Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1164 Fedetenko vs Nightmar
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Belyaev slips a jab from Ekuoba.#TD2#
Belyaev gets a double leg takedown into Ekuoba's guard.
Belyaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekuoba is keeping the position for now.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekuoba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev.
Ekuoba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev looking to pass the guard.
Belyaev with a nice head shot there.
Ekuoba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belyaev is controlling him.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekuoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev trying to move into half guard but instead Ekuoba has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Belyaev is working an open guard so Ekuoba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Belyaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ekuoba was covering up waiting for the punch and Belyaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekuoba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekuoba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Belyaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belyaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belyaev lands a couple of digs.
Belyaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ekuoba wants to stand up but Belyaev is controlling him.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekuoba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ekuoba trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Belyaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ekuoba's head.#T2#
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekuoba is retaining full guard.
Ekuoba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belyaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belyaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belyaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Ekuoba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Ekuoba is keeping the position.
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belyaev throwing strikes from guard but Ekuoba blocks nicely.
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belyaev stops Ekuoba from standing up.
Belyaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekuoba's head.
Belyaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ekuoba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belyaev is controlling him.
Belyaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Belyaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev slips nicely into half guard.
Ekuoba wants to get back to his feet.
Ekuoba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belyaev.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Ekuoba's head.
Belyaev works his way into side control.
Ekuoba pushes Belyaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Belyaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ekuoba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Belyaev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ekuoba is trying to buck Belyaev off.
Belyaev is working Ekuoba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Belyaev misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Belyaev prevents Ekuoba from escaping the position.
Belyaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ekuoba wants to get back to his feet but Belyaev drags him back down.
Ekuoba stops Belyaev from passing to mount.
Belyaev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belyaev misses with the ground and pound.
Belyaev working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Belyaev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Belyaev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Belyaev tries to move to mount but Ekuoba blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
That's time! Ekuoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Belyaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ekuoba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ekuoba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekuoba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belyaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekuoba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekuoba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belyaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belyaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ekuoba is looking to counter punch.
Essien Ekuoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Belyaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekuoba connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Belyaev has been cut.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ekuoba sprawls well. Ekuoba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belyaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Belyaev dives in and grabs Ekuoba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ekuoba pushes down on Belyaev's head and hops out.
It looked like Ekuoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##TD2#
Belyaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ekuoba manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Belyaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekuoba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Ekuoba.
Belyaev is breathing heavily.
Ekuoba pushes Belyaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belyaev takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Belyaev is rocked!#KD#
Ekuoba drops Belyaev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belyaev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Belyaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekuoba finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba is muscling Belyaev up against the cage and as Belyaev bounces back off, Ekuoba cracks him with a huge right hand! Belyaev crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: SYN 1159 Tokugawa vs. Ryan II
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Ekuoba throws an off balance right hand
and Muckerberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muckerberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekuoba sprawls well. He's pushed Muckerberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ekuoba misses with a right hand #CL#
and Muckerberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ekuoba misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Muckerberg breaks the clinch. #CL#
Muckerberg rushes Ekuoba and presses him up against the cage.
Ekuoba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muckerberg is trying to pull guard but Ekuoba has him pressed against the cage.
Ekuoba throws an elbow but it misses.
Muckerberg stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekuoba scores with a shot to the side of Muckerberg's head. #CUT2#It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut.
Ekuoba trying to land knees to the body.
Muckerberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muckerberg jumps guard but Ekuoba stands there with Muckerberg around his waist. Muckerberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zark Muckerberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekuoba has Muckerberg pushed against the cage.#T1#
Ekuoba misses with an elbow over the top.
Ekuoba has Muckerberg pushed against the cage.
Muckerberg stalling.
Ekuoba stops a takedown attempt from Muckerberg.
Muckerberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Muckerberg jumps into guard, dragging Ekuoba to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekuoba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Muckerberg is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muckerberg is on top in guard. #REVR#
Muckerberg won't allow Ekuoba to get back to his feet. #T2##ES2#
Ekuoba pushes Muckerberg off and gets back to his feet.
Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ekuoba tries to clinch but Muckerberg is having none of it.
Muckerberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekuoba pinned against the cage. Ekuoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Muckerberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba is trying to stand up here but Muckerberg is controlling him well.
Muckerberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekuoba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ekuoba is trying to stand. #T3#
Muckerberg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Muckerberg stops Ekuoba from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Muckerberg is working for a kimura but Ekuoba is defending it quite comfortably.
Ekuoba tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Muckerberg manages to move to mount!
Ekuoba is squirming around, avoiding Muckerberg's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muckerberg won't let Ekuoba get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Muckerberg looking to control but Ekuoba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekuoba wants to get back to his feet.
Muckerberg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ekuoba because Muckerberg loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zark Muckerberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ekuoba swings widly with a right hand
letting Muckerberg counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba throws a shot from downtown. Muckerberg moves away and avoids it.
Muckerberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekuoba's head backwards.
Ekuoba looks to land a right hand but Muckerberg moved out of range.
Ekuoba stuffs the takedown attempt from Muckerberg. Muckerberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Muckerberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekuoba can do to turn this around?
Ekuoba stuffs the takedown.
Ekuoba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekuoba swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muckerberg looks for a takedown but Ekuoba sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zark Muckerberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ekuoba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muckerberg is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Muckerberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ekuoba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekuoba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muckerberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ekuoba smiles and moves away.
Essien Ekuoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekuoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekuoba slips under a jab.
Muckerberg throws a leg kick that misses. #KD2#
Ekuoba sends Muckerberg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ekuoba is motioning to the referee to let Muckerberg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Muckerberg is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muckerberg leaves his chin hanging out and Ekuoba seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Muckerberg crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: SYN 1147 Inhanamoto vs. Bomber
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Belyaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ekuoba wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ekuoba is trying to stand back up but Belyaev is controlling him
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekuoba's head.
Ekuoba is trying to stand back up but Belyaev is controlling him
Belyaev wants to pass to mount but Ekuoba is defending the position.
Belyaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belyaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Ekuoba looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Ekuoba is controlling Belyaev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ekuoba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ekuoba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ekuoba is pulling down on Belyaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Belyaev, at least for the moment.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekuoba is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ekuoba wants to stand but Belyaev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Ekuoba controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Belyaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ekuoba defends it easily.
Belyaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ekuoba is holding on to half guard 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. Belyaev connects with a nice short shot to Ekuoba's temple.
Ground and pound from Belyaev.
Ekuoba is trying to maintain the position but Belyaev is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Ekuoba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belyaev working Ekuoba over with strikes.
Ekuoba is trying to maintain the position but Belyaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ekuoba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belyaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belyaev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ekuoba regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekuoba's head.
Ekuoba manages to get to full guard.
Ekuoba wants to sweep here but Belyaev controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Ekuoba is keeping the position.
Belyaev is pushing down on Ekuoba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekuoba is fighting to maintain full guard but Belyaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belyaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belyaev passes to full mount!
Belyaev raining down shots from the mount!
Belyaev looking to finish Ekuoba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ekuoba!
Ekuoba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ekuoba is trying to escape the mount.
Belyaev cracks Ekuoba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Belyaev lands a couple of good shots and Ekuoba has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev lands strikes to the head.
Ekuoba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Belyaev's guard. Nice work there by Ekuoba. #T4#
Belyaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekuoba trying to control but Belyaev is working from the bottom.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekuoba's guard. #REVB#
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekuoba controls Belyaev momentarily but Belyaev frees himself.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Ekuoba is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Belyaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Belyaev is still trying to improve position.
Belyaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ekuoba looking to control.
Ekuoba is controlling Belyaev's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Belyaev 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#
Ekuoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belyaev ducks under a wild hook from Ekuoba.#TD2#
Belyaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belyaev showed some decent athleticism there.
Ekuoba looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belyaev trying to mount his opponent but Ekuoba defends it.
Belyaev uses his free foot to push down on Ekuoba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ekuoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belyaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Belyaev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekuoba squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The referee warns Ekuoba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T1#
Belyaev cracks Ekuoba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ekuoba is looking to improve his position but Belyaev isn't that keen on the idea.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ekuoba is looking to improve his position but Belyaev isn't that keen on the idea.
Belyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ekuoba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belyaev lands a couple of good shots and Ekuoba has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Belyaev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ekuoba is really stuck here.
Ekuoba covering up well and avoiding damage.
Ekuoba is trying to break free.
Belyaev throws a series of strikes and Ekuoba wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Ekuoba is looking to get to half guard.
Belyaev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ekuoba hang on?#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekuoba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekuoba is working hard here to advance position.
Ekuoba really wants to buck Belyaev off and get back to his feet.
Ekuoba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ekuoba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ekuoba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daniel Belyaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belyaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ekuoba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ekuoba's face.
Belyaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Belyaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belyaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ekuoba is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Ekuoba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ekuoba's face.
Ekuoba is in a horrible position here. Belyaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ekuoba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekuoba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belyaev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ekuoba?
Ekuoba is trying to escape the mount.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Belyaev lands a nice shot to the head.
Belyaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Ekuoba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekuoba wants to control but Belyaev is having none of it.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Belyaev.
Ekuoba is trying to escape the mount.
Belyaev lands a big shot there that rocks Ekuoba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ekuoba can't escape the position.
Belyaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Belyaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Belyaev looking to finish Ekuoba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ekuoba!
Ekuoba is in a horrible position here. Belyaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Belyaev lands a big shot there that rocks Ekuoba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belyaev dominating with strikes here.
Belyaev avoids the attempt from Ekuoba to control.
Belyaev landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Belyaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Belyaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekuoba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Ekuoba.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Belyaev has been cut.
Belyaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekuoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belyaev somewhat.
Ekuoba misses with a hook. Belyaev ducked under it nicely.
Ekuoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Ekuoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belyaev doesn't seem phased though.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekuoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Essien Ekuoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Belyaev.#TD2#
Belyaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belyaev looks up at the clock and then as Ekuoba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belyaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Belyaev lands a nice forearm strike. #ES#
Ekuoba throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#KD#
Ekuoba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Belyaev sprawling to the canvas! Belyaev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ekuoba finish him?! #ROC#Belyaev is rocked!
Belyaev ducks under a wild hook from Ekuoba.
Belyaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daniel Belyaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekuoba leaves Belyaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Belyaev dives in and grabs Ekuoba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ekuoba pushes down on Belyaev's head and hops out.
Belyaev shoots in for a double leg but Ekuoba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belyaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ekuoba defends well and Belyaev ends up having to push Ekuoba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekuoba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Ekuoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belyaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekuoba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belyaev. #TD2#
Belyaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ekuoba controlling the position for now.
Ekuoba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belyaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekuoba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belyaev passes Ekuoba's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Belyaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belyaev throwing shots but Ekuoba is blocking nicely.
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekuoba's head.
Ekuoba is trying to maintain the position but Belyaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Belyaev.
Nice strikes from Belyaev there.
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyaev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Ekuoba is keeping the position.
Ekuoba looking to control. #T3#
Ekuoba is adopting a defensive guard.
Belyaev stands and throws Ekuoba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ekuoba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Belyaev landing a few strikes.
Belyaev landing a few strikes.
Belyaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ekuoba is avoiding damage well.
Ekuoba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belyaev's best efforts.
Ekuoba wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
Ekuoba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ekuoba is looking to improve his position.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Ekuoba with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Belyaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekuoba defending well though.
Ekuoba tries to get to full guard but Belyaev has control of the leg.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Ekuoba's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ekuoba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belyaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belyaev preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ekuoba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belyaev defends well.
Ekuoba is pulling down on Belyaev's head to control his posture.
Ekuoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekuoba, not yet.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekuoba is retaining full guard.
Essien Ekuoba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belyaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Essien Ekuoba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belyaev 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: SYN 1141 Ryan vs. Tokugawa
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
A big left from Ekuoba misses.
Fries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Ekuoba lands.
Fries throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Ekuoba counters with a nice right hand that sends Fries toppling to the canvas! Fries scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekuoba finish him?!#ROC#Fries is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Victor Fries has been cut.
Fries misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekuoba rattles Fries with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Fries tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Ekuoba dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Fries stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: SYN 1128 Ryan vs. Jankovic
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Khan slips a jab from Ekuoba.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekuoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Ekuoba moved out of range.
Ekuoba misses with a lunging right hand
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekuoba misses with a hook
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekuoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekuoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekuoba misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Khan counters by clinching up.
Ekuoba is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Ekuoba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
Ekuoba stalling in the clinch but Khan improves position.
Khan lands a shot to the body.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekuoba uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekuoba stalling the fight.
Khan is pushing Ekuoba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ekuoba blocks an uppercut.
Ekuoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekuoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekuoba.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Ekuoba misses with a punch to the body.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekuoba backwards.
Khan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ekuoba up against the cage.
Ekuoba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekuoba has Khan pressed against the cage. #T2#
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekuoba backwards.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekuoba backwards.
Ekuoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekuoba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekuoba.
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!
Ekuoba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khan up against the cage.
Khan working aggressively here.
Ekuoba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Ekuoba is breathing heavily.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekuoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan stalls. #T3#
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekuoba has had enough of the clinch but Khan keeps him there for the moment.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekuoba is trying to stall.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ekuoba up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
I was talking to Ekuoba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekuoba.
Ekuoba trying to land knees to the body.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekuoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan tries a body shot but Ekuoba blocks it.
Ekuoba is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Khan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Ekuoba blocks an uppercut.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Ekuoba.
Khan lands a body shot.
Ekuoba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan lands a right hand.
Ekuoba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ekuoba blocking some punches.
Khan is working Ekuoba over against the cage.
Khan avoiding damage.
Ekuoba blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekuoba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghengis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Essien Ekuoba's cut.
That's time! Ekuoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ekuoba throws an off balance right hand
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekuoba misses with a jab to the body
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekuoba throws a lazy uppercut
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekuoba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Essien Ekuoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekuoba throws a right hand that misses
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekuoba throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekuoba misses with an uppercut
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Ekuoba saw that one coming.
Khan lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#Essien Ekuoba's cut is getting worse.
Khan throws a jab when Ekuoba was well out of range.
Khan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ekuoba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekuoba misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Ekuoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Khan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ekuoba misses with a hook
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekuoba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khan to score with a decent uppercut.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekuoba has time to react.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekuoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekuoba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekuoba.
Ekuoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khan misses with a jab to the body
and Ekuoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekuoba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ekuoba misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Essien Ekuoba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect 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!
Ekuoba misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Khan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekuoba.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Ekuoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekuoba throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekuoba is stalling here.
Khan stalling in the clinch but Ekuoba improves position.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Ekuoba breaks from the clinch.
Ekuoba misses with a hook.
Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Khan closes the distance and pushes Ekuoba back into the cage.
Ekuoba lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Ghengis Khan's cut even more.#T3#
Ekuoba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan. #CUT2#Jeez, Essien Ekuoba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekuoba backwards.
Khan blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekuoba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Khan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ekuoba blocks an uppercut.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghengis Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekuoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekuoba tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Ekuoba stalling in the clinch but Khan improves position.
Khan pushes Ekuoba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Khan slowing the pace effectively.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Essien Ekuoba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghengis Khan!

Event: DMMA 379
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Ramazanov tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekuoba misses the target.
Ramazanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ekuoba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramazanov counters with a left to the body.
Ekuoba throws an off balance right hand
and Ramazanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ramazanov tries to land a front kick but Ekuoba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekuoba 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.
Ramazanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramazanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramazanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Artem Ramazanov has been cut.
A jab from Ekuoba misses.
Ramazanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekuoba's head.
Ramazanov scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramazanov is looking to clinch.
Ramazanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekuoba manages to avoid it.
Ekuoba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ekuoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov blocks a jab.#T1#
Ekuoba stuffs the takedown.
Ramazanov throws a sloppy head kick
and Ekuoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekuoba scores with a nice strike.
Ekuoba slips under a jab from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov slips under a jab.
Ramazanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramazanov throws a head kick but Ekuoba moves out of range.
Ekuoba throws a hook but Ramazanov avoids it easily.
Ramazanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Ramazanov.
A left lands for Ramazanov.#CUT2#Essien Ekuoba's cut is getting worse.
Ramazanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Ekuoba clinches with his opponent.
Come on Ekuoba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ekuoba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramazanov's brow. #T2#
Ramazanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ramazanov fails to land.
Ekuoba misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramazanov.
Ekuoba is working Ramazanov over against the cage.
Ramazanov lands a right hand.
Ekuoba prevents the takedown attempt.
Ekuoba tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramazanov avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ramazanov can't get the takedown.
Essien Ekuoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Ramazanov.
Ekuoba lands with a left to the head.
Ramazanov pushes Ekuoba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekuoba misses with a knee to the head.
Ramazanov is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Ramazanov lands a nice elbow.
Ramazanov gets through Ekuoba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Essien Ekuoba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ekuoba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramazanov has him pressed against the cage.
Ekuoba stalls.
Ramazanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekuoba is trying to break the clinch but Ramazanov is controlling him.
Ramazanov prevents a body shot from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba is trying to stall.
Ramazanov tries to throw a body punch but Ekuoba avoids it by throwing Ramazanov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ramazanov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramazanov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramazanov throws an elbow but misses.
Ramazanov working aggressively here. #T4##BC2#
Ramazanov manages to break the clinch.
Essien Ekuoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramazanov fails with the takedown.
Ramazanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ekuoba counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Ekuoba closes the distance and clinches.
Ramazanov tries to throw a body punch but Ekuoba avoids it by throwing Ramazanov back against the cage.
Ramazanov misses with a knee strike.
Ekuoba taking a breather.
Ekuoba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramazanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramazanov is trying to drag Ekuoba to the mat but Ekuoba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ekuoba scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artem Ramazanov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ekuoba misses with a jab to the body
and Ramazanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramazanov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ramazanov throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Ekuoba counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ramazanov! Ekuoba lets Ramazanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ramazanov throws a sloppy head kick and Ekuoba moves out of range easily.
Ekuoba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramazanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ekuoba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekuoba is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Ekuoba shuts the power down on Ramazanov. Lights out, game over! Ekuoba is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Essien Ekuoba!
Artem Ramazanov spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing sucks! But it fuels me to be stronger.'.

Event: CCC 90
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Bjorkman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekuoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Bjorkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekuoba doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Bjorkman missing with a left hand there. Ekuoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekuoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjorkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekuoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekuoba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman missing with a left hand there. Ekuoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekuoba misses the target.
Bjorkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjorkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekuoba.
Ekuoba misses with a two punch combination.
Bjorkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekuoba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Ekuoba misses.
Bjorkman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjorkman throws out a powerful jab.
Bjorkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekuoba.
Bjorkman scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekuoba should have avoided that one.
Ekuoba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekuoba loads up on a big right hand but Bjorkman slips the punch.#T1#
Bjorkman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekuoba swings widly with a right hand
and Bjorkman counters with a left and a right that stings Ekuoba.
Good shot there by Ekuoba.
Daniel Bjorkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ekuoba misses.
Ekuoba throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Ekuoba tries to keep at a distance but Bjorkman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjorkman misses with a body punch.
Bjorkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekuoba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ekuoba blocks a body shot from Bjorkman.
Still in the clinch, Bjorkman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjorkman digs a right hand underneath Ekuoba's ribcage. Ekuoba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Ekuoba.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ekuoba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ekuoba continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ekuoba looking to throw knees to the head but Bjorkman is blocking nicely. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekuoba lands a good knee to the midsection. Bjorkman won't want to take too many of those.
Bjorkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekuoba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjorkman letting Ekuoba take a breather here.
Bjorkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekuoba prevents a body shot from Bjorkman.
Ekuoba is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ekuoba controlling the action here for a moment.
Bjorkman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekuoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjorkman can't find room to land a body shot as Ekuoba controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Bjorkman fails to land.
A short right from Bjorkman. #CUT#That has opened up Essien Ekuoba's cut even more.
Bjorkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekuoba stalling the fight.
Bjorkman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bjorkman can't find room to land a body shot as Ekuoba controls the action.
Bjorkman working aggressively here.
Bjorkman can't find room to land a body shot as Ekuoba controls the action.
Bjorkman misses with the head strike.
Ekuoba blocks an uppercut.
Bjorkman can't find room to land a body shot as Ekuoba controls the action.
Ekuoba is trying to stall.
Ekuoba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bjorkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Bjorkman has a couple of punches blocked by Ekuoba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekuoba.
Bjorkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekuoba stalling.
Ekuoba tries to stall but Bjorkman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekuoba.
Ekuoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekuoba scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Bjorkman has been cut.
Ekuoba prevents a body shot from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman gets through Ekuoba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Ekuoba tries to throw a body punch but Bjorkman avoids it by throwing Ekuoba back against the cage.
Ekuoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bjorkman fails to land.
Bjorkman blocks the elbow strike.
Ekuoba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bjorkman is defending well for now.
Ekuoba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bjorkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekuoba pushes off an throws an elbow but Bjorkman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ekuoba scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjorkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjorkman takes an elbow to the temple.
Bjorkman tries to work over Ekuoba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjorkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjorkman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ekuoba blocking some punches.
Bjorkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjorkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bjorkman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bjorkman misses with a hook to the body
letting Ekuoba counter with a right hand.
Bjorkman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekuoba's head.
Ekuoba moves out of range as Bjorkman strikes.
Bjorkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekuoba.
Bjorkman slips a straight right by Ekuoba.
Bjorkman throwing a counter right hand but Ekuoba manages to avoid it.
Ekuoba walks into a stiff left hand from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big right from Ekuoba misses.
Ekuoba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bjorkman throws a hook but Ekuoba avoids it easily.
Ekuoba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Ekuoba.
A jab from Ekuoba misses.
A left and a right from Ekuoba both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#Daniel Bjorkman's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekuoba drops his hands momentarily and Bjorkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekuoba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bjorkman walks into a left hand.
Bjorkman throws a series of punches but Ekuoba avoids them all with ease.
Ekuoba looks to land a right hand but Bjorkman moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjorkman misses the target.#T1#
Bjorkman swings for the body but Ekuoba moves out of range.
Ekuoba tests Bjorkman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Ekuoba moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjorkman.
Ekuoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekuoba has Bjorkman pushed against the cage.
Bjorkman lands a right hand.
Bjorkman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Bjorkman.
Ekuoba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekuoba prevents a body shot from Bjorkman.
Ekuoba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bjorkman up against the cage.#BC2#
Ekuoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjorkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bjorkman scores with a body shot.
Ekuoba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekuoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Bjorkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjorkman misses with a wild body shot.
Bjorkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daniel Bjorkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekuoba misses with a hook.
Ekuoba dodges the punch combination from Bjorkman.
Ekuoba throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Ekuoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjorkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekuoba circles away.
A big right from Bjorkman misses.
Bjorkman scores with a jab to the body.
Bjorkman looks to throw the jab but Ekuoba is out of range.
Ekuoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjorkman.#T3#
A slow jab from Ekuoba misses its intended target.
Bjorkman clobbers Ekuoba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekuoba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bjorkman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Daniel Bjorkman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ekuoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjorkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjorkman lands with a nice body punch.
Bjorkman lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekuoba off the cage and back into range.#CUT#The cut above Essien Ekuoba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekuoba misses the target.
Ekuoba throws a series of punches but Bjorkman avoids them all with ease.
Ekuoba walks into a left hand.
Bjorkman misses with a hook.
Bjorkman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekuoba at a distance.
Bjorkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekuoba can do to turn this around?
Ekuoba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjorkman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjorkman cracks Ekuoba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bjorkman misses the jab.
Bjorkman lands with a cross. #T4#
Bjorkman lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Bjorkman misses its intended target.
Bjorkman with a nice cross.
Bjorkman wants to clinch up but Ekuoba keeps it at a distance.
Bjorkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekuoba.
Bjorkman looks to land a left hand but Ekuoba moved out of range nicely.
Ekuoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjorkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekuoba.
Bjorkman scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#Essien Ekuoba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A combination from Bjorkman does no damage.
Bjorkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekuoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjorkman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekuoba misses with a straight left.
Ekuoba slips a jab from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjorkman connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bjorkman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bjorkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekuoba.
Bjorkman wants to clinch up but Ekuoba keeps it at a distance.
Ekuoba swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman moves out of range as Ekuoba strikes.
Bjorkman tries to clinch but Ekuoba is having none of it.
Bjorkman is looking to clinch but Ekuoba is avoiding it. #CL2#
Ekuoba clinches up with Bjorkman and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjorkman.
Ekuoba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ekuoba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjorkman backwards.
Ekuoba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bjorkman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekuoba can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekuoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ekuoba breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Bjorkman misses its intended target.
Ekuoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjorkman.
Ekuoba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekuoba throws a hook to the side of Bjorkman's head but Bjorkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A big right from Ekuoba misses.
Bjorkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjorkman cracks Ekuoba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Ekuoba - just one landing.
Ekuoba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekuoba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekuoba moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjorkman throws a looping overhand right but Ekuoba ducks down to avoid it.
Bjorkman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bjorkman duly obliges.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Essien Ekuoba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Bjorkman!
After the fight, Daniel Bjorkman 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.

Event: CCC 82
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Ekuoba misses with a right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba scores with a one two! Fedetenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Vladamir Fedetenko has been cut.
Ekuoba misses with a straight left.
Fedetenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fedetenko misses with a body shot.
Fedetenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedetenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba misses with a hook
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedetenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekuoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Fedetenko off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekuoba misses with a hook.
Fedetenko tries to counter by clinching up but Ekuoba breaks away and moves out of range.
Fedetenko slips under a jab from Ekuoba.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.#T1#
Ekuoba misses with a left hand
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.
Fedetenko moves away from the strike by Ekuoba.
Fedetenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fedetenko scores with a nice strike.
Ekuoba throws an off balance right hand
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Essien Ekuoba's cut even more.
Ekuoba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fedetenko is looking to counter the offense by Ekuoba and move into the clinch.
Ekuoba throws a hook to the side of Fedetenko's head but Fedetenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekuoba is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ekuoba loads up on a big right hand but Fedetenko slips the punch.
Fedetenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fedetenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedetenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ekuoba 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.
Ekuoba misses with an uppercut
and Fedetenko counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ekuoba misses with an uppercut
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekuoba throws a hook to the side of Fedetenko's head but Fedetenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedetenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ekuoba manages to circle out of the way.
Ekuoba 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.
Ekuoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedetenko counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Essien Ekuoba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ekuoba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fedetenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedetenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekuoba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedetenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#Essien Ekuoba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fedetenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekuoba loads up on a big right hand but Fedetenko slips the punch.
Fedetenko throwing a counter right hand but Ekuoba manages to avoid it.#CL#
Fedetenko moves into range and clinches up with Ekuoba.
Fedetenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekuoba's elbow. #T3#
Ekuoba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fedetenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekuoba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekuoba.
Ekuoba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fedetenko tries to land a knee to the head but Ekuoba blocks with his arms.
Ekuoba has Fedetenko pushed against the cage.
Fedetenko lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Fedetenko.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Essien Ekuoba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladamir Fedetenko!
A very excited looking Vladamir Fedetenko 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: CCC 74
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Chhu 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.
Ekuoba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chhu tries to move into range but Ekuoba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Drangme Chhu has been cut.
Ekuoba misses with a hook
and Chhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba looks to throw the jab but Chhu is out of range.
Chhu looks to land a body kick but Ekuoba moved away.
Ekuoba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekuoba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ekuoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chhu.
Ekuoba 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.
Chhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekuoba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekuoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekuoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekuoba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Chhu lands a big head kick that sends Ekuoba tumbling to the mat! Chhu takes a step backwards and waves Ekuoba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba throws the left hand but Chhu avoids the punch easily.
Essien Ekuoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekuoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Chhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekuoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekuoba lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Drangme Chhu's cut is getting worse.
Chhu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ekuoba lands a right hand from hell, dropping Chhu. Ekuoba pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: FLB 2
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Valo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ekuoba counters with a shoot takedown. Valo fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekuoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Valo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ekuoba wants to get up but he can't break Valo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo working a defensive guard here.
Ekuoba is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ekuoba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valo for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##CL#
Ekuoba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekuoba works on Valo's body with a couple of short punches.
Valo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ekuoba stalling against the cage.
Valo misses with an elbow over the top.
Ekuoba is pushing Valo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Ekuoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Ekuoba.#T2##CL#
Ekuoba has closed the distance and engaged Valo in a clinch.
Ekuoba stalling in the clinch.
Ekuoba presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valo managing to block the knees to the body from Ekuoba. #BC#
Ekuoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekuoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Valo.
Valo tries to counter with a clinch but Ekuoba shakes him off and moves away.
Valo tries a head kick but it misses.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Ekuoba takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valo. That's going to slow Ekuoba down.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekuoba throws out the jab.
Ekuoba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Valo out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!
Essien Ekuoba is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: OFK403-Ekouba - Dobrosavljevic
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Ekuoba throws an off balance right hand
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba checks a leg kick.
Ekuoba throwing a counter right hand but Dobrosavljevic manages to avoid it.
Dobrosavljevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Dobrosavljevic.
We've been told by Ekuoba's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dobrosavljevic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic has been cut.
Dobrosavljevic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekuoba throws a right hand that Dobrosavljevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobrosavljevic also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Dobrosavljevic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ekuoba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekuoba throws a lazy uppercut
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekuoba thinking.
Dobrosavljevic wants to slow Ekuoba down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekuoba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekuoba moves in looking to clinch but Dobrosavljevic pushes him off.
Ekuoba misses with a hook
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Ekuoba drops Dobrosavljevic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dobrosavljevic looks back up at him and smiles so Ekuoba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Dobrosavljevic is rocked!
Ekuoba lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Dobrosavljevic falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Ekuoba misses with the combination.
English throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Ekuoba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
English keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Thomas English has been cut.
English slips under a jab from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba looks to land a left hand but English moved out of range nicely.
English unleashes a big counter combination but Ekuoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
English lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekuoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekuoba slips under a jab.
English takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekuoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract English.
Ekuoba throws a shot from downtown. English moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Ekuoba misses.
Ekuoba connects with a right hand. English shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba misses with a hook
and English counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekuoba looks to land a right hand but English moved out of range.#T1#
English bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
English looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekuoba scores with a jab to the head.
Ekuoba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by English.
English let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
English misses with a head kick.
Ekuoba loads up on a big right hand but English slips the punch.
Ekuoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract English.
Ekuoba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
English wants to clinch up but Ekuoba keeps it at a distance.
English swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekuoba tries to close the distance and clinch but English swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekuoba misses the jab.
English avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Ekuoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Ekuoba misses. #T2#
A jab from English misses.
Ekuoba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekuoba slips a straight right by English.
English fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekuoba manages to avoid it.
Ekuoba avoids the body shot from English. #CL2#
English pushes Ekuoba up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
English misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekuoba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekuoba tries to land knees in the clinch but English avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ekuoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
English misses with a hook from the clinch.
English misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from English.
Stalling in the clinch from Ekuoba.
A right handed body shot lands from English.
Ekuoba is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ekuoba tries to land knees in the clinch but English avoids the damage to the body.
Ekuoba blocking some punches.
Ekuoba blocking some punches.
English has a couple of punches blocked by Ekuoba.
A head punch on the inside from English fails to land.
Ekuoba taking a breather.
Ekuoba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekuoba is struggling to control the position.
English lands a right hand.
English lands with a short head shot on the inside.
English lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekuoba backwards.
Ekuoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Essien Ekuoba's cut is getting worse.
English swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekuoba.
Ekuoba working aggressively here.
English blocks a body shot from Ekuoba. #T4#
English working aggressively here.
English can't find room to land a body shot as Ekuoba controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, English creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekuoba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but English is keeping busy.
English tries to throw a body punch but Ekuoba avoids it by throwing English back against the cage.
English works on Ekuoba's body with a couple of short 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!
English tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
English lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from English.
English throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekuobas head. #CUT2#Essien Ekuoba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
English tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
English has a couple of punches blocked by Ekuoba.
English lands a shoulder strike.
English lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that English has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
English lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
English fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
English lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas English dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
English throws a hook but Ekuoba blocks it.
Ekuoba tries to bum rush English with a series of wild strikes but English uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ekuoba moves out of range as English strikes.
Ekuoba is looking to counter punch.
Ekuoba throws a poor cross that misses
and English counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
English ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like English was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekuoba drops his hands momentarily and English takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from English in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
English looks to land a right hand but Ekuoba moved out of range.
English ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by English.
English steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba cracks English with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekuoba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
English working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#Jeez, Essien Ekuoba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ekuoba stalling in the clinch but English improves position. #T1#
English presses Ekuoba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from English.
English has a couple of punches blocked by Ekuoba.
English scores with a shoulder strike.
English throws a head punch that misses.
English lands with a light punch inside.
English lands a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Essien Ekuoba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas English!
Thomas English really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Ekuoba ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Ekuoba blocks a head kick by Hall.
Ekuoba slips a jab from Hall.
Hall 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.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Ekuoba saw that one coming.
Ekuoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekuoba lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with a hook. Ekuoba ducked under it nicely.
Ekuoba scores with a decent looking hook.
Ekuoba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ekuoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekuoba throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Ekuoba misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekuoba looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekuoba throws a big shot that misses.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekuoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Hall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hall misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekuoba doesn't seem phased though.
Ekuoba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall is looking to chop away at Ekuoba's legs.
Ekuoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekuoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
Ekuoba misses with a wild combination.
Ekuoba misses with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekuoba.
Hall defending well as Ekuoba loads up on a big left hand.
Ekuoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall looks for the body kick but Ekuoba saw that one coming.
Ekuoba dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!#CUT#The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ekuoba moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekuoba counters with a huge left! Hall is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ekuoba isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hall from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekuoba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Brown looks to land a combination but Ekuoba avoids it well.
Ekuoba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Ekuoba ducks down to avoid it.
Ekuoba throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown misses with a hook. Ekuoba ducked under it nicely.
Ekuoba lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Ekuoba scores with a nice strike.
Ekuoba throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Essien Ekuoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekuoba misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but Ekuoba manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick by Brown misses
letting Ekuoba counter with a right hand. #KD#
Ekuoba drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ekuoba is looking for the KO!#ROC#Brown is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kingsley Brown's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekuoba lands an uppercut, right on the button! Brown tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 377 - Biden Vs Garrincha
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Ekuoba connects with a body shot.
Jesus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba throws a looping overhand right but Jesus ducks down to avoid it.
Ekuoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
Ekuoba scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Ekuoba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Ekuoba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekuoba prevents a body shot from Jesus.
Ekuoba can't find room to land a body shot as Jesus controls the action.
Ekuoba blocking some punches.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekuoba.
Jesus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Ekuoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jesus clinches with his opponent.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekuoba slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land. #T1#
Ekuoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Ekuoba.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekuoba.
Good body shot from Ekuoba.
Jesus looks winded!
A hook to the body from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ekuoba controlling the action here for a moment.
Ekuoba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jesus backwards. #BC#
Ekuoba breaks from the clinch.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekuoba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Ekuoba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jesus sprawling to the canvas! Jesus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ekuoba finish him?! #ROC#Jesus is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ginger Jesus has been cut.
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!
Ekuoba grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jesus takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Ekuoba cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 369 - Wulf Vs Kidd
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Ekuoba looks to land a left hand but English moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - English looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Ekuoba.
Ekuoba circles away from the clinch attempt.
English defending well as Ekuoba loads up on a big left hand.
Ekuoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekuoba throws a good cross that connects.
English ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - English looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
English has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekuoba throws out a loose jab but English uses good head movement to avoid it.
English slips a jab from Ekuoba.
Good leg kick by English.
English takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
English tries to clinch there but Ekuoba circles away.
Ekuoba throws a hook to the side of English's head but English sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekuoba lands the left hand.
Ekuoba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
English moves in looking to clinch but Ekuoba pushes him off.
Ekuoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
English tries to clinch up but Ekuoba circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekuoba lands with a cross.
We've been told by Ekuoba's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Ekuoba misses. #CL#
Ekuoba has English up against the cage in a clinch.
English scores with a hook to the body.
English misses with some punches.
Ekuoba is trying to maintain a safe position but English gets an underhook and turns Ekuoba into the cage.
English scores with a shot to the side of Ekuoba's head. #CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from English.
Ekuoba taking a breather.#T2#
English tries a body shot but Ekuoba blocks it.
Ekuoba prevents a body shot from English.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ekuoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with English's elbow.
English is working Ekuoba over against the cage.
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!
Ekuoba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and English avoids it.
English scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekuoba prevents a body shot from English.
Ekuoba leaning against his opponent.
English goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekuoba just leaning against English, taking a breather.
Ekuoba working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekuoba.
A hook to the body from English. #T3#
Ekuoba tries to stall but English uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekuoba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but English has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ekuoba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ekuoba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Essien Ekuoba.
English tries to clinch but Ekuoba moves out of range.
Ekuoba is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from English.
Ekuoba is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
English lands a left hand.
English throws a head punch that misses.
English misses with a hook to the ribs.
English blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by English as Ekuoba tries to tie him up.
Ekuoba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Still in the clinch, English scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekuoba tries a body shot but English blocks it.
English prevents a body shot from Ekuoba.
English tries to work over Ekuoba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekuoba pressing his opponent against the cage.
English scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekuoba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Ekuoba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ekuoba blocks a body shot from English.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Essien Ekuoba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Essien Ekuoba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
English tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekuoba circles away from the clinch attempt.
English looks to land a combination but Ekuoba avoids it well.
English is looking to clinch.
English throws a right hand that Ekuoba ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekuoba also avoids with ease.
English keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekuoba.#CL2#
English closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
English throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekuoba.
English scores with a hook to the body.
English misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekuoba misses with a punch on the inside.
English working aggressively here.
English lands on the inside with an uppercut.
English throws a head punch that misses.
English tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
English blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from English.
English presses Ekuoba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from English.
Ekuoba trying to control the position but instead, English has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekuoba into the cage.
English working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#Essien Ekuoba's cut is getting worse.
Ekuoba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but English blocks it with crossed arms.
Ekuoba lands a nice shot to the body.
English misses with a punch to the body.
Ekuoba avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
English lands a body punch.
English tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
English lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekuoba backwards.
English misses with a hook to the ribs.
English fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
English tries to throw a body punch but Ekuoba avoids it by throwing English back against the cage.
Ekuoba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ekuoba trying to control the position but instead, English has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekuoba into the cage.
Ekuoba tries a body shot but English blocks it.
English misses with a punch to the body.
English prevents Ekuoba from breaking the clinch.
English swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekuoba uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
English throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekuoba.
English throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekuoba.
Thomas English seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
English working some nice short punches in the clinch.
English misses with a body punch.
Ekuoba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
English misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekuoba stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
English struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekuoba controls his hands.
A short right from English on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from English fails to land.
English lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#Essien Ekuoba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ekuoba blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
English lands with a left to the head.
Ekuoba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekuoba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ekuoba blocks a body shot from English.
Ekuoba is looking to control English's arms but English gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekuoba has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, English scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekuoba has a couple of punches blocked by English.
English lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Essien Ekuoba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekuoba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
English has Ekuoba pressed against the cage, preventing Ekuoba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
English tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekuoba's elbow.
Ekuoba blocks a body shot from English.
Ekuoba lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas English showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Essien Ekuoba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ekuoba misses with a hook. English ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
English darts in and clinches Ekuoba up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from English.
English misses with the head strike.
Ekuoba throws a knee to the head but misses.
English tries to throw a body punch but Ekuoba avoids it by throwing English back against the cage.
Ekuoba tries a body shot but English blocks it.
Ekuoba misses with a knee to the head.
Ekuoba looking to stall.
English has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekuoba trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekuoba blocks a body shot from English.
English tries to throw a body punch but Ekuoba avoids it by throwing English back against the cage.
English lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekuoba backwards.
English misses with some punches. #T1#
A short body shot lands from English as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ekuoba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ekuoba wants to get back to striking at distance but English won't allow it.
Ekuoba blocks a body shot from English.
English throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekuoba.
Ekuoba is trying to break the clinch but English has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for English.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from English.
Ekuoba blocks an uppercut.
English lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Essien Ekuoba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas English!
Thomas English managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 361 -
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Kawiwasulu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekuoba is out of range.
Kawiwasulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekuoba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kawiwasulu tried to score with a low kick but Ekuoba checks it.
Kawiwasulu staying out of range there.
Kawiwasulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Ekuoba drops Kawiwasulu with a big left hand and mounts him. Kawiwasulu is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Ekuoba stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ekuoba drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kawiwasulu right on the button. Kawiwasulu goes down! Ekuoba follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ekuoba gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 357 - Garrincha Vs Wulf
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Dobrosavljevic takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic has been cut.
Ekuoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobrosavljevic. Ekuoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekuoba missing with a left hand there. Dobrosavljevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dobrosavljevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dobrosavljevic staying out of range there.
It looked like Dobrosavljevic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ekuoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Ekuoba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Ekuoba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ekuoba avoiding damage.
Ekuoba tries to pull guard but Dobrosavljevic won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekuoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ekuoba breaks the clinch.
Ekuoba throws a hook but Dobrosavljevic blocks it.
Ekuoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dobrosavljevic's hands.#T1#
Dobrosavljevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekuoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Ekuoba backs away, Dobrosavljevic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dobrosavljevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Dobrosavljevic throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Ekuoba counters with a crisp one two that drops Dobrosavljevic! Ekuoba thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dobrosavljevic to his feet! Dobrosavljevic is in big trouble!#ROC2#Dobrosavljevic is rocked!
Ekuoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Dobrosavljevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dobrosavljevic is breathing heavily.
Ekuoba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dobrosavljevic out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 345 - Wulf Vs Biden
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Ekuoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Mattos .
De Mattos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekuoba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Mattos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekuoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Mattos .
De Mattos walks into a stiff left hand from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekuoba misses the jab.
Ekuoba lands a nice hook to De Mattos 's body. De Mattos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Ekuoba finds it's way through De Mattos 's defenses.
Ekuoba misses with a two punch combination.
Ekuoba misses with a lunging right hand
and De Mattos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekuoba's knee momentarily.#KD2#
Ekuoba sends De Mattos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ekuoba is motioning to the referee to let De Mattos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#De Mattos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba misses with a straight right.
De Mattos gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ekuoba points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. De Mattos wakes up just in time to hear Ekuoba thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 333 -
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Ekuoba lands with a nice combination. English backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas English has been cut.
Ekuoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between English's hands.#KD2#
Ekuoba cracks English with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! English looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Ekuoba finish him? #ROC2#English is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
English throws a hook but Ekuoba blocks it.
English has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
English fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekuoba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
English misses with the combination.
Ekuoba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
English looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ekuoba lands a right hand from hell, dropping English. Ekuoba pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Allen misses with a right hand
and Ekuoba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Rimmy Allen has been cut.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ekuoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rimmy Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekuoba.#KD#
Ekuoba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Allen sprawling to the canvas! Allen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ekuoba finish him?! #ROC#Allen is rocked!
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekuoba throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekuoba finish him?
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekuoba counters with a big left hand that crumples Allen! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Ekuoba lands.#CUT#It looks like Djoni Falcao has been cut.#KD#
Ekuoba cracks Falcao with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Falcao looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Ekuoba finish him?
Falcao walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ekuoba! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: BH - Bloody Sunday #1
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Hut throws an overhand right that lands on Ekuoba's shoulder, as Ekuoba tries to avoid the shot.
Ekuoba misses with a hook.#KD#
Ekuoba sends Hut crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ekuoba is motioning to the referee to let Hut up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Brave Hut has been cut.
Ekuoba swings for the body but Hut moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hut misses.
Hut should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ekuoba moves in close and cracks Hut with a massive right hand! Hut, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ekuoba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!

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