guard.
Sunshine Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Lobchov. Okafor lands with a right to the head. Okafor avoids the elbow strike from Lobchov, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lobchov. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Okafor. #T4# Lobchov swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Lobchov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor lands with a short shot to the head. A body shot lands from Lobchov.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut. With the fighters up against the cage, Lobchov throws an elbow but misses. Nice elbow from Lobchov. #CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor lands a shoulder strike. Okafor lands a left hand.
Okafor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lobchov to keep the fight standing. Okafor prevents a body shot from Lobchov. Lobchov tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lobchov lands an uppercut. Okafor avoids a wild elbow strike from Lobchov. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor. Lobchov is trying to pull guard but Okafor has him pressed against the cage. Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lobchov backwards. Lobchov blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lobchov.
Lobchov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards. Okafor blocks a body shot from Lobchov. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lobchov misses with a body shot.
Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far. A shot to the liver by Lobchov. Beautiful body shot. Lobchov is looking to clinch. Lobchov slips a straight right by Okafor. Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lobchov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lobchov momentarily.
Lobchov checks the leg kick. Okafor lands a head shot. Lobchov avoids a kick to the body.
Lobchov throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease. Lobchov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lobchov drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lobchov throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. Lobchov misses with a wild body shot. Okafor connects with a leg kick. Lobchov checks a low kick from Okafor. Lobchov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1# Okafor misses with a body shot.
Lobchov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Okafor throws a front kick that sends Lobchov stumbling back into the cage. Lobchov thows a left - swing and a miss! Lobchov misses the shot to the body. Lobchov throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily. Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick. Lobchov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lobchov blocks a leg kick. Okafor works Lobchov's body with a nice hook. Lobchov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Lobchov misses with an uppercut. Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Lobchov manages to avoid it. Lobchov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Lobchov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lobchov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lobchov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okafor's brow. Okafor working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice elbow from Okafor. Okafor wants a takedown but no success here.
Okafor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lobchov smiles and moves away.
#T2# Okafor slips a straight right by Lobchov. Okafor blocks a jab. Okafor missing with a left hand there. Lobchov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lobchov checks a leg kick nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Lobchov. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet. Lobchov 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 Lobchov off to one side. Okafor looks to land a body kick but Lobchov moved away. Lobchov takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses. Sunshine Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lobchov looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range. Lobchov missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Good work by Lobchov as he checks the leg kick. Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobchov throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor. Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss! Lobchov wants to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch position. Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3# Okafor throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range. Lobchov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2# Lobchov darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage. Lobchov presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD# Okafor pulls guard effortlessly. Lobchov won't allow Okafor to sweep him here. Lobchov tries to free his leg and advance position but Okafor is retaining full guard. Okafor wants to control but Lobchov passes easily into half guard.
Okafor works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Okafor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lobchov defends it easily. Okafor keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully. #T4# Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet. #SUB# Okafor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Okafor wants to sweep here but Lobchov controlling him for the moment. 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 Sunshine Okafor will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Okafor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobchov doesn't seem bothered though. Lobchov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lobchov shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense. Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Lobchov manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target. Lobchov fails to land the takedown. An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.#TD2# Lobchov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okafor did well to prevent Lobchov getting side control. Okafor wants to improve his position but Lobchov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lobchov stalling away here and it's allowed Okafor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1# Lobchov postures up.
Okafor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobchov is one step ahead there. Lobchov wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position. Lobchov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Okafor is looking for a triangle but Lobchov pushes his legs off easily.
Vasili Lobchov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Okafor is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lobchov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Okafor's body to avoid the submission. Okafor has instead reached around Lobchov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Okafor arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sunshine Okafor! Sunshine Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 14 - Olsen vs Gascoigne
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1# Seng tries to clinch but fails miserably and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Keith Seng has been cut. Seng is looking to clinch. Seng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Seng is looking to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Seng misses the target. Seng avoids a kick to the body.
Seng throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Okafor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor 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.#CL2# Seng gets a clinch. A body shot lands from Okafor.
Seng misses with a punch to the body.
Seng blocks an uppercut.
Okafor fails to pull guard.
#TD# Okafor jumps into guard, dragging Seng to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Seng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okafor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seng has managed to get both his arms back between Okafor's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB# Okafor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seng content to stall in guard here. Seng is continuing to stall. Okafor looking to control.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Okafor being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seng.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target. Seng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Seng. Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Seng cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2# Seng rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage. Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seng backwards. A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Seng digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected. Seng scores with an uppercut up the middle. Seng throws a head punch that misses. Okafor stops a takedown attempt from Seng.
Seng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Okafor is trying to pull guard but Seng turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Seng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seng misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Seng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2# Seng gets in close and instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Seng lands with a short shot to the head. Seng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. A quick uppercut on the inside from Seng. Okafor blocking some punches.
A short right from Okafor on the inside. Seng misses with some punches.
A short left from Okafor. Okafor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sengs head. Seng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seng can turn it around. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Seng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Seng's head. Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4# Seng lands a right hand. Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Seng tries to clinch up. Seng throws a combination that misses and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Seng moves into the clinch successfully.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Seng manages to break the clinch.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Seng moved out of range nicely. Seng wants to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch position. Seng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seng was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. Okafor looks to land a body kick but Seng moved away. Seng misses with a wild combination.
Seng misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab. Seng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Seng wants to clinch letting Okafor counter with a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Seng will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Seng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A shot to the liver by Seng. Beautiful body shot.#CL2# Okafor gets tackled into the cage by Seng. Seng maintains the clinch. #BC2# Seng breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Seng forces Okafor back against the cage and clinches. Nice body punch from Okafor. Good body shot from Seng.
Okafor misses with a body punch.
Seng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Seng. A right hand to the body from Seng.
#BC2# Seng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Okafor tries to keep at a distance but Seng has taken the fight into the clinch. Seng struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Seng blocking some punches.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD# Okafor jumps guard and drags Seng to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1# Okafor 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.#SUB# Okafor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okafor keeping moving, preventing Seng from controlling successfully. Seng's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Okafor working for a triangle but Seng defends it easily.
Seng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Okafor has an active guard here but Seng has managed to pass into half guard.
Okafor works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB# Okafor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Okafor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Okafor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seng's guard. #REVR# Okafor is fighting to break Seng's control of his arms but Seng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but Seng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Seng pulls Okafor in close to his closed guard and prevents Okafor from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Seng slips under a jab from Okafor. Seng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okafor rather than just go for the knockout. Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seng. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Seng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Okafor throws out a powerful jab. Okafor misses with a straight right. Seng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2# Seng drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Seng working aggressively here.
Seng is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks. Seng lands a nice uppercut. Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Seng lands a body shot. Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Seng breaks the clinch.
Seng is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Okafor throws a big counter combination but Seng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seng looks to clinch and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Okafor scores with a nice strike. Seng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Okafor gets tackled into the cage by Seng. Seng maintains the clinch. Seng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Seng lands with a light punch inside. Seng has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Seng lands on the inside with an uppercut. Okafor stalls. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seng. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Keith Seng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Okafor jumps guard but Seng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Seng wants to get back to striking at distance but Okafor won't allow it.
#BC2# Seng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seng tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range. Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Seng manages to avoid it. Seng lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Seng is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seng connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet. Okafor scores with a hook.#T2# Seng throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor. Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Seng scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sunshine Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Seng rushes Okafor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Okafor on the inside. Seng throws a head punch that misses. Seng has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Seng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seng struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike. Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Seng is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Seng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seng as Okafor tries to tie him up. Seng blocks a body shot from Okafor. Seng misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor is trying to stall.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Seng. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor. #BC2# Seng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seng scores with a decent looking hook. Seng cracks Okafor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Seng rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage. Seng lands with a short shot to the head. Seng takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seng wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Okafor misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Seng. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Seng. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor blocking some punches.
Okafor misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seng. Seng blocks a body shot from Okafor. #T4# Seng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okafor pulls him back up using the underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Seng fails to land. Seng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Seng breaks the clinch.
Seng avoids the body shot from Okafor.
#CL2# Seng rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Seng breaks from the clinch.
Seng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Keith Seng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Seng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keith Seng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Seng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Seng moves in looking to clinch but Okafor pushes him off. Okafor catches Seng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Seng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Seng tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range. Seng fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head. Keith Seng seems to be getting the better of the standup. Seng just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Keith Seng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Seng winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Keith Seng! Judge William Gold scores the fight for Keith Seng! Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Keith Seng!
Keith Seng wins by unanimous decision! A very excited looking Keith Seng made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 177 Zaintashara v Yarboro
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1# Hatfield with a hook. Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head. Hatfield throws a big shot that misses. Hatfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy. Hatfield steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt. Okafor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okafor lands with a right hand. Okafor tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Okafor misses with a body kick. Okafor defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand. Okafor 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. Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it. A big right from Hatfield misses. Hatfield misses with a looping right. Okafor avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Defiant in the buildup to the fight. Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. 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 Hatfield.#T1# Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor. Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hatfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Hatfield cracks Okafor with an open hand slap. That kick from Hatfield tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on. Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hatfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hatfield thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. Good exchange - Hatfield coming out on top. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hatfield misses with a hook. Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily. Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Hatfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# Okafor walks into a left hand. Okafor misses with a body kick. Hatfield blocks the body kick.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Hatfield. Hatfield misses with a wild body shot. Hatfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield. Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield. Hatfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut. Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield. Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield. It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Hatfield throws a big shot that misses. Hatfield misses with a shot to the body and Okafor counters with a left to the body. Hatfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hatfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range. A big left from Hatfield misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor. Hatfield tried to score with a low kick but Okafor checks it. Hatfield gets off balance looking for a body kick and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hatfield scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Okafor tests Hatfield's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Okafor misses with a looping right. Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hatfield misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor misses the jab. Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch. Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hatfield on the side of the head. Okafor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs. Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Hatfield's defenses. Donk. Okafor catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hatfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot. A nice leg kick from Hatfield, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Okafor catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Hatfield is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut. 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 drops Hatfield with a big left hand! Hatfield is injured, injured bad! Okafor jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor! After the fight, Sunshine Okafor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CMMA 162 Adils v Torvik
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1# Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab. Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fujimaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fujimaro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight. Fujimaro wants to slow Okafor down by chopping away at his legs. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujimaro. A right-left combo lands from Fujimaro. Fujimaro avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab. Fujimaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fujimaro digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Fujimaro scores with a jab. Okafor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Okafor lands a jab to the nose. Fujimaro lands with a shot to the body. Good leg kick by Fujimaro. Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Fujimaro moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Okafor blocks it. Okafor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Fujimaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor. Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujimaro counters with a three punch combo that has Okafor backing up. Okafor nods at Fujimaro to acknowledge the strikes. Okafor misses with a body kick. Fujimaro throws a nice outside leg kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Fujimaro. Fujimaro misses with a body shot.
Fujimaro throws a front kick that sends Okafor stumbling back into the cage. Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Fujimaro throws a nice outside leg kick. Donk. Fujimaro catches Okafor right on the button with a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujimaro. Fujimaro connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back. Okafor needs to keep his hands up - Fujimaro had a free shot at his head there. Fujimaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# Fujimaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okafor under the eye. Fujimaro misses the shot to the body. Okafor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Fujimaro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujimaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A good leg kick by Fujimaro. Okafor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fujimaro circles away. Fujimaro needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there. Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Fujimaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor. Fujimaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fujimaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fujimaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Okafor checks a leg kick. Okafor throws a hook but Fujimaro blocks it. A counter left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses its target.#T3# Fujimaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fujimaro 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. Fujimaro throws a leg kick that misses. Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick and Fujimaro counters with an inside leg kick. Fujimaro digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand. Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujimaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okafor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jab, jab by Fujimaro - just one landing. Fujimaro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Okafor looks to land a body kick but Fujimaro moved away. Fujimaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage! Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fujimaro scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fujimaro swings and misses with a shot to the body and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujimaro moves away. Nice uppercut there from Fujimaro. Danga de danga de dang - Okafor scores with a four punch combination! Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Fujimaro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Okafor really felt that one! Nice jab there from Fujimaro. Fujimaro misses with a body punch
#KD2# and Okafor counters with a crisp one two that drops Fujimaro! Okafor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fujimaro to his feet! Fujimaro is in big trouble!#ROC2#Fujimaro is rocked! Fujimaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Oh Fujimaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fujimaro throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a big right hand! Oh Fujimaro is in trouble here! Okafor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor! Sunshine 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. |
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Event:
CMMA 149 Wright v Owens
Date: Aug 27, 2021 |
#R1# Tautua with a lazy takedown attempt and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've been hearing reports that Tautua has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Tautua shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well. Tautua moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Tautua changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Tautua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moana Tautua. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tautua moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Tautua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tautua shoots and misses and Tautua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Okafor tests Tautua's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tautua doesn't succeed with the takedown and Okafor counters with a crisp right that sends Tautua to the canvas! Okafor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor! In his post fight interview, Sunshine Okafor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CMMA 139 Obaminator v Wright
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1# Okafor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Okafor lands with a hook. Zemlya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Okafor misses with a wild body shot. Okafor throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Zemlya counter with a right hand. Zemlya throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily. Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor throws a hook but Zemlya avoids it easily. Zemlya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Okafor misses with a straight right. Zemlya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1# Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Zemlya connects with a body shot. Zemlya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okafor swats him away and circles back towards the center. Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A left and a right from Zemlya both land. Nice combination. Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Zemlya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Okafor throws a body punch but Zemlya moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zemlya! But no joy. Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Okafor slips under a jab from Zemlya.#T2# Okafor looks to land a body kick but Zemlya moved away. Zemlya lands with a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Zemlya slips the punch. Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zemlya with the inside leg kick. A big right from Zemlya misses. Okafor on the wrong end of a nice jab. Zemlya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Zemlya cracks Okafor with a right hand to the side of the head. Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Okafor scores with a nice strike. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Okafor! Zemlya is out on his feet! Okafor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Zemlya is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Zemlya is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor! After the fight, Sunshine Okafor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CMMA 124 Switzer v Rantanen
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1# Okafor throws a lazy body kick #CL# and Ferkingstad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferkingstad. Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Ferkingstad.
#BC2# Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Okafor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Ferkingstad is looking to slow Okafor down with leg kicks. Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. Ferkingstad misses with a body shot.
Okafor throws the kick towards the body but Ferkingstad avoids it. Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut. Ferkingstad with a nice calf kick. Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. 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! Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad. A punch lands to the side of Okafor 's head but he takes it in his stride. Okafor slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.#T1# Ferkingstad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Okafor cracks Ferkingstad with a right hand to the side of the head. Ferkingstad throws a leg kick and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. Okafor misses with a straight left. A big left from Ferkingstad misses. Ferkingstad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOkafor. A big right from Okafor misses. Okafor walks into a stiff left hand from Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad lands a jab. A big right from Okafor misses. Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferkingstad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Ferkingstad's shoulder, as Ferkingstad tries to avoid the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice defenses there by Ferkingstad. Okafor blocks a low kick nicely.#T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor. #CL# Ferkingstad darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage. Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor misses with some punches.
#BC2# Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Ferkingstad moves into the clinch. Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards. Ferkingstad is trying to stall.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but instead, Okafor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferkingstad into the cage. Maybe Ferkingstad would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. I was talking to Ferkingstad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ferkingstad slows down the pace here.
#BC2# Okafor breaks the clinch.
Ferkingstad connects with a jab. Ferkingstad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.#T3# A lazy left from Ferkingstad finds it's target. Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferkingstad moves away. Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. Ferkingstad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Ferkingstad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Okafor misses with a straight right. Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Okafor works Ferkingstad's body with a nice hook. Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Okafor is rocked! Ferkingstad throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferkingstad finish him? Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy. Ferkingstad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ferkingstad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor is looking for the big counter here. Ferkingstad throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Ferkingstad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor. Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Okafor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Okafor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferkingstad moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Okafor throws out a powerful jab. Nice cross by Ferkingstad.#CUT#That has opened up Sunshine Okafor's cut even more. Ferkingstad lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! During a confident post fight interview, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1# Harling ducks under a wild hook from Okafor. Harling looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Okafor misses. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harling manages to avoid it. Okafor works Harling's body with a nice hook. A cross from Okafor lands. Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Harling throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Okafor looks to throw a body kick and Harling counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Okafor cracks Harling with an open hand slap. Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Harling throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Harling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harling throws a shot to the body.
Harling slips under a jab. Donk. Okafor catches Harling right on the button with a cross. Okafor scores with a punch to the head. Okafor is looking to slow Harling down with leg kicks. Harling avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harling throws out the jab. Harling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Harling misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harling thinking. Harald Harling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick. Harling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2# Harling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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 misses with a wild body shot. Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okafor wants to clinch up but Harling keeps it at a distance. Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Okafor lunges at Harling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harling's hand. Okafor tries to clinch but fails miserably and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor throws a hook but Harling avoids it easily. Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Harling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Okafor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Harling loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch. Okafor lands with a nice body kick. Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Harling. Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Harling moves away and avoids it.#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. #CL# Okafor drives through and clinches with Harling against the cage.
Harling lands with a short head shot on the inside. Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Harling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Okafor pushes Harling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Harling throws a head punch that misses. Harling looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Harling uses good head movement to avoid it. Harling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Harling.
#T4# Okafor throws a head punch that misses. Harling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor tries for a takedown but Harling manages to get underhooks.
Harling throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. Harling's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Harling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harling after a bit of a struggle. Harling lands with a light punch inside. Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harling backwards. Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harling prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harling tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor lands with a left to the head. #TD# Okafor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Okafor manages to end up in side control. Harling pushes Okafor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Okafor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Okafor misses with a head kick.
Harling misses with an uppercut
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD# Okafor feints and as Harling raises his hands in defense, Okafor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Harling wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position. Okafor controlling from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1# Harling keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully. Okafor postures up in Harling's guard and throws a big left but Harling blocks it. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Harling is retaining full guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Harling moves out of range as Okafor strikes.#KD2# Harling drops Okafor with a beautiful combination! Okafor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harling is looking for the KO! Harling looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.#T2# Harling throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Harling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor. Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Harling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harling. Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot. Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Okafor rushes Harling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Okafor misses with the head strike.
Harling throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. Okafor lands an uppercut. Harling scores with a shoulder strike. Okafor misses with some punches.
Harling cracks Okafor with a nice body shot. Harling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okafor has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Okafor lands with a good body shot. Harling misses the shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor. Okafor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Harling looks like he wants to counter punch here. Harling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4# Harling misses with a body shot.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Harling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Harling takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Harling counters with a stiff right hand. Okafor shoots and misses and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Harling swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor. A combination from Harling does no damage. Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. 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 Sunshine Okafor will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Okafor throws a jab when Harling was well out of range. Okafor connects with a high kick. Harling thows a left - swing and a miss! Harling swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
#TD# Okafor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harling's guard. Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harling swivels though and keeps the full guard. Okafor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor looking to sit in guard and control but Harling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Harling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Okafor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harling. #T1# Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Okafor wants to sweep here but Harling controlling him for the moment. Harling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Okafor is trying to control the position but Harling postures up. Okafor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harling's guard. #REVR# Harling wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position. #ES2# Harling wriggles free and stands up. Good shot there by Okafor.#T2# Okafor throws a hook to the side of Harling's head but Harling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Okafor misses with a right hand and Harling counters with a stiff right hand. Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses. Harling misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a flying knee. Nice. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harling misses with a left hand and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Okafor lands with a cross. Okafor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Harling does a little dance to reset his feet. Harling looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.#CL# Okafor forces Harling back against the cage and clinches. Okafor gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Okafor wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Harling. Harling throws a head punch that misses. Harling lands a nice uppercut. Harling misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okafor keeps control of Harling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harling scores with a nice hook to the head. Harling lands with a left to the head. Harling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Harling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harling is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Okafor scores with a shoulder strike. Okafor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harling or not. Harling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Harling tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Harling manages to break the clinch.
Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow. Okafor connects with a crisp jab. Harling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harling can do to turn this around? Harling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice shot lands for Okafor. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4# Okafor thuds his right hand into Harling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harling.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick. Okafor thows a body kick. Harling tries to catch it but that hurt him. Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Harling avoids them all with ease. Harling moves out of range of the body kick. Harling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Harling blocks a head kick by Okafor.
#T1# A combination from Harling does no damage. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Harling takes a shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. Okafor lands with a light punch inside. Okafor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harling avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harling throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a slapping leg kick. Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor misses with a looping left. Harling throws a counter combo. Okafor tries to clinch up but Harling circles away and keeps his distance.#T2# Harling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harling moves away. Okafor throws a lazy head kick and Harling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harling is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Okafor. Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harling's hands. Harling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Harling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Harling 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 wants to land a leg kick but Harling is out of range. Okafor blocks a jab.#T3# Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harling. Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Okafor closes the distance and pushes Harling back into the cage. Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harling lands a shoulder strike. Harling misses with some punches.
Okafor gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harling leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harling! But no joy. Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Okafor takes the fight into the clinch. Harling presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4# Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harling gets underhooks to prevent Okafor's takedown attempt.
Harling misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. Harling misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Harling lands with a light punch inside. A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Harling working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harling. Sunshine Okafor has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Harling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot. Okafor is looking to counter punch. Harling throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor had his way with Harald Harling in that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.#R5# Okafor throws a hook to the side of Harling's head but Harling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harling misses with a hook
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harling.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Okafor slips under a jab. Harling thows a left - swing and a miss! Harling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okafor. Despite the aggression on Harling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Harling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Harling throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a solid body kick. Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Okafor shoots in for a double leg but Harling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Harling moves out of range of the strikes. Harling looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range. Harling digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harling. Harling ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.#T2# Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harling. Harling 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. Okafor lands with a slapping head kick. Harling takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harling misses with a straight right. Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Sunshine Okafor's cut is getting worse.#CL# Okafor instigates a clinch. Okafor keeps control of Harling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##BC# Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Okafor misses with a left hand and Harling counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Okafor! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Harling! Harald Harling is the new lightweight champion! After the fight, Harald Harling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GC 385
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1# Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL# Okafor closes the distance and clinches. Okafor avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes. #BC2# Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Barnes. Barnes throws a one two combo.
Okafor misses with a straight left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# so Okafor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard. #REVB# Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. Barnes trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom. Okafor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okafor passes easily into side control. Nice work. Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okafor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Okafor staying calm. Okafor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB# Okafor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Barnes is looking to reverse the position. Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Okafor is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okafor to get the leverage. 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! Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Okafor trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T3# Okafor trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB# Okafor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Okafor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okafor is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. Barnes wants to get back to full guard. Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB# Okafor is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnes can do anything to dispel that myth. Okafor trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB# Okafor is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Okafor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Okafor wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okafor prevents Barnes from standing back up.
Barnes won't allow Okafor to pass to mount. #SUB# Okafor maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barnes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Okafor has cracked it and Barnes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Okafor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sunshine Okafor! A very excited looking Sunshine Okafor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 381 Christie vs Bengtsson
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1# Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Henderson misses with a straight right. Henderson misses with a hook. Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson . Henderson misses with a straight right. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henderson . Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Henderson . Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. Henderson moves away from the strike by Okafor. Henderson with the counter takedown but Okafor avoids it easily. Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
Henderson with the counter takedown but Okafor avoids it easily. Henderson slips a straight right by Okafor. Okafor cracks Henderson with an open hand slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2# Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okafor's half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okafor keeps working. #T1# Okafor wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy.
Okafor is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Okafor is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Okafor is trying to control but can't.
Okafor is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Okafor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson . #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Henderson throwing shots but Okafor is blocking nicely. Henderson prevents Okafor from improving his position. Henderson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Okafor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okafor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Okafor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henderson . Henderson throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Okafor slips a straight right by Henderson . Okafor is looking to counter with head kicks. Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.#T3# Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Okafor, which made it look bad. Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Henderson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it. Henderson avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Henderson misses with a looping right. Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jab by Okafor. Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Henderson misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely. Okafor punishes Henderson 's body with a nice straight punch. A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target. Henderson slips a jab from Okafor. A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick. Henderson misses with an uppercut. Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sunshine Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Okafor gets caught napping as Henderson dives in and scores a takedown. Okafor manages to retain guard. Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Okafor is trying to hold Henderson in close to prevent damage but Henderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okafor defending well though. Okafor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson . Henderson is trying to control. Okafor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold. Okafor looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sunshine Okafor will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Okafor scores with a head kick. Henderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it. Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range. Henderson connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off. Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well. Henderson cracks Okafor with an open hand slap. Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively. Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks. A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor misses with a looping left. Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okafor defends it well. Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okafor. Okafor circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henderson , as that shot connected.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target. Henderson misses with a straight right. #T1# A jab from Henderson does it's job there. Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Henderson . Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook. Henderson throws a hook but Okafor blocks it. Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far. Henderson moves out of range of the strikes. Okafor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though. Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Okafor's head back.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor. A jab from Henderson misses. A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson . Okafor lands with a right hand. Henderson 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 scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Henderson 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! Okafor is looking to chop away at Henderson 's legs. Okafor defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand. Okafor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Henderson just manages to avoid it.#T2# The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Henderson missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Okafor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Henderson misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely. Okafor scores with a body shot.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range. Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor. Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Henderson passes into side control, despite Okafor's attempt to control the position.
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike. #T3# Okafor can't do much from the bottom here. Henderson trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom. Henderson working the head and body with strikes. Sloppy strikes there by Henderson . Henderson landing strikes. Henderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Okafor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Okafor dodges the ground and pound from Henderson . Okafor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4# My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Henderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Henderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Okafor down.
Henderson working away. Okafor is looking for a sweep. Okafor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Henderson .
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okafor keeps working. #SUB2# Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Okafor is defending well. You can see the frustration on Okafor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch. It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot. Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jab from Okafor. Henderson scores with a decent looking hook. Okafor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henderson at a distance.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Henderson . Henderson throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily. Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor. Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Okafor takes a swing at Henderson 's ribcage but misses. Okafor misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely. Okafor misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming. Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Henderson . Henderson misses with a double jab.
#T1# Okafor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson . Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Okafor lands a head shot. Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson . Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target. A big right from Henderson misses. Henderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Okafor slips under a jab. A punch lands to the side of Henderson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body. Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Henderson throws out a powerful jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson . Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Okafor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2# Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okafor's guard. Okafor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Henderson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Okafor working aggressively here.
#BC# Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Henderson . Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson . Okafor moves away from the strike by Henderson . No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson . #T3# Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it. Okafor scores with the left hand. Henderson knows he should have avoided that one. Henderson cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson . Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Henderson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it. Okafor scores with a push kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson . A swing and a miss from Henderson . Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okafor defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Okafor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sunshine Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson . Henderson misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Henderson walks into a jab.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Henderson throws a big shot that misses. Henderson throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily. Nice body punch from Henderson . Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense. Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor is looking to counter punch. A big right from Henderson misses. Henderson throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily. Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Henderson blocks a leg kick. Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okafor is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Okafor circles away and we're back to standing. Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor. A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight! Sunshine Okafor showed his dominance in that final round. I think Okafor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor! During a confident post fight interview, Sunshine Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
League of Handsome Guys 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1# A solid body kick from Okafor. Okafor jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off. Barnes scores with a body shot.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab by Okafor. Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okafor checks it well. Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick. We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Okafor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick. Barnes moves out of range as Okafor strikes. Nice body punch from Barnes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts. Barnes throws a lazy head kick and Okafor counters with a body kick that stops Barnes in his tracks momentarily. Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Okafor pushes him off. Okafor throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily. Okafor misses the shot to the body. #T1# Okafor avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well. Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barnes throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side. Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily. Okafor with a hook. Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes. Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes. Left hook, right uppercut from Okafor. Barnes misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming. Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes. A low kick from Barnes misses and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okafor tries to clinch up. Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes 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 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a body kick. Okafor misses the shot to the body. Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Barnes 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. Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor. Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Okafor throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage. Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor. Okafor looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away. Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing. Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage! Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor. Barnes swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Barnes moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
#T3# Okafor works Barnes's body with a nice hook. Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a nice strike. Barnes is looking to clinch. Okafor throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily. A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target. A kick lands to the mid section there for Okafor. Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Barnes tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okafor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4# Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Okafor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily. Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
A good leg kick by Barnes. Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Okafor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A low kick from Barnes is predictable there letting Okafor counter with a right hand. Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barnes scores with the left hand. Okafor knows he should have avoided that one. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor lands with a left to the head. Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Okafor swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup. Okafor lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming. Barnes swinging wildly here.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye. Barnes looks for the body kick but Okafor saw that one coming. Nice jab there from Okafor. Steve Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.#BC2# Okafor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Okafor scores with a nice head shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease. Okafor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Okafor checks a leg kick.#T1# Barnes connects with a high kick. Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okafor cracks Barnes with a good jab. Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well. Barnes misses with an uppercut. Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head. Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Barnes connects with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Barnes clinches. Okafor lands with a short head shot on the inside. Okafor throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
#BC2# Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. A lazy body kick from Okafor and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barnes misses with a head kick.
Okafor only half commits to the counter leg kick. Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okafor connects with a high kick. Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. Okafor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Barnes moves away from the strike by Okafor. #CL# Barnes closes the distance and clinches. A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
#BC2# Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes misses the shot to the body. Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okafor's head backwards. Okafor delivers a nice body kick. Okafor avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor. A head kick misses from Barnes. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor misses with the body kick and Barnes counters with a straight right hand. Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor. Okafor lands a head shot. Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. #T4# Okafor connects with a solid leg kick. Okafor is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Okafor throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Okafor lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL# Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage. Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Okafor darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage. Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Okafor working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Okafor scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Barnes moves out of range of the body kick. Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target. Okafor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Barnes throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease. Okafor throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem. Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot. Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Barnes is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Okafor cracks Barnes with a good jab. Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut. 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 cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Barnes throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Barnes cracks Okafor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okafor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Okafor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Okafor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barnes tries to clinch but Okafor is having none of it. Okafor lands a front kick. That kick from Okafor tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on. Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor lands with a right hand. Okafor wants to clinch. Okafor lands with a cross. Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2# Nice shot by Okafor. Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Okafor. Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily. Okafor throws a counter combo. Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes delivers a nice body kick. Okafor misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter. Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor. Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks. Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.#T3# Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. A nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Okafor misses with a body kick. Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts. Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes. Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Barnes misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming. Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Okafor works the jab nicely. Okafor lands with a right hand. #T4# Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Okafor tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot. Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Okafor jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Okafor throws a big shot that misses. Okafor misses with a looping right. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily. Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab. Steve Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Okafor throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okafor checks a low kick from Barnes. Barnes moves away from the strike by Okafor. The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight! Sunshine Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Okafor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor! During a confident post fight interview, Sunshine Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Tuati! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sunshine Okafor! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Okafor moves into the clinch. Okafor is pressed up against the cage. Tuati has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okafor down to the mat. Okafor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Okafor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Tuati jumps into guard, dragging Okafor to the mat.
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Tuati is keeping the position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Okafor won't allow Tuati to sweep him here. Tuati seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tuati keeping full guard, as Okafor tries to pass. Tuati controlling Okafor's posture. #T1# Tuati has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Okafor's corner is telling him to maintain position. Tuati seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2# Tuati looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuati, not yet. Tuati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuati swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tuati looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuati, not yet. Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Okafor being controlled here momentarily. #T3# Tuati is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (2) vs (0) Okafor Tuati is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Okafor reverses the position - he's now on top in Tuati's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (2) vs (2) Okafor Tuati is trying to control the position but Okafor postures up. Tuati is adopting a defensive guard.#T4# Okafor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuati is keeping the position for now. Tuati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okafor manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (4) vs (2) Okafor Okafor being controlled here, momentarily. #T5# Tuati continues to stall. Tuati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tuati forces his way into half guard. Tuati seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6# Tuati wants to free his trapped foot but Okafor is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tuati controlling the pace. Okafor is trying to get back to full guard. Okafor won't allow Tuati to pass to mount. #T7# Okafor wants to improve his position but Tuati is controlling well.
Tuati is looking to advance position but Okafor won't allow it. Okafor works his way to full guard. Good work. Okafor 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. Tuati passes Okafor's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8# Okafor wants to improve his position but Tuati is controlling well.
Tuati keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tuati trying to control from Okafor's half guard. Okafor has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Okafor working a defensive guard here.
Tuati sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9# Okafor working a defensive guard here.
Okafor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuati controls the pace. This is a sustained period of stalling by Tuati. Tuati preventing the sweep. #T10# Okafor keeps trying to improve his position. Tuati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now. Tuati stopping the sweep attempt from Okafor. Tuati is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Tuati preventing the sweep. Tuati looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11# Tuati controls from within his opponent's guard. Tuati wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position. Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet. Okafor is looking to sweep but instead, Tuati has passed into half guard.
#T12# Tuati stalling. Tuati prevents Okafor from improving his position.#T13# Tuati trying to control the pace. Tuati is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tuati is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14# Tuati continues to hold on tight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tuati trying to mount his opponent but Okafor defends it.
And that's the end of the fight! Tuati takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. An out of breath James Tuati thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FFS 16: Okeechobee
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Okafor connects with a crisp jab. Bonito moves out of range as Okafor strikes. Okafor looks to land a right hand but Bonito moved out of range. Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bonito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor. Bonito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bonito tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Okafor misses the jab. Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Bonito slips the punch. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonito. Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Bonito moves away and avoids it. Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bonito connects with a leg kick. Okafor moves away from the strike by Bonito. Bonito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonito lands a jab to the head.
Okafor blocks a jab. Okafor looks to land a right hand but Bonito moved out of range. Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Okafor blocks a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bonito pushes Okafor away with a front kick. Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Bonito moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.#T1# Bonito tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way. Bonito throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Okafor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonito. Bonito throws out a powerful jab. Bonito throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Bonito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonito should have avoided that one. Okafor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bonito misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely. A leg kick checked by Okafor. Bonito on the wrong end of a nice hook. A jab from Okafor misses. Okafor motions for Bonito to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Okafor looks to land a left hand but Bonito moved out of range nicely. Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonito is out of range and Okafor settles back down. Okafor misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Bonito. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet. Bonito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bonito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2# Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonito. Bonito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bonito misses the shot to the body. Bonito slips under a jab from Okafor. Okafor misses with a straight right. Okafor motions for Bonito to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Okafor thows a leg kick but Bonito checks it and Bonito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bonito cracks Okafor with a right hand to the side of the head. Okafor lands a jab to the nose. Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Bonito counters with a low kick, right behind Okafor 's knee. Bonito feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down. Bonito tried to score with a low kick but Okafor checks it. Bonito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice uppercut there from Bonito. Bonito scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonito. Bonito obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bonito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bonito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Okafor walks into a stiff left hand from Bonito. Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonito. Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight! Paulo Bonito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bonito has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 9:10 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Bonito! A relieved looking Paulo Bonito thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
FFS 9: Avon Park
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A kick lands to the mid section there for Okafor. Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Okafor throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Okafor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Rogers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okafor. Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick. Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor. Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab. Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Okafor moves out of range of the strikes. Rogers staying out of range there. Okafor sets himself, and Rogers steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time. Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rogers wants to clinch. Okafor swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers blocks a jab. Okafor throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease. Okafor misses with a low kick.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses. Rogers slips under a jab. Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Okafor is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs. Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers. Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it. Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
A big right from Okafor misses. Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rogers swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor. Okafor looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range. Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Okafor pushes him off. Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rogers wants to clinch.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers wants to counter with a clinch but Okafor pushes him away. Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rogers moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab. Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Okafor is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs. A low kick lands for Okafor.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Okafor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rogers tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range. Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch. Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rogers tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight! Sunshine Okafor showed his dominance in that final round. Well Okafor 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:8 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:8 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor! |
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Event:
FFS 3: Ocala
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1# Okafor lands a jab to the nose. Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Kanaani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kanaani swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
#CL2# Kanaani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kanaani can't break the clinch.
Kanaani can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Kanaani as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A good leg kick by Okafor. Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kanaani throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it. Kanaani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it. Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Kanaani's front leg but catches the back leg as Kanaani tries to avoid it. A jab from Kanaani misses. Kanaani lands with a right hand. A left and a right from Okafor both land. Nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor. Kanaani lunges at Okafor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okafor's hand. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanaani. Okafor jabs Kanaani right on the nose. Kanaani blinks but takes it well. Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Kanaani seems unphased.
#T1# The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kanaani doesn't seem phased though. Kanaani punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch. Kanaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. Kanaani throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kanaani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it. Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Okafor with a nice cross. Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kanaani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kanaani's head backwards. Kanaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away. Okafor scores with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okafor thuds a left hand into Kanaani's body. Kanaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away. Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw. Kanaani throws a hook but Okafor blocks it. Okafor defending well as Kanaani loads up on a big left hand. Okafor misses with a looping left. Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Kanaani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Okafor enables Kanaani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okafor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kanaani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kanaani stopping the sweep attempt from Okafor. Kanaani wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Okafor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kanaani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kanaani wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Sunshine Okafor showed his dominance in that final round. I think Okafor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor!
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