Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C178: Taneyev vs Kahn IV
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1##KD#
St. Gough lands a left and a right that send Okongwu crashing to the mat, dazed. St. Gough thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Isaiah Okongwu has been cut.
BOOM! St. Gough lands a beautiful left hook that drops Okongwu. Okongwu tries to recover but St. Gough is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Okongwu lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan St. Gough!
Tristan St. Gough tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okongwu moves out of range of the body kick.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the temple. Okongwu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Okongwu lands with a nice body kick.
Okongwu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu checks a leg kick.#T2#
Okongwu punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Okongwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okongwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okongwu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu digs a good hook to Hopkins's body. #T3#
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Hopkins moves out of range as Okongwu strikes.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Okongwu.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Okongwu.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Okongwu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHopkins.
Okongwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okongwu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okongwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okongwu in his tracks.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okongwu on the side of the head.
Hopkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okongwu to score with a decent uppercut.
Okongwu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Okongwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okongwu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Okongwu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okongwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Okongwu lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okongwu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
A lazy left from Okongwu finds it's target.
Okongwu lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.#T3#
Okongwu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Okongwu with an uppercut!
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Hopkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Okongwu misses with a straight right.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a head kick.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okongwu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu misses with a combination
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu 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#
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Okongwu counters with a nice right hand that sends Hopkins toppling to the canvas! Hopkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okongwu finish him?!#ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Okongwu throws a monster overhand right that drops Hopkins! Okongwu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Okongwu!
Our winner, Isaiah Okongwu, 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: BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Capellio 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.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Capellio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capellio down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Capellio counters with a solid body kick.
Okongwu misses with a jab to the body
and Capellio counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu throws a solid leg kick but Capellio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okongwu.
Capellio throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu throws a lazy body kick
and Capellio counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Capellio lands with a cross.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Okongwu lands a jab.
Okongwu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Capellio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Capellio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Capellio throws a quick counter head kick but Okongwu was just out of range.#T2#
Okongwu throws a sloppy head kick and Capellio moves out of range easily.
Capellio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Capellio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Capellio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okongwu throws the kick towards the body but Capellio avoids it.
It looked like Capellio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okongwu throws an off balance right hand
and Capellio counters with a body kick that stops Okongwu in his tracks momentarily.
Okongwu swings for the body but Capellio moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Capellio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Capellio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capellio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okongwu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Okongwu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okongwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okongwu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCapellio.
Capellio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.
Okongwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Okongwu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capellio misses with a hook
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Okongwu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capellio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capellio slips a jab from Okongwu.
Capellio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Capellio throws a big counter combination but Okongwu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Capellio throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Capellio throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a head kick but Capellio moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Capellio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Okongwu thumps Capellio with a low kick.
Okongwu looks to land a body kick but Capellio moved away.
Capellio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
letting Capellio counter with a right hand.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu tries to land a leg kick but Capellio saw it coming and moves away.
A cross from Capellio lands.#T2#
Okongwu lands with a shot to the body.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okongwu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu throws an off balance right hand
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Okongwu cracks Capellio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Capellio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Capellio throws the kick towards the body but Okongwu avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Capellio.
Capellio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Capellio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capellio down.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Okongwu.#T4#
Capellio checks a low kick from Okongwu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okongwu.
A shot to the liver by Okongwu. Beautiful body shot.
Capellio staying out of range there.
Capellio staying out of range there.
Capellio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu lands with an uppercut that bounces Capellio off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu misses with a shot to the body
and Capellio counters with a body kick that stops Okongwu in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Capellio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okongwu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okongwu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capellio misses with a kick to the body
and Okongwu counters with an outside leg kick.
Capellio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Capellio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okongwu can pounce on him. #T1#
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu scores with a punch to the head.
Okongwu misses the body punch
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Capellio throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Okongwu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capellio doesn't seem phased though.
Capellio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Capellio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Capellio checks a leg kick.
Capellio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Capellio's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capellio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Capellio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It appears Capellio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okongwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okongwu throws a right hand that misses
and Capellio counters with a hugh head kick that removes Okongwu from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabiano Capellio!

Event: BB 91 - White vs Nakagawa
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cisse.
Cisse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okongwu's hands.
Cisse works the jab nicely.
Okongwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cisse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Cisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisse.
Okongwu with the inside leg kick.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Cisse.
Okongwu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does 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!
Okongwu misses with a low kick as Cisse jumps back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cisse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okongwu.
Cisse scores with a decent looking hook.
Cisse misses with a lunging right hand
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cisse.
Okongwu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okongwu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cisse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cisse scores with a sloppy right hand. Okongwu should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Cisse.
Okongwu misses with the combination.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
Cisse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cisse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
It looked like Okongwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Okongwu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cisse to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cisse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okongwu in his tracks.
Cisse tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okongwu. That's going to slow Cisse down.
Cisse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cisse misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cisse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cisse avoids the body shot from Okongwu.
Cisse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cisse misses with a straight right.
That kick from Okongwu tenderised Cisse's leg. Cisse is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the body.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Okongwu looks to land a right hand but Cisse moved out of range.
Cisse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cisse throws an off balance right hand
and Cisse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Cisse misses.
A jab lands there for Cisse.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cisse.
Cisse catches Okongwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okongwu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu throws a hook but Cisse avoids it easily.#T4#
Cisse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cisse throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Cisse misses.
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.
Cisse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okongwu has time to react.
Cisse with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Cisse misses
and Okongwu counters with a stiff right hand.
Cisse lands the left hand.
Cisse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okongwu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cisse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cisse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ousmane Cisse 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#
Cisse swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Cisse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okongwu throws out the jab.
Okongwu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cisse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cisse lunges at Okongwu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okongwu's hand.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Okongwu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cisse with a jab.
Cisse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okongwu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cisse cracks Okongwu with an open hand slap.
Cisse 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.
Cisse misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu is looking for a counter combo.
Cisse cracks Okongwu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Nice body punch from Cisse.
Okongwu moves out of range of the strikes.
Okongwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cisse's corner calls for a 1-2. Cisse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okongwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Cisse lands with a good body shot.
Cisse digs a good body shot into Okongwu's ribs.
Cisse lands a nice shot to the body.
Cisse thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.
Cisse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Okongwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Okongwu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Cisse jabs Okongwu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okongwu lands with a cross.
Cisse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cisse throws a shot from downtown. Okongwu moves away and avoids it.
Cisse digs a good body shot into Okongwu's ribs.
Cisse tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cisse tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okongwu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cisse momentarily. #T3#
Okongwu throws a wild body kick that Cisse sees coming a mile off.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
Cisse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cisse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cisse lands a slapping body shot.
Okongwu swings for the body but Cisse moves out of range.
Okongwu drops his hands momentarily and Cisse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cisse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okongwu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Cisse moves out of range.
Cisse throws out a counter right but Okongwu avoids it with no problem.
Cisse lands a nice shot that snaps Okongwu's head back.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Okongwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Cisse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
Cisse throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cisse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okongwu. Okongwu obviously looking to wear him down.
Cisse throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Cisse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cisse.
Cisse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okongwu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cisse to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!
Cisse misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Cisse.
Oh Okongwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okongwu 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cisse checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ousmane Cisse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Okongwu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okongwu seems to have got his legs back now.
Cisse misses with a shot to the body
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Cisse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okongwu momentarily.
Cisse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cisse. Beautiful body shot.
Okongwu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okongwu.
Cisse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with an outside leg kick.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cisse.
Cisse moves out of range of the body kick.
Cisse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cisse misses with a body shot
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cisse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu lands a glancing blow to the side of Cisse's head.#T1#
Okongwu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cisse throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
Okongwu lands a leg kick that knocks Cisse off balance momentarily.
Cisse lands with a shot to the body.
Cisse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cisse ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
Okongwu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okongwu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Cisse does it's job there.
Cisse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Isaiah Okongwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ousmane Cisse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cisse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cisse is just out of range.
Okongwu's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu swings for the body but Cisse moves out of range.
Okongwu throws a shot from downtown. Cisse moves away and avoids it.
Okongwu takes a swing at Cisse's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cisse cracks Okongwu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cisse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cisse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Okongwu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okongwu throws a hook but Cisse blocks it.
Cisse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cisse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
Cisse misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Cisse.
Cisse throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Cisse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okongwu walks into a stiff left hand from Cisse.
Cisse scores with a body shot.
Cisse lands a nice shot to the body.
Cisse throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Cisse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cisse connects with a crisp jab.
You can see that Cisse has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisse misses with a wild body shot.
Cisse catches Okongwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okongwu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cisse moves out of range of the strikes.
Cisse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cisse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okongwu misses with a looping right.
Cisse scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ousmane Cisse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cisse 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ousmane Cisse!
Ousmane Cisse decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BB 86 - Roos vs White 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
St. Gough wants to clinch.
Okongwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that St. Gough has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
St. Gough stuns Okongwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St. Gough moves out of range as Okongwu throws a body kick.
That kick from Okongwu tenderised St. Gough's leg. St. Gough is trying to keep his angry face on.
St. Gough lands with a good body shot.
St. Gough connects with the punch.#CL2#
St. Gough has closed the distance and engaged Okongwu in a clinch.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike.
St. Gough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St. Gough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Gough lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
St. Gough manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
St. Gough gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
St. Gough lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St. Gough or not.
St. Gough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okongwu gets through St. Gough's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Okongwu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St. Gough throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
St. Gough moves into range and clinches up with Okongwu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Gough.
St. Gough lands a body shot in the clinch.
St. Gough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
St. Gough lands a right hand.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards. #T2#
St. Gough misses with some punches.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as St. Gough controls the action.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as St. Gough controls the action.
Okongwu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Okongwu pushes St. Gough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by St. Gough.
St. Gough trying to stall but Okongwu improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
St. Gough gets through Okongwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
St. Gough manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
St. Gough has Okongwu up against the cage in a clinch.
St. Gough wants to get back to striking at distance but Okongwu won't allow it.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Gough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
St. Gough checks a low kick from Okongwu.#T3#
St. Gough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St. Gough throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by St. Gough. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St. Gough.
St. Gough scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okongwu doesn't seem bothered though.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okongwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Gough connects with a body shot.
St. Gough connects with a body shot that sends Okongwu's belly button to the back.
Okongwu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Okongwu pushes him off.#CL2#
St. Gough has closed the distance and engaged Okongwu in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
St. Gough keeps control of Okongwu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Okongwu tries to break free but St. Gough pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
St. Gough blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for St. Gough.
St. Gough lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
A short body shot lands from St. Gough as the two fighters clinch.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Gough.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but St. Gough avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
St. Gough lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Gough lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Gough lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Gough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from St. Gough as the two fighters clinch.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from St. Gough.
St. Gough pushes Okongwu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from St. Gough. #BC2#
St. Gough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St. Gough scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan St. Gough dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice jab there from St. Gough.
St. Gough has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
St. Gough drops Okongwu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Okongwu looks back up at him and smiles so St. Gough waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu tries to get into range but St. Gough steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Okongwu! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! St. Gough scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan St. Gough!
Tristan St. Gough is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Tristan St. Gough misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Maeda. Beautiful body shot.
Okongwu lands a leg kick that knocks Maeda off balance momentarily.
Maeda jabs Okongwu right on the nose. Okongwu blinks but takes it well.
Okongwu misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Maeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Maeda - just one landing.
Okongwu throws a body shot but no joy.
Okongwu thumps Maeda with a low kick.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda clobbers Okongwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.
Okongwu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Maeda looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Okongwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okongwu scores with a push kick.
Maeda blocks the body kick.
Maeda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maeda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okongwu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Okongwu throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Maeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Maeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maeda misses the jab.#T2#
Okongwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maeda misses with a straight right.
Maeda throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Maeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maeda clobbers Okongwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda checks a low kick from Okongwu.
Maeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu walks into a jab.
Maeda takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Maeda misses with a shot to the body
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Okongwu throws the kick towards the body but Maeda avoids it.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Okongwu misses the target.
Okongwu takes a swing at Maeda's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Maeda counters with a takedown into side control.
Maeda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Okongwu is not content to let Maeda control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
Maeda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maeda trying to control the action but Okongwu is working from the bottom.
Maeda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Okongwu down.
Okongwu tries to improve position but can't.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda controls the position.
Maeda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Okongwu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maeda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Okongwu trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akira Maeda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Okongwu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okongwu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okongwu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okongwu scores with a kick to the body.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.
Okongwu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okongwu there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
and Okongwu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Maeda! He's just covering up as Okongwu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Okongwu!
Isaiah Okongwu retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Isaiah Okongwu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 70 - White vs Adam 2
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Kisei misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Okongwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kisei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okongwu doesn't seem bothered though.
Okongwu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A shot to the body from Kisei misses
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kisei swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kisei.
Kisei thuds his right hand into Okongwu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kisei ducks right into an uppercut from Okongwu.
Kisei misses with a hook
and Okongwu counters with a stiff right hand.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Okongwu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kisei doesn't seem phased though.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Kisei scores with a nice strike.
Kisei throws a shot to the body.
Kisei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei scores with a shot to the body.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Kisei's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Kisei.
Okongwu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Kisei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kisei lands a jab to Okongwu's midsection.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Okongwu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okongwu.#T2#
Kisei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okongwu.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okongwu throws a sloppy head kick and Kisei moves out of range easily.
Okongwu walks into a stiff left hand from Kisei.
Okongwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu slips under a jab from Kisei.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kisei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okongwu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Okongwu dips to his left and cracks Kisei with an uppercut!
Kisei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okongwu.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kisei thinking.
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Jab from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Okongwu flicks out a counter leg kick but Kisei steps away.#T3#
Kisei lands with a straight right. Okongwu didn't see that one coming.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kisei was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Kisei stuns Okongwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kisei checks a low kick from Okongwu.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Okongwu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kisei jabs at Okongwu's body.
Kisei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick.
Kisei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kisei duly obliges.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kisei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Kisei's head but Kisei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okongwu throws a jab when Kisei was well out of range.#T4#
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Kisei throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Kisei dips to his left and cracks Okongwu with an uppercut!
Kisei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kisei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
Kisei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut. Kisei saw that one coming.
Okongwu scores with a jab. Kisei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei jabs Okongwu right on the nose. Okongwu blinks but takes it well.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Okongwu is out of range.
Okongwu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kisei dips to his left and cracks Okongwu with an uppercut!
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kisei misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kisei swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okongwu lands with a hook. Kisei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kisei blocks the leg kick.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
Kisei digs a good body shot into Okongwu's ribs.
Okongwu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okongwu throws a low kick, looking for Kisei's leg but Kisei calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei misses with a jab to the body
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Kisei - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kisei lands a jab.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1##CL#
Okongwu tries to keep at a distance but Kisei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kisei jumps guard but Okongwu stands there with Kisei around his waist. Kisei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kisei jumps guard but Okongwu stands there with Kisei around his waist. Kisei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kisei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okongwus head. #BC2#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiso Kisei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kisei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
Kisei connects with a right hand. Okongwu shakes it off.#T2#
Okongwu defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a good low kick that Kisei was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Okongwu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kisei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okongwu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei wants to clinch up but Okongwu keeps it at a distance.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Kisei misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okongwu! But no joy.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okongwu. Okongwu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kisei throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kisei misses the jab.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Okongwu coming out on top.
Kisei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kisei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Kisei misses with a leg kick
and Okongwu counters with a nice leg kick.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. Okongwu moves away and avoids it.
Kisei misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei lands a glancing blow to the side of Okongwu's head.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Kisei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu misses with a head kick.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kisei throws a sloppy body shot
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kisei misses with a hook
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Kisei.#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!
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okongwu loads up on a big right hand but Kisei slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okongwu.
Kisei throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
Kisei clobbers Okongwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Kisei.
That kick from Okongwu tenderised Kisei's leg. Kisei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okongwu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kisei lands with a cross.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okongwu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kisei stuns Okongwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okongwu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Isaiah Okongwu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Okongwu tries to bum rush Kisei with a series of wild strikes but Kisei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kisei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
Kisei throws a shot to the body.
Okongwu walks into a left hand.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei cracks Okongwu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei scores with a jab. Okongwu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Okongwu, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kisei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei scores with a hook.#T1#
Kisei digs a good body shot into Okongwu's ribs.
A shot to the body from Kisei misses
enabling Okongwu to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okongwu.
Okongwu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kisei looks to clinch
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kisei scores with a sloppy right hand. Okongwu should have avoided that one.
Okongwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Kisei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kisei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okongwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei throws a front kick aimed at Okongwu's knee but Okongwu avoids it well.
Okongwu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okongwu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kisei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Kisei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Okongwu scores with a leg kick.
Kisei throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Okongwu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kisei! Okongwu lets Kisei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Kisei is rocked!
Okongwu connects with a body shot that sends Kisei's belly button to the back.
Oh Kisei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kisei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okongwu drops Kisei with a straight right hand, right on the button! Okongwu 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 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Okongwu!
Isaiah Okongwu is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Isaiah Okongwu 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: BB 64 - Capellio vs Okongwu
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Capellio misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capellio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu scoring well with a low kick there.
Capellio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okongwu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Capellio.
Okongwu misses with a head kick.
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Capellio's head but Capellio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Capellio was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio throws a body kick that misses.
Okongwu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Capellio.
Okongwu connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Okongwu jabs at Capellio's body.
Capellio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okongwu on the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with a body kick.
Capellio walks into a left hand.
Okongwu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okongwu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Capellio counters with a good, hard body kick but Okongwu shrugs it off.
Capellio misses with a hook
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capellio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Okongwu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Okongwu loads up on a big right hand but Capellio slips the punch.
Capellio ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
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!
Okongwu throws the left hand but Capellio avoids the punch easily.
Capellio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Capellio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Capellio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Okongwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capellio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okongwu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Capellio walks into a left hand.
Capellio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okongwu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Capellio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Capellio throws a front kick that sends Okongwu stumbling back into the cage.
Okongwu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okongwu is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Capellio to counter with a crisp jab.
Capellio scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Capellio on the side of the head.
Capellio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okongwu's head backwards.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capellio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Capellio's head but Capellio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Capellio lands a big head kick that sends Okongwu tumbling to the mat! Capellio takes a step backwards and waves Okongwu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okongwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Capellio finish him?
Capellio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Capellio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okongwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Capellio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Capellio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Capellio misses with a lunging right hand
and Okongwu counters with a left to the body.
Okongwu tries to bum rush Capellio with a series of wild strikes but Capellio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Capellio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okongwu.
Capellio misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Capellio.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okongwu misses with a two punch combination.
Okongwu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCapellio.#T1#
Capellio misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okongwu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Capellio - the referee stops the clock and Okongwu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Capellio. Okongwu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Capellio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okongwu scores with a nice strike.
Capellio 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.
Okongwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Capellio.
Okongwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capellio manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Capellio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capellio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Capellio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Capellio, as that shot connected.
Okongwu connects with a crisp jab.
Okongwu with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okongwu swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Capellio counters with a nice right hand that sends Okongwu toppling to the canvas! Okongwu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Capellio finish him?!
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Capellio counters with a body kick.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capellio lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Okongwu crumples to the floor! Capellio milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabiano Capellio!
Fabiano Capellio retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022

#R1#
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Okongwu jabs McCrae right on the nose. McCrae blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as McCrae blocks the low kick.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCrae lands with a hook. Okongwu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu 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.
Okongwu defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Okongwu moves away from the strike by McCrae.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Okongwu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae misses with a body shot
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Okongwu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Okongwu wants to slow McCrae down by chopping away at his legs.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae lands with a shot to the body.
McCrae tries to clinch
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae 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.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Okongwu misses the target.
A slow jab from Okongwu misses its intended target.
McCrae is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCrae lands with a cross. #CL2#
McCrae moves into the clinch.
McCrae lands with a light punch inside.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCrae or not.
Okongwu managing to block the knees to the body from McCrae.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae is leaning against Okongwu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from McCrae.
A short body shot lands from McCrae as the two fighters clinch.
McCrae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCrae works Okongwu's body with a nice hook.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as McCrae blocks the leg kick.
Okongwu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCrae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
Okongwu keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Okongwu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCrae circles away quickly and effectively.
McCrae scores with a decent looking hook.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae throws out a counter right but Okongwu avoids it with no problem.
McCrae takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
McCrae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCrae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCrae blocks the body kick.
Okongwu drops his hands momentarily and McCrae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
McCrae will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okongwu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Okongwu looks to land a body kick but McCrae moved away.
McCrae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
McCrae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCrae moves out of range of the strikes.
Okongwu throws a hook but McCrae blocks it.
Okongwu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCrae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCrae 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCrae tries to clinch but Okongwu is having none of it. #CL2#
McCrae moves into the clinch successfully.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae 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#
Okongwu misses with an uppercut. McCrae saw that one coming.
Gus McCrae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCrae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCrae connects with a looping right hand.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae unleashes a big counter combination but Okongwu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCrae lands a jab to Okongwu's midsection.#CL2#
McCrae rushes Okongwu and presses him up against the cage.
Okongwu digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
McCrae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu managing to block the knees to the body from McCrae.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCrae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
McCrae is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Okongwu. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Okongwu swings for the body but McCrae moves out of range. #CL2#
McCrae rushes Okongwu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch.
McCrae avoids the head kick by Okongwu.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCrae has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okongwu tries to land a leg kick but McCrae saw it coming and moves away.
McCrae tries to counter with a clinch but Okongwu shakes him off and moves away.
Okongwu lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCrae's sensitive parts.
McCrae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu misses the jab.
McCrae tries to counter with a clinch but Okongwu shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
McCrae closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okongwu blocks the body kick.
Okongwu lands with a nice body punch.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as McCrae blocks the low kick.
McCrae looks to clinch
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okongwu doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
McCrae tries to clinch but Okongwu is having none of it.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gus McCrae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okongwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Okongwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Okongwu blocking some punches.
Okongwu presses McCrae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okongwu cracks McCrae with a nice body shot.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Okongwu.
McCrae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okongwu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu throws a low kick but McCrae avoids it.
McCrae misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu cracks McCrae with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu dominated that second 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!#R3#
Okongwu throws a low kick, looking for McCrae's leg but McCrae calmly moves out of range.
McCrae takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Okongwu.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Okongwu throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McCrae closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae unloads a knee to the mid-section. Okongwu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCrae or not.
McCrae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Okongwu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCrae doesn't manage to clinch there - Okongwu circles away.
Okongwu fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCrae just manages to avoid it.
Okongwu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCrae's hands.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae wants to counter the offense by Okongwu and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
McCrae has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Okongwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
McCrae moves into the clinch successfully.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land. #BC#
Okongwu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu throws a head kick but McCrae moves out of range.
McCrae punishes Okongwu's body with a nice straight punch.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okongwu tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
McCrae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#McCrae is rocked!
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae digs a good hook to Okongwu's body.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Isaiah Okongwu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Okongwu tries to keep at a distance but McCrae has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okongwu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCrae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okongwu blocks it with crossed arms.
McCrae tries to land knees in the clinch but Okongwu avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
McCrae is pushing Okongwu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae scores with a knee to the head.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
McCrae lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCrae lands a good knee to the midsection. Okongwu won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae tries to land knees in the clinch but Okongwu avoids the damage to the body.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
McCrae lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
McCrae pushes Okongwu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCrae missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gus McCrae.
I think McCrae has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Isaiah Okongwu!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Isaiah Okongwu!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Isaiah Okongwu!

Isaiah Okongwu wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Isaiah Okongwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gus McCrae was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: BB 54 - Allu vs Okongwu
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Okongwu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mendes looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okongwu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riyu Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Okongwu. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Okongwu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okongwu, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Mendes clinches with his opponent.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mendes struggles to land a body shot inside as Okongwu controls his hands.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Mendes digs a right hand into Okongwu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okongwu's gas tank.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okongwu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Mendes as the two fighters clinch.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendes looks winded!
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 Okongwu.
Mendes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendes takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Mendes throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
Mendes misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mendes.
Okongwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendes.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Mendes. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch.
Mendes tries to clinch there but Okongwu circles away.
Isaiah Okongwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okongwu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okongwu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okongwu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okongwu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendes just manages to avoid it.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Okongwu cracks Mendes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mendes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okongwu finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes doesn't manage to clinch there - Okongwu circles away.
Okongwu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2##CL2#
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Mendes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendes working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Okongwu misses the target.
Mendes scores with a jab.#CL2#
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Okongwu.
Mendes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mendes misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendes.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Okongwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mendes.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendes controls his hands.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendes. #BC#
Okongwu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Okongwu tries to keep at a distance but Mendes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okongwu pushes Mendes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendes.
Mendes working aggressively here.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it. #T4#
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okongwu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Isaiah Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riyu Mendes.
Mendes is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Okongwu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okongwu connects with a nice looking jab.
Mendes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Okongwu to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Mendes is rocked!
Mendes is aggressively charging in as Okongwu backs up avoiding any damage. Okongwu tosses out a jab and Mendes runs right into it face first! Mendes is out cold! Okongwu dropped down on all fours and is barking in Mendes's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Okongwu!
After winning the bout, Isaiah Okongwu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 45 - Capellio vs Norton
Date: May 02, 2022

#R1#
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cisse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okongwu throws a leg kick which misses Cisse's front leg but catches the back leg as Cisse tries to avoid it.
Cisse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okongwu.
Cisse swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cisse fails to land with a series of punches.
Cisse stalks Okongwu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okongwu's face. Okongwu staggers backwards, shaken.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Cisse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okongwu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Okongwu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okongwu.
Cisse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cisse swinging wildly here. #T1#
Cisse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okongwu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cisse blocks the body kick.
Cisse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okongwu with a body shot.
A jab from Cisse misses.
Cisse throws a right hand that Okongwu ducks under and follows up with a left that Okongwu also avoids with ease.
Cisse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okongwu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cisse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cisse lands a glancing blow to the side of Okongwu's head.
Okongwu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okongwu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cisse to score with a decent uppercut.
Okongwu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cisse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okongwu.
Cisse throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu throwing a counter right hand but Cisse manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Cisse.
Cisse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okongwu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cisse throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu scoring well with a low kick there.
Okongwu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cisse swinging wildly here.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Cisse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okongwu's hands.
Okongwu scores with a nice body kick.
Cisse ducks right into an uppercut from Okongwu.
Cisse blocks a leg kick.
Cisse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cisse throws a right and a left that Okongwu avoids nicely.
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cisse.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Okongwu.
Okongwu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okongwu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cisse throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Cisse blocks the leg kick.
Cisse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cisse misses with a body shot.
You can see that Cisse has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Okongwu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cisse throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice body shot.
Cisse checks a low kick from Okongwu.
Cisse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cisse misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Cisse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick.
Okongwu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu throws a low kick but Cisse avoids it.
Okongwu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okongwu throws a body shot but no joy.
Cisse connects with a right hand. Okongwu shakes it off.
Cisse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Okongwu does no damage.
Okongwu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cisse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cisse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cisse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ousmane Cisse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ousmane Cisse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Ousmane Cisse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okongwu sizes up Cisse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Cisse finds it's way through Okongwu's defenses.
A low kick from Okongwu is predictable there
and Cisse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cisse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cisse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cisse misses with a double jab.
Cisse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Cisse.
Cisse looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
Okongwu throws a front kick aimed at Cisse's knee but Cisse avoids it well.
Okongwu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cisse connects with a body shot that sends Okongwu's belly button to the back.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.#T1#
Okongwu 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.
Cisse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cisse scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Cisse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cisse lands a nice shot to the body.
Cisse moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Cisse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cisse loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu throws a low kick, looking for Cisse's leg but Cisse calmly moves out of range.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick. #KD2#
Cisse drops Okongwu with a beautiful combination! Okongwu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cisse is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cisse will feel that in the morning.
Cisse cracks Okongwu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Cisse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cisse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cisse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cisse misses with a body shot.
Cisse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Okongwu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cisse throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu moves out of range of the strikes.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cisse is just out of range.
Okongwu tries to clinch up but Cisse circles away and keeps his distance.
Okongwu scores with the left hand. Cisse knows he should have avoided that one.
Cisse swinging wildly here.
Cisse stalks Okongwu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okongwu's face. Okongwu staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
No joy there for Cisse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okongwu misses the jab.
Okongwu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cisse is breathing heavily.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cisse throws out the jab.
Okongwu tried to counter with a leg kick but Cisse avoided it.
Okongwu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okongwu!
A nice inside leg kick there by Okongwu. That's going to slow Cisse down.
Cisse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cisse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cisse swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.#T4#
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
Cisse fails to land with a series of punches.
Okongwu lands a leg kick that knocks Cisse off balance 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!
Okongwu scores with a sloppy right hand. Cisse should have avoided that one.
Okongwu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cisse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cisse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cisse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okongwu counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Cisse has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isaiah Okongwu!
Isaiah Okongwu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 37 - Abner vs Virus
Date: Mar 22, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Maeda scores with a takedown into Okongwu's guard.

Okongwu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maeda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Maeda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Okongwu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda cracks Okongwu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Okongwu's coaches at Xtreme Black House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Okongwu tries to improve position but can't.
Maeda is putting a hurting on Okongwu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maeda grinds an elbow into Okongwu's temple.
Maeda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda wants to control but Okongwu is keeping him busy.
Maeda controls the position.#T1#
Maeda trying to control the position but Okongwu is working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maeda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Maeda happy to just control the position for now.
Okongwu struggling a bit here.
Maeda in the domination position with Okongwu hanging on.
Maeda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okongwu wants to get back to his feet but Maeda drags him back down.
Okongwu is trying to get back to half guard.
Maeda cracks Okongwu with a big elbow.
Okongwu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maeda.
Okongwu dodges the ground and pound from Maeda.
Maeda trying to control the action but Okongwu is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Maeda.
Okongwu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee asks Maeda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maeda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maeda trying to control the position but Okongwu is working away. #T3#
Okongwu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maeda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maeda working the body and head with strikes.
Okongwu struggling a bit here.
Okongwu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maeda connects with a decent elbow.
Maeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Okongwu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maeda.
Okongwu tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position. #T4#
Okongwu is trying to control Maeda's posture but Maeda avoids it.
Maeda working the ground and pound but Okongwu is defending the strikes.
Okongwu defending against the ground and pound.
Okongwu is looking to reverse the position.
Okongwu is trying to buck Maeda off.
Maeda staying calm.
Okongwu tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Okongwu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okongwu as he jumps to the side.
Maeda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okongwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maeda checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda blocks a jab.
Okongwu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okongwu stuffs the takedown.
Isaiah Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.#T1##TD2#
Maeda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okongwu's half guard.

Okongwu kicks off Maeda and gets to his feet.
Okongwu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Okongwu. No joy for Maeda on that attempt.
Maeda stuns Okongwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt
and Okongwu counters with a low kick, right behind Maeda 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Isaiah Okongwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Maeda tries for a takedown but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Okongwu. No joy for Maeda on that attempt.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maeda blocks a leg kick.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Maeda moves out of range.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Maeda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okongwu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maeda checks it well.
Maeda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okongwu looks to land a left hand but Maeda moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Okongwu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okongwu is looking to chop away at Maeda's legs.
Okongwu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maeda is out of range and Okongwu settles back down. #TD2#
Maeda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okongwu's half guard.
Maeda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maeda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maeda lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Okongwu is controlling Maeda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Akira Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Okongwu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maeda is taking a breather. Okongwu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Okongwu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maeda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu 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#
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Okongwu with a nice calf kick.
Maeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Okongwu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okongwu misses with a leg kick.
Okongwu misses with a low kick as Maeda jumps back.
Maeda blocks a head kick by Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.
Maeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okongwu at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Maeda. Beautiful body shot.
Isaiah Okongwu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Okongwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda lands a slapping body shot.
Maeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okongwu avoids it really well and circles away.
Okongwu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maeda with the counter takedown but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okongwu connects with a solid leg kick.
Okongwu takes a swing at Maeda's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Maeda shoots in and gets a takedown into Okongwu's guard.#T2#
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Okongwu blocks nicely.
Maeda works over Okongwu with some ground and pound from guard.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Okongwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okongwu is trying to control the position but Maeda postures up.
Maeda trying to control but Okongwu is working from the bottom.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Okongwu keeps moving.
Maeda content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Maeda wants to control from the top but Okongwu keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okongwu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okongwu sprawls well. Okongwu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaiah Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.#TD2#
Maeda dives in and scores a takedown into Okongwu's guard.#T4#
Maeda stops Okongwu from standing up.
Okongwu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maeda trying to control but Okongwu is working from the bottom.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okongwu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Okongwu is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akira Maeda.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Isaiah Okongwu!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Isaiah Okongwu!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Akira Maeda!

Isaiah Okongwu wins by split decision!
A victorious Isaiah Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 29 - Kong vs McWrestler
Date: Feb 24, 2022

#R1#
Okongwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okongwu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton lands a body shot.
Okongwu takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Norton misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norton.
Okongwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norton lands a right hand.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards. #BC#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Norton as he checks the leg kick.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton stalks Okongwu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okongwu's face. Okongwu staggers backwards, shaken.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okongwu. That's going to slow Norton down.
Norton misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okongwu connects with a high kick.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.#CL#
Norton clinches up against the cage.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okongwus head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu. #T3#
Norton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Norton lands with a short shot to the head.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okongwu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okongwu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okongwu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton.
Norton scores with a shot to the side of Okongwu's head.
A short uppercut from Norton.
Nice body punch from Norton - that landed with a thud.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norton.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton working aggressively here. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norton gets through Okongwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norton working aggressively here.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Norton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Okongwu connects with a jab.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okongwu throws a right hand that Norton ducks under and follows up with a left that Norton also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norton throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu counters with a thumping low kick.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edd Norton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okongwu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
Norton scores with a nice strike.
Okongwu throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Norton coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okongwu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Okongwu is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Norton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okongwu walks into a jab.
Norton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Norton counters with a nice right hand that sends Okongwu toppling to the canvas! Okongwu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norton finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Okongwu misses #CL#
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okongwu can do to turn this around?
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Norton blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Okongwu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okongwu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Norton throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice leg kick.
Norton lands a head shot.
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okongwu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okongwu connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Norton is looking for a counter combo.
Norton scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
Norton is looking to counter the offense by Okongwu and move into the clinch.#T4#
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Okongwu is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
Norton blocks a jab.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton tries to clinch up but Okongwu circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu thows a leg kick but Norton checks it
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Norton is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edd Norton 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Okongwu throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Okongwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edd Norton is winning the standup battle so far.
Norton tries to move into range but Okongwu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okongwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu throws a right hand that misses
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Norton darts in and clinches Okongwu up against the cage.#T1#
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Edd Norton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Norton lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Norton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okongwu misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Okongwu throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A cross from Okongwu lands.
Norton blocks a head kick by Okongwu.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norton clobbers Okongwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Isaiah Okongwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Norton throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Norton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu throws a lazy head kick
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okongwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okongwu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norton slips a jab and a cross from Okongwu.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Okongwu is out of range.
A low kick from Okongwu misses
letting Norton counter with a right hand. #T3#
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okongwu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu throws out a counter right but Norton avoids it with no problem.
Norton 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.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton counters with a left and a right... And another left! Okongwu is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edd Norton!
Edd Norton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Okongwu.
Patterson misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
Okongwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Patterson.
Okongwu avoids the head kick by Patterson.
Okongwu scoring well with a low kick there.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okongwu.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Okongwu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okongwu connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Jerricho Patterson has been cut.
Patterson cracks Okongwu with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Okongwu avoids it with no problem.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Okongwu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okongwu throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with an inside leg kick.
Patterson moves out of range as Okongwu throws a body kick.
Patterson 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.
Okongwu misses with a straight left.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Okongwu.
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Nice shot by Okongwu.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
Jab, jab by Patterson - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patterson throws a front kick aimed at Okongwu's knee but Okongwu avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Okongwu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okongwu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okongwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patterson moves forwards but Okongwu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Patterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okongwu lands a brutal head kick. Patterson looks out on his feet and Okongwu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Isaiah Okongwu!
A victorious Isaiah Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 17 - Bjornsson vs Abner
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Pratoomwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Pratoomwong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okongwu counters with a series of strikes. Pratoomwong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
Okongwu punishes Pratoomwong's body with a nice straight punch.
Okongwu misses with a jab to the body
and Pratoomwong counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okongwu 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 Pratoomwong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pratoomwong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okongwu is looking to land body kicks.
Pratoomwong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu 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. #ROC2#Pratoomwong is rocked!
Okongwu connects with a body shot that sends Pratoomwong's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pratoomwong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pratoomwong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Pratoomwong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Pratoomwong is breathing heavily.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Pratoomwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Pratoomwong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okongwu feints and then cracks Pratoomwong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pratoomwong down.
Pratoomwong loses concentration momentarily and Okongwu pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Pratoomwong crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Okongwu finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isaiah Okongwu!
Isaiah Okongwu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 9 - Abner vs King
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Muay Thai or perhaps it was just good defense by Okongwu, which made it look bad.
Nice jab there from Okongwu. #CUT#It looks like Incredible Muay Thai has been cut.
Muay Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okongwu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muay Thai's hands.
Muay Thai is looking to clinch but Okongwu is avoiding it.
Muay Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okongwu circles away.
Muay Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muay Thai moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a right and a left that Muay Thai avoids nicely.
Muay Thai with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Muay Thai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okongwu to the ground. Muay Thai is now in Okongwu's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu keeping full guard, as Muay Thai tries to pass. #T1#
Muay Thai trying to control the position from guard on top but Okongwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muay Thai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Muay Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muay Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Okongwu controlling Muay Thai's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muay Thai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muay Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu scores with a decent looking hook.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Muay Thai moves in looking to clinch but Okongwu pushes him off.
Okongwu keeps the fight on the outside.
Okongwu swats away the attempt to clinch by Muay Thai.
Muay Thai shoots in for a double leg but Okongwu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isaiah Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Incredible Muay Thai.
Muay Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Muay Thai misses with a head kick.
Muay Thai fails with the takedown
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Incredible Muay Thai's cut even more.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu lands a nice looking body shot.
Okongwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muay Thai misses with a head kick.
Muay Thai with a poor takedown
and Okongwu counters with a big right hand! Oh Muay Thai is in trouble here! Okongwu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Okongwu!
During a confident post fight interview, Isaiah Okongwu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 5 - Bjornsson vs Big Daddy
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Okongwu defending well as Figueiredo loads up on a big left hand.
Figueiredo throws a jab but it's blocked by Okongwu.
An attempted straight right counter from Okongwu misses the target.
Figueiredo throws a poor cross that misses
and Figueiredo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Figueiredo slips a jab from Okongwu.
Figueiredo throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu counters with a good low kick that Figueiredo was not able to check.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Figueiredo throws out the jab.
Figueiredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Figueiredo looks to move away, Okongwu throws a big counter combo but Figueiredo just gets out of the way.
Figueiredo scores with a punch to the head.
Figueiredo throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a low kick, right behind Figueiredo 's knee.
Figueiredo misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Okongwu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Figueiredo! Okongwu lets Figueiredo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Figueiredo is rocked!
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!
Figueiredo throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Figueiredo out cold! What a finish! Okongwu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Okongwu!
Isaiah Okongwu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BLAZE BROTHERS 3
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Bojangles misses its intended target.
Bojangles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a body kick.
Bojangles loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
Okongwu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bojangles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bojangles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okongwu is out of range.
Bojangles tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Bojangles is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Bojangles does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Bojangles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okongwu lands a right hook to the body.
Okongwu is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Okongwu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Okongwu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bojangles misses with the head strike.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu stalling in the clinch but Bojangles improves position.
Okongwu scores with a shoulder strike.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bojangles misses with the head strike.
Bojangles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bojangles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bojangles lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Okongwu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bojangles or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bojangles.
Bojangles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bojangles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards. #T2#
Bojangles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
A hook to the body from Okongwu.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bojangles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bojangles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Bojangles.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bojangles.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bojangles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bojangles prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bojangles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bojangles blocking some punches.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Bojangles controls the action.
Okongwu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Okongwu looking to stall.
Bojangles misses with the head strike.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Okongwu.
Bojangles is breathing heavily.
Okongwu pushes Bojangles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okongwu is leaning against Bojangles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bojangles backwards.
A hook to the body from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bojangles backwards.
Okongwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bojangles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okongwu presses Bojangles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bojangles takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bojangless head.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bojangles.
Okongwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Okongwu. #T4#
Okongwu presses Bojangles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
Bojangles misses with a body punch.
Bojangles struggles to land a body shot inside as Okongwu controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bojangles fails to land.
Bojangles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu pushes Bojangles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Bojangles's head.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bojangles or not.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Bojangles is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh Bojangles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okongwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okongwu scores with a shoulder strike.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Okongwu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bojangles's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bojangles drops to his knees and Okongwu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Okongwu!
After the fight, Isaiah Okongwu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Bo Bojangles had this to say: 'Mr. Bojangles, he danced a bit.'.

Event: BLAZE BROTHERS 2
Date: Aug 02, 2021

#R1#
Klose throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okongwu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klose half committed to a counter leg kick.
Klose walks into a stiff left hand from Okongwu.#CUT2#It looks like Heinrich Klose has been cut.
Klose tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klose slips under a jab from Okongwu.
Klose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klose definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okongwu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klose throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Klose. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klose with a body shot.
Klose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Klose.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klose misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okongwu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klose feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Klose misses with a hook to the body
and Okongwu counters with a good, hard body kick but Klose shrugs it off.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Klose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #KD2#
Okongwu lands a left and a right that send Klose crashing to the mat, dazed. Okongwu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Okongwu drops Klose with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Klose looks back up at him and smiles so Okongwu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Klose is rocked!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Okongwu.
No joy there for Okongwu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Klose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Klose moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
Okongwu lands with a shot to the body.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klose lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Klose lands a head shot.
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Klose is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Klose.#KD#
Klose lands a big head kick that sends Okongwu tumbling to the mat! Klose takes a step backwards and waves Okongwu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A head kick misses from Klose.
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!
That kick from Klose tenderised Okongwu's leg. Okongwu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okongwu throws a hook but Klose avoids it easily.
Okongwu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#Heinrich Klose's cut is getting worse.
Okongwu takes a swing at Klose's ribcage but misses.
Klose throws a big counter combination but Okongwu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Klose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klose doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Okongwu lands a left and a right that send Klose crashing to the mat, dazed. Okongwu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Klose swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Klose's knee momentarily.
Klose throws a head kick that misses.
Okongwu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Klose misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu misses with a lunging right hand
and Klose counters with a nice body shot.
Klose lunges at Okongwu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okongwu's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Klose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Klose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okongwu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Klose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Okongwu misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Klose might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick.
Okongwu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okongwu misses with a double jab
and Klose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a right hand that misses
and Klose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klose throws a wild body kick that Okongwu sees coming a mile off.
Okongwu throws out a counter right but Klose avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Klose throws a low kick, looking for Okongwu's leg but Okongwu calmly moves out of range.
Okongwu unleashes a big counter combination but Klose bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Klose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klose lands with a straight right. Okongwu didn't see that one coming.
Okongwu walks into a straight right hand from Klose.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klose misses with a head kick.
Klose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klose digs a good body shot into Okongwu's ribs.#T2#
Okongwu is looking to land body kicks.
Klose looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Klose lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Okongwu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okongwu.#CUT2#Heinrich Klose's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klose connects with a nice looking jab.
Klose swinging wildly here.
Okongwu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klose is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Klose to counter with a crisp jab.
Okongwu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okongwu throws a series of punches but Klose avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Okongwu lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Okongwu.
Okongwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klose lands with an uppercut that bounces Okongwu off the cage and back into range.
Klose throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Klose fakes the leg kick and cracks Okongwu in the body.
Donk. Klose catches Okongwu right on the button with a cross.
Klose slips under a jab.#T4#
Okongwu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
Okongwu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okongwu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Klose finds it's target.
Okongwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klose counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Okongwu badly! Klose follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Okongwu out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Klose finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heinrich Klose!
A victorious Heinrich Klose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Isaiah Okongwu had this to say: 'Me and my bro have been training hard and I was ready to slap tonight but a violent bout of food poisoning did me in last night. I will never pull out of a fight but I wasnï¿½t feeling right today. I will be back stronger for sure bro'.

Event: BBFC 17
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsen scores with a hook to the body. Okongwu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okongwu checks a low kick from Larsen.
Okongwu misses with a wild combination.
Larsen counters with a body kick.
Larsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alfred Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larsen fakes the leg kick and cracks Okongwu in the body.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larsen 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 Okongwu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okongwu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Okongwu tries to land a front kick but Larsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Larsen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okongwu scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Okongwu misses the target.
Okongwu throws a low kick but Larsen moves out of range easily.
Larsen swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okongwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Larsen misses.
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Larsen didn't see that one coming.
Larsen lands a really nice looking cross but Okongwu seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Larsen. Beautiful body shot.
Okongwu swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen is looking to clinch.
Okongwu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larsen can pounce on him.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okongwu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Okongwu misses the target.#T2#
Okongwu throws a shot 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!
Larsen is looking to clinch.
Okongwu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Okongwu slips a jab and a cross from Larsen.
Larsen throws a leg kick which misses Okongwu's front leg but catches the back leg as Okongwu tries to avoid it.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okongwu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Larsen feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Larsen rushes Okongwu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Okongwu effectively controlling the action here.
Larsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okongwu blocks it with crossed arms.
Larsen blocking some punches.
Larsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okongwu blocks it with crossed arms.
Okongwu taking a breather.
Okongwu working hard to break the clinch.
Larsen crunches a lovely knee into Okongwu's ribcage.
Larsen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3##BC2#
Larsen manages to break the clinch.
Larsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Okongwu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Larsen moves in looking to clinch but Okongwu pushes him off.
It appears Okongwu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Larsen throws a good cross that connects.
Larsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen throws a leg kick which misses Okongwu's front leg but catches the back leg as Okongwu tries to avoid it.
Larsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larsen connects with a jab.
Larsen misses with a head kick.
It looked like Okongwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Larsen is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Larsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okongwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Larsen misses its intended target.
Larsen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Larsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Larsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okongwu doesn't seem bothered though.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.
Okongwu throws a right hand that Larsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsen also avoids with ease.
Larsen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Okongwu takes a step back to recover.
Larsen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfred Larsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Larsen misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Larsen misses its intended target.
Okongwu misses with a hook.
Jab from Larsen.
Larsen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okongwu misses with a looping left.
Okongwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alfred Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a solid leg kick but Larsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larsen feints and then cracks Okongwu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okongwu down.
A shot to the liver by Okongwu. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Larsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okongwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larsen with a nice calf kick.
Larsen connects with a body shot.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okongwu doesn't seem bothered though.
Okongwu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Okongwu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Larsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Larsen. Those never looked like landing.
Larsen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okongwu's head.
Larsen lands a front kick.
Jab from Larsen.#T2#
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Larsen moved away.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Larsen throws out a counter right but Okongwu avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Larsen lands.
Larsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Larsen misses.
Okongwu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Larsen. That snapped Okongwu's head back.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Larsen is looking to slow Okongwu down with leg kicks.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Larsen avoids it.
Larsen scores with a body shot.
Larsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Larsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen. #T3#
Larsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larsen slips a straight right by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a series of punches but Larsen avoids them all with ease.
Okongwu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okongwu 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 Larsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larsen tries to clinch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okongwu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Larsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a double jab
and Larsen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Larsen lands a leg kick that knocks Okongwu off balance momentarily.
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okongwu thinking.
A punch lands to the side of Okongwu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okongwu's sensitive parts.
Okongwu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Larsen is rocked!
Larsen misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a right hand from hell and Larsen is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Okongwu!
Isaiah Okongwu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CMMA 91 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Scott Thomas has been cut.
Okongwu swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Okongwu gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lions Den in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas works Okongwu's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.#T1#
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Okongwu backing up. Okongwu nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a hook. Okongwu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okongwu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Okongwu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Okongwu looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas stuns Okongwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas jabs Okongwu right on the nose. Okongwu blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Okongwu moves away and avoids it.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Okongwu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Okongwu settles back down.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Okongwu. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
A cross from Okongwu lands.
Okongwu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okongwu thinking.
Okongwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Okongwu takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Okongwu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Okongwu connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okongwu misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range. #T4#
Okongwu throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okongwu thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Jab, jab by Okongwu - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Okongwu.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Thomas moves out of range as Okongwu throws a body kick.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Okongwu misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okongwu misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Nice cross by Okongwu.#T1#
Okongwu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okongwu throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Okongwu is predictable there
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Okongwu misses with a right hand
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu misses with a right hand
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas lands a jab to Okongwu's midsection.
Okongwu misses with the combination.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okongwu 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Thomas slips a jab from Okongwu.
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!
Okongwu walks into a jab.
Thomas jabs Okongwu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Okongwu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thomas has got the better of the exchanges.
Okongwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
As Okongwu looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Okongwu just gets out of the way.
Okongwu missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Okongwu. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okongwu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okongwu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Okongwu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okongwu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okongwu misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okongwu! But no joy.
Okongwu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas. #T4#
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas jabs Okongwu right on the nose. Okongwu blinks but takes it well.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Okongwu fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Scott Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Thomas's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Okongwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas slips under a jab from Okongwu.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okongwu thinking.
Okongwu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Okongwu saw that one coming.
Okongwu walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Okongwu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu works the jab nicely.
Okongwu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Okongwu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okongwu misses with a looping right.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Isaiah Okongwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thomas takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
As Thomas backs off Okongwu throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Okongwu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas jabs at Okongwu's body.
Okongwu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okongwu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okongwu scores with a decent looking hook.
Okongwu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okongwu throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Okongwu throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Okongwu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
A shot to the body from Okongwu misses
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Okongwu is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okongwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot. #T4#
Okongwu misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas 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!
Okongwu throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okongwu misses the body punch
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okongwu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.

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 Scott Thomas.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thomas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Thomas made sure he mentioned Hardcore Alchemy, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Isaiah Okongwu was interviewed post fight and said 'Me and my bro have been training hard and I was ready to slap tonight but a violent bout of food poisoning did me in last night. I will never pull out of a fight but I wasnï¿½t feeling right today. I will be back stronger for sure bro'.

Event: CMMA 60 Morrison vs Doner
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
A big left from Okongwu misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okongwu misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okongwu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Okongwu misses the target.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okongwu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okongwu throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Okongwu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hopkins swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Okongwu's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Okongwu is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.#CL#
Okongwu takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Okongwu's legs.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okongwu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okongwu circles away quickly and effectively.
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins stuns Okongwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okongwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Hopkins slips a jab from Okongwu.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Okongwu ducks under and follows up with a left that Okongwu also avoids with ease.#T2#
Okongwu thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
Okongwu checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Okongwu.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okongwu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okongwu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Okongwu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okongwu rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Hopkins throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Okongwu checks it.
Hopkins jabs at Okongwu's body.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Okongwu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins slips a jab from Okongwu.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Okongwu has managed to clinch. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okongwu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Okongwu lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okongwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Okongwu tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okongwu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Okongwu avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Okongwu misses.
Hopkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
A lazy body kick from Hopkins
and Okongwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okongwu is looking for a counter combo.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Okongwu didn't see that one coming.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head.
Hopkins is looking to slow Okongwu down with leg kicks.
A low kick lands for Hopkins. #T1#
Good shot there by Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Jab from Hopkins.
Tory Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Okongwu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okongwu down.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okongwu's hands.#CL#
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okongwu blocking some 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!
Okongwu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Okongwu presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Okongwu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hopkins throws an elbow but misses.
Hopkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Okongwu has double underhooks.
Okongwu has Hopkins pushed against the cage.
Okongwu keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Okongwu has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
A jab from Okongwu misses.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Okongwu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okongwu lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Okongwu blocks the leg kick.
Okongwu checks a leg kick.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Okongwu misses.
Okongwu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okongwu.
Hopkins lunges at Okongwu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okongwu's hand.
Okongwu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Okongwu steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Okongwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head.
Okongwu throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Okongwu with an uppercut!
Hopkins lands a jab to Okongwu's midsection.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Okongwu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Okongwu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hopkins. #T1#
Okongwu sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okongwu throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Okongwu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Okongwu manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Okongwu defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Okongwu misses with the combination.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. #T2#
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Hopkins moves forwards but Okongwu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins catches Okongwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Okongwu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okongwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okongwu on the side of the head.#ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Okongwu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Okongwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Hopkins lands a big uppercut and Okongwu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okongwu looks OK. Hopkins waves Okongwu back to his feet!
A jab from Okongwu misses.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okongwu at a distance.
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Okongwu saw that one coming.
Isaiah Okongwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okongwu seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Hopkins swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins cracks Okongwu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a big counter combination but Hopkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins lunges at Okongwu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okongwu's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Okongwu blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tory Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hopkins 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tory Hopkins!
A very excited looking Tory Hopkins 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: CMMA 51 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hess.
Hess tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hess connects with a single shot there.
Hess throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Hess misses its intended target.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
A punch combination from Okongwu misses.
Hess scores with a shot to the body.
Hess looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
Wolfgang Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu throws a shot to the body.
Hess misses with a hook #CL2#
and Okongwu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hess working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hess.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Hess seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Hess takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Hess needs to keep his hands up - Okongwu had a free shot at his head there.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okongwu moves out of range as Hess strikes.
Hess misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Hess misses
and Okongwu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okongwu lands with a shot to the body.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hess takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Hess digs a good body shot into Okongwu's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hess scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hess throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand. #T2#
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Hess misses.
Okongwu stuns Hess with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Hess sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okongwu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hess has time to react.
A left lands for Hess.
Hess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu jabs Hess to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hess misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hess looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okongwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hess was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hess rather than just go for the knockout.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Okongwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hess looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Hess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Hess throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Hess throws a jab but it's blocked by Okongwu.
A nice side step and Okongwu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Hess didn't see that one coming.
Okongwu looks to throw a body kick
and Hess counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu slips a jab from Hess.
Okongwu jabs at Hess's body.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Hess scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hess looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Hess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okongwu needs to keep his hands up - Hess had a free shot at his head there.
Hess misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okongwu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Hess has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess slips under a jab.
Hess is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hess scores with a body shot.
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Okongwu works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Hess throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Okongwu.
Hess misses with a hook
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hess throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Hess misses the target.
Okongwu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hess misses with a hook.
Okongwu works Hess's body with a nice hook.
Hess misses with a straight left.
Okongwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hess is breathing heavily.
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hess will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Okongwu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaiah Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Hess's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess throws a jab when Okongwu was well out of range.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu unleashes a big counter combination but Hess bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okongwu misses the jab.
Hess throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okongwu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hess jabs Okongwu right on the nose. Okongwu blinks but takes it well.
Hess scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okongwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hess uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Okongwu does no damage.
Hess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hess ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hess misses the target.#T1#
Hess throws a wild body kick that Okongwu sees coming a mile off.
Hess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hess misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu throws a counter combo.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hess throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu stuns Hess with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hess throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu digs a good hook to Hess's body.
A slow jab from Hess misses its intended target.
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.
Okongwu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okongwu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okongwu swinging wildly here. #T2#
Okongwu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hess connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okongwu scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hess explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hess misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okongwu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Hess didn't see that one coming.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hess throws out the jab.
Hess misses with a hook.
A jab from Hess misses.
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hess throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hess moves out of range as Okongwu strikes.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Hess rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Hess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu takes a swing at Hess's ribcage but misses.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hess misses with a wild body shot.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Hess wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hess slips a jab and a cross from Okongwu.
Hess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Hess sets himself, and Okongwu steps forward looking for the clinch! Hess avoids it this time.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu tries a quick counter leg kick but Hess is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Hess.
Jab from Okongwu.
Hess scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Okongwu does it's job there.
Okongwu clobbers Hess with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hess.
Okongwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hess misses with a shot to the body
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hess throws the kick towards the body but Okongwu avoids it.
Okongwu connects with the punch.
Hess lands a nice looking body shot.
Hess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hess.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Isaiah Okongwu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Hess's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hess misses with a hook.
Hess scoring well with a low kick there.
Hess takes one to the chin there.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Okongwu with a nice cross.
Okongwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Hess lands with a cross.
Hess throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Okongwu.
Hess throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Hess missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okongwu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Hess looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
Okongwu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hess is out of range and Okongwu settles back down.
Okongwu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Hess is out of range.
Hess throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Hess connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okongwu momentarily.
Okongwu defending well as Hess loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hess misses with a straight right.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hess throws out the jab.
Okongwu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hess moves away from the strike by Okongwu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hess. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Hess scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hess.
Hess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hess swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Hess with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hess misses with a low kick.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hess connects with a nice looking jab.
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hess thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Hess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a counter combo.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Okongwu. Those never looked like landing.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Hess scores with a hook.
Isaiah Okongwu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hess looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu moves out of range as Hess strikes.
Hess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Hess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hess misses with a straight left.
Hess misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Hess takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okongwu lands a nice hook to Hess's body. Hess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hess has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hess there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hess was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.#T4#
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Hess gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hess scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hess on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Hess throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okongwu throws a shot from downtown. Hess moves away and avoids it.
Wolfgang Hess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okongwu looks for the body kick but Hess saw that one coming.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hess.
Hess swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okongwu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Hess misses.
Hess works Okongwu's body with a nice hook.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Okongwu.
I've got Okongwu 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Okongwu!
A very excited looking Isaiah Okongwu 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okongwu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zarus circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Okongwu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Zarus tries to break the clinch but Okongwu is controlling the position.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zarus has Okongwu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okongwu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zarus jumps guard but Okongwu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Zarus tries to pull guard but Okongwu holds him up against the cage and eventually Zarus drops back down to his feet.
Isaiah Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azir Zarus.
Zarus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okongwu pushes Zarus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Zarus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zarus missing with knees to the body.
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zarus backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okongwu is looking to control Zarus's arms but Zarus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okongwu has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zarus.#BC2#
Zarus breaks the clinch.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Zarus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okongwu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zarus throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Zarus stands up from Okongwu's guard - Zarus perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Zarus ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
Okongwu wants to clinch up but Zarus keeps it at a distance.
Isaiah Okongwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Okongwu clinches with his opponent.
Okongwu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zarus goes for a takedown attempt but Okongwu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Okongwu throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Zarus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okongwu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zarus manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Zarus tries to pass to full mount but Okongwu defends it.
Zarus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Zarus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zarus lands a big shot there that rocks Okongwu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zarus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okongwu is working to get back to half guard.
Zarus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zarus lands a couple of good shots and Okongwu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zarus controlling well, preventing Okongwu from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Isaiah Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Okongwu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okongwu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zarus drives through with a takedown into Okongwu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Okongwu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zarus controls the pace.
Okongwu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zarus controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zarus drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Zarus seems to have locked his on tight now - Okongwu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Zarus, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Azir Zarus!

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