Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 967 Maluga vs. Bigg
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor with a nice calf kick.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Okafor as Stark shoots in.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stark slips under a jab from Okafor.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Okafor gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mike Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Stark backs away, Okafor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor stuffs the takedown.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark with the counter takedown but Okafor avoids it easily.
Stark fails with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okafor avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3##TD2#
Stark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okafor to the ground. Stark is now in Okafor's guard.
Okafor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Okafor keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Okafor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Stark 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. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor is controlling Stark's trapped leg to prevent Stark from advancing to side control.#T4##SUB2#
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okafor trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
Stark wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position. #SUB2#
Stark 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. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Okafor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Okafor throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Okafor cracks Stark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A jab from Okafor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark prevents Okafor from improving his position.#SUB2#
Stark 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. Stark eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Okafor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark thows a huge punch but Okafor dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okafor sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okafor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Okafor is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Okafor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okafor is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okafor avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Okafor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Stark is trying for a kimura here. Okafor looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stark wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Stark!

Event: SYN 961 Hlervu vs. Kutvonen
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Krylov throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov sizes up Okafor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krylov. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor scores with a push kick.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Krylov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okafor!
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Krylov lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krylov under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Krylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krylov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krylov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Krylov sends Okafor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krylov is motioning to the referee to let Okafor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!#T1#
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krylov. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Krylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okafors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Krylov scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krylov lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Krylov misses.
A shot to the liver by Krylov. Beautiful body shot.
Krylov checks the leg kick.
Okafor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Krylov with a nice cross.#T3#
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Krylov throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Krylov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor pushes Krylov away with a front kick.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Krylov throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Krylov knows he should have avoided that one.
Krylov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor wants to slow Krylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Okafor avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor slips a jab from Krylov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Krylov throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor catches Krylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krylov.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Krylov lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Krylov thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Krylov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Krylov blocks the leg kick.
Krylov throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor is looking to score with low kicks.
Okafor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor misses the jab.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Krylov throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
A big left from Krylov misses.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krylov connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Krylov misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Krylov coming out on top.
Okafor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Krylov dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
Krylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor moves forwards but Krylov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Krylov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov lands an overhand right.
Okafor cracks Krylov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov cracks Okafor with an open hand slap.
Krylov throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor thumps Krylov with a low kick.
Krylov cracks Okafor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Krylov is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.#T3#
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krylov scores with a jab to the head.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov lands a jab to the nose.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Okafor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Krylov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krylov's head backwards.
Okafor throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Boris Krylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Krylov connects with a single shot there.
Krylov lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Krylov misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krylov checks it well.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Krylov lands a big head kick that sends Okafor tumbling to the mat! Krylov takes a step backwards and waves Okafor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Krylov finish him?
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Krylov misses.
Krylov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Okafor's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Krylov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Krylov!
A victorious Boris Krylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 959 Maluga vs. Olsen
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torsten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Torsten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Okafor misses.
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Torsten's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Torsten throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torsten misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor throws a hook but Torsten avoids it easily.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okafor tries to land a body kick
and Torsten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Torsten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torsten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torsten throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten walks into a jab.
Torsten lands a slapping body shot.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
Torsten thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with an inside leg kick.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torsten misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Torsten throws a leg kick
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 single shot there.#T2#
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Torsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torsten's sensitive parts.
Torsten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Torsten's head.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Torsten saw that one coming.
Torsten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Torsten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torsten misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor throws a jab when Torsten was well out of range.
Torsten now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Torsten misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torsten.
Okafor takes a swing at Torsten's ribcage but misses.
Torsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torsten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor throws a jab when Torsten was well out of range.
Torsten flicks out a counter leg kick but Okafor steps away.
The fighters circling - Torsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Torsten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Torsten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torsten throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Torsten misses with a looping left.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torsten counters with a nice leg kick.
Torsten checks a leg kick.
Torsten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torsten misses with a low kick.
Okafor 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 loads up on a big right hand but Torsten slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Torsten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okafor at a distance.
Torsten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Torsten moved out of range nicely.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Torsten looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Torsten misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten misses with a low kick.
Torsten missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Torsten moved out of range nicely.
Torsten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okafor doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Torsten saw that one coming.
Torsten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torsten misses with a body shot.
Okafor cracks Torsten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Torsten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Torsten's legs.
Torsten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okafor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Torsten throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Torsten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Torsten slips a jab from Okafor.
Torsten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Torsten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torsten in his tracks.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okafor connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor tries to score with a low kick but Torsten moves his leg out of the way.
Torsten throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Torsten moved out of range.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Torsten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torsten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor lunges at Torsten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torsten's hand.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torsten throws a low kick, looking for Okafor's leg but Okafor calmly moves out of range.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okafor jabs at Torsten's body.#T4#
Okafor blocks a leg kick.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okafor checks the leg kick.
Okafor connects with a looping right hand.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okafor cracks Torsten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torsten can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Torsten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten'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#
Torsten avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Torsten.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten counters with a leg kick.
Torsten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okafor lands a front kick.
Okafor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Torsten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okafor with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torsten.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor throws a jab when Torsten was well out of range.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Torsten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.#T1#
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Torsten off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Torsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Torsten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Torsten.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Torsten blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Torsten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Torsten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.#T2#
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baldur Torsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torsten throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Torsten is trying to counter with his kicks.
Torsten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torsten misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Torsten misses the target.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torsten swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor motions for Torsten to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor scores with a jab. Torsten acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torsten.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Torsten.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Torsten misses with a kick to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Torsten tries to land a front kick but Okafor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Torsten manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torsten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor misses with a body punch
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Okafor. #T4#
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
Torsten thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Torsten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Torsten didn't see that one coming.
Torsten misses with an uppercut.
Torsten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torsten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
A victorious Mike Okafor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinapoli.
Dinapoli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dinapoli's head backwards.
Dinapoli throws out a leg kick but Okafor moves out of range and Dinapoli only half commits.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinapoli should have avoided that one. #T1#
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Dinapoli lands a head kick that stumbles Okafor and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Okafor working for a triangle but Dinapoli defends it easily.
Okafor is still in real trouble! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Dinapoli scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinapoli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okafor is pulling down on Dinapoli's head. It's preventing any offense from Dinapoli, at least for the moment.
Dinapoli with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Dinapoli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dinapoli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okafor controls Dinapoli momentarily but Dinapoli frees himself.
Dinapoli trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Okafor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dinapoli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Dinapoli trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinapoli trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Dinapoli with an open hand slap.
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinapoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from 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 Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod.
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#
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.
Dinapoli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli lands with a right hand.
Okafor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice shot lands for Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Okafor.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Dinapoli and Okafor goes tumbling to the canvas! Dinapoli follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dinapoli wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position.
Dinapoli throwing shots but Okafor is blocking nicely.
Dinapoli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okafor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okafor is trying is best to control the position here.
Dinapoli slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Dinapoli jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Dinapoli's shoulder, as Dinapoli tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinapoli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Dinapoli 's knee.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Dinapoli's head back.
Okafor sizes up Dinapoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Okafor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Okafor jabs Dinapoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinapoli misses with the combination.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okafor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor throws a low kick but Dinapoli avoids it.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Dinapoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinapoli's sensitive parts.
Dinapoli misses with a combination
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinapoli to score with a decent uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Dinapoli misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Dinapoli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Okafor.
Dinapoli drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinapoli defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Dinapoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor tests Dinapoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 an off balance right hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dinapoli throws a monster overhand right that drops Okafor! Dinapoli follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Last Shooting Star II
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Okafor blocks a jab.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot by Okafor.#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Garuda.
Garuda 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.#T1#
The fighters circle, before Garuda throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Okafor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garuda lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, 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.

Event: SYN 944 Maluga vs. Leifsson V
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Okafor 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.
Torsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor with a nice calf kick.
Torsten throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Torsten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Torsten counters by clinching up.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Torsten lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Torsten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor is trying to break free.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Torsten avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torsten.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torsten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Torsten digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Torsten displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okafor up against the cage.
Okafor lands with a short shot to the head.
Okafor lands a right hand.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torsten blocks an uppercut.
Torsten looking to throw knees to the head but Okafor is blocking nicely.
Torsten misses with the head strike.
Okafor prevents a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torsten swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.#TD2#
Okafor gets control of Torsten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Okafor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Torsten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Okafor trying to control the position here.
Okafor looking to control.
Torsten is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Okafor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torsten defends well.#SUB2#
Okafor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torsten looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torsten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torsten looking to pass the guard.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Torsten from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okafor checks a low kick from Torsten.
Torsten swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Torsten is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torsten.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torsten checks a leg kick nicely.
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.
Torsten looks to throw a body kick
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike 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!#R2#
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CUT2#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torsten momentarily.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torsten.
Torsten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torsten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Torsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torsten under the eye.
Torsten lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Okafor.#T1#
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Torsten with an uppercut!
Okafor misses the jab.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torsten.
Torsten tried to counter with a leg kick but Okafor avoided it.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Torsten's leg but Torsten calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Torsten misses its target.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Torsten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torsten in his tracks.
Okafor scores with a jab. Torsten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torsten misses with a straight left. #CL#
Torsten instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
A jab from Torsten misses.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Torsten avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Torsten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torsten swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Torsten gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Torsten.
It looked like Torsten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor misses with a hook
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torsten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torsten has time to react.
Torsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with an inside leg kick.
Torsten moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Torsten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torsten in his tracks.
Okafor misses with a hook to the body
and Torsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torsten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Torsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Torsten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torsten throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Torsten tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Torsten motions for Okafor to come forward. Torsten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torsten connects with the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Torsten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten'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.#R3#
Torsten walks into a left hand.
Torsten misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with an inside leg kick.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.
Torsten slips a straight right by Okafor.
A little feinted left hand from Torsten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Torsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor misses with a hook. Torsten ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Torsten misses the target.
Torsten checks a leg kick.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Torsten slips the punch.
Torsten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Okafor.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okafor thinking.
Torsten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torsten.
Torsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there
and Torsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor looks to throw a body kick
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Torsten misses the jab.
Okafor ducks right into an uppercut from Torsten.
Torsten moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Torsten misses the target.
Okafor staying out of range there.#T3#
Torsten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torsten slips a straight right by Okafor.
Torsten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torsten connects with a nice looking jab.
Torsten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor lands a jab.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Torsten's shoulder, as Torsten tries to avoid the shot.
Torsten misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Torsten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okafor checks a low kick from Torsten.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Torsten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torsten moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torsten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Torsten works Okafor's body with a nice hook.
Torsten moves out of range of the strikes.
Torsten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Torsten lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
That's time! Torsten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Torsten thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Torsten throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torsten misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torsten swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Torsten will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okafor connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor blocks a low kick nicely.
Torsten misses with a looping left.#T1#
Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Torsten saw it coming and moves away.
Torsten quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Torsten lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Okafor cracks Torsten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Torsten defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Torsten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Torsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Torsten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okafor's knee momentarily.
Torsten misses the jab.
Torsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#T2#
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Torsten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torsten misses with a jab to the body
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Torsten throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Torsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Torsten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torstens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten misses with a kick to the body
and Torsten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torsten. That did some damage!#T3#
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor lands with a right hand.
Torsten misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Torsten counters with an inside leg kick.
Torsten jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torsten in his tracks.
Torsten misses with a kick to the body.
Torsten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Torsten tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range. #T4#
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torsten counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torsten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torsten fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Torsten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torsten's sensitive parts.
Okafor with a nice calf kick.
Torsten misses with a low kick.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Torsten misses the target.
Torsten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Torsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Torsten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torsten looks to throw a body kick
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torsten moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Torsten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torsten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torsten moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Torsten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okafor misses with a hook. Torsten ducked under it nicely.
Torsten is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torsten misses with an uppercut.
Okafor 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.#T2#
Torsten digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.
Okafor moves out of range as Torsten throws a body kick.
Okafor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Baldur Torsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Torsten's shoulder, as Torsten tries to avoid the shot.
Torsten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Torsten.
Torsten blocks a jab.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torsten has time to react.
Torsten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torsten lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Torsten checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torsten. Torsten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Torsten moves away and avoids it.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Torsten's shoulder, as Torsten tries to avoid the shot.
Torsten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor slips a straight right by Torsten.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torsten on the side of the head.
Torsten misses with a low kick.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Torsten throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor with the inside leg kick.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Torsten moves away and avoids it.
Torsten throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Okafor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torsten counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Okafor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 250 - Okafor Vs Williams
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Okafor misses with a left hand
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams moves away from the strike by Okafor.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams looks for the body kick but Okafor saw that one coming.
Williams throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor 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 throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Williams. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
It looks like Okafor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Williams motions for Okafor to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
A big right from Williams misses.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Williams misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Williams misses.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor 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#
Williams swings widly with a right hand
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okafor lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Williams might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Okafor misses with a body shot
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams misses the jab.
A big left from Williams misses.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Okafor should have avoided that one.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a right hand
letting Okafor counter with a right hand. #T2#
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams blocks a jab.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams 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.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Okafor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Okafor with a nice calf kick.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okafor misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams thinks about the counter body kick.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that second 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.#R3#
Okafor slips under a jab.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Okafor. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Okafor throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okafor.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. #T1#
Williams digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Okafor slips under a jab from Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Okafor scores with a kick to the body.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
Williams misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Okafor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Williams.
Okafor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
Williams 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 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor with a hook.
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.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
Okafor cracks Williams with a good jab.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.#T4#
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Williams's defenses. #T1#
Okafor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Okafor.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick from Okafor lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee. #T3#
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor slips a jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Williams misses.
Okafor scores with a body shot.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Okafor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams misses with a looping right.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor had his way with Larry Williams in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Williams misses with a looping left.
Okafor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Okafor misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Okafor misses.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Okafor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Okafor moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Larry Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick from Okafor misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Williams lands a big right hand that sends Okafor crashing to the mat! Williams stays standing though and waves Okafor back to his feet!#ROC2#Okafor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Oh Okafor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Okafor's front leg but catches the back leg as Okafor tries to avoid it.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor checks the leg kick.
Okafor seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams checks a low kick from Okafor.
Williams thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Donk. Okafor catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okafor.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Williams cracks Okafor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Okafor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A left lands for Okafor.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Larry Williams.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mike 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.

Event: OFK 241 - Okafor Vs Naulakko
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Naulakko misses with a kick to the body
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Naulakko misses with an uppercut.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Naulakko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okafor. Okafor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naulakko throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor throws a body punch but Naulakko moves out of range.
Naulakko moves out of range of the strikes.
Naulakko misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naulakko misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Naulakko throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naulakko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naulakko slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Naulakko ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor works the jab nicely.
Naulakko blocks the body kick.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Naulakko.
Naulakko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Naulakko. Those never looked like landing.
Naulakko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naulakko misses with a looping left.
It appears Okafor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Good shot there by Naulakko.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Naulakko connects with an inside leg kick.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naulakko misses with a straight right.
Okafor throws a hook but Naulakko blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Naulakko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naulakko misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naulakko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naulakko looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Naulakko misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Naulakko misses with a body shot.
Naulakko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Naulakko catches Okafor right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Naulakko.
Okafor scores with a jab.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Naulakko.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naulakko. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naulakko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naulakko looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor throws a jab when Naulakko was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naulakko looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Naulakko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Naulakko manages to avoid it.
Naulakko misses with a hook.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#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 is looking to slow Naulakko down with leg kicks.
Naulakko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Naulakko misses with an uppercut.
Naulakko takes one to the side of the head.
Naulakko ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okafor with a jab.
Okafor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Naulakko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a looping right.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naulakko. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naulakko 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.
Naulakko looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor lands a jab.
Naulakko throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Naulakko misses with an uppercut
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Naulakko misses with a looping right.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Naulakko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor throws the left hand but Naulakko avoids the punch easily.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Naulakko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naulakko throws a lazy uppercut
and Naulakko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Naulakko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Naulakko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naulakko misses the shot to the body.
Naulakko throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naulakko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naulakko misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Naulakko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naulakko.
Naulakko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a slapping leg kick.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Naulakko looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Naulakko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naulakko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okafor tests Naulakko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naulakko misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
Naulakko throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Naulakko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Naulakko.
Naulakko tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Naulakko.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Naulakko takes one to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naulakko throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Naulakko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Okafor scores with a jab.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naulakko.
Naulakko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A big left from Naulakko misses.
As Naulakko looks to move away, Okafor throws a big counter combo but Naulakko just gets out of the way.
Okafor connects with a leg kick.
Okafor cracks Naulakko with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Naulakko throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Naulakko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naulakko slips a straight right by Okafor.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naulakko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naulakko throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Naulakko 's knee.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naulakko can do to turn this around?
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naulakko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko slips a jab from Okafor.#T4#
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naulakko.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Naulakko manages to avoid it.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naulakko.
Naulakko punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch.
Naulakko misses with a straight right.
Naulakko throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Naulakko throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Naulakko misses with a looping left.
Okafor with a jab.
Naulakko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Naulakko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naulakko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naulakko throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naulakko looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Naulakko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naulakko misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
Okafor is looking to slow Naulakko down with leg kicks.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Naulakko.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor moves out of range as Naulakko strikes.
Okafor misses with a hook
enabling Naulakko to counter with a crisp jab.
Naulakko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Naulakko misses.
Okafor slips a straight right by Naulakko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Naulakko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naulakko throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big right from Okafor misses. #T1#
Naulakko throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Naulakko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Naulakko misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Naulakko.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Naulakko misses.
Okafor lands a jab.
Naulakko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Naulakko moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Okafor cracks Naulakko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Naulakko throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Naulakko scores with a shot to the body.
Naulakko looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Naulakko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Naulakko misses the jab.
Naulakko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Naulakko throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Okafor misses the jab.
Naulakko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Naulakko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naulakko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naulakko misses with a lunging right hand
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Naulakko looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.#T3#
Okafor feints and then cracks Naulakko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naulakko down.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Naulakko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naulakko counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naulakko.
Naulakko takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Naulakko loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Okafor slips under a jab from Naulakko.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Naulakko throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Okafor takes one to the side of the head.
Naulakko misses the jab.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Naulakko slips under a jab.
Naulakko dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Naulakko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Naulakko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Naulakko misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naulakko throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Naulakko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
A head kick from Okafor lands but Naulakko takes it in his stride.
Naulakko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Naulakko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naulakko swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Naulakko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naulakko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naulakko walks into a jab.
Naulakko misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Naulakko is rocked!
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Naulakko is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?
Naulakko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Naulakko misses with a right hand
and Naulakko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Naulakko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Naulakko with a good jab.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Naulakko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor pushes Naulakko away with a front kick.
Naulakko swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Naulakko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Naulakko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naulakko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Naulakko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a good, hard body kick but Naulakko shrugs it off.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Okafor cracks Naulakko with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Naulakko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Naulakko misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a good, hard body kick but Naulakko shrugs it off.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Naulakko under the eye.
Naulakko misses with a body shot.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naulakko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Naulakko cracks Okafor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Naulakko looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Naulakko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Naulakko misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naulakko's knee momentarily.
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naulakko's head.
Naulakko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Naulakko backs away, Okafor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor clobbers Naulakko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Naulakko throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor. #T3#
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Naulakko saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Naulakko walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Naulakko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Naulakko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naulakko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Naulakko misses.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naulakko.
Okafor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Naulakko just manages to avoid it.
Naulakko swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Naulakko seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Naulakko.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Naulakko 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.#T4#
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naulakko misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor with a nice calf kick.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Naulakko throws a body shot but no joy.
Naulakko throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Naulakko missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naulakko thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Naulakko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naulakko there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naulakko is looking to score with low kicks.
Okafor 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor had his way with Pertti Naulakko in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Naulakko throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
Naulakko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naulakko misses with a looping right.
Okafor punishes Naulakko's body with a nice straight punch.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Naulakko.
Okafor connects with a leg kick.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Okafor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Naulakko moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naulakko takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Naulakko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor cracks Naulakko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Naulakko throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Okafor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naulakko.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Naulakko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Naulakko throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
enabling Naulakko to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Pertti Naulakko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Okafor walks into a stiff left hand from Naulakko.
Naulakko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor clobbers Naulakko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Naulakko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Naulakko throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor pushes Naulakko away with a front kick.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Naulakko's front leg but catches the back leg as Naulakko tries to avoid it.
Naulakko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Okafor catches Naulakko right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Naulakko throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Naulakko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Naulakko misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor defending well as Naulakko loads up on a big left hand.
Naulakko misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor cracks Naulakko with a good jab.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naulakko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okafor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Naulakko's head.
Naulakko throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Okafor catches Naulakko right on the button with a cross.
Naulakko throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.#T4#
Naulakko loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Naulakko misses with a looping right.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Naulakko on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Naulakko falls backwards against the cage. Okafor follows up with more strikes that drop Naulakko to his knees. Okafor keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Naulakko! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Okafor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 234 - Okafor Vs Mustonen
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Mustonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Mustonen tries to avoid it.
Mustonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Mustonen's shoulder, as Mustonen tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Mustonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor tests Mustonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mustonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a leg kick which misses Okafor's front leg but catches the back leg as Okafor tries to avoid it.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Mustonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor throws a right and a left that Mustonen avoids nicely.
Mustonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mustonen throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okafor misses with a right hand
letting Mustonen counter with a right hand. #T1#
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mustonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Mustonen looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustonen.
Mustonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mustonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustonen swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor lands a front kick.
Mustonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okafor's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Mustonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Mustonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor moves out of range as Mustonen strikes.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mustonen throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mustonen avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Jab by Okafor.
Mustonen misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Mustonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mustonen takes one to the chin there.
Mustonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mustonen avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Mustonen looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Mustonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mustonen blocks the body kick.
Mustonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor cracks Mustonen with a good jab.
Mustonen misses with a kick to the body
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Mustonen is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a good low kick that Mustonen was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mustonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Okafor.
Mustonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mustonen.
Mustonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mustonen misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mustonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Mustonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mustonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mustonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor digs a good hook to Mustonen's body.
Mustonen looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Mustonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mustonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okafor with a body shot.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mustonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mustonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okafor's knee momentarily.
Donk. Okafor catches Mustonen right on the button with a cross.
Mustonen 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 to score with a jab to the body but Mustonen is just out of range.
Mustonen throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Mustonen's defenses.
Mustonen throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Mustonen walks into a jab.
Mustonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Mustonen throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a thumping low kick.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mustonen.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mustonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Mustonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mustonen can do to turn this around?
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Mustonen off balance momentarily.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Mustonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mustonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
Mustonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Mustonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mustonen moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Mustonen misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Mustonen's shoulder, as Mustonen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Okafor staying out of range there.
Mustonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mustonen's sensitive parts.
Mustonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor walks into a left hand.
Mustonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mustonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mustonen misses with the body kick
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Mustonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okafor.
A punch combination from Okafor misses.
It seemed like Mustonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mustonen's sensitive parts. #T3#
Mustonen misses with a body kick.
Mustonen lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Mustonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Mustonen throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor throws the kick towards the body but Mustonen avoids it.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mustonen on the side of the head.
Mustonen missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor with a jab.
A left lands for Okafor.
Mustonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustonen throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick there by Okafor.
Mustonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustonen.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Mustonen manages to avoid it.
Mustonen jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor scores with a head kick.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor throws a body punch but Mustonen moves out of range.
Okafor connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mustonen's hands.
Mustonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mustonen scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Okafor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mustonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Mustonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mustonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Mustonen misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mustonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Mustonen.
Okafor throws a counter high kick but Mustonen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mustonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor cracks Mustonen with a good jab.
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!
Mustonen throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mustonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.#T1#
Mustonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Mustonen.
Okafor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mustonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mustonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mustonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Mustonen throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Mustonen off balance momentarily.
A big right from Mustonen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mustonen misses the target.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustonen.
Mustonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mustonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustonen slips under a jab.
Mustonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Mustonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mustonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
As Mustonen backs away, Okafor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Mustonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mustonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okafor is out of range and Mustonen settles back down.
Mustonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mustonen lands a front kick.
Mustonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mustonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustonen misses with a looping left.#T3#
Mustonen misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor takes one to the side of the head.
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick.
Mustonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mustonen takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Mustonen misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Mustonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Mustonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mustonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mustonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Mustonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Mustonen.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustonen.
Mustonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor throws a hook but Mustonen blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Mustonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mustonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor throws out a leg kick but Mustonen moves out of range and Okafor only half commits.
Mustonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustonen tests Okafor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mustonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Mustonen looks to throw a body kick
and Mustonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Mustonen.
Mustonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Mustonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Mustonen's ribs.
Mustonen takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor cracks Mustonen with a good jab.
Mustonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Mustonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Okafor toppling to the canvas! Okafor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mustonen finish him?!#ROC2#Okafor is rocked!
Okafor blocks a head kick by Mustonen.
Mustonen 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mustonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mustonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Mustonen shrugs it off though.
Mustonen misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a left and a right that stings Mustonen.
Good leg kick by Okafor.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Mustonen with an uppercut!#T2#
Mustonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mustonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
Mustonen dodges the punch combination from Okafor.
Mustonen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Mustonen misses with a body shot
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor clobbers Mustonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mustonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor defending well as Mustonen loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mustonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mustonen throws a lazy body kick
letting Okafor counter with a right hand. #T3#
Mustonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mustonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mustonen misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor checks a leg kick nicely.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor lands a front kick.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Mustonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Mustonen lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Mustonen's leg. Mustonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mustonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okafor counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mustonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mustonen misses the jab.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Mustonen's legs.
Mustonen misses with a straight right.
Mustonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Mustonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Mustonen misses with a looping left.
Mustonen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Mustonen misses.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mustonen throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Mustonen misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor had his way with Juhani Mustonen in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mustonen doesn't seem phased though.
Mustonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mustonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Mustonen with an uppercut!
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mustonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mustonen drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Mustonen shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mustonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.#T1#
A big right from Mustonen misses.
Mustonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor connects with a jab.
Okafor checks the leg kick.
Mustonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Mustonen walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Mustonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Mustonen seems unphased.
Okafor scores with a head kick. Mustonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mustonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mustonen throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Mustonen ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Okafor.
Mustonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a body shot
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mustonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Mustonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mustonen under the eye.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mustonen throws a leg kick
and Mustonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor throws a body punch but Mustonen moves out of range. #T3#
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mustonen misses with a body shot.
Mustonen throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mustonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor with a nice calf kick.
Okafor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mustonen throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Okafor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mustonen looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor connects with a leg kick.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Mustonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Mustonen throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juhani Mustonen 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!
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mustonen throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Mustonen feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
Mustonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mustonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okafor lunges at Mustonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mustonen's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 228 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Tiramanti
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiramanti.
Okafor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiramanti 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.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Okafor avoids the head kick by Tiramanti.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Tiramanti thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a good, hard body kick but Tiramanti shrugs it off.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Tiramanti.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiramanti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okafor at a distance.
Tiramanti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Tiramanti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiramanti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor. #TD2#
Tiramanti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor is doing well to control the position and prevent Tiramanti from advancing to side control.
Okafor wants to control but Tiramanti is keeping busy. #SUB#
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but Okafor defending well.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is working for a kimura but Okafor is defending it quite comfortably.
Okafor is doing well to control the position and prevent Tiramanti from advancing to side control.#T3#
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
Tiramanti is thwarting Okafor's attempts to control the position.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Tiramanti gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiramanti just manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiramanti's head.
Okafor throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti shoots in but no luck this time.
Okafor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiramanti lands with an overhand left.
Okafor checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Tiramanti throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tiramanti 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.
Nice takedown defense from Okafor. No joy for Tiramanti on that attempt.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Tiramanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Tiramanti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiramanti connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiramanti scores with the left hand. Okafor knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Okafor lunges at Tiramanti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiramanti's hand.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the head.
Tiramanti shoots and misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiramanti is defended easily by Okafor.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Mike Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
Tiramanti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiramanti tries to land a body kick
and Okafor counters with a huge left! Tiramanti is in big trouble! He's backing up but Okafor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tiramanti from any more damage. A dominating finish by Okafor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Okafor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Spice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Spice.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spice looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Spice throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
Okafor clobbers Spice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okafor 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 moves away from the strike by Spice.
A nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Spice shakes it off.
Spice misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spice misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor. #T1#
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spice doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Okafor moves out of range as Spice strikes.
Spice connects with a jab.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spice walks into a jab.
Spice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Spice throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Spice throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Spice misses.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spice momentarily.
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 body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Spice seems unphased. #T2#
Okafor throws a front kick aimed at Spice's knee but Spice avoids it well.
Spice throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Spice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Spice.
Okafor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Spice misses with a hook.
Spice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Spice's leg. Spice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spice thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spice is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spice.
Spice's corner calls for a 1-2. Spice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Spice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Spice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spice moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Spice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spice avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Spice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Okafor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Spice slips the punch.
Okafor defending well as Spice loads up on a big left hand.
It looks like Okafor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Spice misses with a body shot.
Spice throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spice throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spice checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Okafor looks to land a body kick but Spice moved away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Spice might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.
Spice misses the jab.
Spice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spice.
Spice throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Spice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spice takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Spice's head but Spice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Spice moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Spice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spice has time to react.
Spice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spice throws a head kick that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okafor - that will leave a mark!
Spice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Spice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Spice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spice walks into a straight right hand from Okafor.
Okafor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spice under the eye.#ROC#Spice is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spice.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Spice is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Spice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Spice to the canvas! Spice doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Okafor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 212 - Okafor Vs Gunner
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Okafor slips a straight right by Gunner.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okafor defends it nicely.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunner.
No joy there for Gunner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor lands an overhand right.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily.
Gunner moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
Okafor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGunner.
Gunner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor connects with a leg kick.
Gunner digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunner connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.#T1#
Gunner looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Gunner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okafor throws a body punch but Gunner moves out of range.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Gunner is out of range.
A jab from Gunner misses.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunner.
Okafor 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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunner.
Okafor throws a jab when Gunner was well out of range.
Gunner misses with a combination
and Okafor counters with a solid body kick.
Gunner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Gunner 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Okafor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Gunner lying in Okafor's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Okafor decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gunner taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mike Okafor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 206 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Okafor thumps Tiramanti with a low kick.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Tiramanti throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Okafor scores with a four punch combination!
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Okafor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiramanti just manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiramanti thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Tiramanti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okafor is out of range and Tiramanti settles back down.
Okafor 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 looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti is looking for the big counter here.
Tiramanti throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti with a jab.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Tiramanti is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Tiramanti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti 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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti connects with a crisp jab.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiramanti throws a chopping leg kick but Okafor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Okafor jabs at Tiramanti's body.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Tiramanti moved away.
Okafor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tiramanti takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor throws a low kick but Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor misses the jab.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3##TD2#
Tiramanti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Tiramanti from controlling successfully.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiramanti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tiramanti stands and throws Okafor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tiramanti working away.
Okafor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiramanti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Okafor manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okafor tries to roll over but Tiramanti keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Tiramanti controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tiramanti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiramanti misses with the combination.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiramanti momentarily.
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Tiramanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Tiramanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Tiramanti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiramanti.
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!
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.#T1#
Okafor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Okafor.
Tiramanti moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.#T2#
Tiramanti looks to land a combination. Okafor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Tiramanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiramanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti jabs at Okafor's body.
A head kick from Okafor lands but Tiramanti takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Tiramanti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Okafor throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okafor checks it well.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor checks a low kick from Tiramanti.
Okafor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiramanti takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Tiramanti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okafor is fending him off so far but Tiramanti persists. Nope, Okafor circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Tiramanti throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiramanti scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiramanti blocks a leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a head kick.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Tiramanti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Okafor moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick which misses Okafor's front leg but catches the back leg as Okafor tries to avoid it.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Okafor walks into a straight right hand from Tiramanti.
A punch combination from Okafor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor connects with a looping right hand.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Tiramanti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a solid body kick.
Tiramanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
And Okafor counters with a quick kick to the body but Tiramanti blocks it.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiramanti. That did some damage!
Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiramanti.
A nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Tiramanti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Tiramanti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okafor checks it well.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiramanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Okafor off the cage and back into range.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Okafor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Okafor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor misses with a low kick. #T3#
Tiramanti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Tiramanti 's knee.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Tiramanti defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Tiramanti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiramanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiramanti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Okafor as Tiramanti shoots in.
Okafor defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti misses with a head kick.
Okafor feints and then cracks Tiramanti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tiramanti down.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Tiramanti checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Tiramanti 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.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Tiramanti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tiramanti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okafor dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Tiramanti throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor clearly takes 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.#R4#
Okafor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Tiramanti didn't see that one coming.
Tiramanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tiramanti thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiramanti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiramanti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor throws a low kick but Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
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 is looking to slow Tiramanti down with leg kicks.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Tiramanti shakes it off.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor scores with a kick to the body.
Tiramanti misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Okafor tries to work over Tiramanti's front leg with a kick but Tiramanti checks it.
Tiramanti thinks about the counter body kick.
Tiramanti misses with a straight right. #T2#
Okafor lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a push kick.
Tiramanti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor sizes up Tiramanti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okafor misses with a kick to the body.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiramanti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor works the jab nicely.#T3#
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiramanti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti checks the leg kick.
Tiramanti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor lands a nice looking body kick.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Tiramanti walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiramanti tried to score with a low kick but Okafor checks it.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Tiramanti misses with a body kick.
Okafor wants to slow Tiramanti down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiramanti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor had his way with Cesare Tiramanti in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tiramanti throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiramanti.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor jabs Tiramanti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor stuns Tiramanti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okafor counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Tiramanti thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Tiramanti. #T1#
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Tiramanti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okafor defends well and Tiramanti ends up having to push Okafor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
Tiramanti looks for a takedown but Okafor sprawls well.
Tiramanti is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Tiramanti goes for a double leg but Okafor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okafor continues to drive forward.
Mike Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.#T2#
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Tiramanti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiramanti scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiramanti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Okafor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.#T3#
Tiramanti looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Tiramanti.
Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiramanti.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okafor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with the combination.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Good shot there by Okafor.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Okafor tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Okafor with a series of wild strikes but Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 200 - Okafor Vs Mustonen
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Mustonen misses.
Mustonen throws a body kick that misses.
Mustonen throws a chopping leg kick but Okafor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor scores with a jab. Mustonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mustonen doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mustonen's head backwards.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mustonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mustonen thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mustonen thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Mustonen.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Mustonen saw that one coming.
Jab by Okafor.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.#T1#
A cross from Okafor lands.
Mustonen lands with a good body shot.
Mustonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
A left lands for Okafor.
Mustonen scores with a jab to the body.
Mustonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Mustonen avoided it.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustonen.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Mustonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okafor swings for the body but Mustonen moves out of range.
Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Mustonen's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Mustonen down.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Mustonen.
Mustonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mustonen has time to react.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustonen.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Mustonen moved out of range.
Mustonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okafor rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Mustonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Okafor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mustonen defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Mustonen feints a counter leg kick.
Mustonen looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mustonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mustonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Mustonen shrugs it off though.
Mustonen walks into a jab.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Mustonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Mustonen tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Mustonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mustonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mustonen.
Okafor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mustonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okafor feints and then cracks Mustonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mustonen down.
Mustonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mustonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor connects with a leg kick.
Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Mustonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor tries to move into range but Mustonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mustonen digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mustonen misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mustonen misses with an uppercut
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Mustonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Mustonen.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mustonen has time to react.
Mustonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mustonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Mustonen misses with an uppercut.
Mustonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Mustonen misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor throws a push kick but Mustonen slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Mustonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mustonen.
Mustonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Mustonen jabs at Okafor's body.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Mustonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Mustonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mustonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.
Mustonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mustonen takes one to the chin there.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mustonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Mustonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor throws a body punch but Mustonen moves out of range.
Mustonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mustonen there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mustonen on the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mustonen on the side of the head.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mustonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Mustonen works Okafor's body with a nice hook.
Mustonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mustonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Mustonen off the cage and back into range.
Mustonen throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Mustonen misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mustonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Okafor checks a leg kick nicely.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Mustonen saw that one coming.
Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mustonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mustonen throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Mustonen slips under a jab.
Mustonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mustonen doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor jabs Mustonen right on the nose. Mustonen blinks but takes it well.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mustonen misses the body punch
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustonen throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mustonen thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustonen. That did some damage!
Mustonen looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Mustonen misses with a straight right.
Mustonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Mustonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mustonen! But no joy.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mustonen can do to turn this around?
A cross from Okafor lands.
Mustonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Mustonen's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Mustonen checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Mustonen wants to land a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
A low kick from Mustonen misses
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okafor counters with a body kick that stops Mustonen in his tracks momentarily.
Mustonen throws a body kick that misses
and Mustonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Mustonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mustonen throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Mustonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Okafor off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor with a hook.
Mustonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mustonen misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor cracks Mustonen with a good jab.
Okafor moves out of range as Mustonen throws a body kick.
Okafor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Mustonen seems unphased.
Okafor connects with a leg kick.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Mustonen's ribs.
Mustonen misses the shot to the body.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Mustonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mustonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor pushes Mustonen away with a front kick.
Mustonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Mustonen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Mustonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Mustonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mustonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mustonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mustonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Mustonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
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.
Mustonen throws a right hand that misses
and Mustonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mustonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mustonen.
Mustonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Mustonen seems unphased.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mustonen has time to react.#T3#
Nice body kick from Okafor.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Mustonen didn't see that one coming.
Mustonen blocks a jab.
Okafor motions for Mustonen to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mustonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustonen is just out of range.
Mustonen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mustonen.
Okafor works the jab nicely.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Mustonen moved out of range.
Mustonen cracks Okafor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mustonen throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing. #T4#
Mustonen scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mustonen 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.
Mustonen throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor connects with a jab.
Mustonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mustonen takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Mustonen manages to avoid it.
Mustonen misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mustonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Okafor tests Mustonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Mustonen is out of range.
Mustonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor is looking to slow Mustonen down with leg kicks.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mustonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Mustonen off balance momentarily.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mustonen slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mustonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mustonen.#T1#
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Mustonen takes one on the button.
Mustonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Okafor scores with a jab. Mustonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mustonen.
Mustonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mustonen ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A nice side step and Mustonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Mustonen saw that one coming.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor cracks Mustonen with an open hand slap.
Mustonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Mustonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor is looking to slow Mustonen down with leg kicks.
Okafor walks into a jab.
Okafor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mustonen takes a step back to recover.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Mustonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Okafor catches Mustonen right on the button with a cross.
Mustonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okafor connects with a jab.#T3#
A left lands for Mustonen.
Mustonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mustonen is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor swings for the body but Mustonen moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mustonen.
Okafor throws the left hand but Mustonen avoids the punch easily.
Mustonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Okafor steps away.
Mustonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Mustonen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Mustonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Mustonen moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okafor.#T4#
Mustonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mustonen misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor lands a head shot.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Mustonen is rocked!
Mustonen slips a straight right by Okafor.
Mustonen misses with a head kick.
Mustonen throws out a leg kick but Okafor moves out of range and Mustonen only half commits.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Mustonen misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mustonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mustonen drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor had his way with Juhani Mustonen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Mustonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mustonen blocks the body kick.
Mustonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mustonen misses with an uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mustonen misses with a hook to the body
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Mustonen.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mustonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mustonen throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
As Mustonen backs away, Okafor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mustonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okafor's hands.
Mustonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#T1#
Okafor throws the left hand but Mustonen avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Mustonen. Beautiful body shot.
Mustonen misses the shot to the body.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Mustonen avoided it.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustonen.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor cracks Mustonen with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
You can see that Mustonen has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mustonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor scores with a decent looking hook.
Mustonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor lands a jab.
Mustonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Mustonen seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustonen. That did some damage!
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Mustonen's shoulder, as Mustonen tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Mustonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Mustonen tries to avoid it.
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mustonen's head.
Mustonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mustonen swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mustonen throws a shot to the body.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Mustonen with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Mustonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okafor.
Mustonen lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Mustonen throws a body kick that misses.
Mustonen looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor stuns Mustonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mustonen lands a slapping body shot.
Okafor feints and then cracks Mustonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mustonen down.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Mustonen's head back.
Mustonen slips under a jab.
Mustonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustonen.
Mustonen stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Mustonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#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!
Mustonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts.
Mustonen throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Mustonen misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Mustonen's head but Mustonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juhani Mustonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Mustonen's head.
Mustonen missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mustonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mustonen slips under a jab.
Mustonen throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mustonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mustonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okafor misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mike 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.

Event: OFK 193 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Okafor gets caught napping as Tiramanti dives in and scores a takedown. Okafor manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Okafor is looking for a triangle but Tiramanti pushes his legs off easily.
Okafor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiramanti is controlling him.
Tiramanti trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Okafor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tiramanti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tiramanti wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Okafor trying to keep a closed guard but Tiramanti is proving a slippery customer.
Tiramanti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okafor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okafor looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tiramanti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okafor - the referee stops the clock and Tiramanti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okafor. Tiramanti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Tiramanti connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti clobbers Okafor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti lands an overhand right.
Tiramanti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tiramanti if he has to take too many more of those.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.#T3#
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Tiramanti defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti 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.
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Tiramanti lands a slapping body shot.
Tiramanti 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.
Tiramanti looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiramanti.
Okafor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Tiramanti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okafor defends it well.
Tiramanti is thwarting Okafor's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Okafor actively working from the bottom here.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but Okafor defending well.
Tiramanti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okafor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tiramanti throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti throws a chopping leg kick but Okafor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiramanti.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okafor - that will leave a mark!
Okafor slips under a jab.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Tiramanti throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Okafor catches Tiramanti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Okafor scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.#T1#
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Tiramanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiramanti cracks Okafor with a good jab.
Tiramanti ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Okafor lunges at Tiramanti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiramanti's hand.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Tiramanti with an uppercut!
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor slips a straight right by Tiramanti.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okafor throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiramanti. Tiramanti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti lands with a nice combination. Okafor backs away looking to recover.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Okafor defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.#T3#
Crunch! Okafor slams his shin into Tiramanti's torso.
Tiramanti wants to slow Okafor down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiramanti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Okafor throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Tiramanti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiramanti lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti misses with a straight right.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Okafor throws a wild body kick that Tiramanti sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Tiramanti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okafor doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiramanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Tiramanti.
Okafor is looking to slow Tiramanti down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Tiramanti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Okafor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okafor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiramanti is controlling him.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor looking to control. #SUB#
Okafor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiramanti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Okafor working for a triangle but Tiramanti defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Okafor is looking for a triangle but Tiramanti pushes his legs off easily.
Tiramanti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Tiramanti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Tiramanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tiramanti swings widly with a right hand
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Tiramanti shrugs it off though.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
A shot to the liver by Tiramanti. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor lands with a cross. #T3#
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiramanti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiramanti's head.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Tiramanti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a chopping leg kick but Tiramanti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
Okafor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tiramanti will feel that in the morning.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okafor throws a head kick that half lands.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiramanti's sensitive parts.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Tiramanti avoided it.
Okafor misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
As Okafor backs off Tiramanti throws a huge counter combo but Okafor manages to avoid it all.
Okafor tries to move into range but Tiramanti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the head.
Tiramanti jabs at Okafor's body.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a good jab.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
A combination from Okafor does no damage.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.#T1#
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
A head kick by Tiramanti misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Okafor gets caught flat footed, as Tiramanti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okafor is wriggling around but Tiramanti manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Okafor trying to hold on to Tiramanti's head to control him but Tiramanti postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okafor manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Okafor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tiramanti controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiramanti looking to pass the guard.
Okafor controls Tiramanti momentarily but Tiramanti frees himself. #T3#
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okafor controlling the position.#SU2#
Tiramanti stands and steps away. Okafor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Tiramanti. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiramanti walks into a jab.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tiramanti connects with the punch.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Okafor.
Okafor connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor catches Tiramanti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tiramanti takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Okafor lands a jab.
Tiramanti misses with a leg kick.
Okafor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses.
Tiramanti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okafor doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a shot to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Okafor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Tiramanti saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Tiramanti motions for Okafor to come forward. Tiramanti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Okafor counters with a quick kick to the body but Tiramanti blocks it.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Tiramanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Tiramanti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti connects with a looping right hand.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor blocks a low kick nicely.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor misses the jab.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage!
Tiramanti connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Tiramanti is predictable there
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiramanti. That snapped Okafor's head back.
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiramanti throws a combination that misses
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Tiramanti 's knee.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiramanti lands a head shot.#T4#
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okafor.
Tiramanti misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Tiramanti.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Tiramanti scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Okafor.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Tiramanti.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cesare Tiramanti.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Mike Okafor retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: OFK 188 - Lovanov Vs Mad Onion
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Trump rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.
Trump blocking some punches.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okafor's brow.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor. #BC#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts.
Trump moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Trump staying out of range there.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trump under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Trump throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily. #T1#
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trump takes one to the chin there.
Okafor tries to land a front kick but Trump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Trump moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Trump misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trump.
Trump let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trump takes one on the button.
Trump wants to clinch.
Trump pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Trump.
Trump defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Trump slips under a jab from Okafor.
Trump scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trump avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Trump has closed the distance and engaged Okafor in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Okafor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Trump just manages to avoid it.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Trump counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okafor's knee momentarily.
Trump misses with an uppercut
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Trump lands with an uppercut that bounces Okafor off the cage and back into range.
Trump misses with a low kick.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.#CL2#
Trump gets a clinch.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Okafor avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump lands a damaging elbow.
Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Okafor prevents a body shot from Trump. #T4#
Okafor blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trump is looking to slow Okafor down with leg kicks.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump feints a counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trump.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okafor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump slips under a jab.
Okafor slips a straight right by Trump.
Trump throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as Trump blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Trump defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trump.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.#T1#
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Trump counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okafor's knee momentarily.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses
and Trump counters with a right hand to the body.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Trump slips a jab from Okafor.
Trump now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trump looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Trump connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trump.
Trump checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trump.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Okafor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trump counters with a good low kick that Okafor was not able to check.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Okafor.
Trump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a jab when Trump was well out of range.
Trump slips a straight right by Okafor.#T3#
Okafor moves out of range as Trump strikes.
Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trump checks the leg kick.
Trump walks into a straight right hand from Okafor.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trump closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Trump.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
Trump misses with a few strikes there.
Okafor with a jab.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Trump.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Okafor lands a head shot.
Trump throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Trump's head back.
Trump takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trump on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.
Trump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trump moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okafor misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Trump throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor throws a chopping leg kick but Trump manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy.
Trump tries to clinch up.
Trump's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trump misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
Okafor checks a low kick from Trump.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Trump avoided it.
Trump tries to clinch up.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
Trump has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Trump is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor lands a jab.
Okafor stalks Trump and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trump's face. Trump staggers backwards, shaken.
Trump throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trump takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump with a jab.
Okafor with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump lands a nice looking body shot.
Trump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trump takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Trump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okafor with a body shot.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
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.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okafor moves out of range as Trump strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trump on the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Trump tries a quick counter leg kick but Okafor is wise to it.
Trump takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Trump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trump.
Okafor pushes Trump away with a front kick.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trump can pounce on him.
Good work by Trump as he checks the leg kick.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trump scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor pushes Trump away with a front kick.
Okafor misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Okafor with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Okafor tried to score with a low kick but Trump checks it.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Trump's ribs.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trump. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trump checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Trump shrugs it off though.
Trump lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump tries to work over Okafor's front leg with a kick but Okafor checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
Okafor lands a jab to Trump's midsection.#CL2#
Trump closes the distance and clinches.
Trump works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trump 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 Trump can turn it around.#T1#
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Okafor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Okafor blocks an elbow strike.
Trump presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor lands an uppercut.
Trump prevents a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor dodges an elbow strike from Trump. #T2#
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump lands an elbow that stopped Okafor in his tracks for a moment.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump looking to slow down the pace here.
Trump slows down the pace here.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Trump wants to stall.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump cracks Okafor with a nice body shot.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor lands a right hand.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Okafor.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor misses with some punches. #T4#
Okafor lands a right hand.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Okafor avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump lands an elbow just above Okafor 's eye.
Trump pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Trump.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Donald Trump will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Trump misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trump moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Trump has managed to clinch.
Trump looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okafor's defenses.
Okafor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands an elbow just above Okafor 's eye. #T1#
Trump comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
Good body shot from Trump.
Okafor digs a right hand into Trump's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trump's gas tank.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Trump gets a clinch.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donald Trump seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Okafor dodges an elbow strike from Trump. #BC#
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okafor moves out of range as Trump strikes.
Okafor throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.
Donald Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trump slips a jab from Okafor.
Trump misses with a hook.
Trump avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okafor there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump wants to clinch.#CL2#
Trump rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Okafor. #T3#
Okafor lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Trump.
Okafor avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okafor's brow.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Okafor gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump is struggling to control the position.
Trump misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Okafor is working Trump over against the cage.
Trump's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
A bit of stalling here from Trump.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trump has Okafor pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Okafor.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Donald Trump stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was the russians !'.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Light Heavyweight QF
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Stalinovich's head back.
Stalinovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Stalinovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okafor lunges at Stalinovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stalinovich's hand.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovich slips the punch.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich slips a straight right by Okafor.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.#T1#
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor lands with a nice body kick.
Okafor defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Stalinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Stalinovich blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Stalinovich is out of range.
Stalinovich throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.#CL#
Stalinovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Stalinovich prevents Okafor from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okafor lands with a right hand.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich lands with a hook. Okafor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stalinovich checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor jabs Stalinovich right on the nose. Stalinovich blinks but takes it well.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
A low kick from Okafor misses
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Stalinovich's head.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stalinovich momentarily.
Stalinovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Stalinovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovich.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Stalinovich.
As Okafor looks to move away, Stalinovich throws a big counter combo but Okafor just gets out of the way.
Okafor misses with the body kick
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalinovich is working Okafor over against the cage.
Okafor tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalinovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Stalinovich jumps guard but Okafor stands there with Stalinovich around his waist. Stalinovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Stalinovich on the inside. #BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okafor tests Stalinovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
A low kick from Okafor misses
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Stalinovich scores with a nice right hand.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor scores with a jab. Stalinovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stalinovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a nice right hand that sends Okafor toppling to the canvas! Okafor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stalinovich finish him?!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Stalinovich staying out of range there.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
Donk. Okafor catches Stalinovich right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovich throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovich needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight 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 throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalinovich counters with a right hand from hell and Okafor is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 178 - Lovanov vs Philips
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Naulakko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naulakko's head.
Naulakko slips a straight right by Okafor.
Naulakko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Naulakko. Beautiful body shot.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Naulakko throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naulakko.
Naulakko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by 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!
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naulakko doesn't seem phased though.
Naulakko throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Naulakko 's knee.
Naulakko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Okafor moves out of range as Naulakko strikes.
Naulakko scores with a nice right hand.
Naulakko wants to land a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Naulakko misses the jab.
Naulakko throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Naulakko.
Naulakko scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor throws a jab when Naulakko was well out of range.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Naulakko avoids it with no problem.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naulakko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor throws a jab when Naulakko was well out of range.
Okafor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Naulakko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
A good leg kick by Okafor.
A jab from Naulakko does it's job there.
Naulakko lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Naulakko ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a straight right.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naulakko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Naulakko there.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naulakko.
Okafor thinks about the counter body kick.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Naulakko's head.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Naulakko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okafor.
Naulakko throws a big shot that misses.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Naulakko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Naulakko avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Okafor walks into a jab.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Naulakko shakes it off.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Naulakko off the cage and back into range.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Naulakko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Naulakko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Naulakko.
Naulakko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Naulakko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Naulakko throws a chopping leg kick but Okafor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick.
Naulakko ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naulakko was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naulakko throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naulakko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okafor.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naulakko. That did some damage!
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Naulakko throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Okafor misses
and Naulakko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Okafor tenderised Naulakko's leg. Naulakko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor keeps Naulakko at a distance using the push kick.
Naulakko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Naulakko is rocked!
Naulakko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Naulakko.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naulakko in his tracks.
Oh Naulakko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko seems to have got his legs back now.
Naulakko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naulakko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naulakko misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Naulakko throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Naulakko misses its intended target. #T1#
A big right from Naulakko misses.
Naulakko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naulakko's knee momentarily.
Naulakko throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naulakko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Naulakko takes one on the button.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naulakko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naulakko. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Naulakko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Naulakko misses with a straight right.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor slips a straight right by Naulakko.
Naulakko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Naulakko throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor misses with a low kick as Naulakko jumps back.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naulakko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.#T2#
Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Naulakko throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids 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!
Naulakko 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 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Naulakko misses with an uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okafor.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Naulakko throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
BOOM! Okafor lands a beautiful left hook that drops Naulakko. Naulakko tries to recover but Okafor is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Naulakko lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mike 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.

Event: OFK 172 - Mustonen Vs Okafor
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Mustonen looks for the body kick but Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mustonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mustonen defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Mustonen.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Mustonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Mustonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mustonen.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Mustonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mustonen's sensitive parts. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Mustonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mustonen takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor cracks Mustonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Mustonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Mustonen.
Mustonen is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Mustonen down.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mustonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mustonen walks into a left hand.
Mustonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustonen 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 throws a front kick that sends Mustonen stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Mustonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mustonen blocks a jab.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Mustonen misses the target.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Mustonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor tries a low kick but Mustonen avoids it.
Mustonen lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mustonen misses the jab.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor lands a head shot.
Mustonen misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Mustonen moved out of range nicely.
Mustonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Mustonen didn't see that one coming.
Mustonen is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mustonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mustonen walks into a jab.
Mustonen connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mustonen's head backwards.
Mustonen takes one to the chin there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by 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 a nice looking body shot.
Okafor staying out of range there.#T4#
Mustonen misses with a hook to the body
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Mustonen backing up. Mustonen nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.
Mustonen misses with a body shot
and Mustonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Mustonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Mustonen.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Mustonen is predictable there
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Mustonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Mustonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Mustonen's leg but Mustonen calmly moves out of range.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Mustonen down.
Mustonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor 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##KD#
Mustonen cracks Okafor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Okafor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mustonen finish him?
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Mustonen with an uppercut!
Mustonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
A lazy body kick from Mustonen
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mustonen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mustonen misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustonen drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mustonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD#
Mustonen lands a big right hand that sends Okafor crashing to the mat! Mustonen stays standing though and waves Okafor back to his feet!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustonen finish him?
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Mustonen misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Okafor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mustonen checks a leg kick. #T1#
Okafor tests Mustonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mustonen throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Mustonen seems unphased.
Mustonen sizes up Okafor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mustonen misses the shot to the body.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustonen.
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Mustonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okafor drops his hands momentarily and Mustonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okafor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Mustonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Mustonen stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Mustonen looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor thumps Mustonen with a low kick.
Okafor throws a head kick that half lands.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Mustonen throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Okafor blocks a leg kick.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Mustonen.
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mustonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Mustonen.
Okafor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mustonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mustonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Mustonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mustonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustonen.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mustonen.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Mustonen throws a body kick that misses
and Okafor counters with a good low kick that Mustonen was not able to check.
Mustonen needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Mustonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Mustonen takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mustonen, as that shot connected. #T4#
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mustonen misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Mustonen avoids it with no problem.
Mustonen 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 low kick from Mustonen is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okafor scores with a kick to the body.
Mustonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mustonen's hands.
Mustonen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Mustonen misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Okafor counters with a nice right hand that sends Mustonen toppling to the canvas! Mustonen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okafor finish him?!#ROC2#Mustonen is rocked!
Mustonen swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Oh Mustonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Mustonen misses
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mustonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mustonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Mustonen walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Okafor moves out of range as Mustonen throws a body kick.
Okafor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mustonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mustonen throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Mustonen misses
and Mustonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mustonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor cracks Mustonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mustonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Good leg kick by Mustonen.
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Mustonen should have avoided that one.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Mustonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Mustonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mustonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mustonen needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mustonen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Okafor dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
After winning the bout, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 167- Holloway Vs Rochester
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Hilly's shoulder, as Hilly tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Okafor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Hilly didn't see that one coming.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Hilly ducks down to avoid it.
Hilly throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
A left lands for Okafor.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okafor.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hilly doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Hilly should have avoided that one.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hilly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hilly momentarily.
Hilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Hilly counters with a series of strikes. Okafor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Hilly.
Hilly is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Hilly down.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hilly.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Hilly avoids it with no problem.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor misses with a straight right. #T3#
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okafor swings for the body but Hilly moves out of range.
Hilly throws a big counter combination but Okafor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hilly is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor moves out of range as Hilly strikes.
Okafor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hilly 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 Hilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Hilly.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hilly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick by Okafor misses
and Hilly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor scores with a decent looking hook.
Okafor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Hilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okafor.
Hilly throws a big shot that misses.
Hilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilly misses with a looping right.
Hilly defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Hilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okafor.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hilly misses with a straight right.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hilly momentarily.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Hilly.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor misses with a hook. Hilly ducked under it nicely.
Hilly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hilly's head.
Hilly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Okafor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Okafor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hilly is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Hilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hilly misses with a right hand
and Hilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor throws a nice looking combination but Hilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Hilly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Hilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Hilly's head.
Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
Hilly tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Hilly misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Hilly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hilly slips under a jab.
Hilly throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Hilly takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Hilly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor slips a jab from Hilly.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
As Okafor tries to get set, Hilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Okafor manages to avoid the attempt.
Hilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Hilly counters with a nice body shot.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Hilly moved out of range.
Hilly misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hilly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okafor - that will leave a mark!
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hilly throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Hilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Hilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hilly swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor thuds his shin into the meat of Hilly's side.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Hilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hilly's sensitive parts.
Okafor cracks Hilly with an open hand slap.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okafor connects with a leg kick.
Okafor digs a good hook to Hilly's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Hilly saw that one coming.
Okafor thumps Hilly with a low kick.#T1#
Hilly blocks a jab.
Hilly throws a nice looking combination but Okafor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Hilly misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Okafor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hilly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hilly tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Hilly defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Hilly throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Hilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Hilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hilly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okafor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hilly throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Okafor counter with a right hand. #T3#
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Hilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor throws the left hand but Hilly avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hilly misses the target.
Okafor works the jab nicely.
Okafor jabs Hilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor jabs Hilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Hilly's head back.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Okafor moves out of range as Hilly strikes.
Hilly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Hilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hilly takes one to the chin there.
Hilly misses with a double jab.
Hilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Okafor.
Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Hilly saw it coming and moves away.
Hilly ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Bill Hilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okafor connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 164 - Cosby Vs Krnacova
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
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.
Okafor misses the jab.
Tiramanti closes the distance and clinches up with Okafor, looking for a takedown. Tiramanti pushes Okafor against the cage but Okafor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiramanti under the eye.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiramanti counters with a head kick.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Tiramanti knows he should have avoided that one.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Okafor.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Okafor throws a low kick but Tiramanti avoids it.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tiramanti walks into a left hand.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Tiramanti as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiramanti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#TD#
Tiramanti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Tiramanti seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Okafor trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Tiramanti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tiramanti is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tiramanti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Okafor is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiramanti.
Okafor is holding on to half guard well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okafor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiramanti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiramanti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Tiramanti's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor 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#
Okafor slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiramanti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiramanti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiramanti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses its target.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Tiramanti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti scores with a spinning back kick!
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti scores with a nice head shot.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Okafor lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Tiramanti needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Tiramanti misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tiramanti's knee momentarily.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiramanti. Tiramanti gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor. #T3#
Tiramanti tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiramanti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Tiramanti's leg but Tiramanti calmly moves out of range.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Okafor feints a counter leg kick.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tiramanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor flicks out a counter leg kick but Tiramanti steps away.
Tiramanti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiramanti scrambles back to his feet.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Tiramanti instigates a clinch.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor is working Tiramanti over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Okafor. #T4#
Tiramanti misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiramanti can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action. #BC2#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiramanti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Okafor throws a lazy head kick
letting Tiramanti counter with a right hand.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiramanti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiramanti's head backwards.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a nice body shot.
Tiramanti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1##TD#
Tiramanti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Okafor is looking to get back to his feet here but Tiramanti is keeping cool and he's managed to take Okafor's back.#SUB#
Tiramanti looking to break Okafor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Okafor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tiramanti will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Tiramanti looking for the choke from the back.
Tiramanti struggling to keep hold of the position.
Okafor turns into Tiramanti and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Tiramanti looking for a guillotine here but Okafor defends easily.
Tiramanti keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tiramanti working a defensive guard but Okafor manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor wants to control for a moment but Tiramanti uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tiramanti gets back to full guard.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Okafor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiramanti's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tiramanti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Okafor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tiramanti.
Okafor tries to stand but Tiramanti is controlling his head.
Okafor looking to control but instead Tiramanti has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Okafor wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiramanti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Tiramanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okafor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okafor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiramanti misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Okafor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shifter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Shifter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okafor swivels and escapes.
Okafor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okafor lands with a hook. Shifter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Okafor throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okafor sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Okafor is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter. #T1##SUB2#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Shifter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Okafor is desperately trying to improve his position but Shifter has a good base and remains in mount.
Shifter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T2##SUB2#
Shifter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Okafor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Okafor and Shifter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Shifter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okafor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shifter but great work by Okafor.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Okafor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shifter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okafor off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Shifter looking for the RNC.
Well, with Shifter on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Okafor is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for the choke from the back.
Okafor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Shifter looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Okafor is controlling Shifter 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Okafor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shifter misses with a strike from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okafor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Okafor manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shifter to take his back!
Okafor keeps control of the position as Shifter tries to break free.
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Okafor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter has a hand on Okafor's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Okafor takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shifter is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Shifter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shifter gets full guard.
Okafor controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Okafor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard but Okafor has passed into side control.
Shifter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Okafor is looking to chop away at Shifter's legs.
Shifter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Shifter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Okafor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okafor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Shifter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okafor's guard.
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okafor keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass. #T1#
Shifter keeps trying to improve his position.
Okafor has Shifter pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Okafor working for a triangle but Shifter defends it easily.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okafor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Okafor has his foot on Shifter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifter works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Shifter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okafor is trying to control the position but Shifter postures up.
Shifter passes Okafor's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Okafor is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okafor is in trouble now - Shifter has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Shifter goes for an armbar but Okafor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Okafor.
Okafor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okafor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Okafor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Okafor stays in close to Shifter's body and controls the position.
Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Okafor defends easily. #SUB2#
Shifter working for a triangle but Okafor defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Okafor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Shifter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okafor stacks Shifter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okafor!
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter looks to move to half guard but instead Okafor has passed into mount! Damn!
Okafor looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Okafor misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Okafor won't be happy with that.
Shifter is trying to ground and pound but Okafor uses the momentary lack of control by Shifter to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter 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. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Shifter is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Okafor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.#SUB#
Okafor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okafor working a defensive guard here.
Okafor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifter.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okafor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Okafor isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Shifter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okafor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shifter but great work by Okafor.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
Okafor wants to stand but Shifter has his arm trapped. #T3#
Shifter is being controlled here.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Okafor trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Okafor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shifter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okafor trying to control but Shifter is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okafor tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shifter is still trying to improve position.
Okafor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shape Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shifter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Okafor.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
An out of breath Mike Okafor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KoF: SUPER WOLF FUN TIMES
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Mandiang tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Okafor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Mandiang with an uppercut!
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okafor.#T1#
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
Mandiang needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor tries a low kick but Mandiang avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okafor.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body kick.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandiang. Mandiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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 Mandiang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mandiang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okafor throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mandiang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
As Okafor backs away, Mandiang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
Mandiang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Mandiang's body.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okafor.
Mandiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okafor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Mandiang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.#T4#
Mandiang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage!
Mandiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Mandiang should have avoided that one.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mandiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor scores with a decent looking hook.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mandiang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Mandiang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor wants to slow Mandiang down by chopping away at his legs.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Mandiang's head back.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.
Okafor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Mandiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Mandiang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Mandiang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okafor - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor throws a head kick that Mandiang semi-blocks.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it.
Mandiang thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Okafor jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Mandiang tries to work over Okafor's front leg with a kick but Okafor checks it.
Mandiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mandiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mandiang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor blocks a leg kick.
Okafor thinks about the counter body kick.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okafor cracks Mandiang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mandiang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Mandiang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mandiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor moves out of range as Mandiang throws a body kick.
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandiang.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
That's time! Mandiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mandiang throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mandiang's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses with a combination
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandiang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mandiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okafor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor motions for Mandiang to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Okafor.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Mandiang tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Mandiang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mandiang backing away here, and Okafor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Mandiang's leg. Mandiang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Mandiang's leg but Mandiang calmly moves out of range.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Okafor catches Mandiang right on the button with a cross.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it. #T3#
A low kick from Mandiang is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well.
Mandiang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor catches Mandiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mandiang misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor cracks Mandiang with a good jab.
Mandiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
It looked like Mandiang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okafor.#T4#
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Sloppy strikes from Mandiang. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandiang throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandiang ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
A victorious Mike Okafor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa x Mandiang
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corcoran cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Corcoran.
Okafor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Corcoran defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corcoran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Corcoran gets a clinch.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Corcoran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
Corcoran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Okafor.
Okafor lands a body shot. #T1#
Okafor lands a body punch.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.
Okafor jumps guard but Corcoran stands there with Okafor around his waist. Okafor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corcoran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Corcoran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okafor up against the cage.
Corcoran is trying to stall.
Okafor working aggressively here. #TD#
Okafor pulls Corcoran into guard. #SUB#
Okafor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corcoran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corcoran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okafor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corcoran controls the pace.#T2#
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corcoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a sloppy right hand. Okafor should have avoided that one.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corcoran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
Corcoran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran scores with a body shot.
Okafor misses with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran lands the left hand.
Corcoran punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran throws a leg kick that misses.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Corcoran avoided it.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corcoran takes one to the chin there.
Corcoran misses with a wild combination.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Corcoran avoided it.
Nice uppercut lands for Corcoran. That snapped Okafor's head back.
Corcoran throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corcoran checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corcoran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Corcoran presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Corcoran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corcoran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Corcoran 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 Corcoran can turn it around.
Corcoran lands a left hand.
Okafor tries to pull guard but Corcoran holds him up against the cage and eventually Okafor drops back down to his feet.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
I was talking to Okafor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Okafor. #BC#
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corcoran tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Corcoran drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Corcoran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Corcoran prevents a body shot from Okafor.
A body shot lands from Corcoran.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Corcoran fails to land.
Corcoran stalling.
Corcoran lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
A right hook to the body lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
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 a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corcoran.#T2#
Corcoran scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Corcoran is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corcoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corcoran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corcoran gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corcoran has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A short uppercut from Corcoran.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Corcoran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Still in the clinch, Corcoran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Corcoran can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Corcoran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Okafor.
Corcoran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Corcoran misses the target.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corcoran catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corcoran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
Corcoran misses the shot to the body.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Corcoran thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corcoran.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Corcoran is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Corcoran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Okafor.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Corcoran fails to land.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor pushes Corcoran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands with a short shot to the head.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Corcoran cracks Okafor with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corcoran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor fails to pull guard.
Corcoran blocking some punches.
Corcoran 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.
Corcoran stalling in the clinch but Okafor improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Corcoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Corcoran throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Corcoran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corcoran needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
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.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corcoran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corcoran.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Corcoran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okafor moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.#T1#
Corcoran cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corcoran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corcoran jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corcoran misses with a straight right.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Corcoran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corcoran misses the jab.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corcoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Okafor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corcoran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
Corcoran looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vinny Corcoran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okafor throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corcoran feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down. #CL2#
Corcoran clinches. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. #T3##CL2#
Corcoran has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Corcoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Corcoran - just one landing.
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Corcoran connects with the punch.
Okafor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Corcoran misses.
Corcoran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corcoran jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with the combination. #T4#
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corcoran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okafor's head.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corcoran.
Okafor throws a push kick but Corcoran slaps the foot to one side.
Corcoran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okafor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Okafor throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran fakes the leg kick and cracks Okafor in the body.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran feints a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Corcoran 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Mike Okafor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vitun farssi. Forgot to rest, get robbed. '.

Event: KoF:IW - Okafor x Garbowa
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Okafor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks for a takedown but Okafor sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Czarny Z Garbowa's head back. #TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Okafor!
Okafor tries to buck Czarny Z Garbowa off but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Okafor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Czarny Z Garbowa's guard! Nice work there by Okafor! #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okafor stacks Czarny Z Garbowa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okafor!#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to half guard.
Okafor gets to mount! Czarny Z Garbowa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Czarny Z Garbowa regains half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to improve his position.
Okafor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps working. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Okafor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to full guard.
Okafor controlling from the top position.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okafor trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at ZuccoTraining Ground inform us that Czarny Z Garbowa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a triangle here but Okafor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Okafor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okafor taking a breather here.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Czarny Z Garbowa.
Okafor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okafor trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okafor stacks Czarny Z Garbowa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okafor!
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okafor is looking to take a break and control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okafor trying to control the position but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Okafor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Okafor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okafor controlling the action here.
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 Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okafor lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has been cut.
Czarny Z Garbowa dives in for a single leg takedown but Okafor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okafor did well to prevent Czarny Z Garbowa getting side control.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass to full mount but Okafor defends it.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Okafor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Czarny Z Garbowa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Okafor is trying to get back to half guard.
Okafor prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Okafor is trying to escape and Czarny Z Garbowa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Okafor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Czarny Z Garbowa! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KoF:IW - Okafor x Shifter
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shifter under the eye.
Okafor stuns Shifter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shifter at a distance.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown. Okafor fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Okafor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okafor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Okafor is controlling Shifter's posture.#SUB2#
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shifter with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Shifter stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Okafor throws up his legs and catches Shifter in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Shifter tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Okafor! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Okafor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOF: Triple Crown II
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Okafor misses with the combination.
Okafor jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Hector Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Okafor pushes him off.
Okafor checks a leg kick nicely.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Okafor tries to move into range but Gonzalez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzalez thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Gonzalez wants to clinch but Okafor slips to the side
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Okafor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Okafor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonzalez.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez fakes the leg kick and cracks Okafor in the body.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Okafor is having none of it. #CL2#
Gonzalez has Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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.
Gonzalez gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.#T2#
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzalez.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez lands with a right to the head.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands an uppercut.
Okafor is trying to push Gonzalez away but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okafor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez can turn it around.
Gonzalez throws an elbow but it misses.
Okafor jumps guard but Gonzalez stands there with Okafor around his waist. Okafor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Okafor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okafor's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Okafor has been cut.
Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. Okafor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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 hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Okafor with a series of wild strikes but Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Gonzalez blocks the leg kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor throws a solid leg kick but Gonzalez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okafor.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike 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.#R2#
Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez throws a lazy body kick
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor catches Gonzalez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor slips a jab from Gonzalez.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez lands with an overhand left.
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!
Gonzalez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Gonzalez lands with a nice body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Okafor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okafor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. Okafor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick.
Gonzalez blocks a low kick nicely.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Gonzalez thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Okafor.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Gonzalez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Okafor lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand. #T3#
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonzalez throws out a leg kick but Okafor moves out of range and Gonzalez only half commits.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Gonzalez. #CL2#
Gonzalez pushes Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #T4#
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor lands a right hand.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Okafor avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hector Gonzalez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Okafor.
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 Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Okafor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez works Okafor's body with a nice hook.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okafor slips a jab from Gonzalez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there 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 connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Gonzalez forces Okafor back against the cage and clinches.
Okafor is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor blocks an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okafor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses.
Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
Okafor is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
Okafor working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonzalez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Okafor blocks an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okafor blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Okafor is trying to break free.
Okafor avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor blocks the elbow strike.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. #T4#
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside that Okafor shrugs off.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Okafor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzalez finds it's way round the side to connect with Okafor's head.
Okafor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Okafor slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Gonzalez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Okafor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Okafor.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okafor tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
It looked like Okafor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonzalez.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target. #T1#
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okafor thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gonzalez just manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Okafor circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okafor in his tracks.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor misses with a kick to the body
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Okafor moves out of range as Gonzalez throws a body kick.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gonzalez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez throws a lazy head kick
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Gonzalez moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzalez. That's going to slow Okafor down.
Gonzalez needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonzalez avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a good low kick that Okafor was not able to check.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike 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!#R5#
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body punch.
Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Okafor.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Okafor moves away
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gonzalez cracks Okafor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gonzalez's knee momentarily.#T1#
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor misses the jab.
Gonzalez is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Okafor! #CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Okafor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzalez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Okafor jumps guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Okafor pulls Gonzalez into guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Okafor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzalez trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Okafor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gonzalez can pounce on him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Okafor sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Okafor.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mike 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.

Event: KoF:IW St.Paddy's Triple Crown
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Okafor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payton.
A jab from Payton does it's job there.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor tries to score with a low kick but Payton moves his leg out of the way.
Payton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payton throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Payton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor slips under a jab from Payton.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.#T1#
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor with a hook.
Payton misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Payton misses the target.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Payton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okafor tries to avoid it but Payton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okafor to the ground. Okafor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Payton throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Payton backing up. Payton nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a leg kick
letting Payton counter with a right hand.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Payton.
Payton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Payton off the cage and back into range.
Okafor jabs at Payton's body.
Payton slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Payton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Payton moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Payton misses the target.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Okafor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payton is defended easily by Okafor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Payton slips under a jab.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor misses the body punch
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Payton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor moves out of range as Payton strikes.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Payton throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Payton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payton misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton slips a straight right by Okafor.
Payton moves away from the strike by Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Payton lands with a cross.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor misses with a leg kick
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Okafor throws the left hand but Payton avoids the punch easily.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Payton shoots for a takedown but Okafor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Payton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Payton takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Payton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Payton's ribs.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor connects with a looping right hand.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Payton takes one on the button.
Okafor works Payton's body with a nice hook.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Payton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Payton moved away.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Payton is looking to counter punch.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab by Okafor.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Payton shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.#T4##TD#
Payton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okafor to the mat! Okafor manages to get full guard.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Okafor working for a triangle but Payton defends it easily.
Payton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okafor is pulling down on Payton's head. It's preventing any offense from Payton, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payton postures up in Okafor's guard and throws a big left but Okafor blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Okafor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Okafor staying out of range there.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Payton slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
It looked like Payton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Payton is out of range.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Payton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton scores with a punch to the head.
Payton throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Okafor.#T1#
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Jab from Okafor.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor takes one to the chin there.
Payton scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Payton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Okafor misses
and Payton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Okafor fakes the leg kick and cracks Payton in the body.
Okafor works Payton's body with a nice hook.
Payton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Payton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Okafor lands a big uppercut and Payton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Payton looks OK. Okafor waves Payton back to his feet!#ROC2#Payton is rocked!
Okafor fakes the body blow, causing Payton to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Payton goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mike Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Walter Payton was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullsh*t'.

Event: KoF: IW GC
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Ricardo Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales checks a leg kick.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morales lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morales throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Morales swinging wildly here.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Morales blocks the low kick.
Morales misses with a head kick.
Morales checks a low kick from Okafor.#T1#
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morales.
Morales misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morales.
Morales connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Okafor throws a head kick but Morales moves out of range.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morales can pounce on him.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Morales swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morales has time to react.
Morales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morales. Morales circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick.
Morales ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morales throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Morales lands a lovely overhand right.
Morales slips a jab from Okafor.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.
Morales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okafor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okafor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moraless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morales's head backwards.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Morales off the cage and back into range.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Morales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Morales scores with a jab.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morales throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body kick.
Morales looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Morales chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor sizes up Morales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor throws a hook but Morales avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
A head kick by Morales misses
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales misses with a low kick.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Morales avoids it with no problem.
Morales misses with a right hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Morales is rocked!#T4#
Okafor blocks a head kick by Morales.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morales can pounce on him.
Morales attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morales had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Morales with the inside leg kick.
Okafor misses the jab.
Morales takes one on the button.
Morales lands with a right hand.
Morales moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morales on the side of the head.
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales lands a body shot.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor throws an overhand right that drops Morales like a sack of potatoes! Okafor dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
A very excited looking Mike 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.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XIII
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Exotic tests Okafor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Exotic is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Exotic swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Exotic catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor 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 pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands a jab.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Exotic. #T2#
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Exotic throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Okafor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Exotic defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Okafor throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Okafor sets himself, and Exotic steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic moves to clinch but Okafor breaks away
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor. #T4#
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Exotic misses with a hook
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor 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#
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Okafor drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Exotic in his tracks.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Exotic slips a jab from Okafor.
Exotic moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Exotic thinking.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Exotic can do to turn this around?
Exotic wants to clinch but Okafor slips to the side
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Exotic closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Exotic tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Exotic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Exotic cracks Okafor with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Exotic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Exotic.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.#T2#
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
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 looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okafor rather than just go for the knockout.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Exotic walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Exotic lands with a shot to the body.
Okafor slips a jab from Exotic.#T3#
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Exotic.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Exotic is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic tries to clinch up
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Okafor throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Exotic.
Exotic throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic slips a straight right by Okafor.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Okafor misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
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#
Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Okafor sets himself, and Exotic steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic scores with a jab. Okafor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Exotic tries to clinch up.
Exotic lands a right hook to the body.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Exotic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. #T1#
Okafor throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Exotic doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic is looking to clinch.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Exotic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okafor digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
Okafor with a hook.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Exotic drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Exotic digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Exotic is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Exotic pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Exotic blocks an uppercut.
Exotic lands with a light punch inside.
Exotic tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow. #T3#
Exotic misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Exotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor fakes the leg kick and cracks Exotic in the body.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic misses with a body punch
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Okafor.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Exotic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 11, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Marchant feints and as Okafor raises his hands in defense, Marchant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marchant is standing up over Okafor. Okafor looks to escape but Marchant dives into side control. #REVR#
Okafor is not content to let Marchant control the position. #SUB2#
Marchant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okafor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Okafor prevents Marchant from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Marchant is trying to get an arm triangle but Okafor is defending well.
Marchant tries to advance to mount but Okafor denies him.
Marchant is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Marchant goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Okafor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marchant's guard! Nice work there by Okafor!
Marchant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marchant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okafor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marchant on the ground.#SUB2#
Okafor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marchant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okafor has managed to get both his arms back between Marchant's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Okafor trying to control but Marchant is working from the bottom.
Marchant trying to keep a closed guard but Okafor is proving a slippery customer.
Marchant being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Marchant is looking for a triangle but Okafor pushes his legs off easily.
Okafor wanted to stand there but Marchant had control of the position. #T3#
Marchant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Marchant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okafor defends well.#SUB2#
Marchant is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Marchant has his feet on Okafor's thighs here. He's pushed Okafor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Okafor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yves Marchant!

Event: The Island Season 11, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Okafor misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor misses the jab.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Okafor throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Anderson misses the jab.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Okafor cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
As Anderson looks to move away, Okafor throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Okafor! Anderson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
A very excited looking Mike 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.

Event: The Island Season 11, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
Okafor drops Washington with a straight right hand, right on the button! Okafor follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 11, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp right that sends Johnson to the canvas! Okafor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
After winning the bout, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okafor tries to avoid it but Sambu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okafor to the ground. Okafor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Sambu manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands a jab to Sambu's midsection.
Sambu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sambu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Okafor lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sambu. Okafor pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambu moves to clinch but Okafor breaks away
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Sambu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Sambu didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Sambu is rocked!
Sambu misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a big right hand! Oh Sambu is in trouble here! Okafor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
An out of breath Mike Okafor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor catches Hammer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Bjarne Hammer has been cut.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Hammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Hammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okafor thinking.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Hammer is rocked!#T1#
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Hammer! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Island Brawls 20
Date: Jun 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Subagio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage.
Subagio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
A hook to the body from Subagio.
Okafor can't break the clinch.
Okafor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Subagio has him pressed against the cage.
Subagio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Subagio.
Okafor is looking to break free of the clinch but Subagio has double underhooks.
Subagio throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subagio controlling the action here for a moment.
Subagio scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor. #T1#
Okafor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Subagio swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Subagio gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Subagio misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Subagio.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Subagio.
Subagio receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Subagio lands a shot to the body.
Subagio missing with knees to the body.
Subagio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Subagio lands an elbow inside.
Subagio lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Subagio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Subagio stalling the fight. #T2#
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Subagio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Subagio just leaning against Okafor, taking a breather. #BC2#
Subagio breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Subagio has Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor prevents a body shot from Subagio.
Subagio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Subagio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Subagio pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Subagio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Subagio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Subagio has Okafor pressed against the cage.
Subagio works on Okafor's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Subagio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Subagio throws a head punch that misses.
Subagio lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Subagio tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Subagio 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 Subagio can turn it around.
Subagio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Subagio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Subagio.
Subagio 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.
Subagio lands an elbow inside.
Subagio stalling the fight. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Subagio misses with an elbow over the top.
Subagio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Subagio is controlling him.
Okafor blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Subagio fails to land. #BC2#
Subagio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Subagio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Subagio there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Subagio pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Subagio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Subagio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Subagio lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bayu Subagio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Subagio has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Subagio breaks from the clinch.
Subagio throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Subagio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor works the jab nicely.
Subagio digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.#CL2#
Subagio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Subagio.
Subagio misses with some punches.
Subagio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor tries to break the clinch but Subagio is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
Subagio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head. #BC2#
Subagio breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Subagio moves into range and clinches up with Okafor.#T1##BC2#
Subagio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayu Subagio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Subagio has managed to clinch.
Subagio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Subagio stalling in the clinch.
Subagio misses with the head strike.
Okafor wants to break free but Subagio has control.
Subagio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Subagio has him pressed against the cage.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Subagio.
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Subagio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor is trying to force a seperation but Subagio has the dominant position.
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Subagio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Subagio has Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor is trying to push Subagio away but Subagio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Subagio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Subagio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Subagio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Subagio misses with the head strike. #T3#
Subagio working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Subagio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Subagio keeps control of Okafor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Subagio on the inside.
Subagio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bayu Subagio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Subagio digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Subagio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Subagio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Subagio misses with a body punch. #T4#
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Subagio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Subagio throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. #BC2#
Subagio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Subagio looks to throw a body kick
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Okafor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okafor wants to get back to striking at distance but Subagio won't allow it.
A short right from Subagio on the inside.
Subagio has Okafor pushed against the cage.
Subagio swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Subagio pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bayu Subagio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Subagio takes the fight into the clinch.
Subagio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Subagio misses with a punch on the inside.
Subagio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Subagio misses with some punches.
Okafor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Subagio throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Subagio misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Subagio.
A short right from Subagio.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Subagio effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Subagio is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Subagio - that landed with a thud.
Okafor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Subagio throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Subagio lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Subagio tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Subagio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okafor's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Subagio manages to break the clinch.
Mike Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Subagio closes the distance and clinches.
Subagio throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Subagio tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Subagio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
Subagio scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Subagio.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Subagio has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A shot in the inside from Subagio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
Subagio lands an elbow inside that Okafor shrugs off.
Okafor is trying to push Subagio away but Subagio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
Subagio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Subagio clinches with his opponent.
Subagio swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Subagio lands a left hand.
Okafor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Subagio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Subagio misses
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Subagio misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Subagio.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Subagio throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Subagio wants to clinch
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Subagio clinches.
Subagio lands a knee to the body.
Okafor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Subagio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Subagio misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Subagio 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.
Subagio misses with a body punch.
Bayu Subagio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Subagio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bayu Subagio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Subagio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bayu Subagio!
A victorious Bayu Subagio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Island Brawls 12
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Okafor jabs at Turner's body.
Okafor swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okafor punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner looks winded!
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner avoids the body shot from Okafor. #T2#
Okafor lands an overhand right.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Turner 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.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Okafor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Okafor throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
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.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okafor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor is looking to wear down Turner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Turner with the counter takedown but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the cage and back into range.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okafor swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Turner misses.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor works Turner's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor 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 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor connects with a jab.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.
Okafor scores with a body shot.
Okafor scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body. #T1##CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Okafor cracks Turner with a good jab.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
A left lands for Okafor.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Okafor saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okafor takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Okafor gets tackled into the cage by Turner. Turner maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor slips a jab from Turner.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Okafor swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor swings for the body but Turner moves out of range. #CL2#
Turner clinches up against the cage.
Okafor wants to break free but Turner has control.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor is looking to break free of the clinch but Turner has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.#CL2#
Turner clinches up with Okafor and pushes him back against the cage.
Okafor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Okafor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Okafor's leg but Okafor calmly moves out of range.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.#CL2#
Okafor gets tackled into the cage by Turner. Turner maintains the clinch.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor is trying to break free.
Okafor has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Okafor scores with a hook.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Okafor misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Okafor tries to keep at a distance but Turner has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okafor lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KC Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
A victorious Mike Okafor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, KC Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck yall'.

Event: Island Brawls 8
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1#
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Terranova ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Terranova is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Okafor gets tackled into the cage by Terranova. Terranova maintains the clinch.
Okafor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Okafor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okafor is trying to break free.
Terranova has Okafor pressed against the cage, preventing Okafor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Terranova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okafor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Terranova off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Terranova looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Okafor!
Terranova has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Okafor!#SUB#
Terranova is working for a guillotine from mount but Okafor frees his head quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Terranova is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Terranova seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Terranova slips under a jab from Okafor.
Terranova tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Okafor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Terranova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Terranova misses with a series of wild punches.
Terranova drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Terranova is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor drops Terranova with a huge uppercut! Terranova drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Okafor is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
Mike 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 Emory Terranova had this to say: 'Rough, but I still get to go home, kiss my wife, hug my kids, and crack open a beer. This isn't my last rodeo. '.

Event: Island Brawls 5
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Terranova sets himself, and Okafor steps forward looking for the clinch! Terranova avoids it this time.
We've been told by Terranova's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Terranova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Terranova tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Terranova breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Terranova feints and as Okafor raises his hands in defense, Terranova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Terranova throwing strikes but missing.
Okafor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Terranova drops back looking for a leg! Okafor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okafor manages to kick Terranova off! Terranova jumps back into Okafor's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Terranova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Okafor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Okafor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Okafor! #REVB##SUB2#
Okafor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Terranova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Terranova manages to get back to half guard.
Terranova desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Terranova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Terranova has his hands on Okafor's head, controlling the position.
Terranova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard. #REVR##T3#
Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terranova passes Okafor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Terranova has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Okafor tries to buck Terranova off but Terranova takes his back! #SUB#
Okafor won't enjoy being in this position. Terranova looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Okafor is tapping - it's over boys! Terranova picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emory Terranova!
An out of breath Emory Terranova thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Island Brawls 3
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Flowers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Flowers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor throws a right and a left that Flowers avoids nicely.
Okafor with a jab.
Flowers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flowers lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Flowers thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flowers tests Okafor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor tries to move into range but Flowers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flowers throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Flowers does it's job there.
Flowers throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor drops his hands momentarily and Flowers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Okafor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Flowers knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Flowers is rocked!
John Flowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Flowers misses its intended target.
Oh Flowers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Flowers's defenses. It connects perfectly with Flowers's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Okafor!

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