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Event:
The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Okafor feints and as Officer raises his hands in defense, Okafor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okafor won't allow Officer to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor with a nice head shot there.
Okafor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Okafor wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Officer wants to get back to his feet but Okafor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okafor working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okafor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Okafor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Officer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okafor on the ground.
Okafor works over Officer with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Okafor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Okafor postures up in Officer's guard and throws a big left but Officer blocks it.
Officer is looking to stand up but Okafor isn't so interested in that idea.
Okafor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okafor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Okafor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Officer wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor cracks Officer with a solid left hand.
Officer keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Officer's head.#T2#
Okafor chips away with some ground and pound.
Okafor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okafor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Okafor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Okafor throwing strikes but missing.
Officer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Officer tries to get out of the position.
Okafor landing with the ground and pound.
Okafor lands a couple of elbows.
Okafor stands up over Officer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Okafor trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor is in close to Officer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Okafor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okafor throwing strikes from guard but Officer blocks nicely.
Okafor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okafor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Okafor passes into half guard.
Okafor controlling the action here.
Okafor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Officer has hold of Okafor's hands but Okafor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Okafor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Okafor lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Okafor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Okafor there.
Okafor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Officer keeps working.
Officer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Okafor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Okafor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Okafor working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okafor connects with a nice short shot to Officer's temple.
Officer is refusing to be controlled, as Okafor sits in half guard.
Okafor slips a nice elbow through Officer's hands, connecting with Officer's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor trying to control the action but Officer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Officer thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Officer misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Okafor pushes Officer up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Officer working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Officer breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Officer.
Okafor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor walks into a straight right hand from Officer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Warrant Officer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Officer works over Okafor's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Mike Okafor has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Officer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor tries to clinch but Officer moves out of range.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Officer.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Officer cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Officer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okafor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Officer somewhat.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Okafor misses.
Okafor tries to clinch up.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Officer.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Officer counters with a series of strikes. Okafor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Officer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Officer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Officer cracks Okafor on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Okafor falls backwards against the cage. Officer follows up with more strikes that drop Okafor to his knees. Officer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Okafor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warrant Officer!
In his post fight interview, Warrant Officer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Mike Okafor stepped up to the mic, saying 'coming back stronger'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor darts in looking for a takedown but Cacho gets double underhooks and turns Okafor into the cage.
Cacho dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
Cacho closes the distance and clinches up with Okafor, looking for a takedown. Cacho pushes Okafor against the cage but Okafor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okafor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cacho.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cacho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okafor pinned against the cage. Okafor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mike Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nufro Cacho.#TD2#
Cacho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cacho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor is trying to improve his position.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Okafor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cacho has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Okafor can't escape the position.
Cacho works his way to his opponent's back.
Okafor looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cacho.
#SUB2#
Cacho has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Okafor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cacho looking for the choke from the back.
Okafor breaks Cacho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Okafor scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cacho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Okafor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cacho's head.
Okafor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Okafor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cacho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!#SUB2#
Okafor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cacho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okafor has managed to get both his arms back between Cacho's legs - danger averted.
Okafor cracks Cacho with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor landing some decent shots from guard.
Okafor postures up and lands a big shot to Cacho's brow.
Okafor is working Cacho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Okafor lands a couple of elbows.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cacho is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Cacho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okafor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Okafor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Okafor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cacho's head.
Okafor forces his way into half guard.
Cacho tries to roll over but Okafor keeps him under control.
Cacho is not content to let Okafor control the position.#T4#
Okafor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cacho taking some punishment here, with Okafor in his half guard.
Cacho is looking to control Okafor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cacho avoid being mounted?
Okafor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Okafor drops an elbow to the side of Cacho's head.
Cacho gets back to full guard.
Cacho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but Cacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cacho is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Cacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain 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 Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Okafor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cacho.
Cacho shoots for a takedown but Okafor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Cacho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Cacho wants to work for an arm triangle but Okafor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okafor.
Okafor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okafor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okafor's back!
Okafor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cacho's guard. Nice work there by Okafor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Cacho working a defensive guard here.
Okafor wants to control from the top but Cacho keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cacho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okafor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okafor won't allow Cacho to sweep him here.
Okafor chips away with some ground and pound.
Okafor stands up over Cacho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Okafor chips away with some ground and pound.
Okafor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Okafor scoring with some ground and pound.
Okafor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB2#
Cacho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okafor stacks Cacho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okafor!
Cacho is not content to let Okafor control the position.
Cacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okafor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cacho down.
Okafor moves into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Okafor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Cacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cacho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cacho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Okafor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cacho can do to turn this around?
Cacho is looking for a sweep. Okafor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okafor working Cacho over with strikes.
Cacho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cacho 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.#SUB2#
Okafor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cacho is breathing heavily.
Okafor lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Okafor trying to control but Cacho is working from the bottom.
Okafor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Cacho is rocked!
Okafor landing with the ground and pound.
Cacho is still in real trouble! Can Okafor finish him?
Okafor advances to half guard.
Okafor scores with a big shot! Cacho's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cacho! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okafor's waist but Okafor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smoker off to one side.
Okafor tries to counter by clinching up but Smoker breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Smoker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smoker showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Smoker seems to be looking for submissions.
Okafor is looking for a sweep. Smoker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okafor regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Smoker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Okafor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smoker, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Smoker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okafor defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smoker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okafor defends it easily.#T1#
Okafor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smoker's head.
Okafor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smoker's head.
We've been hearing that Okafor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Smoker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okafor defends well.
Okafor scoring with some ground and pound.
Okafor pushing down on Smoker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okafor lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Smoker has one foot on Okafor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Okafor shoots in and bounces Smoker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Okafor distracts Smoker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smoker's head.
Smoker keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor prevents Smoker from getting back to his feet.
Okafor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smoker keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor cracks Smoker with a solid left hand.
Okafor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Okafor works over Smoker with some ground and pound from guard.
Okafor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okafor landing with the ground and pound.
Okafor chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Okafor scoring with some ground and pound.
Okafor lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Smoker is rocked!
Okafor landing some decent shots from guard.
Smoker is still in real trouble! Can Okafor finish him?
Okafor trying to control but Smoker is working from the bottom.
Smoker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Okafor advances to half guard.
Smoker seems to have recovered his senses.
Smoker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okafor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okafor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Okafor prevents Smoker from standing back up.
Okafor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smoker wants to control but Okafor is having none of it.
Smoker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Smoker is bucking up trying to escape but Okafor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smoker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Okafor postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Smoker badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Okafor around the waist but Okafor pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Okafor is the winner by TKO! Okafor jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Silva connects with a single shot there.
Okafor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Okafor shoots in and gets a takedown into De Silva's guard.
Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but De Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okafor is one step ahead there.
De Silva is working hard here to advance position.
De Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Silva tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Okafor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Okafor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Okafor working his ground and pound in the gym.#T1#
Okafor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okafor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Okafor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okafor lands a couple of elbows.
Okafor trying to control but De Silva is working from the bottom.
Okafor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okafor cracks De Silva with a solid left hand.
De Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Okafor scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#De Silva is rocked!
Okafor scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh De Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Okafor wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving.
Okafor gets to his feet and stands over De Silva, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! De Silva felt that one! Okafor unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save De Silva from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor has a takedown stuffed.
Okafor takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelly slips a jab from Okafor.
Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands with an overhand left.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
Kelly scores with a one two! Okafor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kelly throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Kelly with a jab.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okafor doesn't seem bothered though.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Okafor shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
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!#T2#
Okafor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Okafor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Okafor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kelly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okafor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Okafor is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Okafor content to stall in guard here.
Okafor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Okafor cracks Kelly with a solid left hand.
Okafor lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Kelly has momentary wrist control but Okafor slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Kelly is rocked!
Okafor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh Kelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Okafor postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kelly covers up, he's hurt! Okafor keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Okafor and the ref steps in to end the fight! Okafor can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
A relieved looking Mike Okafor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 34
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from Pinheiro both land. Nice combination.
Breno Pinheiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor has his takedown stuffed
and Pinheiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor tries for a takedown but Pinheiro circles away easily
and Pinheiro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Pinheiro coming out on top.
Pinheiro throws a series of strikes that have Okafor backpedaling.
Okafor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinheiro as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Pinheiro drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor tries to score a body lock takedown but Pinheiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Pinheiro.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okafor is trying to push Pinheiro away but Pinheiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pinheiro leaning against his opponent.
Pinheiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okafor has had enough of the clinch but Pinheiro keeps him there for the moment.
Pinheiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Okafor.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Okafor tries for a takedown but Pinheiro manages to get underhooks.
Okafor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinheiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okafor being controlled against the cage.
Okafor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Pinheiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinheiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.#CL2#
Pinheiro rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.
Pinheiro pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinheiro effectively controlling the action here.
Pinheiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pinheiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okafor.
Pinheiro is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okafor is breathing heavily.
Pinheiro leaning against his opponent.
Pinheiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinheiro taking a breather.
Pinheiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinheiro cracks Okafor with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Pinheiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Pinheiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pinheiro lands the left hand.
Pinheiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pinheiro connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Pinheiro clinches.
Pinheiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinheiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro just leaning against Okafor, taking a breather.
Pinheiro misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Pinheiro.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pinheiro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Breno Pinheiro.
Pinheiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okafor on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor tries for a takedown but Pinheiro circles away easily
enabling Pinheiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinheiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okafor under the eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okafor.
Pinheiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinheiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okafors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okafor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Okafor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Breno Pinheiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinheiro.
Okafor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okafor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor with a poor takedown
and Pinheiro scores with a counter punch that sends Okafor to the canvas! Pinheiro smells blood - he's punishing Okafor with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Okafor has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Breno Pinheiro!
Mike Okafor was interviewed post fight and said 'coming back stronger'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 29
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Okafor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okafor lands in his opponent's guard.
Okafor is in close to De Souza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor connects with a couple of short punches.
Okafor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor being controlled here momentarily.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Souza is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but De Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
De Souza is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Okafor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcos De Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Mike Okafor stepped up to the mic, saying 'coming back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Okafor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okafor drops an elbow to the side of Show's head.
Okafor throwing shots but Show is blocking nicely.
Show wants to get back to his feet.
Okafor lands strikes from half guard.
Show has hold of Okafor's hands but Okafor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okafor connects with a nice short shot to Show's temple.
Show has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Show knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okafor on the ground.
Okafor working Show over with strikes.
Okafor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Show is rocked!
Okafor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Show with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Show is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Okafor lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Show quite badly. Show pulls Okafor in close trying to recover. Okafor postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Show on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Show doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Michael Show was interviewed post fight and said 'he was the better man today!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBright throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBright fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And McBright tries to counter it with a takedown but Okafor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okafor darts in looking for a takedown but McBright gets double underhooks and turns Okafor into the cage.
McBright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McBright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Okafor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McBright misses with a double jab.
Okafor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McBright but McBright pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McBright defends well and Okafor ends up having to push McBright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBright leaves Okafor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Okafor feints and as McBright raises his hands in defense, Okafor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBright is looking to stand back up but Okafor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McBright. #T1#
Okafor is nestled in close to McBright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okafor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okafor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McBright defending well though.
Okafor trying to advance position but McBright counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okafor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okafor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okafor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McBright keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor cracks McBright with a solid left hand.
Okafor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Okafor distracts McBright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McBright wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okafor landing with the ground and pound.
Okafor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Okafor working some strikes from top position.#ROC#McBright is rocked!
Okafor works over McBright with some ground and pound from guard.
McBright is still in real trouble! Can Okafor finish him?
Okafor gets to his feet and stands over McBright, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McBright felt that one! Okafor unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McBright from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Okafor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Okafor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okafor.
Kelly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kelly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Okafor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kelly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Okafor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Okafor throwing strikes but missing.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Okafor drops back looking for a leg! Hrasko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hrasko manages to kick Okafor off! Okafor jumps back into Hrasko's guard.
Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrasko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Okafor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hrasko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hrasko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hrasko! #REVR#
Okafor is looking to regain half guard here but Hrasko keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hrasko's best efforts.
Okafor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hrasko.
Hrasko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okafor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Okafor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hrasko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hrasko's back!#SUB2#
Okafor sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hrasko taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Okafor!
Our winner, Mike Okafor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kelly lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okafor.
Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kelly jabs at Okafor's body.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Okafor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kelly pushes Okafor off but Okafor dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Okafor in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kelly is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Okafor! |
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