Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 75 - Moreno Vs Sector
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Rinaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Okah looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rinaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rinaldi moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Rinaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Rinaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rinaldi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okah with a body shot.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Okah works Rinaldi's body with a nice hook.
Okah misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah wants to clinch.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up.
Rinaldi misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rinaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rinaldi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rinaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up.
Okah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rinaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Rinaldi is looking for the big counter here.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinaldi tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okah, as that shot connected.
Rinaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinaldi blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Okah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okah is looking to wear down Rinaldi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rinaldi is looking to clinch.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rinaldi just manages to avoid it.
Okah jabs Rinaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Rinaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Rinaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rinaldi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3##CL2#
Rinaldi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rinaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Okah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rinaldi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rinaldi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi avoids the head kick by Okah.
Okah slips a straight right by Rinaldi.#T4#
Rinaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rinaldi ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up.
Okah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rinaldi looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Rinaldi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah with the inside leg kick.
Okah tries to land a front kick but Rinaldi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah slips a jab and a cross from Rinaldi.
Okah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rinaldi.
Rinaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustav Rinaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Rinaldi.
Okah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rinaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rinaldi throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rinaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah throws a body punch but Rinaldi moves out of range.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rinaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Okah slips under a jab from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Rinaldi.
Okah throws a combination that misses
and Rinaldi counters with a one-two to the body.
Rinaldi throws a series of punches but Okah moves out of range.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rinaldi lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Okah is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Okah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okah misses with a hook. Rinaldi ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rinaldi. Those never looked like landing.
Okah seems to have got his legs back now.
Rinaldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okah circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rinaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Rinaldi takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Rinaldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rinaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Rinaldi 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.
Rinaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Rinaldi moves away and avoids it.
Rinaldi lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Okah tries to keep at a distance but Rinaldi has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Rinaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Okah shakes him off and moves away.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustav Rinaldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Rinaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Okah tries to counter by clinching up but Rinaldi breaks away and moves out of range.
Rinaldi with a hook.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Rinaldi is just out of range.
Rinaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Rinaldi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi throws a jab when Okah was well out of range.
Okah throws a combination that misses
and Rinaldi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Okah! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Rinaldi!

Event: OFK 69 - Moreno Vs Copeland
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Akumba avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akumba connects with a body shot.
Okah is breathing heavily.
Akumba connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Akumba connects with a crisp jab.
Okah looks to clinch
and Akumba counters with a left right combination that sends Okah crashing to the mat - Akumba wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Okah out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mako Akumba!
In his post fight interview, Mako Akumba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 62 -
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Naulakko lands with a nice body punch.
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
Naulakko lands a nice looking body kick.
Okah looks winded!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Naulakko, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Okah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naulakko lands a jab.#KD#
Naulakko sends Okah crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Naulakko is motioning to the referee to let Okah up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Okah is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naulakko lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pertti Naulakko!
After winning the bout, Pertti Naulakko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 56 - Harwath Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah misses with the combination.
Pinochet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinochet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinochet looks to land a combination but Okah avoids it well.
Okah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okah looks winded!
Pinochet scores with a body shot.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinochet counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Pinochet tenderised Okah's leg. Okah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pinochet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okah swings for the body but Pinochet moves out of range.
Pinochet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinochet. #T1#
Pinochet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinochet was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
And Pinochet counters with a quick kick to the body but Okah blocks it.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Pinochet counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Pinochet coming out on top.
Pinochet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinochet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinochet with a nice calf kick.
Pinochet lands a big head kick that sends Okah to the canvas! Pinochet follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augusto Pinochet!
A very excited looking Augusto Pinochet rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFK 50 - Galeos Vs Kasamsun
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herrington moves away.
Herrington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okah looks winded!
Herrington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Herrington. Beautiful body shot.
Herrington scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Herrington scores with a leg kick.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Herrington scores with a push kick.
A left lands for Herrington.#ROC#Okah is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah drops his hands momentarily and Herrington needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Okah just on the top of the head. Okah drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Okah - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Herrington!

Event: OFK 45 - Cuba Vs Eikmeyer
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Rinaldi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okah with a body shot.#CL#
Okah gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okah dodges the punch combination from Rinaldi.
Okah cracks a nice hook into Rinaldi's ribs.
Rinaldi looks to land a combination but Okah avoids it well. #CL#
Okah takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Okah has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rinaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rinaldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Okah has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Okah lands a jab to Rinaldi's midsection.#CL#
Rinaldi tries to keep at a distance but Okah has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch.
Okah throws a looping overhand right but Rinaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Rinaldi unleashes a big counter combination but Okah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rinaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rinaldi.
Okah is breathing heavily.
Rinaldi tries to clinch there but Okah circles away.
Okah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rinaldis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okah wants to clinch up but Rinaldi keeps it at a distance.
Rinaldi fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Okah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinaldi! But no joy.
Rinaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Okah backs off Rinaldi throws a huge counter combo but Okah manages to avoid it all.
Okah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rinaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Rinaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okah is looking to wear down Rinaldi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okah takes one to the chin there.
Okah slips a jab and a cross from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Rinaldi with a jab.
Rinaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Rinaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Rinaldi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi swings for the body but Okah moves out of range. #CL#
Okah has Rinaldi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rinaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okah.
Okah takes a swing at Rinaldi's ribcage but misses.
Rinaldi unleashes a big counter combination but Okah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rinaldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Rinaldi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinaldi slips a jab from Okah.
Rinaldi ducks under a wild hook from Okah.#CL2#
Rinaldi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okah, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Okah lands a jab-cross combination.
Rinaldi misses with a wild combination.
Rinaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rinaldi loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Okah misses the target.#CL#
Okah moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rinaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up.
Okah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinaldi throws a series of strikes that have Okah backpedaling.
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!
Rinaldi moves in looking to clinch but Okah pushes him off.#T1#
Okah throws a hook but Rinaldi blocks it.
Okah scores with a jab. Rinaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rinaldi moves away.
Rinaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Rinaldi moves away and avoids it.
Rinaldi throws a counter combo.
Rinaldi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rinaldi jabs Okah right on the nose. Okah blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Rinaldi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Okah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinaldi misses with a jab to the body
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
Rinaldi misses with a wild combination.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rinaldi at a distance.
Rinaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rinaldi looks to land a combination but Okah avoids it well.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch but Rinaldi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okah blocks a jab.
Gustav Rinaldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rinaldi momentarily.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinaldi manages to avoid it.
Okah lands a jab.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Rinaldi throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinaldi takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Rinaldi is just out of range.
Okah swats away the attempt to clinch by Rinaldi.#T4#
Rinaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rinaldi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rinaldi misses with an uppercut. Okah saw that one coming.
Okah slips a jab from Rinaldi.
Okah throws a series of punches but Rinaldi avoids them all with ease.
Okah misses with a combination
and Rinaldi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah avoids the body shot from Rinaldi.
Nice shot by Rinaldi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Rinaldi misses. #CL#
Okah darts in and clinches Rinaldi up against the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okah throws a big shot that misses.
Okah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Rinaldi misses.
Okah scores with a body shot.
Okah throws a nice looking combination but Rinaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rinaldi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah takes a swing at Rinaldi's ribcage but misses.
Okah throws a body punch but Rinaldi moves out of range.
Rinaldi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rinaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Okah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rinaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rinaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Rinaldi throws a series of punches but Okah moves out of range.
Rinaldi is looking to clinch but Okah is avoiding it.
Rinaldi throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rinaldi staying out of range there.
Rinaldi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rinaldi throws a jab when Okah was well out of range.
Rinaldi misses with a looping right.
Rinaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okah.
Okah takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Okah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Rinaldi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rinaldi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinaldi chips away with some ground and pound.
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but Okah keeps moving.
Okah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rinaldi controls the pace.
Okah keeping moving, preventing Rinaldi from controlling successfully.
Rinaldi wants to pass the guard but Okah is keeping the position.
Rinaldi stands up over Okah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Okah wants to stand and escape but Rinaldi is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rinaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rinaldi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rinaldi tries to clinch but Okah is having none of it.
Okah throws a body punch but Rinaldi moves out of range.
Rinaldi throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okah misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rinaldi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Rinaldi darts in and clinches Okah up against the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Rinaldi scores with a nice right hand.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rinaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rinaldi throws a nice looking combination but Okah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rinaldi 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah misses with a body punch
and Rinaldi counters with a series of strikes. Okah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rinaldi is looking to clinch.
Okah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustav Rinaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Rinaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 38 -Reilly Vs Sledgehammer
Date: Nov 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okah misses with a jab to the body
and Sigurdsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Sigurdsson scores with a hook to the body. Okah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sigurdsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sigurdsson is looking to slow Okah down with leg kicks.
Sigurdsson takes one to the chin there.
Okah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sigurdsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okah takes one to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Okah's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigurdsson with a hook.
Sigurdsson 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.
Decent striking displayed by Sigurdsson there.
Okah throws a big shot that misses.
Sigurdsson jabs at Okah's body.
Okah is breathing heavily.
Sigurdsson avoids a kick to the body.
Sigurdsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Sigurdsson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Okah is rocked!
Sigurdsson stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sigurdsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Sigurdsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okah's head.
Oh Okah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sigurdsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sigurdsson drops Okah with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Okah! Sigurdsson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnor Sigurdsson!

Event: OFK 30 - Raymaker Vs Mad Onion
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Okah forces Cooley back against the cage and clinches.
Cooley is struggling to control the position.
Cooley avoiding damage. #BC2#
Cooley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Cooley misses.
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Isaiah Cooley has been cut.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooley. #KD#
Okah throws a left that rocks Cooley and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Okah dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cooley regain composure! #ROC#Cooley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooley is looking to regain half guard here but Okah keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Cooley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okah is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU#
Okah get's back to his feet.
Cooley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Cooley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cooley counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah connects with a body shot.
Okah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooley throws a right and a left that Okah avoids nicely.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Okah scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Isaiah Cooley's cut even more.
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!
Okah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooley fails to land with a series of punches.
Okah is looking to wear down Cooley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooley momentarily.
Cooley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cooley counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from Cooley both land. Nice combination.
Cooley lands with a good body shot.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooley drops his hands momentarily and Okah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooley circles away.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooley is just out of range.
Okah lands a jab to Cooley's midsection.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooley manages to avoid it.
Cooley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Okah throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cooley to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooley's head.
Okah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooley.
Cooley avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah takes a swing at Cooley's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Okah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okah lands with a hook. Cooley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#The cut above Isaiah Cooley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cooley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Okah backs up against the cage.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Cooley moved out of range nicely.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Okah lands a front kick.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okah duly obliges.
Okah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooley.
Okah is looking for a counter combo.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Cooley.
Okah scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Cooley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Okah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#Isaiah Cooley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Donk. Okah catches Cooley right on the button with a cross.
Okah tries to bum rush Cooley with a series of wild strikes but Cooley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooley misses with a series of wild punches.
Okah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okah connects with the punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghazi Okah!
A relieved looking Ghazi Okah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 24 - Tepes Lii Vs Khan
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Wang as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang scores with a decent looking hook.
Okah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Okah misses the body punch
and Wang counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Okah misses with a body punch
letting Wang counter with a right hand.
Wang keeps Okah at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Wang moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Wang.
Our sources have told us that Okah has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah blocking some punches.
Wang misses with some punches. #T1##BC#
Okah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wang! But no joy.
Okah swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Wang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Okah keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang won't allow Okah to get back to his feet. #T2#
Okah keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wang controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okah misses with a hook.#T3##CL#
Okah takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
Wang stalling.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Okah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang lands a body shot.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Wang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Okah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah. #T4#
Wang tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Okah breaks from the clinch.
Wang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okah has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah throws an off balance right hand
and Wang counters with a three punch combo that has Okah backing up. Okah nods at Wang to acknowledge the strikes.
Okah thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Okah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okah scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okah thuds his right hand into Wang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wang counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Wang dominated that round.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Wang instigates a clinch.
Okah is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position.
Okah being controlled against the cage.
Okah prevents a body shot from Wang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
Wang is struggling to control the position.
Wang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Wang to work.
Okah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wang scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks. #BC#
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Okah. Those never looked like landing.
Okah misses with a hook to the body
and Wang counters with a nice uppercut.
Long Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
Wang scores with a jab. Okah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wang misses the jab.
Okah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wang 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.
Okah misses with a body shot
and Wang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Wang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.#T2##TD2#
Wang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah tries to kick Wang off but Wang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang is keen to just control but Okah is a slippery customer.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang trying to control but Okah is having none of it. #T3#
Okah wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wang.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wang throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Okah is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Wang locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Okah is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 19 - Dall Vs Nah
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okah misses with a double jab.
Yoshida 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.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshida is looking to clinch but Okah is avoiding it.
Yoshida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yoshida.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Nice shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Okah lands a body shot.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yoshida slips a jab from Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah digs a good body shot into Yoshida's ribs.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yoshida will feel that in the morning.
Yoshida is breathing heavily.
Okah connects with a body shot that sends Yoshida's belly button to the back.
Okah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yoshida's head.#T1#
Okah throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Yoshida crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ghazi Okah!
After winning the bout, Ghazi Okah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 15 - Reilly Vs Tudekiks
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pave Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Okah unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Okah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pulkkinen pinned against the cage. Pulkkinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pulkkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Pulkkinen with a nice cross.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Okah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulkkinen.
As Okah looks to move away, Pulkkinen throws a big counter combo but Okah just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Okah strikes.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
Okah throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Okah tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen connects with a combination that backs up Okah into the cage. Pulkkinen lands a flurry of punches that gets past Okah's guard. Okah is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Pulkkinen bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pave Pulkkinen!
Pave Pulkkinen is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: $$$ PRODUCTIONS 2
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah dives in for a single leg takedown but Cain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okah misses with the combination.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Okah misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Cain blocks the low kick.
It looked like Cain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Okah misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Okah.
Okah works the jab nicely.
Cain misses the jab.#T1#
Okah goes for a double leg but Cain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cain continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
Okah throws a combination that misses
letting Cain counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Okah looks to land a combination but Cain avoids it well.
Okah misses with a double jab.
Okah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Cain counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okah! Cain lets Okah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Okah is rocked!
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah misses with a double jab.
Cain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Okah is still on wobbly legs! Can Cain finish him?
Okah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Okah.
Okah seems to have recovered his senses.
Cain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Okah throws a head kick that Cain semi-blocks.
Okah tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Okah manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okah or perhaps it was just good defense by Cain, which made it look bad.
David Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah.#T2#
Okah misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Cain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah misses with a head kick.
It looked like Cain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Okah throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Cain counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okah! Cain lets Okah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Okah throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain steps in with a hook that catches Okah right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cain follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Okah looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Cain!
David Cain made sure to mention his sponsor, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 694 Marciano vs Gaetz
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okah tries to clinch but Mookjai is having none of it.
Mookjai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mookjai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mookjai moves away.
Okah throws a head kick but Mookjai moves out of range.
Mookjai blocks a head kick by Okah.
Mookjai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okah scores with a three punch combo!
Mookjai scores with a kick to the body.
Mookjai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mookjai tries to avoid it but Okah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mookjai to the ground. Mookjai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mookjai.
Mookjai misses with a straight left.
Mookjai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Mookjai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mookjai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Mookjai looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.#T1#
Mookjai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mookjai 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.
Mookjai cracks Okah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mookjai sprawls well. Mookjai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okah gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Okah misses.
Mookjai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mookjai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mookjai tries to avoid it but Okah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mookjai to the ground. Mookjai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mookjai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Samran Mookjai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah.
Mookjai stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okah misses with a series of wild punches.
Mookjai throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mookjai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samran Mookjai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mookjai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Okah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Okah stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mookjai.
Okah swinging wildly here.
Mookjai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okah's sensitive parts.
Okah has a takedown stuffed.
That kick from Mookjai tenderised Okah's leg. Okah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okah misses with the combination.
Mookjai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Okah slips a straight right by Mookjai.
Mookjai misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Okah.
As Mookjai backs off Okah throws a huge counter combo but Mookjai manages to avoid it all.
A low kick lands for Mookjai.
Mookjai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mookjai.
A telegraphed right hand from Mookjai misses the target.
Okah throws a right hand that Mookjai ducks under and follows up with a left that Mookjai also avoids with ease.
Okah tries a head kick but it misses.
Okah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mookjai can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Mookjai there.
Mookjai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mookjai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mookjai moves away from the strike by Okah.
Okah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mookjai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mookjai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Mookjai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okah just manages to avoid it.
Mookjai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.#T4#
Mookjai stuffs the takedown.
Okah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mookjai misses with a straight right.
Mookjai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okah throws a series of punches but Mookjai moves out of range.
Okah throws a sloppy head kick and Mookjai moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Okah.
Okah misses with a few strikes there.
Mookjai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah tries to bum rush Mookjai with a series of wild strikes but Mookjai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Mookjai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mookjai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mookjai. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mookjai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mookjai dips to his left and cracks Okah with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mookjai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mookjai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samran Mookjai 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#
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Okah.
Okah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mookjai pinned against the cage. Mookjai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Mookjai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mookjai looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mookjai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Okah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Okah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mookjai, up you get!
Mookjai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mookjai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah lands a high kick!
Mookjai scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mookjai sizes up Okah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mookjai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Mookjai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghazi Okah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mookjai.
Mookjai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mookjai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Okah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okah throws a head kick but Mookjai moves out of range.
Okah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mookjai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Mookjai.
Mookjai is looking to slow Okah down with leg kicks.
Mookjai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okah.
Mookjai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mookjai stuffs the takedown attempt from Okah. Okah gets slowly back to his feet.
Samran Mookjai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah.
Mookjai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah misses with a few strikes there.
Okah looks to land a combination but Mookjai avoids it well.
Mookjai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okah can do to turn this around?
Okah defending well as Mookjai loads up on a big left hand.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mookjai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Okah tries a head kick but it misses.
Okah misses with a double jab
letting Mookjai counter with a right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mookjai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Mookjai.
Okah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samran Mookjai is winning the standup battle so far.
Okah is breathing heavily.
Mookjai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mookjai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Okah does no damage.
Okah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Mookjai tenderised Okah's leg. Okah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okah tries to bum rush Mookjai with a series of wild strikes but Mookjai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mookjai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mookjai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mookjai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Mookjai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okah doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Okah.#T3#
Okah fails with the takedown.
Okah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okah defending well as Mookjai loads up on a big left hand.
Mookjai avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah throws a low kick but Mookjai avoids it.
Okah shoots in for a double leg but Mookjai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mookjai.
Okah fails with the takedown.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mookjai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okah misses with a wild combination.
Mookjai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okah just manages to avoid it.
Okah fails with the takedown
and Mookjai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Mookjai lands with a cross.
Jab from Mookjai.
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!
Mookjai tests Okah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Mookjai.
Mookjai scores with a nice right hand.
Mookjai cracks Okah with an open hand slap.
Mookjai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okah in his tracks.
Okah tries to clinch up.
Mookjai looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah tries to clinch but Mookjai moves out of range.
Mookjai dodges the punch combination from Okah.
Mookjai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mookjai lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.
Mookjai throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samran Mookjai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Okah throws a combination that misses
and Mookjai counters with a nice uppercut.
Mookjai misses with a wild body shot.
Mookjai throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah tries to bum rush Mookjai with a series of wild strikes but Mookjai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mookjai throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
Mookjai keeps the fight on the outside.
Mookjai looks to land a left hand but Okah moved out of range nicely.
Mookjai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah shoots in and drives through. Mookjai sprawls well.
Mookjai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okah tries to clinch up.
Mookjai throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
Mookjai digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
Mookjai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mookjai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mookjai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah closes the distance and clinches up with Mookjai, looking for a takedown. Okah pushes Mookjai against the cage but Mookjai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okah closes the distance and clinches up with Mookjai, looking for a takedown. Okah pushes Mookjai against the cage but Mookjai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mookjai is looking to counter punch.
Samran Mookjai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah.
Okah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mookjai throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.#T1#
Mookjai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mookjai lands a lovely overhand right.
Mookjai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mookjai.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mookjai.
Okah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mookjai connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Okah.
Okah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mookjai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah fails with a takedown attempt.
Okah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mookjai defends well and Okah ends up having to push Mookjai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mookjai lands a really nice looking cross but Okah seems unphased.
Okah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mookjai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mookjai misses with a looping left.
Okah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Mookjai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mookjai lands a nice shot that snaps Okah's head back.
Mookjai loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
Mookjai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Mookjai.
Mookjai misses the jab.
Mookjai missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mookjai scores with a shot to the body.
Okah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mookjai.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Mookjai.
Mookjai misses with a left hand
and Okah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okah fails with a takedown attempt.
Okah throws a leg kick but Mookjai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mookjai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some bone on bone action there as Mookjai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Okah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mookjai misses with a hook.
Okah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mookjai lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Okah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mookjai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mookjai avoids the head kick by Okah.
Mookjai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mookjai throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
Okah tries to bum rush Mookjai with a series of wild strikes but Mookjai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mookjai rather than just go for the knockout.
Mookjai with a hook.
Mookjai cracks Okah with an open hand slap.
Okah shoots in but Mookjai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mookjai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mookjai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Okah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mookjai moves away from the strike by Okah.
Okah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mookjai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mookjai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mookjai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Okah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mookjai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mookjai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Okah misses.
Mookjai lands the left hand.
Okah misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mookjai.
Mookjai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mookjai.
Samran Mookjai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Mookjai. #TD2#
Okah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mookjai makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
Samran Mookjai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mookjai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samran Mookjai!
Samran Mookjai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 688 Tower vs Kerr
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Okah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panayotov cracks Okah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Okah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Panayotov sprawls well. Panayotov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okah gets slowly back to his feet.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panayotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panayotov moves away from the strike by Okah.
Panayotov with a jab.
Okah throws a combination that misses
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Okah throws a series of punches but Panayotov avoids them all with ease.
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Okah's head coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okah falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Panayotov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okah! Panayotov lets Okah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Panayotov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okah! Panayotov lets Okah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Okah is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Panayotov. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panayotov defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Panayotov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Panayotov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panayotov.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panayotov. Panayotov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah shoots in for a takedown but Panayotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okah blocks a head kick by Panayotov. #TD#
Okah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Panayotov was covering up waiting for the punch and Okah finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Panayotov wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah lands a nice hook to Panayotov's body. Panayotov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Panayotov connects with a body shot.#CL#
Okah rushes Panayotov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Panayotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
As Okah backs off Panayotov throws a huge counter combo but Okah manages to avoid it all.
Panayotov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okah tries to clinch up
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Panayotov should have avoided that one. #T3#
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Okah.
Panayotov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a double jab
and Panayotov scores with a counter punch that sends Okah to the canvas! Panayotov smells blood - he's punishing Okah with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Okah has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 680 Shamrock vs Madog
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Okah misses with a body shot.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Okah wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reilly.
Okah misses with a double jab.
Okah digs a good hook to Reilly's body.
We've been told by Okah's head coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Reilly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reilly avoids it really well and circles away.
Okah misses with a double jab.
Okah throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Okah throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Okah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly slips under a jab.#CL2#
Reilly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Okah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly prevents Okah from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
A hook to the body from Reilly.
Reilly keeps control of Okah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okah blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Okah avoids the elbow strike from Reilly, against the cage.
Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow. #T3#
Reilly tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Okah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah is trying to force a seperation but Reilly has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reilly.
Okah blocking some punches.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Reilly on the inside. #T4#
Okah prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Okah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okah tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the cage.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah blocking some punches.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Okah takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reilly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Reilly takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Okah misses.
Okah feints a jab promting Reilly to slip. Okah then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reilly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Okah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reilly finds it's way round the side to connect with Okah's head.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reilly. #CL2#
Okah tries to keep at a distance but Reilly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okah prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Mike Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah blocking some punches.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okah manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Okah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Okah stands up from Reilly's guard - Okah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
Okah is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reilly.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Okah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Reilly gets a clinch.
Okah prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly prevents Okah from breaking the clinch.
Reilly gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reilly can turn it around.#BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Reilly slaps away a takedown attempt from Okah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghazi Okah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okah misses the jab.
Jab by Okah.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly tests Okah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okah misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Okah throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Reilly drives through and clinches with Okah against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Okah blocks an elbow strike.
Okah blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Okah blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah blocks an elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside.
Reilly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah catches Reilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okah tries to move into range but Reilly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Okah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ghazi Okah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Reilly closes the distance and pushes Okah back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
Reilly tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Reilly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah is trying to force a seperation but Reilly has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Okah blocks an elbow strike.
Reilly lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly pushes Okah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly. #T2#
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Okah avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Okah appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Okah misses the target.
Reilly cracks Okah with a good jab.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Okah misses the target.
Reilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reilly.
Reilly lands a body punch.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah. #T4#
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
Okah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
Reilly gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Reilly!
Mike Reilly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 672 Dog vs Pendragon
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Okah misses the target.
Segbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah digs a good body shot into Segbo's ribs.
Okah throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Segbo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Segbo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Segbo lands a head kick. Okah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Segbo's head but Segbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Segbo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Segbo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Segbo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Segbo is trying to control the action in half guard but Okah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Segbo stops Okah from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Segbo is looking for a kimura but Okah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Segbo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Segbo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Okah is trying to stand up here but Segbo is controlling him well.
Segbo trying to control from half guard but Okah is working away.
Segbo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okah's head.
Segbo stops Okah from getting back to his feet.
Segbo trying to control the action but Okah is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Okah is defending against the submission attempts here by Segbo. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Segbo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okah pushes Segbo off looking to stand but Segbo dives back in and keeps control.
Okah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Okah taking some punishment here, with Segbo in his half guard.
Segbo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Segbo with the ground and pound but Okah uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Segbo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okah keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully.
Segbo throws a strike but Okah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Segbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okah is one step ahead there.
Segbo has a closed guard, preventing Okah from standing up. #SUB2#
Segbo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okah passes into half guard.
Okah seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Segbo is pressing down on Okah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Segbo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okah has picked Segbo up and slammed him! Segbo can't keep hold of the triangle and Okah manages to pass to side control!
Segbo manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
It looks like Okah is going to stand back up.
Segbo tries to get to full guard but Okah has control of the leg.
It looks like Okah is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Segbo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Okah escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segbo walks into a straight right hand from Okah.
Segbo misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dada Segbo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Segbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Segbo cracks Okah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okah misses with a straight right.
A big right from Okah misses.
Okah tests Segbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okah tries to clinch up but Segbo circles away and keeps his distance.
Okah misses with a hook.
Okah throws a hook but Segbo avoids it easily.
Segbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Segbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okah is defended easily by Segbo.
Okah misses with a hook.
Segbo scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Segbo at a distance.
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah misses with a double jab.
Segbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Segbo slips under a jab.
Segbo jabs Okah right on the nose. Okah blinks but takes it well.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Segbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah throws a shot to the body.
Segbo scores with a jab. Okah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Segbo looks to land a combination. Okah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Segbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okah has time to react.#ROC2#
Okah is rocked!
Segbo throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
Oh Okah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Segbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segbo misses with a head kick.
Okah seems to have got his legs back now.
Segbo with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Segbo. That snapped Okah's head back.
Segbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segbo cracks the inside of Okah's front leg. #TD2#
Segbo looking to score a takedown here. Okah is defending well but Segbo drives through and ends up in Okah's guard.
Okah keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully.
Okah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Segbo is controlling him. #T2#
Segbo wants to control from the top but Okah keeps moving.
Segbo working some strikes from top position.
Segbo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segbo throwing strikes but missing.
Okah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Okah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Segbo works over Okah with some ground and pound from guard.#ES#
Okah wriggles free and stands up.
Okah moves out of range as Segbo strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Segbo. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Segbo misses.
Segbo throws a right and a left that Okah avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Segbo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Segbo.
Segbo defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Segbo coming out on top.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Segbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okah avoids the head kick by Segbo.
Segbo connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Segbo.
Okah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Segbo throws a front kick aimed at Okah's knee but Okah avoids it well.
Segbo keeps Okah at a distance using the push kick.
Segbo throws out a leg kick but Okah moves out of range and Segbo only half commits. #T4#
Okah throws a hook but Segbo avoids it easily.
Segbo tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Segbo throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Segbo throws a good cross that connects.
Okah is looking to clinch.
Segbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Segbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Segbo's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Segbo moved out of range.
Segbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dada Segbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah misses with a hook.
Segbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Segbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Segbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah misses with the combination.
Nice body kick from Segbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dada Segbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Segbo misses with a wild body shot.
Segbo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Segbo scrambles back to his feet.
Segbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Segbo misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD2#
Segbo cracks Okah with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Segbo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Okah to stand back up!
Segbo pounces like a tiger and cracks Okah with a vicious hook! Okah is down but not out! Segbo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dada Segbo!
In his post fight interview, Dada Segbo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 669 Murphy vs Dog
Date: Feb 02, 2020

#R1#
Kuzma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzma thows a leg kick but Okah checks it
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuzma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuzma scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Okah misses.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okah misses with a wild combination.
Okah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuzma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuzma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuzma wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Kuzma wants to clinch up but Okah keeps it at a distance.
Kuzma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzma.
Kuzma blocks a jab.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Kuzma.#T1#
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuzma throws a right hand that Okah ducks under and follows up with a left that Okah also avoids with ease.
Okah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuzma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Okah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuzma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Okah is in Kuzma's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuzma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SU2#
Okah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuzma, up you get!
Kuzma cracks Okah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma throws a leg kick that misses.
Okah throws the left hand but Kuzma avoids the punch easily.
Kuzma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuzma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Kuzma has managed to clinch.
Okah has Kuzma pressed against the cage, preventing Kuzma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Okah breaks the clinch. #T2#
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Kuzma throws a front kick aimed at Okah's knee but Okah avoids it well.
Okah throws out a counter right but Kuzma avoids it with no problem.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okah's corner calls for a 1-2. Okah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzma doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Kuzma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Okah clinches up against the cage.
Kuzma has Okah pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Okah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
A jab lands there for Okah.
Kuzma throws a nice looking combination but Okah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuzma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okah avoids the body shot from Kuzma.
Kuzma tries a low kick but Okah avoids it.
Okah catches Kuzma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuzma misses with a few strikes there.
Okah 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.
Okah with a jab.#ROC2#
Kuzma is rocked!
Okah lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kuzma goes down and covers up as Okah starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
Our winner, Ghazi Okah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 663: Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Okah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bounty swivels and escapes.
Okah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bounty's head backwards.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Okah forces Bounty back against the cage and clinches.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Bounty is leaning against Okah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bounty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Bounty has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Bounty misses with a punch on the inside.
Bounty digs a right hand underneath Okah's ribcage. Okah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah blocking some punches.
Bounty tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Bounty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah is breathing heavily.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bounty lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
Bounty can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
Bounty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okah seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bounty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Bounty counters with a straight right hand.
Okah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okah misses with a body punch
and Bounty counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Bounty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Bounty misses.#T2#
Bounty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Bounty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bounty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Okah lands a really nice looking cross but Bounty seems unphased.
Okah wants to clinch but Bounty slips to the side#KD2#
and Bounty counters with a nice right hand that sends Okah toppling to the canvas! Okah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bounty finish him?!#ROC2#
Okah is rocked!
Okah wants to clinch up but Bounty keeps it at a distance.
Okah looks to clinch
and Bounty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bounty misses with a straight left.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bounty counters with a right hand from hell and Okah is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Bounty!

Event: Syn 658 Warror vs Diggs V
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Bull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Bull there.
Okah is looking to clinch.
Okah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bull but Bull pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Okah is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Bull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bull scores with a jab to the body.
Bull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okah.
Bull looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okah shoots in but no luck this time.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch but Bull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.
Okah is looking to clinch.
Okah throws a right and a left that Bull avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Okah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okah shoots in for a double leg but Bull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Bull.
Okah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bull blocks a head kick by Okah.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Bull throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Okah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bull thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okah looks to throw a body kick
and Bull counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bull lands with a cross.
Okah avoids the body shot from Bull.
Okah slips a straight right by Bull.
Bull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bull lands a jab to the head.
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Okah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Bull connects with a crisp jab.
Bull stuffs the takedown.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bull counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okah's knee momentarily.#CL#
Okah clinches with his opponent.
Okah fails to pull guard.
A short right from Bull.
Bull misses with some punches. #BC#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Bull digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Okah wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Okah moves into the clinch.#BC#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bull lands with a hook. Okah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah misses with a few strikes there.
Bull is looking to slow Okah down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target. #T3##CL#
Okah clinches.
Bull lands a right hand.
Okah is trying to force a seperation but Bull has the dominant position.
Okah tries to pull guard but Bull forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Okah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okah is trying to pull guard but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okah's efforts to push away.
Bull lands with a light punch inside.
Okah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bull to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jari Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Okah closes the distance and clinches.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah. #T4#
Okah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bull just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bull keeps control of Okah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bull taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Okah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bull to keep the fight standing.
Bull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Bull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
Bull has Okah pressed against the cage, preventing Okah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bull working aggressively here.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bull lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Okah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bull smiles and moves away.
Bull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Okah slips a jab from Bull.
Bull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bull wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Okah clinches with his opponent.
Okah blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Okah as Bull tries to tie him up.
Okah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bull to keep the fight standing.
Bull working aggressively here. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okah misses with a combination
and Bull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Bull misses. #CL#
Okah clinches. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Okah does no damage.
Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Okah wants to clinch.
Okah sets himself, and Bull steps forward looking for the clinch! Okah avoids it this time.
A left lands for Bull.
An inside leg kick lands from Bull.
Okah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Okah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Okah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bull as he avoids it easily.
Okah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bull throws a nice looking combination but Okah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okah blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bull. No joy for Okah on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull staying out of range there.
Bull was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Bull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Bull tries to get set, Okah tries to push him back and clinch up but Bull manages to avoid the attempt.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Okah throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.#CL#
Bull tries to keep at a distance but Okah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bull. #BC#
Okah breaks from the clinch.
Bull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bull scores with a jab. Okah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Okah does no damage.
Bull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bull misses with a looping left.
Okah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Okah throws a right hand that Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Bull also avoids with ease.
Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jari Bull seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Okah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okah misses with a wild combination.
Bull lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bull lands a glancing blow to the side of Okah's head.
Bull misses with a shot to the body
and Okah counters with a series of strikes. Bull will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okah has time to react.
Okah tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.
A big right from Bull misses.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bull now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bull circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bull! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull slaps away a takedown attempt from Okah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Bull.
Bull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bull jabs at Okah's body.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Okah defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Okah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bull.
Bull stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bull tried to score with a low kick but Okah checks it.
Okah tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch but Bull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull connects with a body shot.
Bull lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okah shoots in but no luck this time.
Bull slaps away a takedown attempt from Okah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah looks to clinch
and Bull counters with a nice body shot.
Okah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
Bull sizes up Okah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Okah. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bull throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Ghazi Okah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Okah moves into range and clinches up with Bull.
Bull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Okah's head back.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bull scores with a body shot.
Bull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah.
Bull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okah drops his hands momentarily and Bull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bull throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.#T2#
Bull looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Bull looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
Okah tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Okah throws a sloppy head kick and Bull moves out of range easily.
Okah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okah moves in looking to clinch but Bull pushes him off.
Bull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch but Bull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okah looks to land a combination but Bull avoids it well.
Okah tries to clinch up.
Okah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
Decent striking displayed by Bull there.
Bull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Bull.
Okah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bull jabs Okah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bull digs a good hook to Okah's body. #T3#
Bull throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Bull lands with a good body shot.
Bull connects with a right hand. Okah shakes it off.
Bull digs a good hook to Okah's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bull.
Bull misses with a straight left.
Jari Bull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bull misses with a jab to the body
and Okah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Okah throws a head kick that misses.
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bull.
Okah misses with a double jab
and Bull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Okah.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah darts in trying to clinch
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
Okah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Okah lands with a slapping head kick.
Okah tries to clinch there but Bull circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bull misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bull explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bull lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Okah shoots and misses
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
Bull lands the left hand.
Okah throws a head kick that misses
and Bull counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okah's knee momentarily.
Bull digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Bull lands a nice looking body shot.
Bull scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull scores with a punch to the head.
Okah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Bull.
Bull lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Bull!
Jari Bull was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 655 Keenan vs Jodson III
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1#
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potatohauler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okah.
Potatohauler misses with a head kick.
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Okah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Potatohauler instigates a clinch.
Potatohauler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okah pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Potatohauler's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okah misses with a wild combination.
Okah tries to clinch there but Potatohauler circles away.
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okah as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bob Potatohauler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah throws a series of punches but Potatohauler moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Potatohauler misses its target.
Okah misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Potatohauler misses.
Okah wants to counter with a clinch but Potatohauler pushes him away.
Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Potatohauler gets control of Okah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Potatohauler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Potatohauler wants to stand and escape but Okah is having none of it. #SU2#
Okah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Okah. Those never looked like landing.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potatohauler swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
A punch combination from Okah misses.
Potatohauler is looking for a counter combo.
Okah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potatohauler's waist but Potatohauler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okah off to one side.
Okah throws a combination that misses
and Potatohauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potatohauler defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Okah misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Okah throws a series of punches but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Okah tries for a takedown but Potatohauler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potatohauler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potatohauler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Potatohauler swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah.
Okah throws a series of punches but Potatohauler avoids them all with ease.
Potatohauler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Potatohauler moves into the clinch.
Potatohauler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Potatohauler misses with a straight left.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but Okah is having none of it.
Potatohauler avoids the body shot from Okah.
Potatohauler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Potatohauler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Okah both land. Nice combination.
Potatohauler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okah tries to clinch but Potatohauler is having none of it. #TD#
Potatohauler gets a takedown into half guard.
Potatohauler wants to pass the guard but Okah is defending well.
Potatohauler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okah defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Okah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler stops Okah from getting back to his feet.
Potatohauler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SU#
Potatohauler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Okah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potatohauler defends it nicely.
Potatohauler is looking for a counter combo.
Potatohauler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okah.
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!
Potatohauler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Potatohauler avoids the head kick by Okah.
It looked like Potatohauler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches.
Okah is trying to pull guard but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Potatohauler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okah's waist but Okah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potatohauler off to one side.
Okah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Okah unleashes a big counter combination but Potatohauler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler throwing a counter right hand but Okah manages to avoid it.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Okah is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Potatohauler. No joy for Okah on that attempt.
Potatohauler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okah's waist but Okah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potatohauler off to one side.
Okah misses with a takedown attempt
and Potatohauler counters with a left and a right that stings Okah.
Okah blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Okah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Potatohauler moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Okah wants to clinch.#TD2#
Okah shoots in and bounces Potatohauler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Potatohauler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Okah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Okah is trying to pull guard but Potatohauler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah.
Potatohauler prevents Okah from breaking the clinch.
Potatohauler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler shoots for a double leg takedown but Okah sprawls well. He's pushed Potatohauler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Okah. Those never looked like landing.
Potatohauler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okah manages to circle out of the way.
Potatohauler throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Okah fails with the takedown.#T2##CL2#
Okah has managed to clinch.
Potatohauler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Potatohauler can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Okah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potatohauler.
Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Potatohauler circles away.
Potatohauler defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Okah goes for a double leg but Potatohauler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potatohauler continues to drive forward.
Okah tries to clinch up but Potatohauler circles away and keeps his distance.
Okah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potatohauler circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Okah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Potatohauler tries to counter by clinching up but Okah breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potatohauler is defended easily by Okah.#CL2#
Okah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Okah jumps guard but Potatohauler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potatohauler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okah smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Potatohauler misses.
Potatohauler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okah's head.
Potatohauler lands a nice shot that snaps Okah's head back.
Potatohauler punishes Okah's body with a nice straight punch.
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okah as he avoids it easily.
Okah throws a right and a left that Potatohauler avoids nicely.
Potatohauler throws a big counter combination but Okah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches up with Okah, looking for a takedown. Potatohauler pushes Okah against the cage but Okah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler shoots for a takedown but Okah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potatohauler manages to avoid it.
Potatohauler throws a big counter combination but Okah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Okah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potatohauler back to the cage. Okah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.
Okah lands a high kick!
Okah tries to clinch up but Potatohauler circles away and keeps his distance.
Okah wants to clinch up but Potatohauler keeps it at a distance.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Okah instigates a clinch.
Potatohauler lands a nice uppercut.
Okah tries to break free but Potatohauler pushes him back against the cage.
Okah wants to get back to striking at distance but Potatohauler won't allow it. #TD#
Potatohauler pulls guard effortlessly.
Okah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okah throws a right hand that Potatohauler ducks under and follows up with a left that Potatohauler also avoids with ease.
Okah throws a nice looking combination but Potatohauler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potatohauler as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potatohauler.#TD2#
Okah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potatohauler quickly recovers to half guard.
Okah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okah wants to get back to his feet.
Potatohauler keeping hold of Okah's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Okah stands up from half guard. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potatohauler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okah.
Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Potatohauler circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okah lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Potatohauler. No joy for Okah on that attempt.
Okah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Potatohauler eats them both and turns towards Okah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potatohauler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away. #T2##CL2#
Okah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Potatohauler pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Potatohauler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Okah is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Potatohauler sprawls well. Potatohauler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okah gets slowly back to his feet.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah.
Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt.
Potatohauler shoots in but Okah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Okah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potatohauler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okah stalks Potatohauler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Potatohauler's face. Potatohauler staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potatohauler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Okah. Those never looked like landing.
Okah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okah throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Potatohauler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Potatohauler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potatohauler darts in looking for a takedown but Okah gets double underhooks and turns Potatohauler into the cage.
Potatohauler has his takedown stuffed
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potatohauler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potatohauler's waist but Potatohauler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okah off to one side. #T4#
Okah is looking to clinch.
Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okah avoids the head kick by Potatohauler.
Okah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah misses with a takedown attempt - Potatohauler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Potatohauler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch.
Potatohauler shoots in but no luck this time.
Okah scores with a three punch combo!
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okah fails with the takedown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 650 Avraam vs Warror
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Bounty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Okah clinches.
Bounty gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bounty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Bounty lands an uppercut.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bounty.
Okah is trying to break the clinch but Bounty has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Okah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okah stalks Bounty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bounty's face. Bounty staggers backwards, shaken.
Okah wants to clinch up but Bounty keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah closes the distance but Bounty moves to the side
and Bounty counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah moves to clinch but Bounty breaks away
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah dives in and grabs Bounty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bounty pushes down on Okah's head and hops out.
Bounty dodges the punch combination from Okah. #T1#
Okah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bounty circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Bounty.
We've been told by Okah's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bounty misses with a hook.
Okah misses with a double jab.
Bounty looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Bounty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Okah sprawling to the canvas! Okah rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bounty finish him?! #CUT2#
It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bounty pushes Okah away with a front kick.#CL#
Okah has Bounty up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Bounty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bounty circles away quickly and effectively.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bounty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bounty cracks Okah with an open hand slap.#T2##KD2#
Bounty cracks Okah with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Okah looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bounty finish him? #ROC2#
Okah is rocked!
Bounty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Okah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okah fails with a takedown attempt.
Okah seems to have got his legs back now.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bounty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bounty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bounty! But no joy.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Bounty circles away.
Okah throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Bounty counters with a nice right hand that sends Okah toppling to the canvas! Okah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bounty finish him?!
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
A jab from Okah misses. #T3#
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Okah takes the fight into the clinch.
Bounty lands with a light punch inside.
Okah blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Okah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okah tries to clinch but Bounty moves out of range.
A nice side step and Bounty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bounty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Okah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bounty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#KD2#
Bounty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Okah sprawling to the canvas! Okah rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bounty finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch but Bounty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bounty! But no joy.
Bounty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Bounty.
Okah tries to clinch but Bounty moves away
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bounty counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Okah.
Bounty fakes the body blow, causing Okah to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Okah goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Bounty!

Event: Syn 643
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Brock misses.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okah scores with a one two! Brock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Okah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brock sprawls well initially but Okah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Okah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brock wants to get back to full guard.
Okah throwing shots but Brock is blocking nicely.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Okah is trying to control. Brock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU2#
Okah decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
Brock scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okah.
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okah.
Okah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okah.
Okah dives in and grabs Brock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brock pushes down on Okah's head and hops out.
Okah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brock as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okah is defended easily by Brock.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah.
Brock swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah.
It looked like Brock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Okah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock tries a body shot but Okah blocks it. #BC2#
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Okah tries to clinch up but Brock circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock lands with a good body shot.
Okah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brock can pounce on him.
Okah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brock counters with a three punch combo that has Okah backing up. Okah nods at Brock to acknowledge the strikes.
Okah looks winded!
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brock throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okah is out of range and Brock settles back down.
Brock sets himself, and Okah steps forward looking for the clinch! Brock avoids it this time.
Okah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brock dodges the punch combination from Okah.
Brock throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
Okah tries to clinch up.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Okah is looking to clinch but Brock is avoiding it.
Okah fails with a takedown attempt.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brock misses with a looping right.
Brock delivers a nice body kick.
Brock scores with a decent looking hook.
Okah tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Brock.
Okah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock looks for the body kick but Okah saw that one coming.
Brock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4##CL2#
Okah closes the distance and clinches.
Brock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okah's efforts to push away.
Okah dodges an elbow strike from Brock. #BC2#
Okah breaks from the clinch.
Okah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okah in his tracks. #TD2#
Okah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brock sprawls well initially but Okah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brock keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Okah prevents Brock from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brock trying to hold on to Okah's head to control him but Okah postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Brock.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Brock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okah's head backwards.
Okah dives in for a single leg takedown but Brock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Okah is looking to clinch but Brock is avoiding it.
Brock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brock lands with a nice body kick.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheers as Brock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okah doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Brock lands a big uppercut and Okah crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okah looks OK. Brock waves Okah back to his feet!#ROC#
Okah is rocked!
Brock lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Okah crumples to the floor! Brock milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Art Brock!
During a confident post fight interview, Art Brock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 640
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Okah takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah misses with a takedown
and Bull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah wants to clinch.
Okah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bull steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okah.
Nice sprawl there from Bull as Okah shoots in.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Okah tries to clinch there but Bull circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bull 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.
Bull digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Bull connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah slips under a jab.#T1#
Bull with a nice cross.
Okah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bull tries to avoid it but Okah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bull to the ground. Bull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okah shoots in for a double leg but Bull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Bull catches Okah right on the button with a cross.
Bull misses with a looping left.
Bull lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bull.#TD#
Okah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okah lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Bull has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Okah has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Bull has Okah pressed against the cage, preventing Okah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okah wants to break free but Bull has control.
Bull misses with some punches.
Bull lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
Okah working hard to break the clinch.
Okah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bull misses with the head strike.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Okah pulls guard successfully.
Okah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bull wants to stand but Okah has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Okah scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Okah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bull sprawls well initially but Okah persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Bull is trying to stand back up but Okah is controlling him
Bull trying to control but Okah postures up.
Bull tries to kick Okah off but Okah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bull regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Okah. #SU#
Okah stands up and waves to Bull to follow him.
Nice shot by Bull.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bull throws a hook but Okah blocks it.#T4#
Bull throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters with a right hand to the body.
Bull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Bull - just one landing.
Okah moves away from the strike by Bull.
A left lands for Bull.
Bull swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okah somewhat.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah avoids the body shot from Bull.
A quick step to the side and Okah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah shoots in and drives through. Bull sprawls well.
Bull lands with an uppercut that bounces Okah off the cage and back into range.
Okah looks for a takedown but Bull sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bull! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okah fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Bull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ghazi Okah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okah tries for a takedown but Bull sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okah tries to clinch but Bull moves out of range.
Bull looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Okah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bull manages to circle out of the way.
Bull throws a right hand that misses
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull throws a jab when Okah was well out of range.
Okah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull lands with an overhand left.
Okah moves in looking to clinch but Bull pushes him off.#TD#
Okah dives in and scores a takedown into Bull's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Okah is controlling him. #T1#
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Okah is proving a slippery customer.
Okah controlling from the top position.
Bull has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bull working a defensive guard here.
Okah prevents Bull from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Bull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bull.
Bull throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Okah slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bull.
Okah tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Jari Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bull throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
Okah tries a head kick but it misses.
Okah shoots in for a double leg but Bull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bull sprawls well. Bull wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okah gets slowly back to his feet.
Bull now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bull as he avoids it easily.
Bull lands with a cross.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Bull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bull cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.
Okah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okah somewhat.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Bull misses with a hook
and Okah counters with a big head kick but Bull shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Bull throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bull misses with a head kick.
Okah is looking to clinch.
Bull scores with a leg kick.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Okah pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Bull connects with a leg kick. Okah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Bull avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah walks into a straight right hand from Bull.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Okah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bull cracks Okah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okah.
Okah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okah is looking to clinch.
Jari Bull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bull works Okah's body with a nice hook.
Bull thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Okah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bull counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah shoots in for a takedown but Bull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Bull as Okah shoots in.
Okah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah shoots in looking for a takedown. Bull tries to sprawl out of it but Okah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bull manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okah shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bull digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bull missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Okah tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Bull misses.
Bull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Bull.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull connects with a body shot.
Okah looks to land a combination but Bull avoids it well.
Bull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okah tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bull misses with a looping left.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
Bull throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah darts in trying to clinch
and Bull counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bull circles away.
Bull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okah tries to clinch there but Bull circles away.
Okah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah looks for the body kick but Bull saw that one coming. #TD#
Okah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Okah is in Bull's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SU#
Okah gets to his feet - Bull follows without any prompting.
Okah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Okah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bull quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Bull manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Okah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Okah can't break the clinch.
A short left from Bull. #BC#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bull scores with a body shot.
Okah shoots in and drives through. Bull sprawls well.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Bull lands with a hook. Okah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Bull lands.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
Okah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jari Bull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Okah takes the fight into the clinch.
Bull scores with a shoulder strike.
Bull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okah wants to get back to striking at distance but Bull won't allow it.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okah is trying to pull guard but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Bull. #TD#
Okah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bull uses from the top position.
Bull wants to stand but Okah has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Bull controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES#
Okah kicks Bull off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bull's waist but Bull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okah off to one side.
Bull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okah throws a combination that misses
and Bull counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Bull!
A very excited looking Jari Bull rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT21 Steve v Braddock
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Mancini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Okah counters with a nice right hand that sends Mancini toppling to the canvas! Mancini scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okah finish him?!#ROC#
Mancini is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.#CL2#
Mancini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mancini is still on wobbly legs! Can Okah finish him?
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah misses with the head strike.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancini uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah misses with the head strike.
Okah working aggressively here.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Mancini.
Mancini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mancini.
Okah presses Mancini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mancini blocks an uppercut.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mancini misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancini.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Mancini lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Mancini blocking some punches.
Mancini is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mancini.
Okah working aggressively here.
Mancini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah pushes Mancini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mancini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mancini blocks an uppercut.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Mancini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Mancini lands an uppercut.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Mancini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancini.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancini.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Mancini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mancini is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T1#
Okah misses with the head strike.
Mancini blocking some punches.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mancini blocking some punches.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mancini.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mancini has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah prevents a body shot from Mancini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Mancini blocking some punches.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mancini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Mancini.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mancini tries for a takedown but Okah manages to get underhooks.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mancini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mancini.
Mancini tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancini blocking some punches.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Mancini.
Mancini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mancini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mancini.
Mancini blocks an uppercut.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
A head punch on the inside from Mancini fails to land.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancini.
Mancini has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Mancini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah. #T2#
Mancini blocks an uppercut.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Mancini blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah prevents a takedown attempt there.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mancini fails to land.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancini.
Okah takes a shot to the head.
Mancini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Mancini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Okah.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Mancini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Mancini.
Okah pounces like a tiger and cracks Mancini with a vicious hook! Mancini is down but not out! Okah follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ghazi Okah!
During a confident post fight interview, Ghazi Okah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#765 Curry v Steele
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##CL#
Okah gets a clinch.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Ericsson scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Ericsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ericsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ericsson tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Ericsson back against the cage.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
Ericsson lands with a left to the head.
Okah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ericsson.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands. #T1#
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Okah - that landed with a thud.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Ericsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Ericsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Ericsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ericsson tries to pull guard but Okah holds him up against the cage and eventually Ericsson drops back down to his feet.
Ericsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Ericsson.
Ericsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Okah has double underhooks.
Okah misses with the head strike.
Okah blocks a body shot from Ericsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Okah tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Ericsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Ericsson lands a right hand.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ericsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ericsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Ericsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ericsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericsson tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Ericsson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands. #T3#
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ericsson breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Okah misses
and Ericsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ericsson is defended easily by Okah.
Ericsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Ericsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okah to the mat! Okah manages to get full guard.
Okah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ericsson stopping the sweep attempt from Okah.#T4#
Ericsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okah is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Okah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okah is on top in guard. #REVR#
Okah tries to free his leg and advance position but Ericsson is retaining full guard.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ericsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okah controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Ericsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okah tries to avoid it but Ericsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okah to the ground. Okah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Ericsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ericsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ericsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Okah's guard.
Ericsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Okah has wrist control.
Okah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ericsson works over Okah with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ericsson's guard. #REVR#
Okah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ericsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ericsson looking to control but Okah passes into half guard. #T1#
Okah is trying to control. Ericsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ericsson trying to control from the bottom.
Okah is trying to control. Ericsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ericsson is pressing down on Okah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ericsson is looking to sweep but instead, Okah has passed into half guard.
Okah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ericsson is refusing to be controlled, as Okah sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ericsson is looking to improve his position.
Ludvig Ericsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okah is trying to control. Ericsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ericsson moves into full guard.
Okah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ericsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Ericsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ericsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okah tries to avoid it but Ericsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okah to the ground. Okah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okah misses with a looping right.
Okah seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ericsson moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ericsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson darts in looking for a takedown but Okah gets double underhooks and turns Ericsson into the cage.
Okah throws out a powerful jab.
Ericsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4##TD2#
Ericsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okah's half guard.
Okah tries to get to full guard but Ericsson has control of the leg.
Okah is trying to control but can't.
Okah keeping hold of Ericsson's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson is keen to just control but Okah is a slippery customer.
Okah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ericsson is working away from the top position though.
Okah has hold of Ericsson's hands but Ericsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okah lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Okah clinches.
Ericsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ericsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Ericsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Ericsson.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards. #BC2#
Ericsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Okah gets caught napping as Ericsson dives in and scores a takedown. Okah manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Okah wants to sweep here but Ericsson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Okah managing to control the position.
Ericsson postures up.
Okah has his hands on Ericsson's head, controlling the position.
Ericsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Okah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ericsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Ericsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Okah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Okah is holding Ericsson down, trying to stall.
Ericsson looks up at the clock and then as Okah takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ericsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ericsson is trying to ground and pound but Okah uses the momentary lack of control by Ericsson to regain half guard.
Ericsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Ericsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okah's head.
Okah trying to hold on to Ericsson's head to control him but Ericsson postures up.
Okah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okah wants to control but Ericsson is keeping busy.
Ericsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okah.
Ericsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Okah keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Okah is pressing down on Ericsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ericsson is holding on for now.
Ericsson wants to improve his position but Okah is controlling well.
Okah trying to control the action but Ericsson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson tries to roll over but Okah keeps him under control.
Okah stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ericsson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!

Event: GAMMA#760 Dassler v Slider
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Gloom throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Okah tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Okah drives through and clinches with Gloom against the cage.
Gloom scores with a shoulder strike.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah lands a nice uppercut.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Gloom controls the action. #BC2#
Okah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Gloom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gloom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okah defends well and Gloom ends up having to push Okah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Okah takes the fight into the clinch.
Okah letting Gloom take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Gloom as the two fighters clinch.
Gloom blocks a body shot from Okah.
Gloom blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gloom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okah to keep the fight standing.
Gloom has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Okah.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Okah as Gloom tries to tie him up. #T1#
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Okah.
Okah blocking some punches.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Gloom is working Okah over against the cage.
Gloom is trying to pull guard but Okah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Gloom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gloom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gloom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okah or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gloom.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Gloom controls the action.
Gloom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Gloom.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Gloom controls his hands.
Okah tries to work over Gloom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gloom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gloom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gloom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okah can turn it around.
Okah lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Gloom tries to pull guard but Okah holds him up against the cage and eventually Gloom drops back down to his feet.
Okah prevents a body shot from Gloom.
Gloom jumps guard but Okah stands there with Gloom around his waist. Gloom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okah lands a body punch.
Gloom presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okah prevents a body shot from Gloom.
Okah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gloom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Okah working aggressively here.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Gloom controls his hands.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah working aggressively here.
Gloom misses with a punch to the body.
Okah lands with a right to the head.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Gloom avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Okah scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Gloom tries to stall but Okah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gloom stalling in the clinch but Okah improves position. #BC2#
Okah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gloom fails to land the takedown.
Okah throws a body punch but Gloom moves out of range. #CL2#
Okah has closed the distance and engaged Gloom in a clinch.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gloom avoiding damage. #TD#
Gloom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Okah regains guard.
Okah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gloom preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Okah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okah has Gloom pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Gloom drops back looking for a leg! Okah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okah manages to kick Gloom off! Gloom jumps back into Okah's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gloom stopping the sweep attempt from Okah.
Gloom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gloom stands and throws Okah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gloom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah 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#
Gloom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Okah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Okah as Gloom tries to tie him up.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gloom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gloom tries to pull guard but Okah holds him up against the cage and eventually Gloom drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Gloom jumps into guard, dragging Okah to the mat.
Gloom working a defensive guard here.
Okah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gloom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gloom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gloom wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gloom pulls Okah in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Okah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gloom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okah has managed to get both his arms back between Gloom's legs - danger averted.
Gloom wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gloom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okah defends well.
Okah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Okah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gloom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okah is aware though and is defending well.
Okah preventing the sweep. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gloom holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Gloom has his foot on Okah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okah works his way back into a safe position though.
Okah looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gloom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Okah clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Okah.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gloom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Gloom controls his hands.
Okah misses with a body punch. #T3#
Okah lands an uppercut.
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Okah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okah throws a head kick but Gloom moves out of range. #CL2#
Okah closes the distance and clinches.
Gloom lands with a left to the head.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gloom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Okah tries to work over Gloom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gloom blocking some punches.
Gloom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gloom lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Gloom misses with a body punch.
Gloom jumps guard but Okah stands there with Gloom around his waist. Gloom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Gloom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gloom misses with some punches.
Gloom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Okah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glooms head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gloom has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Gloom.
Gloom stalling in the clinch but Okah improves position.
Gloom blocking some punches.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gloom tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Gloom.
Gloom blocks an uppercut.
Gloom is trying to pull guard but Okah has him pressed against the cage.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gloom fails to pull guard.
Gloom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gloom tries for a takedown but Okah manages to get underhooks.
Gloom tries to pull guard but Okah won't allow it.
Okah lands a nice uppercut.
Gloom fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Okah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okah tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Okah clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Okah.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Gloom's head.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Gloom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Gloom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okah defends it easily.
Gloom trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah wants to pass the guard but Gloom is keeping the position.
Guido Gloom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okah defends it easily.#T1#
Okah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gloom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gloom is tightening it up a little... Okah has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Okah reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Okah taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gloom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Guido Gloom!
Guido Gloom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#757 DeNeville v Dassler
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Okah slips under a jab from Slider.
Okah connects with an inside leg kick.
Slider misses the shot to the body.
Slider looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slider.
Okah throws a sloppy head kick and Slider moves out of range easily.
Okah staying out of range there.
Slider digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Slider misses with a shot to the body
and Okah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slider thinking.
Slider tries to clinch but Okah is having none of it.
Okah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slider.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slider!
Slider throws a chopping leg kick but Okah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
Okah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slider tries a head kick but it misses.
Slider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okah.
Slider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slider misses with a low kick.#CL#
Slider takes the fight into the clinch.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okah trying to control the position but instead, Slider has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okah into the cage.
Slider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okah avoids it.#T2#
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okah managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
A head punch on the inside from Slider fails to land.
I was talking to Slider's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okah avoids a wild elbow strike from Slider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Slider.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slider.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Slider controls his hands.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Slider controls his hands.
Slider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okah is defending well for now.
Slider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah working aggressively here.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Slider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okah blocks it with crossed arms.
Slider lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slider lands an uppercut.
Okah lands a left hand.
Okah lands a body punch. #BC2#
Okah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slider is out of range and Okah settles back down.
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Slider's head back.
Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okah motions for Slider to come forward. Okah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slider.
Okah checks a leg kick nicely.
Lolipo Slider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Okah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Slider has Okah up against the cage in a clinch.
Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slider throws an elbow but misses.
Slider misses with the head strike.
Slider throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Slider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okah is defending well for now.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah misses with some punches.
Slider misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slider.
Slider tries a knee to the head but Okah blocks it.
Okah avoiding damage as Slider throws knees to the body.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slider looking to throw knees to the head but Okah is blocking nicely.
Slider trying to land knees to the body.
Okah avoids the elbow strike from Slider, against the cage.
Slider pushes off an throws an elbow but Okah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slider misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolipo Slider dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
Slider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
And Okah responds with a good body kick, but Slider manages to step out the way in time.
Lolipo Slider is winning the standup battle so far.
Slider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
Okah feints a counter leg kick.
Slider tries to close the distance and clinch but Okah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slider throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slider with a body shot.
Okah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Slider is predictable there
and Okah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Slider.
Okah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Okah misses.
Okah takes one on the button.
Okah slips under a jab.
Slider looks to land a left hand but Okah moved out of range nicely.
Slider lands the left hand.#T1#
Slider throws out a powerful jab.
Okah throws a shot to the body.
Slider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slider throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Slider lands with a good body shot.
Slider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Slider - just one landing.
Slider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slider throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
Slider lands a right hook to the body.
Slider misses with a body shot
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Okah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slider misses the shot to the body.
And Okah responds with a good body kick, but Slider manages to step out the way in time.
Slider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slider throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Okah.
Slider throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slider at a distance.
Slider blocks a head kick by Okah.
Okah with a hook.
Slider lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Okah lands the left hand.
Slider misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Slider throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slider throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Slider moves into range and clinches up with Okah.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Slider.
Okah gets through Slider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lolipo Slider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slider pushes off an throws an elbow but Okah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Okah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Slider misses with an uppercut.
Slider slips a jab from Okah.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slider.
Slider wants to land a leg kick but Okah is out of range. #T4#
Slider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Slider motions for Okah to come forward. Slider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Slider throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah scores with a leg kick.
Slider looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Okah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slider tries to score with a low kick but Okah moves his leg out of the way.
Slider scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Slider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slider moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lolipo Slider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Slider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Slider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Slider.
Slider connects with a crisp jab.
Slider throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slider.
Slider takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Slider slips the punch.
Slider is looking to counter the offense by Okah and move into the clinch.
Slider misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Slider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Slider swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Okah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slider moves in looking to clinch but Okah pushes him off.#T1#
Slider digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Okah blocks a leg kick.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Okah 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.
Good leg kick by Slider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okah.
Slider throws a chopping leg kick but Okah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slider has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okah finds it's way round the side to connect with Slider's head.
Slider lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slider, right into the meat.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okah.
Slider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Slider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Okah.
Slider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Slider both land. Nice combination.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
Okah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slider lands with an overhand left.
Slider misses with a leg kick
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Slider misses with a low kick.
Slider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Slider.
Okah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Slider lands with a right hand.
Okah scores with a nice strike.
Okah thuds a left hand into Slider's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slider. Slider obviously looking to wear him down.
Slider throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Slider is looking to chop away at Okah's legs.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slider looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Okah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slider appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okah on the side of the head.
Okah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slider wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Slider lands a right hook to the body.
Okah moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Slider misses with a low kick.
Slider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slider scores with a jab to the body.
Slider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Slider.
Okah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Slider's shoulder, as Slider tries to avoid the shot.
Okah throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Slider misses.
Okah misses with a looping left.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lolipo Slider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slider has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#753 DeNeville v Okah 2
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Nice jab there from DeNeville.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNeville scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Okah lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeNeville doesn't seem phased though.
Okah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeNeville scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by DeNeville.
Okah 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.
DeNeville throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
DeNeville lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeNeville works the jab nicely.
DeNeville throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville slips a straight right by Okah.
DeNeville looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeNeville has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeNeville misses with a body punch
and Okah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeNeville thinking. #T1#
Okah blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNeville manages to avoid it.
DeNeville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
DeNeville throws a big shot that misses.
Okah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeNeville with a body shot.
DeNeville lands a right hook to the body.
Okah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeNeville misses with a hook
and Okah counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for DeNeville.#T2#
DeNeville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeNeville crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okah - the referee stops the clock and DeNeville gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okah. DeNeville manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeNeville scores with a leg kick.
DeNeville throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeNeville tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okah swivels and escapes.
DeNeville thows a leg kick but Okah checks it
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeNeville scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
DeNeville misses the shot to the body. #TD#
DeNeville drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeNeville with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeNeville forces his way into half guard.
DeNeville not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeNeville lands with a punch from half guard.
Okah is looking for a sweep. DeNeville is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
Okah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeNeville scores with a couple of nice shots.
Okah trying to control but DeNeville postures up. #T4#
Okah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
Okah is looking to escape.
Okah is looking for a sweep. DeNeville is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeNeville trying to control from half guard but Okah is working away.
DeNeville not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeNeville throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okah is trying to control but can't.
Okah is trying is best to control the position here.
DeNeville is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Okah!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah tries to hold on but DeNeville pushes him away.
DeNeville dominating with strikes here.
DeNeville working the ground and pound effectively.
Okah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donsone DeNeville dominated that round.
That's time! DeNeville's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
DeNeville throws a head kick that misses
and DeNeville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Okah.
DeNeville connects with a body shot.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeNeville stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeNeville tries to land a leg kick but Okah saw it coming and moves away.
DeNeville scores with a hook.
DeNeville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville blocks a jab.
DeNeville throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with a thumping low kick.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah throws a body punch but DeNeville moves out of range. #T1#
DeNeville misses with an uppercut.
DeNeville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNeville.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but DeNeville avoids it.
DeNeville tried to counter with a leg kick but Okah avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeNeville. #TD#
Okah gets caught flat footed, as DeNeville shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Okah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes DeNeville off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNeville manages to avoid it.
DeNeville ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
DeNeville will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeNeville tries to land a leg kick but Okah saw it coming and moves away.
DeNeville looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.#T2#
DeNeville feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okah's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by DeNeville. Beautiful body shot.
Okah misses with a hook.
Donsone DeNeville is winning the standup battle so far.
Okah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okah. DeNeville shrugs it off though.
DeNeville throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeNeville.
DeNeville lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeNeville throws a shot to the body.
Okah throws a hook but DeNeville avoids it easily.
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Okah scores with a jab. DeNeville acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeNeville tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeNeville.
DeNeville takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
DeNeville swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
DeNeville staying out of range there.
DeNeville throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeNeville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeNeville doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
An inside leg kick from Okah misses. #T4#
DeNeville throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters with an inside leg kick.
DeNeville walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeNeville misses with a right hand
and Okah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville tried to score with a low kick but Okah checks it.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
DeNeville digs a good hook to Okah's body.
DeNeville takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeNeville closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeNeville moves out of range as Okah strikes.
DeNeville throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okah.
Okah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeNevilles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeNeville - that will leave a mark!
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeNeville throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeNeville is looking to wear down Okah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A leg kick checked by DeNeville.
DeNeville throws a low kick, looking for Okah's leg but Okah calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
Okah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck for DeNeville with that takedown attempt.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
DeNeville's corner calls for a 1-2. DeNeville obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
DeNeville chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeNeville. DeNeville obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah moves out of range as DeNeville strikes.
DeNeville fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.
DeNeville takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
DeNeville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeNeville just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeNeville connects with a looping right hand.
DeNeville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okah tries to avoid it but DeNeville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okah to the ground. Okah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okah feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
DeNeville tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeNeville somewhat.
Okah shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donsone DeNeville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeNeville showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okah.
A counter left hand to the body from DeNeville misses its target.#KD2#
Okah lands a big head kick that sends DeNeville tumbling to the mat! Okah takes a step backwards and waves DeNeville back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Okah.#ROC2#
DeNeville is rocked!
Okah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh DeNeville is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeNeville tries for a takedown but Okah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeNeville seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
DeNeville shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Okah is trying to defend but DeNeville finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Okah wants to get back to full guard.
Okah is trying to control but can't.
Donsone DeNeville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeNeville not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okah wants to control but DeNeville is keeping busy.
Okah tries to roll over but DeNeville keeps him under control.
DeNeville missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Okah tries to roll over but DeNeville keeps him under control.
Okah is holding on to half guard well.
Okah wants to control but DeNeville is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Okah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeNeville haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
DeNeville prevents Okah from standing back up.
DeNeville scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeNeville landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okah trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okah wants to get back to full guard.
DeNeville lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeNeville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Okah is in trouble now - DeNeville has advanced to mount!
DeNeville cracks Okah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Donsone DeNeville did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Okah looks for the body kick but DeNeville saw that one coming.
DeNeville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Okah is looking to slow DeNeville down with leg kicks.
Okah punishes DeNeville's body with a nice straight punch.
Okah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from DeNeville.
DeNeville connects with a right hand. Okah shakes it off.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah slips under a jab.#T1#
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of DeNeville 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeNeville.
Okah looks for the body kick but DeNeville saw that one coming.
Okah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okah is looking to chop away at DeNeville's legs.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
DeNeville connects with a crisp jab.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
A nice side step and Okah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeNeville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Okah motions for DeNeville to come forward. Okah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okah leaves DeNeville with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okah feints a counter leg kick.
Okah blocks a head kick by DeNeville.
DeNeville slips under a jab from Okah.
DeNeville appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeNeville digs a good hook to Okah's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by DeNeville or perhaps it was just good defense by Okah, which made it look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DeNeville throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Okah blocks a leg kick.
DeNeville throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
DeNeville wants to land a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
A big right from Okah misses.
It looked like DeNeville was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
DeNeville looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Okah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeNeville connects with a jab.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville looks to land a left hand but Okah moved out of range nicely.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okah misses with a looping left.#T4#
DeNeville scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okah looks to land a right hand but DeNeville moved out of range.
DeNeville connects with a crisp jab.
DeNeville misses with the body kick
and Okah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeNeville throws a low kick, looking for Okah's leg but Okah calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Okah tenderised DeNeville's leg. DeNeville is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeNeville misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNeville throws a sloppy body shot
and Okah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
DeNeville lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Donsone DeNeville will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
DeNeville connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Okah missing with a left hand there. DeNeville was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeNeville tries for a takedown but Okah circles away easily
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
DeNeville is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
An inside leg kick from DeNeville misses.
DeNeville throws a body shot but no joy.
DeNeville throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeNeville connects with a looping right hand.
Okah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeNeville will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah looks to throw the jab but DeNeville is out of range.
DeNeville appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from DeNeville misses the target.
Okah throws out a counter right but DeNeville avoids it with no problem.
DeNeville misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
Okah moves out of range of the leg kick from DeNeville.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
DeNeville swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
DeNeville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeNeville thumps Okah with a low kick.
A big right from DeNeville misses.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah feints a counter leg kick.
Okah jabs at DeNeville's body.
DeNeville wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Okah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and DeNeville counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by DeNeville there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by DeNeville there.#TD#
DeNeville shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Okah manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Donsone DeNeville is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
Okah replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeNeville blocks it well.
Okah takes a kick to the side of the head.
DeNeville lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okah's sensitive parts.
DeNeville throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
DeNeville swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
DeNeville on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeNeville jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeNeville slips a straight right by Okah.
DeNeville swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeNeville just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
DeNeville swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeNeville motions for Okah to come forward. DeNeville throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville throws a leg kick
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah throws a head kick but DeNeville moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah stuffs the takedown.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okah thows a body kick. DeNeville tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okah is looking to clinch but DeNeville is avoiding it.
Nice shot by DeNeville.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donsone DeNeville.
Well DeNeville has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Donsone DeNeville retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Donsone DeNeville thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#749 Heimendahl v Kruger
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Andersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah misses with a right hand
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.
Okah throws a leg kick
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah moves away from the strike by Andersson.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Okah pushes him off.
Okah throws a push kick but Andersson slaps the foot to one side.
Okah tried to score with a low kick but Andersson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Okah.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andersson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Okah slips a straight right by Andersson.
Andersson throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Andersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson. That snapped Okah's head back.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andersson scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okah.
Andersson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andersson is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah connects with a body shot.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andersson throws a chopping leg kick but Okah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okah tried to counter with a leg kick but Andersson avoided it.
Okah blocks a head kick by Andersson.
An inside leg kick from Andersson misses.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okah.
Andersson throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okah scrambles back to his feet.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson lands an overhand right.
Andersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL2#
Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Okah.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Okah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Okah.
Andersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson is trying to push Okah away but Okah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andersson or not.
Andersson tries to break free but Okah pushes him back against the cage.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Okah finds it's target.
Andersson tries to land a leg kick but Okah saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Donk. Okah catches Andersson right on the button with a cross.
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!
Okah swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andersson tries to score with a low kick but Okah moves his leg out of the way.
Okah lands a jab to the head.
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Okah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andersson throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah throws a head kick that misses.
Okah falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andersson will feel that in the morning.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Andersson with an uppercut!
Okah throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndersson.
Andersson throws a body kick that misses.
Okah throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Okah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah is looking to counter punch.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Andersson is looking to chop away at Okah's legs.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Okah misses with a right hand
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okah!
Andersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okah scores with a nice right hand.
Okah works the jab nicely.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andersson wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Andersson.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Okah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah lands the left hand.
Okah throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Andersson throws a low kick but Okah moves out of range easily.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah looks for the body kick but Andersson saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Andersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andersson jabs Okah to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andersson's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Andersson.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okah lands a jab to the head.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okah slips a jab and a cross from Andersson.
Okah checks the leg kick.
Andersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andersson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersson. Andersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah misses with a low kick as Andersson jumps back.
Andersson misses with a body punch
and Okah counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
A low kick from Okah misses
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
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!
Andersson misses with an uppercut
and Okah counters with a nice leg kick.
Andersson walks into a stiff left hand from Okah.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Okah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okah misses with a body shot
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Okah closes the distance and clinches.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Andersson.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Andersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Andersson checks a leg kick nicely.
Andersson throws a fast counter high kick but Okah manages to duck under it in time.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Okah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andersson swinging wildly here.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Andersson sees coming a mile off.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andersson flicks out a counter leg kick but Okah steps away.
Andersson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Andersson breaks the clinch.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okah is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah staying out of range there.
Okah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andersson just manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Andersson misses its intended target.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Okah misses with a hook
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okah scrambles back to his feet.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Okah misses
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a leg kick.
Andersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andersson misses with a hook. Okah ducked under it nicely.
Benny Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okah works Andersson's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Okah moves out of range easily.
Okah blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersson. That's going to slow Okah down.
Andersson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andersson tries to land a leg kick but Okah saw it coming and moves away.
Okah throws a good cross that connects.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah slips a jab from Andersson.
Okah moves out of range of the leg kick from Andersson.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Okah.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Andersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Okah lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okah scores with a leg kick.
Andersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okah.
Andersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Andersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Andersson is predictable there
and Okah counters with a leg kick.
Okah scores with a decent looking hook.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersson throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Okah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson takes one to the side of the head.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andersson's sensitive parts.
Okah defending well as Andersson loads up on a big left hand.
Andersson blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Andersson misses.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Andersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ghazi Okah.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
A relieved looking Ghazi Okah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#746 Thorbjorn v Bubba 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Dassler fails to land the takedown.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okah is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Okah circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Okah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Dassler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dassler showed some decent athleticism there.
Okah tries to get to full guard but Dassler has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okah keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Okah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okah keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dassler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dassler's back!
Okah controlling the position well here. Dassler rolled but Okah kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dassler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Okah stalling. #T2##SUB#
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okah pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Okah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Okah trying to mount his opponent but Dassler defends it.
Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okah content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Dassler missing with punches from the bottom.
Okah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard.
Okah works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dassler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Okah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dassler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Dassler missing with punches from the bottom.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Okah is controlling well.
Okah stalling.
Okah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Okah stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Okah missing with a left hand there. Dassler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah 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#
Okah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dassler was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
A leg kick checked by Dassler.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Dassler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okah just manages to avoid it.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dassler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okah counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Dassler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okah's waist but Okah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dassler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dassler. Dassler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Okah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dassler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
Dassler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okah defends well and Dassler ends up having to push Okah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okah swings for the body but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Okah counters by clinching up. #T2#
Dassler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Okah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dassler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okah prevents it.
Dassler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dassler wants to take the fight to the mat but Okah manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Okah digs a right hand into Dassler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dassler's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okah works on Dassler's body with a couple of short punches.
Dassler can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okah.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Okah.
Okah digs a right hand into Dassler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dassler's gas tank.
Okah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okah stops a takedown attempt from Dassler.
Okah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dassler backwards. #T3#
Okah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okah scores with a shoulder strike.
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!#TD#
Dassler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Okah clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dassler is not going to allow Okah to sit and survive in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dassler working for a choke but Okah is defending well.
Okah looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Dassler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Okah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Okah covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Okah tries to roll but Dassler sticks to his back. #SUB#
Dassler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Okah is defending well though. Dassler let's go of the attempt for now.
Okah wants to escape the position.
Okah is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dassler off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Okah turns into Dassler and is now in his guard.
Dassler being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Okah connects with a body shot.
Dassler has his takedown stuffed
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Dassler shoots in but Okah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Okah drops Dassler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dassler looks back up at him and smiles so Okah waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Dassler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Okah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dassler seems to have got his legs back now.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dassler slips under a jab.
Dassler tries to counter with a takedown but Okah is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dassler or perhaps it was just good defense by Okah, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okah sprawls well. Okah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Dassler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okah to the ground. Dassler is now in Okah's guard.#SUB#
Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Okah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Okah has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Okah stands and steps away. Dassler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Dassler with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Okah throws a low kick but Dassler moves out of range easily.
Dassler tries to counter by clinching up but Okah breaks away and moves out of range.
Dassler needs to keep his hands up - Okah had a free shot at his head there.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dassler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okah defends it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A head kick misses from Okah.
Dassler feinted with a counter takedown.
Dassler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dassler.
Okah throws out a counter right but Dassler avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Okah tries to keep at a distance but Dassler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dassler can't get the takedown.
Okah lands with a short shot to the head.
Dassler jumps guard but Okah stands there with Dassler around his waist. Dassler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rudi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah works Dassler's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
A relieved looking Ghazi Okah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#741 Ricard v Kent
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Okah thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruth scores with a jab. Okah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Okah as he connects with a hook.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruth blocks a jab.#CL2#
Okah pushes Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Ruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah lands a jab to the head.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Ruth throws a series of strikes that have Okah backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
Okah punishes Ruth's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah scores with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okah. Ruth shrugs it off though.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Okah cracks Ruth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okah blocks a jab.
Ruth takes one to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a hook.
It looked like Ruth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Ruth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Okah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ruth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Ruth misses the body punch
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Okah blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth blocks a head kick by Okah.
A cross from Okah lands.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
It seemed like Okah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Ruth moved away.
Ruth avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghazi Okah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ruth digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
Okah jabs at Ruth's body.#CL2#
Okah moves into the clinch.
Ruth tries to circle away but Okah has him pinned against the cage.
Ruth misses with some punches. #BC#
Ruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Ruth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with a double jab
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ruth works Okah's body with a nice hook.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Okah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okah's corner calls for a 1-2. Okah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okah swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruth. That did some damage!#T2#
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Ruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Okah feints and then cracks Ruth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruth down.
Okah with a jab.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Okah scores with a nice body kick.
Okah closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ruth! Okah dives in looking to finish! Ruth is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
Our winner, Ghazi Okah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#737 Patio v Ricard
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
A thudding body kick lands there by Frazier!
Okah scores with a jab.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Okah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier needs to keep his hands up - Okah had a free shot at his head there.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
Frazier lands a right hook to the body.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Frazier throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
Frazier 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.
Okah throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okah with a body shot.
Frazier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah misses with a combination
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frazier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah connects with a leg kick. Frazier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okah walks into a jab.
Frazier scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Frazier misses.
Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Frazier. Beautiful body shot.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Frazier avoids it.
It seemed like Frazier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frazier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Okah saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
Frazier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frazier checks a leg kick.
Okah slips under a jab from Frazier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Frazier misses.
Okah throws a low kick but Frazier moves out of range easily.
Frazier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frazier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okah.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Okah wants to clinch up but Frazier keeps it at a distance.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier checks a leg kick nicely.
Okah connects with a single shot there.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Frazier.
Okah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Frazier's head.#T3#
Frazier blocks a jab.
Frazier scores with a nice head shot.
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Okah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Okah scores with a kick to the body.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okah cracks Frazier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Okah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frazier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Frazier.#T4#
Okah misses with a straight right.
Frazier moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah.
Frazier tries a quick counter leg kick but Okah is wise to it.
Frazier lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Okah clinches up against the cage.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
Frazier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frazier prevents a body shot from Okah.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Frazier's head back.
Frazier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frazier is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Frazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okah momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Okah misses.
Okah with a hook.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.
Okah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okah wants to slow Frazier down by chopping away at his legs.
Okah blocks a jab.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Okah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frazier.
Frazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier thuds his shin into the meat of Okah's side.
Okah tries to land a body kick
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frazier!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Frazier's head but Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier slips under a jab.#T1#
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
A jab from Okah misses.
Okah misses with a kick to the body
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frazier checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frazier! But no joy.
A left lands for Frazier.
Okah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frazier checks it well.
Good leg kick by Okah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Frazier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Frazier.
Frazier throws a leg kick but Okah checks it.
Okah slips under a jab from Frazier.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and Frazier counters with a low kick, right behind Okah 's knee.
Frazier looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okah. That's going to slow Frazier down.
Frazier jabs Okah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okah throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frazier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frazier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okah is out of range and Frazier settles back down.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frazier feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okah swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Okah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Okah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frazier checks it well.
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Frazier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okah.
Frazier throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frazier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frazier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
Frazier misses with a low kick.
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeph Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Frazier scores with a jab.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Okah works Frazier's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
A big right from Okah misses.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okah throws a series of strikes that have Frazier backpedaling.
A jab from Frazier misses.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Frazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frazier throws a jab when Okah was well out of range.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frazier misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zeph Frazier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Okah tries to land a front kick but Frazier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frazier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
Frazier checks a leg kick.
Frazier lands with a hook. Okah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Okah tests Frazier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Frazier moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a good cross that connects.
Frazier looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah is looking to chop away at Frazier's legs. #T1#
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Okah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier scores with a nice strike.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frazier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Okah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Frazier checks a leg kick.
Frazier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Frazier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okah is able to avoid easily.
Okah throws a low kick but Frazier avoids it.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Frazier blocks the low kick.
Frazier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frazier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okah if he has to take too many more of those.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah slips under a jab from Frazier.
Okah scores with a three punch combo!
Frazier throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
Okah avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Frazier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okah.
Frazier connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frazier misses the jab.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Frazier moved away.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Frazier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okah throws a leg kick
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frazier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frazier misses with a hook to the body
and Okah counters with a nice body kick.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frazier moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Frazier throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Okah misses with a low kick. #T4#
Okah staying out of range there.
Okah moves out of range as Frazier strikes.
Frazier scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Frazier misses.
Okah thinks about countering with a head kick.
Frazier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frazier.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okah!
Frazier connects with a right hand. Okah shakes it off.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Frazier.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Okah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Frazier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Frazier throws a leg kick that misses.
Frazier takes one on the button.
Frazier throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Frazier.
Frazier tries to land a leg kick but Okah saw it coming and moves away.
Okah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okah tries to counter by clinching up but Frazier breaks away and moves out of range.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Okah moved out of range nicely.
Okah misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frazier! But no joy.
Frazier lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah throws a low kick but Frazier moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Frazier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
A big right from Frazier misses.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
and Okah counters with a left to the body.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Frazier swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frazier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frazier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frazier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Frazier there.
Okah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Okah walks into a straight right hand from Frazier.
Okah wants to clinch.#T2#
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frazier cracks Okah with a good jab.
A low kick from Okah misses
and Frazier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frazier is out of range and Okah settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier misses with a body shot.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws a leg kick which misses Frazier's front leg but catches the back leg as Frazier tries to avoid it.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okah feints and then cracks Frazier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frazier down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okah. That's going to slow Frazier down.
Okah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frazier slips a jab from Okah.
Okah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Okah misses the target. #T3#
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frazier is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body kick from Frazier.
Frazier connects with a single shot there.
Frazier misses with a right hand
and Okah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frazier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frazier swinging wildly here.
Okah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Frazier just manages to avoid it.
Okah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okah misses with a hook
and Frazier counters with a body kick that stops Okah in his tracks momentarily.
Frazier throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Frazier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frazier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.
Frazier moves out of range as Okah strikes.#T4#
Frazier throws a low kick, looking for Okah's leg but Okah calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Frazier. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier throws a leg kick
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Frazier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah lands an overhand right.
Okah tries to land a body kick
and Frazier counters with a leg kick.
Frazier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okah on the side of the head.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okah avoids a kick to the body.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frazier scores with a shot to the body.
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Okah slips a straight right by Frazier.
Okah connects with a leg kick. Frazier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Frazier misses.
Okah blocks a jab.
Frazier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
That kick from Okah tenderised Frazier's leg. Frazier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frazier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okah checks a leg kick nicely.
Frazier swings widly with a right hand
and Okah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier lands a high kick!
Frazier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
Okah backing away here, and Frazier unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Frazier throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Frazier slips under a jab from Okah.
Frazier misses with a low kick.
Frazier lands a really nice looking cross but Okah seems unphased.
Frazier misses with a body punch
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frazier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okah.
Frazier swings widly with a right hand
and Okah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Frazier avoids the body shot from Okah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frazier! But no joy.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
A left and a right from Frazier both land. Nice combination.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Frazier as he connects with a hook.
Frazier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frazier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okah's head.
Okah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frazier misses with a body shot
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah throws a low kick, looking for Frazier's leg but Frazier calmly moves out of range.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Frazier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
Okah 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.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Okah avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Okah defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Okah sizes up Frazier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okah slips a jab from Frazier.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frazier scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frazier.
A jab from Okah misses.
Frazier checks a low kick from Okah.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frazier, as that shot connected.
Okah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frazier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
Okah misses the body punch
and Frazier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah throws a chopping leg kick but Frazier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frazier moves away from the strike by Okah.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Frazier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
A cross from Frazier lands.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier lands with an overhand left.
Okah throws out a leg kick but Frazier moves out of range and Okah only half commits.
Frazier punishes Okah's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Okah.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frazier throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
Okah misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frazier to score with a decent uppercut.
Okah tries to move into range but Frazier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frazier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeph Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frazier 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeph Frazier!
Zeph Frazier is the new light heavyweight champion!
Zeph Frazier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 596
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Okah slips under a jab.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon needs to keep his hands up - Okah had a free shot at his head there.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon moves out of range as Okah strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Okah moved away.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okah. That did some damage!
Okah misses with a kick to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okah thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Okah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Nixon blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okah wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nice shot by Nixon.
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!
Okah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well. #T2#
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nixon wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Okah down.
Okah tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut!
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon tries to clinch up
and Okah counters with a thumping low kick.
Nixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nixon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.#T3#
Nixon thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okah misses with a hook.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nixon if he has to take too many more of those.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
Okah slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Nixon thows a body kick. Okah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okah throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a left to the body.
Nixon throws a chopping leg kick but Okah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon tries to clinch up.#T4#
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Nixon misses.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Nixon clinches.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nixon throws a right hand that misses
and Okah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Okah throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Okah blocks a jab.
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okah throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Nixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okah blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Nixon throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Okah throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Nixon misses with a hook. Okah ducked under it nicely.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Okah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nixon throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Nixon tries to work over Okah's front leg with a kick but Okah checks it.
Okah misses with a kick to the body
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon moves to clinch but Okah breaks away
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Okah.
Okah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okah is out of range and Nixon settles back down.
Okah throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Okah throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okah scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nixon tries to move into range but Okah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Okah misses.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Okah works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Okah tries a quick counter leg kick but Nixon is wise to it.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a series of strikes. Okah will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nixon. Nixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okah misses with a hook to the body
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Okah misses.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Okah is avoiding it.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okah takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nixon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
As Okah backs away, Nixon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okah, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okah.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okah or not.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Nixon.
Okah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Okah lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Okah blocking some punches.
Okah wants to break free but Nixon has control.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Okah.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Nixon cracks Okah with a nice body shot.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon pushes Okah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Okah blocks a body shot from Nixon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Okah is rocked!
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okah.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Nixon has Okah pushed against the cage.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards. #T4#
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah is looking to break free of the clinch but Nixon has double underhooks.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Okah's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Okah drops to his knees and Nixon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
A relieved looking Evil Nixon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#728 Sonnen v Grigorian
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
DeNeville looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
DeNeville misses with a body shot.
Okah is looking to counter with a body kick.
DeNeville feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
DeNeville 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.
Okah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeNeville throws a leg kick
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
DeNeville misses with a right hand
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeNeville lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeNeville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Okah tenderised DeNeville's leg. DeNeville is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeNeville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Okah finds it's way through DeNeville's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville lands with a good body shot.#T1#
DeNeville takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeNeville counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeNeville.
DeNeville lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeNeville lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from DeNeville misses
and Okah counters with a left to the body.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
DeNeville throws a head kick that misses
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
DeNeville takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah wants to slow DeNeville down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
DeNeville with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
DeNeville dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okah. That did some damage!
Donsone DeNeville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNeville misses with a lunging right hand
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and DeNeville counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Okah. Beautiful body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okah!
DeNeville looks winded!
A head kick misses from DeNeville.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeNeville.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeNeville, as that shot connected.
Okah digs a good body shot into DeNeville's ribs.
The crowd cheers as DeNeville lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okah doesn't seem phased though.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Okah loads up on a big right hand but DeNeville slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNeville looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah tried to counter with a leg kick but DeNeville avoided it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeNeville.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNeville throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Okah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah thinks about countering with a body kick.
DeNeville throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Okah connects with a jab.
DeNeville takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeNeville.
Okah misses with a looping right.
DeNeville misses with a takedown
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
DeNeville is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okah rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
DeNeville scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okah. That's going to slow DeNeville down.
A lazy left from Okah finds it's target.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeNeville throws a right hand that misses
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeNeville.
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah checks a leg kick.
Okah lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeNeville doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okah counters with a nice body shot.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donsone DeNeville.
Okah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
DeNeville misses with a body punch
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
DeNeville connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeNeville on the side of the head.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
DeNeville throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okah counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from DeNeville misses.
Okah throws a big counter combination but DeNeville scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeNeville.
Okah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville catches Okah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeNeville is breathing heavily.
DeNeville throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okah jabs DeNeville right on the nose. DeNeville blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Okah. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Okah lands with a nice body kick.
DeNeville has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okah finds it's way round the side to connect with DeNeville's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but DeNeville might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okah has got the better of the exchanges.
DeNeville ducks right into an uppercut from Okah.
DeNeville missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Okah.
Okah thuds his right hand into DeNeville's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okah jabs at DeNeville's body.
Okah lands a front kick.
Okah scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeNeville in his tracks. #ROC#
DeNeville is rocked!
DeNeville misses with a hook #KD#
and Okah counters with a crisp right hand that drops DeNeville! Okah lets DeNeville back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
DeNeville is still on wobbly legs! Can Okah finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah connects with a body shot that sends DeNeville's belly button to the back.
Okah sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through DeNeville's defenses. It connects perfectly with DeNeville's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ghazi Okah 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: GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Okah throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Defoe counters by moving into the clinch.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Okah.
Okah presses Defoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okah scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Good body shot from Okah.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Okah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah blocking some punches.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Defoe counters with a body kick that stops Okah in his tracks momentarily.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe cracks Okah with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Okah lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Okah throws a sloppy head kick and Defoe moves out of range easily.
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
Defoe slips under a jab from Okah.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Okah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Okah throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Okah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Okah throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Defoe misses.
Okah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe connects with a body shot.
Okah scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Okah has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Okah misses.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Okah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Okah misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe slips a straight right by Okah.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe lands a jab to the head.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Okah misses with a looping right.#T1#
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Okah knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Okah misses
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Defoe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Defoes head. #T2#
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah blocking some punches.
Okah misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Defoe lands a nice shot that snaps Okah's head back.
Defoe lands the left hand.
Defoe tries a low kick but Okah avoids it.
Okah with a jab.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Okah moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Okah misses.
Nice cross by Defoe.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Okah throws a leg kick that misses.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okah pushes Defoe away with a front kick.
Defoe misses with a leg kick
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Defoe in the body.
Defoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Okah misses with a jab to the body
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Okah takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okah works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Okah misses with a body shot
and Defoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Okah clinches up against the cage.
Okah presses Defoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Okah.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Okah lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Defoe tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe pushes Okah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
A hook to the body from Defoe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Defoe on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Defoe can turn it around.#T2#
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah is leaning against Defoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe lands a body punch.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe works on Okah's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Defoe is working Okah over against the cage.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe works on Okah's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Defoe.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Defoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Defoe.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Menace Defoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Okah.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A hook to the body from Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Defoe lands a body punch.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Defoe.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe works on Okah's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath Okah's ribcage. Okah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Okah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe tries to clinch but Okah moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Okah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe slips a straight right by Okah.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah pushes Defoe away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
Defoe walks into a jab.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Defoe 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okah throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe lands with a nice body punch.
Defoe scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Okah misses.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah tried to counter with a leg kick but Defoe avoided it.
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Defoe has managed to clinch.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Defoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Okah as the two fighters clinch.
Okah working aggressively here. #T4#
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Okah.
A right hand to the body from Okah.
Defoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Okah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe thinks about the counter body kick.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Okah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Defoe has closed the distance and engaged Okah in a clinch.
Okah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Okah on the inside.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action. #T1#
Okah throws an elbow that misses.
Okah gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Okah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Defoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah lands an uppercut.
Okah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah digs a right hand into Defoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Defoe's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah lands with a right to the head.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Okah.
Okah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Okah blocking some punches.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Okah tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okah lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe pushes Okah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Okah - that landed with a thud.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah is working Defoe over against the cage.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah retains his light heavyweight title!
Ghazi Okah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ericsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ericsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okah.
Ericsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Ericsson feints the counter takedown.
Okah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Okah as he checks the leg kick.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Ericsson moved away.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Okah misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ericsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Okah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Okah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ericsson doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ericsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Ericsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ericsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Okah throws a jab when Ericsson was well out of range.
Ericsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ericsson. Ericsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ericsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okah avoids the body shot from Ericsson.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
Ericsson ducks under a wild hook from Okah.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ericsson. That's going to slow Okah down.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown but Okah shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ericsson slips a jab from Okah.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okah lands a really nice looking cross but Ericsson seems unphased.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and Ericsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericsson.
Ericsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ericsson staying out of range there.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ericsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Ericsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
A big left from Okah misses.
Okah scores with a punch to the head.
Ericsson blocks the body kick.
Ericsson lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okah.
Ericsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Ericsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah lands with an uppercut that bounces Ericsson off the cage and back into range.
Okah tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Ericsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah has his hands on Ericsson's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ericsson is one step ahead there.
Okah wants to get back to his feet but Ericsson passes into half guard.
Ericsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okah manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Ericsson misses.
A swing and a miss from Okah.
Ericsson feints the counter takedown.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ericsson on the side of the head.
No joy there for Okah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ericsson will feel that in the morning.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Ericsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ericsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okah is fending him off so far but Ericsson persists. Nope, Okah circles away and we're back to standing.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Ericsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah tests Ericsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ericsson with the counter takedown but Okah avoids it easily.
Okah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Ericsson tries to clinch but Okah is having none of it.
Okah is looking to counter punch.
Ericsson stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ericsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Okah throws an off balance right hand
and Ericsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ericsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okah.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ericsson can do to turn this around?
Ericsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ericsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Okah.#CL#
Okah moves into the clinch.
Ericsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ericsson lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Okah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ericsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
A short right from Okah on the inside.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Okah.
Ericsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands. #T3#
Ericsson pushes Okah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Ericsson tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ericsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Ericsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ghazi Okah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Okah. #TD2#
Ericsson wants the takedown. Okah is fighting it off but Ericsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Okah's guard against the cage.
Ericsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ericsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Okah working a defensive guard here.
Okah wants to stand and escape but Ericsson is having none of it.
Ericsson stopping the sweep attempt from Okah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okah has his hands on Ericsson's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ericsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ericsson connects with the punch.
Ericsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ericsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ericsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Ericsson shoots in but Okah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Ericsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Okah misses with a hook to the body
and Ericsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okah throws a leg kick but Ericsson checks it.
Okah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ericsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Ericsson staying out of range there.
Ericsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ericsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Okah tries to clinch up.
Ericsson misses with a leg kick
and Okah counters with a low kick, right behind Ericsson 's knee.
Okah throws a big shot that misses.
Ericsson throws a low kick but Okah moves out of range easily.
Okah misses with a hook. Ericsson ducked under it nicely.
Ericsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okah defends it nicely.
Okah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ericsson 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.
Ericsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ericsson with the counter takedown but Okah avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ericsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericsson moves away.#T2#
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ericsson throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okah cracks a nice hook into Ericsson's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Ericsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Ericsson slips the punch.
Ericsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ericsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Ericsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okah tries to score with a low kick but Ericsson moves his leg out of the way.
Ericsson tries to bum rush Okah with a series of wild strikes but Okah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.#T3#
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ericsson's sensitive parts.
Ericsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ericsson slips a jab from Okah.
Okah avoids the body shot from Ericsson.
Okah misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Ericsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Okah pushes Ericsson off and gets back to his feet.
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Ericsson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ericsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okah's waist but Okah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ericsson off to one side.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a low kick.
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ericsson throws a jab when Okah was well out of range.
Okah throws a head kick but Ericsson moves out of range.
Ericsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well.#T4#
Ericsson scores with a hook.
Ericsson shoots in and drives through. Okah sprawls well.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Ericsson sees coming a mile off.
Okah backing away here, and Ericsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Okah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ericsson slips under a jab.
Ericsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ericsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ericsson throws a jab when Okah was well out of range.
Okah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ericsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericsson moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ericsson's calf.
Okah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ericsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Ericsson forces Okah back against the cage and clinches.
Okah misses with the head strike.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Ericsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Okah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okah lands with a short shot to the head.
Ericsson stalling against the cage. #T1#
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah lands an uppercut.
Ericsson tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Okah.
Okah lands a right hand.
Okah takes a shot to the head.
Ericsson tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Ericsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah blocking some punches. #T2#
Ericsson tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Ericsson.
Ericsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ericsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ericsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okah gets through Ericsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ericsson.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Okah working aggressively here.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah lands a body punch.
Okah working aggressively here.
Okah lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Ericsson is trying to drag Okah to the mat but Okah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ericsson trying to control the position but instead, Okah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ericsson into the cage.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
Okah lands a body shot.
Ericsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
A short right from Ericsson on the inside.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ericsson lands an uppercut.
Ericsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ericsson pushes Okah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ericsson taking a breather.
Okah dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ericsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ericsson misses with a leg kick
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ericsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ericsson misses the target.
Okah is looking to counter punch.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Ericsson's head but Ericsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Ericsson with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okah but Okah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Okah scores with the left hand. Ericsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ericsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okah misses the jab.
Ericsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Okah misses with a leg kick
and Ericsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okah throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ericsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ludvig Ericsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Okah to regain full guard.
Okah managing to control the position.
Okah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ericsson is now in half guard.
Ericsson lands strikes from half guard.
Ericsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Okah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okah wants to improve his position but Ericsson is controlling well.
Ericsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Okah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ericsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Ericsson is thwarting Okah's attempts to control the position.
Okah manages to get to full guard.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ericsson being controlled here momentarily.
Okah wants to control the position but Ericsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ericsson prevents Okah from standing back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okah keeping control of the position.
Okah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okah pushes Ericsson off looking to stand but Ericsson dives back in and keeps control.
Okah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ericsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ericsson's back!
Ericsson rolls, trying to escape but Okah keeps control of the position.
Okah biding his time, looking for the opening.
Okah continues to stall.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah retains his light heavyweight title!
Ghazi Okah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#713 Defoe v Okah 2
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Okah 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.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe throws a low kick but Okah moves out of range easily.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Okah.
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Okah moved away.#T1#
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Okah avoided it.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Okah counters with a head kick.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Okah misses with a head kick.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.#T2#
Okah connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Okah as he connects with a hook.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Okah scores with a decent looking hook.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe keeps Okah at a distance using the push kick.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah lands a front kick.
Good shot there by Okah.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okah lands the left hand.
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Defoe misses with a body kick. #T3#
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
A nice side step and Okah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okah's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Defoe throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Okah moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lands with a right hand.
Okah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Okah takes one on the button.
Defoe blocks a jab.#T4#
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Defoe throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okah throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Okah counters with a left to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe slips a jab and a cross from Okah.
It looked like Defoe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Defoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Okah.
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!
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Okah. That snapped Defoe's head back. #T1#
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Okah saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okah.
Some bone on bone action there as Okah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe lands a jab to Okah's midsection.#T2#
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Okah.
Okah wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Defoe misses its target.#T3#
Okah throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe jabs Okah right on the nose. Okah blinks but takes it well.
Okah connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Okah pushes Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe pushes Okah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands. #T4#
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
A short left from Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okah.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
Defoe stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Okah takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from Okah.
Okah throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Okah misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okah throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Okah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Okah slips a jab from Defoe.
Defoe backing away here, and Okah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Okah finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Okah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.#T2#
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Defoe misses with a double jab
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Defoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okah in his tracks.
Defoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Okah misses with a head kick. #T3#
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Okah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe lands a jab to the head.
Okah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defoe.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe slips under a jab from Okah.
A cross from Okah lands.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Okah.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Okah misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okah.
Okah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Okah's side.
Okah swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a three punch combo!
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe takes one on the button.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
Okah misses with a looping left.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
Okah tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Okah lands with a cross.
Okah walks into a jab.
Okah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.#T2#
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.
Defoe thows a body kick. Okah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe looks to land a combination. Okah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Okah.
A big right from Okah misses.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
A big left from Okah misses.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Okah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Okah misses with a looping right.
It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah connects with a body shot.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
That kick from Okah tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Okah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Defoe working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Defoe presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
Okah is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
Okah looking to stall.
Defoe lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Okah lands a right hand.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Ghazi Okah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah misses with some punches.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Okah tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Menace Defoe.
Well Okah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ghazi Okah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#707 Hoyce v Pagnozzi
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Nice jab there from Altare.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Okah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Altare swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Altare instigates a clinch.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah prevents a body shot from Altare.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Okah scores with a shoulder strike.
Altare tries a body shot but Okah blocks it. #BC#
Altare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah throws a big shot that misses.
Altare looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Altare on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Altare 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Altare feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altare.
Okah misses with a body kick.#CL#
Altare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Okah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Altare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Altare has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Okah regains guard immediately.
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!
Okah pulls Altare in close to his closed guard and prevents Altare from doing any damage or advancing position.
Okah wants to hit a switch here but Altare passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Okah there! #T2#
Okah wants to control but Altare is having none of it.
Okah is trying desperately to improve position.
Okah tries to hold on but Altare postures up.#T3#
Altare content just to control the position here.
Okah tries to lock up and control but Altare gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okah regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okah is trying to control but can't.
Okah tries to get to full guard but Altare has control of the leg.
Altare not doing much here.
Altare's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okah trying to control but Altare postures up.
Okah wants to get back to full guard.
Altare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okah keeps working.
Okah wants to improve his position but Altare is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Altare jabs at Okah's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Okah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altare.
Altare misses the shot to the body.
Altare walks into a left hand. #CL#
Altare clinches with his opponent.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Okah 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.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah lands a hook that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land. #T1#
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Altare prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Altare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okah can do to turn this around?
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah lands a right hand.
Altare cracks Okah with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Okah.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah cracks Altare with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Ghazi Okah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare tries to break free but Okah pushes him back against the cage.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Altare is trying to stall.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah is leaning against Altare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Altare is rocked!
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Altare scores with a hook to the body.
Altare tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Okah.
Oh Altare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Altare takes a shot to the head.
Altare prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Altare seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Altare.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Altare lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Altare working aggressively here.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Altare working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Altare tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah digs a right hand into Altare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Altare's gas tank.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah.
Altare blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Okah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okah lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Okah misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Altare clinches with his opponent.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare tries to break the clinch but Okah is controlling the position.
Altare prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altare working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Altare.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah lands a body shot.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Altare's head.
Altare is trying to pull guard but Okah has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Okah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah misses with the head strike.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah. #T2#
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Okah lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards. #BC#
Altare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okah misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Altare throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah punishes Altare's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Okah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Altare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altare throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Okah defending well as Altare loads up on a big left hand.
Altare lands a really nice looking cross but Okah seems unphased.
Altare slips under a jab.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altare moves away.
Altare tries to clinch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Altare scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
John Altare's cut is getting worse.
Altare looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Altare tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a good, hard body kick but Altare shrugs it off.
Altare slips under a jab from Okah.
Altare darts in trying to clinch
and Okah counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okah 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#701 Shin v Laine 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Von Lee takes one to the chin there.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Von Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Okah. Beautiful body shot.
Von Lee's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Von Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okah misses with a body punch
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Lee cracks Okah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Okah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
Okah misses with an uppercut. Von Lee saw that one coming.
Okah takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Lee misses with a left hand
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okah tries a low kick but Von Lee avoids it.
Von Lee throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Okah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Von Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okah.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Von Lee cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah lands a jab to the nose.
Okah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Okah - just one landing.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Von Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Okah blocks it well.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
A quick step to the side and Okah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Von Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okah with a body shot.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Okah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Lee's sensitive parts.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Okah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Von Lee.
Okah looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Von Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okah trying to control the position.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Okah keeps moving. #T4#
Okah pulls Von Lee in to control the position.
Von Lee won't allow Okah to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah is controlling Von Lee's posture.
Von Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Lee is fighting to break Okah's control of his arms but Okah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Lee advances position into side control!
An elbow from Von Lee crashes against the mat.
Okah avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Lee.
Okah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Okah throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Okah.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Von Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okah.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okah darts in trying to clinch
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Good leg kick by Okah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okah enables Von Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Okah keeps moving.
Von Lee controlling from the top position.
Von Lee wants to pass the guard but Okah is keeping the position.
Von Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okah is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okah is keeping the position for now.
Okah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Okah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Okah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okah has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lee's legs - danger averted.
Okah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Okah preventing the sweep.
Okah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Von Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Von Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Von Lee passes Okah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okah is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Wild Beasts Zoo , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Von Lee is looking to take a break and control but Okah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Von Lee wants to advance to full mount but Okah doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Okah is pulling down on Von Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Lee, at least for the moment.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
That kick from Von Lee tenderised Okah's leg. Okah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Lee misses with a looping right.
Okah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Lee's head backwards.
Von Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee scores with a jab. Okah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okah clobbers Von Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah connects with a body shot that sends Von Lee's belly button to the back.
Von Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Okah misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Lee's sensitive parts.
Okah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Okah tenderised Von Lee's leg. Von Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okah throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lee motions for Okah to come forward. Von Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Lee jabs Okah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lee lunges at Okah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okah's hand. #T2#
Okah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
Von Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah thows a leg kick but Von Lee checks it
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okah scrambles back to his feet.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okah.
Von Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okah looks to throw the jab but Von Lee is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Von Lee with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okah, as that shot connected. #T3#
Von Lee connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee lands a body shot.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Von Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Okah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Von Lee there.
Von Lee throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Lee takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Okah misses the target.#T4#
Okah lunges at Von Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Lee's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and Von Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Lee throws a jab when Okah was well out of range.
Von Lee feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Von Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Okah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okah defends well and Von Lee ends up having to push Okah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah misses with a hook
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah throws an off balance right hand
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ghazi Okah.
I think Okah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#697 Defoe v Okah
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Okah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe motions for Okah to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Okah blocks the low kick.
Okah throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that Okah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah tries a quick counter leg kick but Defoe is wise to it.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Defoe misses the jab.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah with a jab.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.#T1#
Defoe jabs at Okah's body.
Okah digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Okah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Okah counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
A jab from Okah misses.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe. #T2#
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Defoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.#T3#
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe takes one to the chin there.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Okah lands with a right hand.
Okah works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Okah throws a head kick that misses.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okah on the side of the head.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Okah misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okah. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe checks a low kick from Okah.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okah. That one must have hurt.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Okah flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
Defoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okah's hands.#CL2#
Okah instigates a clinch.
A short right from Defoe.
Okah lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okah counters with a nice body shot.
Okah looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Okah staying out of range there.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Okah throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.
Okah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Defoe - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Defoe tries to clinch up but Okah circles away and keeps his distance.
Defoe misses with a body shot
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okah circles away quickly and effectively.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Okah is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defoe scores with a jab.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Defoe slips under a jab from Okah.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Defoe tries to move into range but Okah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Defoe delivers a nice body kick.
Okah is breathing heavily.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.#T4#
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Okah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah keeps Defoe at a distance using the push kick.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Defoe there.
Okah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah keeps Defoe at a distance using the push kick.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Okah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okah.#T2#
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah slips a straight right by Defoe.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Okah walks into a straight right hand from Defoe.#T3#
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Okah checks a leg kick.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Defoe if he has to take too many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Defoe, as that shot connected.
Defoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Okah misses with a hook.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okah. Defoe shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Okah lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okah.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Okah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okah checks it well.
Okah lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
Okah has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah scores with a nice strike.
Defoe is looking to slow Okah down with leg kicks.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Okah wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe throws a big counter combination but Okah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Defoe backing away here, and Okah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Okah lands an overhand right.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Defoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Okah blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Okah looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Okah.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Okah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Okah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Okah lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Okah.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Okah moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okah tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe cracks Okah with an open hand slap.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Okah lunges at Defoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Defoe's hand.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Defoe is out of range and Okah settles back down. #T2#
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Okah misses the target.
Defoe thumps Okah with a low kick.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okah.#T3#
Defoe throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Okah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Okah looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Menace Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
You can see that Okah has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A jab from Okah finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Nice body kick from Defoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Menace Defoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Defoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Menace Defoe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#693 Volkov vs Shin 5
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Okah misses with a low kick as De jumps back.
We've been hearing reports that De has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Okah missing with a left hand there. De was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okah slips a jab from De.
Okah throws out a counter right but De avoids it with no problem.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah misses with a leg kick.
De tries to counter with a takedown but Okah is quick to defend against it.
De blocks a low kick nicely.
De takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but De avoids it.
De lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okah's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah misses the jab.
De fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. De does a little dance to reset his feet.
De fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
Okah moves away from the strike by De. #T1#
A lazy left from Okah finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okah.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Okah looks for the body kick but De saw that one coming.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
De darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De moves away.
De lands a jab to Okah's midsection.
De wants to clinch up but Okah keeps it at a distance.
De misses with a looping left.
De tries to clinch there but Okah circles away.
De throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
A shot to the body from De misses
and Okah counters with a body kick. #T2#
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and De counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De.
Okah lands a head shot.
Okah scores with a nice strike.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De blocks the body kick.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Okah takes a swing at De's ribcage but misses.
De looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Okah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - De looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okah lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Okah lands with a kick to the temple. De shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Okah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Okah.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by De.
De tries to clinch up.
Okah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okah lands with a hook. De tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for De.
De moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. De does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okah throws out a loose jab but De uses good head movement to avoid it.
De avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De thinks about countering with a head kick.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De.
De throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws a looping overhand right but De ducks down to avoid it.
De throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De.
An inside leg kick lands from De.
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Okah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okah digs a good hook to De's body.
De blocks the body kick.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
De motions for Okah to come forward. De throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De scores with a jab.
De chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De manages to avoid it.
De moves away from the strike by Okah.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into De's torso.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
De lands a slapping body shot.
De's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
De wants to clinch.
De throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Okah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Okah blocks the body kick.
De ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah looks to land a right hand but De moved out of range.
Okah blocks the body kick.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on De's shoulder, as De tries to avoid the shot.
De is looking to counter punch.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De at a distance.
De misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.#T2#
De gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okah.
De lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okah dips to his left and cracks De with an uppercut!#CL2#
Okah clinches up with De and pushes him back 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!
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De backwards.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body.
De lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okah or not.
A body shot lands from Okah.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okah lands with a right to the head.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Okah breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Okah finds it's target.
De fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
De swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah misses with a straight left.
De appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De digs a good hook to Okah's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okah. That's going to slow De down.
De moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah lands a nice looking body shot.
De stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okah.
Okah connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as De checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De throws a solid leg kick but Okah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah lands with a right hand. #T4#
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but De is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from De misses the target.
Okah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah connects with a body shot that sends De's belly button to the back.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but De avoids it.
A jab lands there for Okah.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De manages to avoid it.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okah throws a low kick but De moves out of range easily.
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De.
De misses the shot to the body.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Okah clinches up against the cage.
Okah stops a takedown attempt from De.
De tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
De blocking some punches. #BC2#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De.
Despite the aggression on Okah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De throws a head kick that misses.
De throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As De backs off Okah throws a huge counter combo but De manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Okah throws a hook to the side of De's head but De sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like De wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okah lands a jab to the head.
Okah keeps De at a distance using the push kick.
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but De is just out of range.
De looks to throw a body kick
and Okah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from De misses its intended target.
Okah misses with a hook.
De scores with the left hand. Okah knows he should have avoided that one.
De on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but De is just out of range.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Okah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
De throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De dives in for a single leg takedown but Okah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Okah.
De is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Donsone De has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okah blocks a head kick by De.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
De jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okah. That's going to slow De down.
De misses the shot to the body.
A big right from De misses. #T3#
De with a nice cross.
De is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De tries to clinch there but Okah circles away.
Okah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De. That one must have hurt.
Okah jabs De to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Okah missing with a left hand there. De was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okah walks into a jab.#CL2#
Okah gets a clinch.
De lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
De looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
De scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ghazi Okah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, De scores with a nice short uppercut.
De scores with a hook to the body.
De lands a left hand.
De misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De lands a hook to the side of the head.
De tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ghazi Okah.
Well Okah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
An out of breath Ghazi Okah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Donsone De spoke after the fight, saying 'The only real victory are KOs, and you failed. Savor the Win, You'll know why I let you have the W, because somebody is going to get cucked by his girl with me soon. *smirks*'.

Event: Aspire 99: Jones vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Okah blocks a jab.
A cross from Okah lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Skovgaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Skovgaard misses.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a lunging right hand
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard scores with a nice head shot.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skovgaard at a distance. #CL2#
Skovgaard rushes Okah and presses him up against the cage.
Okah pushes Skovgaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Skovgaard controls the action. #T1#
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Okah on the inside.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Skovgaard.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Okah is working Skovgaard over against the cage.
Skovgaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Okah.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Okah tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Good body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Okah.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Okah.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Skovgaard lands with a right to the head.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Skovgaard's head.
Okah pushes Skovgaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skovgaard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Okah.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Skovgaard avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah lands a right hand.
Skovgaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skovgaard. Okah shrugs it off though. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
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!
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah throws an off balance right hand
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Okah throws a leg kick but Skovgaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okah throws a head kick that Skovgaard semi-blocks.
A big right from Okah misses.
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Okah connects with a body shot.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
Skovgaard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Okah.
A clash of legs there as Skovgaard blocks the low kick.
Skovgaard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skovgaard misses with a left hand
and Okah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skovgaard thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah cracks Skovgaard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Skovgaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Skovgaard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skovgaard's knee momentarily.
Skovgaard digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Nice defenses there by Skovgaard.
Okah misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skovgaard.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Okah
and Skovgaard counters with a leg kick.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skovgaard scrambles back to his feet.
Okah connects with a high kick.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah takes one to the side of the head.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okah throws a sloppy body shot
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head but Skovgaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah cracks Skovgaard with an open hand slap.#T3#
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skovgaard walks into a straight right hand from Okah.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skovgaard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okah.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Skovgaard needs to keep his hands up - Okah had a free shot at his head there.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Okah blocks a head kick by Skovgaard. #T4#
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard counters with a body kick.
Okah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skovgaard can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Skovgaard.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah thumps Skovgaard with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skovgaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Okah sizes up Skovgaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skovgaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okah throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okah scores with a hook.
Okah throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Skovgaard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skovgaard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Skovgaard cracks Okah with a good jab.
Okah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skovgaard takes a step back to recover.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Skovgaard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Skovgaard takes one to the chin there.
Skovgaard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skovgaard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skovgaard lands with a kick to the temple. Okah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skovgaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentin Skovgaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Okah lands a nice hook to Skovgaard's body. Skovgaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah misses with a looping right.
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skovgaard. Skovgaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skovgaard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Okah.
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah throws a looping overhand right but Skovgaard ducks down to avoid it.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Okah throws a jab when Skovgaard was well out of range.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skovgaard's calf.
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Okah.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Okah.
Skovgaard blocks a head kick by Okah.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Skovgaard counters with a straight right hand.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skovgaard at a distance.
Okah is looking to clinch but Skovgaard is avoiding it. #T4#
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Skovgaard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okah. That one must have hurt.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skovgaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Aspire 95: Green vs Souvlaki 2
Date: Dec 24, 2017

#R1#
Adams misses the jab.
Okah throws a good cross that connects.
Okah lands a really nice looking cross but Adams seems unphased.
A jab from Okah misses.
It looked like Adams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Adams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****AXE PACK***** in the buildup to the fight.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
Adams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah throws a shot to the body.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick from Okah. #CL#
Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah tries a body shot but Adams blocks it. #T1#
Okah lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams tries to score a body lock takedown but Okah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Okah.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah scores with a hook to the body.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Okah blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Adams lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Okah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams attempts a counter takedown but Okah avoids it well and moves away.
Okah works the jab nicely.
Okah's corner calls for a 1-2. Okah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okah staying out of range there.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
James Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Okah.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
Adams blocks a leg kick.
Okah lands with a nice body punch.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Adams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okah misses with a looping left.
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Okah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adams. That did some damage!
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okah is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Okah circles away and we're back to standing.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams blocks the body kick.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okah.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah slips a jab and a cross from Adams. #CL2#
Okah moves into range and clinches up with Adams.#T4#
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Okah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Okah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
Okah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards. #TD#
Adams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Okah wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Okah pushes Adams off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Okah pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Okah lands a front kick.
Adams swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okah.
Adams checks a low kick from Okah.
Okah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adams tries to bum rush Okah with a series of wild strikes but Okah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okah circles away quickly and effectively.
Okah connects with a crisp jab.
Okah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams tries to clinch but Okah is having none of it.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adams tries to clinch up but Okah circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Okah misses.
Good leg kick by Okah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Okah looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Okah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okah throws a leg kick but Adams moved away.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Okah saw that one coming.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Adams with a nice cross.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams lands a really nice looking cross but Okah seems unphased.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Okah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Okah instigates a clinch.
Okah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage. #BC2#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Okah moved out of range nicely.
Adams jabs Okah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okah.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams misses with a hook. Okah ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams blocks a low kick nicely.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Okah misses with a body kick. #CL#
Adams clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
Okah connects with an inside leg kick.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!#T1#
Okah is not going to allow Adams to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okah has good solid back control here.
Adams is keeping busy.
Okah controlling from the back.
Ghazi Okah has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Okah is continuing to stall.
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Okah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Okah trying to control.
James Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Adams just trying to survive but Okah is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Okah is hanging on to Adams's back as he tries to escape.
Okah controls the position.
Let's hope that Okah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of Okah the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okah is controlling the position but Adams somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Okah is looking to advance position but Adams won't allow it.
Adams punching from the bottom.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okah is taking a breather. Adams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okah pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Aspire 92: Tsoko v Mayhem
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Okah misses with a right hand
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Moura digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura scores with a hook to the body. Okah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Moura lands with a shot to the body.
Okah misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Moura counters with a shoot takedown. Okah fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Okah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Okah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Moura tries to pull guard but Okah won't allow it.
Moura jumps guard but Okah stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Moura fails to land.
A short left from Okah.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Okah tries to work over Moura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moura jumps guard but Okah stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okah is defending well.
Okah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moura.#BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moura's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moura with the counter takedown but Okah avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Moura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Okah.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Okah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Moura misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Okah misses its target.
Okah feints and then cracks Moura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moura down.
Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moura.
Moura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah is looking to counter punch.
Moura tries for a takedown but Okah circles away easily
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Moura thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moura on the side of the head.
Moura moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah lunges at Moura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moura's hand.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moura takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Moura misses
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okah fails to land with a series of punches.
Okah punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okah throws a leg kick which misses Moura's front leg but catches the back leg as Moura tries to avoid it.
Moura connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Okah is looking to slow Moura down with leg kicks.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Moura slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Moura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okah rather than just go for the knockout.
Moura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moura just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Okah.
Okah missing with a left hand there. Moura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okah throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Moura counters with a takedown into side control.
Okah gets back to half guard.
Okah is holding on to half guard well.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Okah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Okah manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okah holds on and takes a little breather.
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moura distracts Okah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okah is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea.
Okah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okah working a defensive guard here.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moura is fighting to break Okah's control of his arms but Okah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well.
Moura ducks right into an uppercut from Okah.
A big left from Okah misses. #T3#
Okah avoids the body shot from Moura.
Moura blocks a jab.
Okah throws an off balance right hand
and Moura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Okah shows good takedown defense.
Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okah delivers a nice body kick.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okah but Okah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okah defends it nicely.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.#T4#
Okah tests Moura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moura misses with a looping left.
Okah misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okah pinned against the cage. Okah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moura avoids a kick to the body.
Okah throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Okah tries to kick Moura off in order to stand up. Moura Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Okah tries to improve position but can't.
Okah struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Okah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Okah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Okah is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okah keeping hold of Moura's head, controlling as best he can.
Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okah wants to get back to full guard.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Okah's head.
Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Okah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moura is thwarting Okah's attempts to control the position.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Okah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Okah is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moura slips a nice elbow through Okah's hands, connecting with Okah's forehead.
Moura wants to take a breather but Okah is having none of it.
Moura working over Okah with some ground and pound. Okah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moura is nestled in close to Okah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okah is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okah avoid being mounted?
Moura working the head and body with strikes.
Okah is doing well to control the position and prevent Moura from advancing to side control.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Moura connects with a nice short shot to Okah's temple. #T3#
Moura with the ground and pound but Okah uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Moura trying to control but Okah is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Okah working a defensive guard but Moura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Okah is trying to control Moura's posture but Moura avoids it.
Moura working the body and head with strikes.
Okah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Moura is working Okah over with some ground and pound from side control.
Okah is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Okah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moura tries to advance position but instead Okah slips a leg back in to half guard.
Moura is thwarting Okah's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rickson Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Moura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Our winner, Ghazi Okah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Aspire 86: Yew v Jones
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
Brophy scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Okah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okah has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brophy checks a leg kick.
Okah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Brophy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okah.
Brophy misses with a hook
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Brophy tries to clinch but Okah is having none of it.
Brophy needs to keep his hands up - Okah had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Brophy's head coaches at Blackthorn Reborn - Trinity that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good work by Okah as he checks the leg kick.
Okah with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Nice body kick from Okah.
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brophy under the eye.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy scores with a body shot.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Okah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
A good leg kick by Okah.
Brophy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okah's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brophy digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah lands with an uppercut that bounces Brophy off the cage and back into range.
Okah lands with a hook. Brophy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brophy - that will leave a mark!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brophy checks a leg kick.
Okah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy connects with a single shot there.
Okah looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Okah throws a low kick but Brophy moves out of range easily.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Okah off the cage and back into range.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
The fighters circling - Okah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah tries to move into range but Brophy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okah looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Okah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Okah.
Brophy swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Okah counters by moving into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okah wants to land a leg kick but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okah's hands.
Okah looks to throw a body kick
and Brophy counters with an outside leg kick.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
Okah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Okah finds it's way through Brophy's defenses.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah tries a low kick but Brophy avoids it.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brophy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okah tries to land a front kick but Brophy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brophy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Okah misses with a leg kick.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Okah checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Okah moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Okah prevents a body shot from Brophy.
A short uppercut from Brophy.
Okah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikael Brophy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brophy has time to react.
Okah punishes Brophy's body with a nice straight punch.
Okah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Okah.
Brophy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Okah moves out of range.
Brophy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brophy's sensitive parts.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brophy doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Okah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
Brophy throws a low kick, looking for Okah's leg but Okah calmly moves out of range.
Okah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okah moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Okah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Okah catches Brophy right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Okah slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah connects with a jab.
Brophy 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.
Okah thuds his shin into the meat of Brophy's side.
Okah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Okah finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Brophy. Those never looked like landing.
Okah throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brophy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Okah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Okah moves out of range easily.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy throws a chopping leg kick but Okah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Okah staying out of range there.
Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikael Brophy has been cut.
Brophy slips a jab from Okah.
Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brophy misses the jab.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okah. Brophy shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Okah rushes Brophy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Brophy prevents a body shot from Okah.
Brophy takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Okah.
Okah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brophy tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Okah misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Brophy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghazi Okah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Brophy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Okah presses Brophy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Brophy.
Okah works on Brophy's body with a couple of short punches.
Brophy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah works on Brophy's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okah.
Okah lands a body punch.
Okah lands a right hand.
Okah tries to land knees in the clinch but Brophy avoids the damage to the body.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikael Brophy'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brophy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Mikael Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
Brophy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okah doesn't seem bothered though.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Okah lands the left hand.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brophy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy wants to clinch up but Okah keeps it at a distance.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah scores with a kick to the body.
Brophy misses with a body kick.#T1#
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Okah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brophy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brophy throws a front kick that sends Okah stumbling back into the cage.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Brophy misses.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah scores with a nice head shot.
Brophy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy slips a jab from Okah.
Brophy blocks a jab.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Brophy is looking to chop away at Okah's legs.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Brophy moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah.
Brophy throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Okah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okah lands with a straight right. Brophy didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brophy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okah blocks the body kick.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brophy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brophy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brophy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brophy connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Brophy jabs Okah right on the nose. Okah blinks but takes it well.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brophy punishes Okah's body with a nice straight punch.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Brophy throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
Brophy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okah's head.
Brophy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okah misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Okah misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brophy - the referee stops the clock and Okah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brophy. Okah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brophy misses with a kick to the body.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brophy is out of range and Okah settles back down.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brophy under the eye.
Brophy moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah flicks out a counter leg kick but Brophy steps away.
Brophy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah 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.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Our winner, Ghazi Okah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bushido 72: One Last Dance
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Okah misses.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umaga blocks a leg kick.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah tries to work over Umaga's front leg with a kick but Umaga checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okah.
Okah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah throws a hook but Umaga avoids it easily.#T1#
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah misses with a hook
and Umaga counters with an inside leg kick.
Okah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Umaga misses
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Umaga wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Umaga as he checks the leg kick.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Umaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Umaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Umaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
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!
Okah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Umaga counters with a good low kick that Okah was not able to check.
Umaga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.
Okah staying out of range there.
Umaga fakes the leg kick and cracks Okah in the body.
Umaga lands a body shot.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okah throws a leg kick but Umaga sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okah.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Umaga's shoulder, as Umaga tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Umaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umaga defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah throws a sloppy head kick
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Okah moved away.
Umaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umaga misses with a hook.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okah keeps Umaga at a distance using the push kick.
No joy there for Okah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah tries to land a leg kick but Umaga saw it coming and moves away.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Okah settles back down.
Okah misses with a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Umaga checks a low kick from Okah.
Okah connects with a jab.
Okah scores with a jab.
Umaga throws a body kick that misses.
Okah is looking to counter punch.
Okah throws a push kick but Umaga slaps the foot to one side.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Okah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okah misses with a leg kick.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Umaga will feel that in the morning.
Okah misses with a jab to the body
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Okah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umaga is looking to slow Okah down with leg kicks.
Umaga swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Umaga moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Umaga wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umaga.
Umaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Okah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah takes one to the chin there.
Okah looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Umaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Okah looks for the body kick but Umaga saw that one coming.
A big left from Umaga misses.
Umaga lunges at Okah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okah's hand.
Okah lands a body shot.
Okah works Umaga's body with a nice hook.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Okah settles back down.
Umaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umaga.
Okah tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
Okah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umaga doesn't seem bothered though.
Okah scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Okah.
A jab from Okah misses.
Okah backing away here, and Umaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Umaga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okah has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.#T2#
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Umaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Umaga flicks out a counter leg kick but Okah steps away.
Umaga cracks Okah with an open hand slap.
Okah throws a low kick but Umaga avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Umaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Okah blocks the leg kick.
Okah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Umaga is looking to chop away at Okah's legs.
Umaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Umaga moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Umaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah throws a push kick but Umaga slaps the foot to one side.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Umaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okah takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Umaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Umaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Umaga moves away and avoids it.
Okah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab. #T4#
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah misses the jab.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Umaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Umaga.
Umaga avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umaga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Umaga. That one must have hurt.
Umaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Okah settles back down.
Umaga scores with a kick to the body.
Umaga misses with an uppercut
and Okah counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and Umaga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okah's knee momentarily.
Umaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab.
Umaga throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umaga. #T1#
Umaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Okah misses
and Umaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Umaga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Umaga scores with a punch to the head.
Okah walks into a straight right hand from Umaga.
Umaga wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Good shot there by Okah.
Umaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Umaga scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah misses with a hook
letting Umaga counter with a right hand.
Umaga lands a jab.
Umaga misses with a straight left.
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Umaga's head back.
Umaga throws a low kick but Okah moves out of range easily.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
Okah misses with a double jab
and Umaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah moves out of range of the leg kick from Umaga.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okah's head.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Umaga's shoulder, as Umaga tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Okah avoids it.
Umaga scores with a body shot.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umaga counters with a good, hard body kick but Okah shrugs it off.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Okah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umaga on the side of the head.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Okah is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umaga! But no joy.#T4#
A big right from Okah misses.
Umaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umaga.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umaga, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okah checks a leg kick.
Okah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umaga. That did some damage!
Okah misses with a body shot.
Umaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Umaga throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah lands with a hook. Umaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Okah misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Umaga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Okah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah throws a sloppy body shot
and Umaga counters with a leg kick.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umaga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okah's knee momentarily.
Umaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Umaga coming out on top.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Umaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Okah will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
Umaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Umaga throws a front kick aimed at Okah's knee but Okah avoids it well.
Umaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Okah throws a jab when Umaga was well out of range.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okah throws a low kick but Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Okah checks it.
Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah blocks a jab.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okah avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Okah scores with a nice right hand.
Umaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah connects with a right hand. Umaga shakes it off.
Umaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okah has time to react.
Okah scores with the left hand. Umaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Umaga tests Okah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Okah tries a low kick but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga lands with an overhand left.
Okah throws a head kick but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah cracks Umaga with a good jab.
Okah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.#T3#
Okah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Umaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okah - the referee stops the clock and Umaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okah. Umaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Okah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umaga can pounce on him.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Umaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umaga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umaga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Umaga avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Okah cracks Umaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Okah slips under a jab from Umaga.
Umaga swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good shot there by Okah.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Umaga throws out a leg kick but Okah moves out of range and Umaga only half commits.
Okah is looking to counter with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okah.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Umaga cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
A big left from Umaga misses.
Umaga blocks the body kick.
Okah misses with a wild combination.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Umaga moved away.
Umaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umaga.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Umaga.
Okah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Umaga clobbers Okah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okah throws a hook but Umaga blocks it.#T1#
Okah lands with an uppercut that bounces Umaga off the ropes and back into range.
Umaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okah's head.
Okah throws a low kick but Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okah throws a leg kick but Umaga moved away.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Umaga misses with an uppercut.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Umaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah checks a low kick from Umaga.
Okah throws a hook but Umaga blocks it.
Umaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Umaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okah throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga lands with a good body shot.
Umaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga catches Okah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Umaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okah under the eye.
Umaga throws a low kick but Okah avoids it.
Okah cracks Umaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Umaga.
Umaga connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target. #T3#
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Okah looks to throw a body kick
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah stuns Umaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Umaga takes one on the button.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Umaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Umaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Umaga feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
Umaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Umaga throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Umaga misses.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Okah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okah's hands.
Okah throws a lazy uppercut
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okah. That did some damage!
Okah misses with a body kick.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Okah.
Umaga scores with a leg kick.
Umaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okah counters with a good low kick that Umaga was not able to check.
Umaga lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iosefa Umaga.
Well Umaga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!

Iosefa Umaga wins by unanimous decision!
Iosefa Umaga is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Iosefa Umaga 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: Bushido 68: Okah vs. Umaga
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Umaga slips a straight right by Okah.
Okah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Okah avoids it.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Okah saw that one coming.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Umaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Okah avoids it.
Okah throws a sloppy body shot
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah throws a jab when Umaga was well out of range.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
Okah tried to score with a low kick but Umaga checks it.
Okah blocks a head kick by Umaga. #T1#
Okah misses with a hook to the body
and Umaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah moves out of range as Umaga throws a body kick.
Good work by Okah as he checks the leg kick.
Umaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okah lands a nice hook to Umaga's body. Umaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah cracks Umaga with an open hand slap.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah is looking to chop away at Umaga's legs.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Umaga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Umaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okah finds it's way round the side to connect with Umaga's head. #CL#
Okah forces Umaga back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga blocks a body shot from Okah.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Okah lands an uppercut.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Umaga.
A hook to the body from Umaga.
Okah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Umaga has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Okah is trying to pull guard but Umaga turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Umaga digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
Umaga moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Umaga checks it well.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Umaga digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Okah clobbers Umaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okah slips under a jab.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Okah as he checks the leg kick.
Okah misses the jab.
Okah checks a low kick from Umaga.
Okah scores with a kick to the body.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Umaga's torso.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah throws a hook to the side of Umaga's head but Umaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Okah misses.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
Umaga checks a low kick from Okah.
Nice body kick there by Umaga.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umaga.
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Umaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Umaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umaga missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okah has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Umaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okah misses with a hook.
Umaga walks into a straight right hand from Okah.
Umaga misses with a looping right.
Umaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umaga connects with a leg kick. Okah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Okah.
Umaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.#T1#
Umaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Okah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Okah counters with a quick kick to the body but Umaga blocks it.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umaga scores with a shot to the body.
Umaga wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Umaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Umaga.
Okah defending well as Umaga loads up on a big left hand.
Umaga takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Umaga checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okah is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
Umaga misses with a hook to the body
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga scores with a leg kick.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Umaga 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.
Okah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umaga missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Umaga throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Okah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okah tries to clinch up but Umaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Okah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Umaga. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Okah tries to land a body kick
and Umaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Umaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Okah thows a body kick. Umaga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Umaga motions for Okah to come forward. Umaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga slips under a jab from Okah.
Umaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Okah quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Okah.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Okah misses the target.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Okah connects with a single shot there.
Okah misses with a hook. Umaga ducked under it nicely.
Okah throws a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a three punch combo that has Okah backing up. Okah nods at Umaga to acknowledge the strikes.
Okah misses with a looping right.
Umaga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umaga throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah checks a low kick from Umaga.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.
Umaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okah doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Okah throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Umaga if he has to take too many more of those.
Okah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Umaga takes a step back to recover.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga tries to score with a low kick but Okah moves his leg out of the way.
And Okah counters with a quick kick to the body but Umaga blocks it.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Umaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Umaga's shoulder, as Umaga tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okah counters with a low kick, right behind Umaga 's knee.
Okah looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
Okah checks a low kick from Umaga.
Okah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Okah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Okah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Okah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Umaga misses.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah tried to counter with a leg kick but Umaga avoided it.
Umaga gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okah.
Umaga works the jab nicely.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umaga misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Okah thumps Umaga with a low kick.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Umaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Umaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga slips under a jab from Okah.
Umaga throws a front kick aimed at Okah's knee but Okah avoids it well.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Okah walks into a stiff left hand from Umaga.
Okah tries to score with a low kick but Umaga moves his leg out of the way.
Umaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Okah.#T4#
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umaga on the side of the head.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Okah will feel that in the morning.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Umaga will feel that in the morning.
Okah misses the jab.
It seemed like Umaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Umaga moved out of range.
Okah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umaga counters with a good low kick that Okah was not able to check.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umaga can pounce on him.
Okah takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Iosefa Umaga just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Okah blocks a leg kick.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umaga jabs at Okah's body.
A left lands for Okah.
Umaga lands with a nice body punch.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Umaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Umaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga misses with a shot to the body
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Okah misses with a looping right.
Umaga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick there by Umaga.
An inside leg kick lands from Okah.
Umaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Umaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okah.
Okah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Umaga's calf.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Umaga.
Okah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umaga defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umaga misses with a leg kick
and Okah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Okah misses.
Umaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okah slips a straight right by Umaga.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okah. That did some damage!
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga lands with a straight right. Okah didn't see that one coming.
Okah keeps Umaga at a distance using the push kick.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick
and Okah counters with a good, hard body kick but Umaga shrugs it off.
Umaga is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Okah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okah swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Umaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah throws a leg kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga feints a counter leg kick.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umaga thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body.
Umaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okah.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umaga misses with a leg kick
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and Umaga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Umaga blocks a jab.
Umaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umaga throws an off balance right hand
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Okah saw that one coming.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
Okah blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Okah counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah had his way with Iosefa Umaga in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Okah scores with a nice strike.
Umaga lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Umaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Okah.
Okah sizes up Umaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Umaga in the body.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umaga counters with a one-two to the body.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Umaga lands a head shot.
Umaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Okah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Umaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Okah moves out of range as Umaga throws a body kick.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Umaga misses with a body punch
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Umaga digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okah. That did some damage!
Okah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okah.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Umaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Umaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Umaga misses with a hook to the body
and Okah counters with a low kick, right behind Umaga 's knee. #T2#
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Okah settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Umaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okah - the referee stops the clock and Umaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okah. Umaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Umaga connects with a leg kick. Okah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umaga moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
Some wild striking there from Okah.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umaga thumps Okah with a low kick.
Okah misses with a looping left.
Umaga throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Umaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Okah.
Umaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Umaga takes one on the button.
Umaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Umaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okah blocks a leg kick.
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Okah throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.
Okah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Okah as he checks the leg kick.
Umaga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Umaga's torso.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Umaga checks a low kick from Okah.
Umaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okah tried to score with a low kick but Umaga checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iosefa Umaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Ghazi Okah!

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

Event: Bushido 60: Soszynski v Okah 2
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Soszynski tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Soszynski moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Soszynski misses.
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soszynski throwing a counter right hand but Okah manages to avoid it.
Soszynski moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soszynski - that will leave a mark!
Soszynski throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soszynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okah throws a leg kick but Soszynski moved away.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Soszynski in the body.
Soszynski swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Okah throws a front kick that sends Soszynski stumbling back into the ropes.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soszynski. Soszynski obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Okah cracks the inside of Soszynski's front leg.
A big left from Soszynski misses. #T1#
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soszynski slips a jab from Okah.
Soszynski throws a shot to the body.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okah connects with the punch.
A big left from Okah misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soszynski. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okah 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.
Okah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with a straight right.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soszynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Soszynski lands with a cross.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah staying out of range there.
Okah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soszynski is out of range.
Soszynski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soszynski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soszynski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soszynski.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Soszynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
A big right from Okah misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soszynski. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Okah.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Soszynski avoids it.#T3#
Soszynski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soszynski blocks a jab.
Okah thuds a left hand into Soszynski's body.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Soszynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soszynski misses with a left hand
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
Soszynski checks a leg kick.
Soszynski scores with the left hand. Okah knows he should have avoided that one.
Okah connects with a body shot that sends Soszynski's belly button to the back.
Okah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soszynski throws the kick towards the body but Okah avoids it.
Soszynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soszynski works Okah's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okah throws a body punch but Soszynski moves out of range.
Soszynski avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Soszynski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Okah lands a front kick.
Okah scores with a leg kick.
Okah is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
Okah throws a jab when Soszynski was well out of range.
Soszynski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okah slips a jab from Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okah.
Okah staying out of range there.
Soszynski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soszynski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Soszynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Soszynski in the body.
Okah tries a low kick but Soszynski avoids it.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Krystian Soszynski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Soszynski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid body kick from Okah.
Okah looks for the body kick but Soszynski saw that one coming.
Okah scores with a leg kick.
Soszynski misses with an uppercut.
Soszynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soszynski moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okah.
Soszynski misses with a few strikes there.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Soszynski sees coming a mile off.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soszynski.
Okah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soszynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Soszynski.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soszynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soszynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okah.#T1#
Okah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Soszynski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soszynski, as that shot connected.
Okah is looking to clinch.
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soszynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah scores with a jab to the head.
Soszynski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soszynski throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Okah.
A big right from Soszynski misses. #T2#
Soszynski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah thows a body kick. Soszynski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soszynski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soszynski lands with a straight right. Okah didn't see that one coming.
Soszynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soszynski misses with a looping right.
Soszynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soszynski on the side of the head.
Soszynski misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Soszynski.
Soszynski blocks the body kick.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soszynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soszynski throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soszynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soszynski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okah lands a leg kick that knocks Soszynski off balance momentarily.
Soszynski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Okah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Okah scores with a push kick.
Okah throws a solid leg kick but Soszynski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okah.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah avoids a kick to the body.
Soszynski throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Okah 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.
Okah scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Okah.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Soszynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soszynski.
Okah swinging wildly here.
Soszynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soszynski misses with a right hand
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okah.
Soszynski throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Soszynski scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Soszynski cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.
Okah throws the left hand but Soszynski avoids the punch easily.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soszynski misses with a wild body shot.
Soszynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Okah throws a solid leg kick but Soszynski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okah.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah with a nice cross.
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Okah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski throws a low kick, looking for Okah's leg but Okah calmly moves out of range.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soszynski.
Soszynski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Okah lands a head kick. Soszynski smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Okah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soszynski at a distance.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soszynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah lands with a straight right. Soszynski didn't see that one coming.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah misses with a hook
and Soszynski counters with a straight right hand.
Soszynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okah throws a front kick aimed at Soszynski's knee but Soszynski avoids it well.
Soszynski misses with a hook. Okah ducked under it nicely.
Soszynski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Soszynski checks it well. #T2#
Soszynski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soszynski scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Soszynski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Soszynski is looking to chop away at Okah's legs.
Soszynski throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah misses with a hook
and Soszynski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okah misses with a hook. Soszynski ducked under it nicely.
Okah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soszynski's head.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Soszynski coming out on top.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Soszynski looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Soszynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah tries a quick counter leg kick but Soszynski is wise to it.
Soszynski scores with a push kick.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soszynski's sensitive parts.
Soszynski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah moves away from the strike by Soszynski.
Soszynski backing away here, and Okah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Soszynski blocks the body kick.
Okah takes a swing at Soszynski's ribcage but misses.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soszynski looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Okah misses with a leg kick.
Okah lands a high kick!
A clash of legs there as Okah blocks the low kick.
Okah tries a quick counter leg kick but Soszynski is wise to it.
Okah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soszynski.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Soszynski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Okah back to the ropes. Soszynski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soszynski.
Soszynski scoring well with a low kick there.
Soszynski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okah throws a head kick that half lands.
Okah defending well as Soszynski loads up on a big left hand.
Soszynski connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Okah avoids a kick to the body.
Soszynski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soszynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soszynski is able to avoid easily.
Soszynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah shapes to counter with a head kick.
Okah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soszynski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Krystian Soszynski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Soszynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Soszynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soszynski wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Soszynski misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soszynski.
Soszynski blocks the body kick.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soszynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Soszynski misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Soszynski.
Okah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soszynski misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crunch! Soszynski slams his shin into Okah's torso.#T1#
Okah staying out of range there.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and Soszynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Soszynski.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Soszynski misses its target.
Soszynski throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soszynski's sensitive parts.
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soszynski.
Okah throws a leg kick but Soszynski checks it.
Okah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soszynski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soszynski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Soszynski will feel that in the morning.
Okah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah throws a head kick that Soszynski semi-blocks. #T2#
Soszynski throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soszynski.
Soszynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soszynski connects with an inside leg kick.
Soszynski throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
Soszynski throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Soszynski throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Soszynski blocks the leg kick.
Okah throws a front kick that sends Soszynski stumbling back into the ropes.
Okah misses with a low kick as Soszynski jumps back.
Okah thuds his shin into the meat of Soszynski's side.
Soszynski throws a big shot that misses.
Soszynski just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Okah avoids the body shot from Soszynski. #CL2#
Okah instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Okah 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.
Soszynski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Okah.
Soszynski lands a jab to Okah's midsection.
A jab from Soszynski misses.
Soszynski backing away here, and Okah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soszynski if he has to take too many more of those.
Soszynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soszynski throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
A big right from Okah misses.
Soszynski misses with a straight left.
Soszynski throws a leg kick but Okah checks it. #T4#
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soszynski throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okah is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okah jabs Soszynski right on the nose. Soszynski blinks but takes it well.
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soszynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soszynski.
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okah on the side of the head.
Soszynski misses with a wild body shot.
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okah throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Krystian Soszynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
That's time! Soszynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Soszynski misses with a leg kick.
Soszynski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soszynski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soszynski throws out the jab.
Soszynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soszynski. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soszynski checks the leg kick.
Soszynski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Okah responds with a good body kick, but Soszynski manages to step out the way in time.
Soszynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soszynski. That one must have hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Soszynski there.
Soszynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soszynski misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Soszynski misses with a looping right.
Soszynski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soszynski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soszynski connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Okah.
Soszynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okah throws a sloppy head kick and Soszynski moves out of range easily.
Okah tries a head kick but it misses.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soszynski's hands.
Soszynski ducks right into an uppercut from Okah.
Soszynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Soszynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Soszynski wants to land a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
Okah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah throws a head kick that misses.
Soszynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
Okah with a jab.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soszynski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soszynski slips under a jab.
Soszynski slips under a jab from Okah.
Soszynski connects with a high kick. #T3#
Okah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Okah misses.
Soszynski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Soszynski is looking to land body kicks.
Okah throws a body punch but Soszynski moves out of range.
Soszynski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Soszynski counters with a thumping low kick.
Soszynski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okah in his tracks.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Soszynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soszynski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Soszynski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okah thinking.
Soszynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
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!
Okah lands with a hook. Soszynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Soszynski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Soszynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okah on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Soszynski.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Soszynski counter with a right hand.
Soszynski blocks the body kick.
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick there by Okah.
Okah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soszynski throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soszynski throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Krystian Soszynski.
I think Soszynski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Ghazi Okah!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Krystian Soszynski!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ghazi Okah!

Ghazi Okah wins by split decision!
Ghazi Okah is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ghazi Okah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Okah throws a hook to the side of Kuznetcov's head but Kuznetcov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetcov misses with a lunging right hand
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetcov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetcov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okah avoids it really well and circles away.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Okah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuznetcov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kuznetcov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Okah has his foot on Kuznetcov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetcov works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetcov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okah is trying to keep Kuznetcov in close.
Okah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetcov is one step ahead there.
Okah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuznetcov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuznetcov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Okah working a defensive guard here.
Okah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuznetcov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuznetcov.
Okah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuznetcov preventing the sweep.
Okah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetcov's guard. #REVB#
Kuznetcov looking to control.
Kuznetcov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuznetcov pulls Okah in close to prevent any damage.
Kuznetcov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okah controls the pace.#T3#
Kuznetcov wants to sweep here but Okah controlling him for the moment.
Kuznetcov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetcov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okah doesn't seem phased though.
Okah cracks Kuznetcov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kuznetcov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetcov lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah scoring well with a low kick there.
Andrey Kuznetcov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Okah.
Kuznetcov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okah counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Okah scores with a body shot. #TD#
Kuznetcov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okah wants to sweep here but Kuznetcov controlling him for the moment.
Okah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Okah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Okah is looking for a triangle but Kuznetcov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetcov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kuznetcov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetcov.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetcov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Kuznetcov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetcov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okah throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetcov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okah throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Okah.
Kuznetcov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetcov shoots for a takedown but Okah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Okah.
Nice jab there from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov tries to close the distance and clinch but Okah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetcov lands with an uppercut that bounces Okah off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Kuznetcov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah with a nice cross.
Kuznetcov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznetcov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okah tries to land a leg kick but Kuznetcov saw it coming and moves away.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Kuznetcov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kuznetcov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuznetcov throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetcov misses with a wild combination.
Okah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetcov is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetcov.#T2#
Kuznetcov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetcov misses the target.
Kuznetcov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Kuznetcov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okah is fending him off so far but Kuznetcov persists. Nope, Okah circles away and we're back to standing.
Okah throws a big counter head kick but Kuznetcov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetcov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Okah. That snapped Kuznetcov's head back.
Kuznetcov misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetcov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetcov misses with a body shot.
Okah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Okah needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetcov had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Okah takes a swing at Kuznetcov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetcov lands with a good body shot.
Okah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okah.
Nice body kick from Okah.
Kuznetcov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetcov.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetcov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Kuznetcov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okah sprawls and moves away.
Kuznetcov throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah wants to counter with a clinch but Kuznetcov pushes him away.#TD#
Kuznetcov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okah's guard.
Okah trying to control the position. #T4#
Okah wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuznetcov is in close to Okah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetcov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okah is trying to control the position but Kuznetcov postures up.
Kuznetcov throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetcov is working Okah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Okah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okah trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrey Kuznetcov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Okah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okah takes a swing at Kuznetcov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetcov looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Kuznetcov looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kuznetcov counters with a single leg into guard. Okah didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Okah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okah controls Kuznetcov momentarily but Kuznetcov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetcov is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetcov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Okah trying to keep a closed guard but Kuznetcov is proving a slippery customer.
Kuznetcov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetcov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okah keeping moving, preventing Kuznetcov from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuznetcov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Okah slips a jab from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah throws out a counter right but Kuznetcov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetcov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetcov connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Kuznetcov gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetcov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okah scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetcov prevents a body shot from Okah. #TD#
Kuznetcov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Okah clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3#
Okah trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Okah is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kuznetcov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kuznetcov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Okah is trying to get back to his feet but Kuznetcov has full control of the position and if anything, Okah has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kuznetcov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Okah is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Kuznetcov keeps control of the position as Okah tries to break free.
Okah trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Okah has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Okah is trying to get back to his feet but Kuznetcov has full control of the position and if anything, Okah has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Okah staying busy and making it hard for Kuznetcov to control.
Okah trying to control but not successfully.
Kuznetcov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Okah hold on?
Okah wants to escape the position.
Kuznetcov avoiding Okah 's attempts to control his hands.
Okah is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Okah looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kuznetcov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Okah takes one to the side of the head.
Kuznetcov misses with a lunging right hand
and Okah counters with a leg kick.
Okah connects with a crisp jab.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okah is looking to chop away at Kuznetcov's legs.
A big right from Okah misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetcov misses the target.
Kuznetcov takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetcov throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Kuznetcov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Okah quickly recovers to half guard.
Okah tries to roll over but Kuznetcov keeps him under control.#T1#
Kuznetcov drops an elbow to the side of Okah's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kuznetcov lands a nice short elbow.
Okah is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetcov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuznetcov slips a nice elbow through Okah's hands, connecting with Okah's forehead.
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Okah is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Kuznetcov slips a nice elbow through Okah's hands, connecting with Okah's forehead.
Nice strikes from Kuznetcov there.
Kuznetcov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuznetcov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Okah's thigh. Okah counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kuznetcov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuznetcov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Kuznetcov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Okah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Okah is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kuznetcov frees his head nicely. Oh but Okah has switched to an armbar! Kuznetcov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ghazi Okah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 50: Vilson vs Paterson
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Verhoeven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah throws a big counter combination but Verhoeven scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okah throws a sloppy body shot
and Verhoeven counters with a right hand to the body.
Verhoeven lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.
Okah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verhoeven's head.
Okah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verhoeven in his tracks.
Okah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Verhoeven counters with an inside leg kick.
Verhoeven walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okah.
Verhoeven misses with a body shot.
Verhoeven thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Okah misses the jab.
Okah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okah misses with a leg kick
and Verhoeven counters with a head kick.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a nice body shot.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Verhoeven throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Verhoeven blocks the low kick.#T2#
Okah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verhoeven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okah rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Verhoeven misses.
Okah lunges at Verhoeven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Verhoeven's hand. #CL#
Okah takes the fight into the clinch.
Verhoeven is trying to push Okah away but Okah has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Okah gets through Verhoeven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Verhoeven's efforts to push away.
Verhoeven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Verhoeven is trying to push Okah away but Okah has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Okah tries a body shot but Verhoeven blocks it. #BC2#
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Verhoeven throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Verhoeven is predictable there
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Verhoeven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah cracks Verhoeven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verhoeven ducks right into an uppercut from Okah.
Okah drops Verhoeven with a naaaaasty hook - Verhoeven is in real trouble here! Okah dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bushido 46: Al As vs. Darko
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson wants to counter the offense by Okah and move into the clinch position.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Okah tries to work over Svensson's front leg with a kick but Svensson checks it.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Svensson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okah just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Svensson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Svensson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Okah from controlling successfully. #T1#
Okah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Okah controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Svensson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Okah trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okah controlling the pace.
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Okah has control of the leg.
Okah wants to pass to mount but Svensson is defending the position. #SUB#
Okah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Svensson sees it coming and defends easily.
Svensson manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Okah postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Svensson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Okah tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Okah.
Svensson walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Okah.
Okah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.#T4#
Okah misses with a looping right.
Okah jabs at Svensson's body.
Okah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Okah shakes him off and moves away.
Okah throws a solid leg kick but Svensson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okah.
Okah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okah tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Okah catches Svensson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Okah shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okah's corner calls for a 1-2. Okah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okah delivers a nice body kick.
Svensson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Okah pushes him away.
We've been told by Okah's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Okah.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Svensson drives through and clinches with Okah against the ropes. #TD2#
Svensson pulls guard effortlessly.
Svensson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okah controls the pace.
Okah tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Okah is proving a slippery customer.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Okah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Svensson blocks the low kick.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Okah pushes him away.
Okah swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Okah throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Okah misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah is looking to chop away at Svensson's legs.
Svensson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okah digs a good body shot into Svensson's ribs.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Okah sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Okah avoids it this time.#T3#
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Svensson moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Okah avoids it this time.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah jabs at Svensson's body.#CL2#
Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Okah forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Okah is working Svensson over against the ropes.
Okah trying to stall but Svensson improves his position. #T4#
Okah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svensson.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Okah lands a body punch. #BC#
Okah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Svensson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Svensson should have avoided that one.
Svensson walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okah misses with a body shot.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okah.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okah.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Okah lands an overhand right.
Svensson moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Okah sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Okah avoids it this time.
Okah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Svensson wants to counter the offense by Okah and move into the clinch position.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Svensson avoids it.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svensson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Svensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Okah pushes him away.
Okah misses with a leg kick.
Svensson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
Okah scores with a head kick. Svensson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensson at a distance.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Okah shakes him off and moves away.
Okah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okah throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.#T3#
Okah misses the jab.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Okah pushes him away.
Svensson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Okah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Svensson checks a low kick from Okah.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okah throws a front kick aimed at Svensson's knee but Svensson avoids it well.
Good shot there by Okah.
Okah scores with a push kick.
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Svensson if he has to take too many more of those.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Svensson swings for the body but Okah moves out of range. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Okah!
Okah is looking to slow Svensson down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Svensson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okah - the referee stops the clock and Svensson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okah. Svensson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Okah.
Donk. Okah catches Svensson right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Okah.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okah, as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Okah - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Ghazi Okah!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ghazi Okah!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Ghazi Okah!

Ghazi Okah wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Ghazi Okah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 43: Toskala vs. Al As
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Van Thom throws a right hand that Okah ducks under and follows up with a left that Okah also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Okah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thom connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and Van Thom counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Thom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Thom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okah.
Van Thom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Van Thom.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van Thom has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Van Thom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thom is looking to stall here but Okah recovers full guard.
Okah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Thom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Van Thom is working Okah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Okah has his hands on Van Thom's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Okah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okah is pulling down on Van Thom's head to control his posture.
Okah wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Thom throws an elbow that misses. Okah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Thom's guard. Nice move by Okah!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Thom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Okah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Thom is looking to stand up but Okah isn't so interested in that idea.
Okah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Okah looking to pass the guard.
Okah is pushing down on Van Thom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Thom is fighting to maintain full guard but Okah has managed to sneak the leg through.
Van Thom scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Okah manages to mount him!
Van Thom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Okah.
Okah tries to control but Van Thom wriggling away. #T4#
Okah is looking to work his way around to Van Thom's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Van Thom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Okah wants to take Van Thom's back but he can't do it this time.
Okah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Thom is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Okah tries to control but Van Thom wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Thom can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Thom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Thom fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Thom scores with a three punch combo!
Okah connects with a looping right hand.
Okah blocks the body kick.
Van Thom throws a lazy body kick
and Van Thom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Thom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Thom misses with a combination
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Thom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okah.
Okah connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Thom misses with a double jab.
Okah lands a jab to the nose.
Okah has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Thom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Thom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Van Thom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Van Thom moves into the clinch.
Van Thom goes for a takedown attempt but Okah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Thom looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Van Thom tries a head kick but it misses.
Okah avoids the head kick by Van Thom.
An attempted straight right counter from Okah misses the target.
Van Thom misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Okah's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Van Thom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Van Thom's torso.
Okah moves out of range as Van Thom strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Okah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Thom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah digs a good hook to Van Thom's body. #T2#
Van Thom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Van Thom throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Thom throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finn Van Thom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Okah rushes Van Thom and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Thom prevents a body shot from Okah. #BC2#
Van Thom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Thom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Okah.
Okah avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Okah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Okah. That snapped Van Thom's head back.
Van Thom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Thom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Thom throws a good cross that connects.
A solid body kick from Okah.
Van Thom swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Van Thom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Thom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
Okah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thom throws a combination that misses
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Thom scores with a one two! Okah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Okah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Thom throws a right hand that Okah ducks under and follows up with a left that Okah also avoids with ease.
Van Thom misses with the combination.
Van Thom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Van Thom.
Van Thom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Thom ducks right into an uppercut from Okah. #CUT#
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Thom moves away.
Van Thom is looking to clinch but Okah is avoiding it.
Okah throwing a counter right hand but Van Thom manages to avoid it.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Thom can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Thom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Thom should have avoided that one.
Okah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okah duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okah cracks a nice hook into Van Thom's ribs.
A jab from Van Thom does it's job there.
Van Thom stalks Okah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okah's face. Okah staggers backwards, shaken.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Thom was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Van Thom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Thom.
Van Thom works Okah's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Okah. No joy for Van Thom on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Thom's head.
Van Thom misses with a low kick.
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Thom swinging wildly here. #T1#
A big right from Van Thom misses.
Okah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Thom.
Van Thom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okah.
Van Thom takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Van Thom is rocked!
Okah drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Van Thom right on the button. Van Thom goes down! Okah follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Okah gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
After winning the bout, Ghazi Okah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 40: Toskala vs. Hanzo
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Okah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soszynski's head.
Soszynski digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Okah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Soszynski cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Soszynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah moves out of range as Soszynski strikes.
Soszynski drops his hands momentarily and Okah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Soszynski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soszynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soszynski or not.
A shot in the inside from Okah. #BC#
Okah breaks from the clinch.
Soszynski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okah counters with a body kick that stops Soszynski in his tracks momentarily.
Okah misses with a hook
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Soszynski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soszynski moves away.
Soszynski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Soszynski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Soszynski tries to clinch
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Soszynski.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soszynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Soszynski.
A lazy left from Soszynski finds it's target.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Soszynski's shoulder, as Soszynski tries to avoid the shot.
Okah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Okah has Soszynski up against the ropes in a clinch. #T2#
Soszynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszynski misses with some punches.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okah tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it.
Okah misses with some punches.
Soszynski digs a right hand underneath Okah's ribcage. Okah let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Okah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soszynski digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Soszynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okah paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Soszynski rushes Okah and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soszynski.
Soszynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Soszynski.
The referee is keeping an eye on Okah - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Soszynski.
Okah is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soszynski. #T3#
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soszynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah blocking some punches.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah working aggressively here.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah prevents a body shot from Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski presses Okah against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soszynski's elbow. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soszynski scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Soszynski rushes Okah and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Soszynski.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Soszynski. #T4#
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soszynski's elbow.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Soszynski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soszynski has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah lands a left hand.
Soszynski throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Okah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Soszynski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Okah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Soszynski does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah misses the body punch
and Soszynski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okah thinking.
Soszynski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soszynski thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krystian Soszynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Soszynski staying out of range there.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah swats away the attempt to clinch by Soszynski.
Soszynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soszynski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soszynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soszynski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soszynski under the eye.
Okah swats away the attempt to clinch by Soszynski.#T1#
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Soszynski tries to clinch but Okah is having none of it.
As Soszynski tries to get set, Okah tries to push him back and clinch up but Soszynski manages to avoid the attempt.
Okah misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Soszynski misses.
Okah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soszynski moves to clinch but Okah breaks away
and Soszynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soszynski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.
Okah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Okah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soszynski scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Soszynski bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Okah! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Okah is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Okah working for submissions but it's allowed Soszynski to get to half guard.
Oh Okah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soszynski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Okah seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Okah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okah is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Soszynski jumps into side control!
Okah trying his best to control but Soszynski has mounted him.
Okah is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Okah wants to hold on but Soszynski pushes him away.
Okah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okah tries to hold on but Soszynski postures up.
Soszynski controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okah tries to reverse the position but Soszynski maintains control.#T4#
Soszynski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Okah is trying to escape the mount.
Okah wants to hold on but Soszynski pushes him away.
Soszynski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okah is looking to escape.
Okah can't escape the position.
Soszynski trying to control but Okah is having none of it.
Okah tries to hold on but Soszynski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Soszynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah is looking for a counter combo.
Okah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soszynski connects with an inside leg kick.
Soszynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soszynski lands a nice shot that snaps Okah's head back.
Soszynski punishes Okah's body with a nice straight punch.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah looks for the body kick but Soszynski saw that one coming.
Soszynski tries to clinch up but Okah circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski with a hook.
Okah lands with a straight right. Soszynski didn't see that one coming.
Soszynski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Soszynski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okah takes one to the side of the head.
Okah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Soszynski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Okah counters with a nice body kick.
Okah delivers a nice body kick.
Soszynski misses with a left hand
and Okah counters with a left to the body.
Okah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Soszynski wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Soszynski misses.
Okah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Soszynski clinches up with Okah and pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okah.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Good body shot from Okah.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah misses with the head strike.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soszynski works on Okah's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soszynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Soszynski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszynski lands a body shot.
Soszynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszynski is working Okah over against the ropes.
Soszynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah lands a right hand.
Soszynski working aggressively here.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soszynski misses with some punches.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Soszynski.
Soszynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah working aggressively here.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soszynski.
Okah tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it. #T4#
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soszynski tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah cracks Soszynski with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah is trying to pull guard but Soszynski turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Soszynski's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah is leaning against Soszynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soszynski.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Soszynski controls his hands.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soszynski misses with the head strike.
Okah presses Soszynski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soszynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Soszynski!
Our winner, Krystian Soszynski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bushido 33: Curtis v Dickinson
Date: Dec 22, 2016

#R1#
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Date closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Date darts in and clinches Okah up against the cage.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
We've been informed that Date has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Okah tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Okah blocks a body shot from Date.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah cracks Date with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Okah scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Okah is looking to control Date's arms but Date gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okah has his back to the cage.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Okah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date misses with some punches.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Date to keep the fight standing.
Date misses with some punches.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
I was talking to Okah's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Okah tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah wants to stall.
Okah tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Date.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah blocking some punches.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date taking a breather.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date misses with some punches.
Okah prevents a body shot from Date.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Okah tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Okah pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Okah blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Okah lands with a short shot to the head.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
A short left from Okah.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage. #BC#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Date just manages to avoid it.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okah throws a leg kick but Date moved away.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Date there as he acknowledges the shot.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Okah counters with a right hand to the body.
Okah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Date's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Okah misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Okah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah scores with a kick to the body.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Date can do to turn this around?
Okah scores with a punch to the head.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Date misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Date checks a leg kick.
Okah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date blocks a leg kick.
Date takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Date moves to clinch but Okah breaks away
and Okah counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Date's head.#CL2#
Date moves into the clinch successfully.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Okah lands with a short shot to the head.
Date lands a left hand.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Okah.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Okah gets an underhook and turns Date into the cage.
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah lands a left hand.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah is leaning against Date and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ghazi Okah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okah tries a body shot but Date blocks it. #T3#
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Okah.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date trying to stall but Okah improves his position.
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
Okah slowing the pace effectively.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Okah. #T4#
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
A short right from Okah on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah trying to stall but Date improves his position.
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Okah.
Okah lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Nice body punch from Okah - that landed with a thud.
Okah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
A short uppercut from Okah. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Okah tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Date's calf.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Okah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Okah misses.
Okah connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date checks a low kick from Okah.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah sets himself, and Date steps forward looking for the clinch! Okah avoids it this time.
Okah tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Date misses with a double jab
and Okah counters with a body kick that stops Date in his tracks momentarily.
Okah connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##CL#
Okah has closed the distance and engaged Date in a clinch.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah has Date pressed against the cage.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Okah digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
Okah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Okah pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah lands a right hand.
Okah tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date working aggressively here.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Lee Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
A short right from Okah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah misses with some punches.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Okah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Date misses with the head strike.
Okah is working Date over against the cage.
Date working aggressively here.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Okah.
Okah gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date trying to control the position but instead, Okah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Date into the cage.
Okah presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okah.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Okah effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Okah lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Date is rocked!
Okah dips a shoulder and cracks Date with a mighty uppercut! Date falls back against the cage and Okah unloads with a barrage of strikes! Date is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Okah screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
An out of breath Ghazi Okah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Lee Date stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just hope you destroy that fake champion...'.

Event: B30: Vinicius vs. Antonew
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1#
Bison throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Okah jabs Bison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bison avoids a kick to the body.
Bison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okah.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bison!
Bison 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.
Okah misses with a looping right.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Bison throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Okah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Okah throws a hook but Bison blocks it.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Bison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Okah motions for Bison to come forward. Okah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bison walks into a stiff left hand from Okah.#CUT#
It looks like Rog Bison has been cut.
Okah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okah scores with a jab to the head.
Okah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okah throws a big shot that misses.
Bison throws a jab when Okah was well out of range.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bison manages to avoid it.#T2#
Okah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bison misses with a straight right.
Bison misses the shot to the body.
Bison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD#
Okah lands a left and a right that send Bison crashing to the mat, dazed. Okah thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Bison is rocked!
Okah moves in close and cracks Bison with a massive right hand! Bison, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Okah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghazi Okah!
In his post fight interview, Ghazi Okah started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Bushido 26: Axe vs. Aoki
Date: Nov 03, 2016

#R1#
Okah tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiatsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Okah.
Okah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah thuds a left hand into Kiatsongrit's body.
Okah connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Okah.
Okah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Kiatsongrit finds it's way through Okah's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okah.
Kiatsongrit scores with the left hand. Okah knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatsongrit misses the jab.
Okah throws out a counter right but Kiatsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Kiatsongrit looks to land a left hand but Okah moved out of range nicely.
Okah counters with a body kick.#T1#
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kiatsongrit under the eye.
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah throws a looping overhand right but Kiatsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Okah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiatsongrit.
Okah scores with the left hand. Kiatsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Okah with a jab.
Kiatsongrit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Okah.
Kiatsongrit missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Okah misses with a straight right.
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiatsongrit.
Okah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiatsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Kiatsongrit avoids the head kick by Okah.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiatsongrit misses the target.
Kiatsongrit looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Kiatsongrit with an uppercut!
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatsongrit.
Okah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Hwarang Kiatsongrit has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okah.
Okah lands a leg kick that knocks Kiatsongrit off balance momentarily.#T3##CL2#
Okah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kiatsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Okah. That snapped Kiatsongrit's head back.
Nice jab there from Okah.
Kiatsongrit throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Okah throws a leg kick
and Kiatsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Kiatsongrit's shoulder, as Kiatsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Kiatsongrit is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah throws a leg kick which misses Kiatsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiatsongrit tries to avoid it.
Kiatsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiatsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Okah 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!
A swing and a miss from Kiatsongrit.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Kiatsongrit in the body.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiatsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kiatsongrit looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Kiatsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okah.
Okah looks to throw a body kick
and Kiatsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiatsongrit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hwarang Kiatsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okah slips a straight right by Kiatsongrit.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Okah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okah takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okah.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Kiatsongrit blocks a head kick by Okah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatsongrit.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiatsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Okah throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Kiatsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Okah scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Okah clinches.
Okah is struggling to control the position.
Kiatsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Kiatsongrit's head.
Okah lands a body punch.
Kiatsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Okah misses with the head strike.
Okah blocks a body shot from Kiatsongrit.
Kiatsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatsongrit.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiatsongrit lands a body shot.
Kiatsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kiatsongrit gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah misses with the head strike. #T2#
Kiatsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Kiatsongrit back against the cage.
Okah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiatsongrit backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Okah lands a left hand.
Kiatsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiatsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kiatsongrit fails to land.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Okah.
Okah scores with a hook to the body.
Okah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiatsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Okah tries to work over Kiatsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiatsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Okah as the two fighters clinch.
Okah lands an uppercut.#T3#
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Okah pulls guard effortlessly.
Okah is trying to control the position but Kiatsongrit postures up. #SUB2#
Okah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiatsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okah seems keen to control Kiatsongrit's posture.#SUB2#
Okah has his feet on Kiatsongrit's thighs here. He's pushed Kiatsongrit off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kiatsongrit screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ghazi Okah!
A very excited looking Ghazi Okah 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: Bushido 22: Karasev vs. Letho
Date: Oct 06, 2016

#R1#
Solan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okah swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Solan clinches up with Okah and pushes him back against the ropes.
Solan misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solan tries to land a knee to the head but Okah blocks with his arms.
Okah prevents Solan from breaking the clinch.
Okah is looking to control Solan's arms but Solan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okah has his back to the ropes.
Solan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okah is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Solan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okah managing to block the knees to the body from Solan.
Okah dodges an elbow strike from Solan. #BC#
Okah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch but Okah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solan doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Solan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okah counters with a head kick. That will keep Solan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Okah dips to his left and cracks Solan with an uppercut!
Solan misses with a body kick.
Okah cracks Solan with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Brain Solan has been cut.
Okah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Solan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a leg kick.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Okah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Okah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okah cracks Solan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okah stuffs the takedown.
Nice body kick from Okah.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Solan in the body.
Solan looks winded!
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Solan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okah thuds his right hand into Solan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Okah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Solan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Okah.
Solan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a thumping low kick.
Solan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solan throws a combination that misses
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Solan looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Solan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a good low kick that Solan was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okah!
Okah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okah lands a nice hook to Solan's body. Solan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Okah.#KD#
Okah lands a big head kick that sends Solan tumbling to the mat! Okah takes a step backwards and waves Solan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Solan is rocked!
Solan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Solan is still on wobbly legs! Can Okah finish him?#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
Solan seems to have recovered his senses.
Okah cracks the inside of Solan's front leg.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Solan in the body.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Solan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Okah cracks the inside of Solan's front leg.
Solan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah cracks Solan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Solan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Okah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Okah as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Okah - just one landing.
Okah thuds a left hand into Solan's body.#KD#
Okah lands a big head kick that sends Solan tumbling to the mat! Okah takes a step backwards and waves Solan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Okah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okah cracks Solan with a hook to the temple - Solan is on wobbly legs here! Okah swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Solan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Okah wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ghazi Okah!
In his post fight interview, Ghazi Okah gave a big smile as he said 'New manager, new Okah. I fear no man in this division. I will be undefeated until I reach the top, and claim what is rightfully mine - THE BELT!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Okah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okah throws a head kick that misses.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okah as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Kalua moves into the clinch.
Kalua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Okah wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalua won't allow it. #TD#
Kalua has Okah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kalua pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Okah tumbling to the mat - Kalua dives into Okah's guard.#SUB2#
Okah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalua defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Kalua lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Okah working for a triangle but Kalua defends it easily.
Kalua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Okah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalua stays in close to Okah's body and controls the position.
Okah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalua landing with the ground and pound.
Kalua lands a couple of digs.
Kalua is working Okah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kalua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalua lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kalua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kalua content to stall in guard here.
Kalua with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Okah looking for a guillotine here but Kalua defends easily.
Kalua is working Okah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalua's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Kalua stands and steps away. Okah gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kalua instigates a clinch.
Kalua prevents Okah from breaking the clinch.
Okah working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Kalua pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okah wants to control from the top but Kalua keeps moving.
Okah has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pewter Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kalua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalua tries to get out of the position.
Kalua wants to stand and escape but Okah is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baba Kalua dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kalua clinches.
Kalua keeps control of Okah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Kalua jumps guard. #SU2#
Okah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Kalua moves into the clinch.
Okah working hard to break the clinch.
Kalua slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah throws a front kick that sends Kalua stumbling back into the cage.
Okah scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalua darts in looking for a takedown but Okah gets double underhooks and turns Kalua into the cage.
Okah throws a low kick but Kalua moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kalua clinches with his opponent. #T1##TD#
Kalua has hold of one of Okah's legs. Okah is fighting the takedown attempt but Kalua gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kalua cracks Okah with a solid left hand.
Okah is trying to keep Kalua in close.
Kalua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Okah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalua is aware though and is defending well.
Kalua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Okah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalua is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Okah is looking for a triangle here but Kalua uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Okah wants to control but Kalua postures up.
Okah is being controlled here. #SU#
Kalua decides to stand back up.
Kalua throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Kalua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okah counters with a body kick. #T3#
Okah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by Okah misses #CL#
and Kalua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kalua. #TD#
Kalua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Okah uses from the top position.
Okah wants to control from the top but Kalua keeps moving.
Okah stops Kalua from standing up. #SUB#
Okah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okah has managed to get both his arms back between Kalua's legs - danger averted.
Okah throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kalua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Kalua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Okah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okah's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Okah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalua defends well.
Kalua seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalua is in close to Okah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baba Kalua dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okah lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Okah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kalua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okah.#CL#
Kalua clinches up with Okah and pushes him back against the cage.
Okah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalua has him pressed against the cage.
Kalua prevents Okah from breaking the clinch.
Okah tries to circle away but Kalua has him pinned against the cage.
Okah is trying to push Kalua away but Kalua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kalua keeps control of Okah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalua has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalua has Okah pressed against the cage, preventing Okah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okah can do to turn this around?
Okah working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Okah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalua keeps control of Okah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalua has Okah pressed against the cage, preventing Okah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Kalua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Kalua clinches with his opponent.
Okah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Okah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Kalua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Okah clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Okah trying to get back to his feet but Kalua is in full control for now.
Kalua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Okah.
Okah trying to control but not successfully. #T2##SUB#
Kalua looking for the choke from the back.
Okah is trying to get back to his feet but Kalua has full control of the position and if anything, Okah has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Kalua working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Okah is doing well to defend. Kalua seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Okah is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baba Kalua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2016

#R1#
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okah as he jumps to the side.
Okah looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Okah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake.
Blake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okah.#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch successfully.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah thuds his shin into the meat of Blake's side.#CL#
Blake darts in and clinches Okah up against the cage.
Okah tries to break the clinch but Blake is controlling the position. #BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okah. #T1#
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blake if he has to take too many more of those.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Okah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Blake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Okah takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Okah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Okah is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Blake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okah dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Blake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okah has picked Blake up and slammed him! Blake can't keep hold of the triangle and Okah manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Okah decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blake to his feet.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!#T2##CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Okah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Blake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okah is defending well.
Okah prevents the takedown attempt.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okah's efforts to push away.
Blake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blake tries to score a body lock takedown but Okah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Okah lands with a slapping head kick.
Blake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okah counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blake is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blake looks for a takedown but Okah sprawls well.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah scores with a head kick. Blake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Okah scores with a head kick.
Okah throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Blake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okah, pushing him back against the cage.
Okah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Blake clinches.
Okah is trying to push Blake away but Blake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okah has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Okah connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Okah.
Blake throws a body kick that misses
and Okah counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body kick there by Okah.
Blake takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Blake has closed the distance and engaged Okah in a clinch.
Blake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okah after a bit of a struggle.
Blake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Okah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blake tries to clinch
and Okah counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Blake gets a clinch.
Okah is trying to break free.
Blake will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.
Okah is trying to break free.
Blake is stalling here.
Okah tries to break free but Blake pushes him back against the cage.
Okah is looking to break free of the clinch but Blake has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Okah feints and then cracks Blake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blake down.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okah.
Blake misses with a double jab. #CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.#TD#
Blake pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Okah defends easily.
Okah trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Okah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Okah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake. #T1#
Okah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Blake instigates a clinch.
Okah is trying to break the clinch but Blake is controlling him.
Okah wants to get back to striking at distance but Blake won't allow it.
Okah is trying to force a seperation but Blake has the dominant position.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okah is trying to push Blake away but Blake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Okah can't break the clinch.
Okah wants to get back to striking at distance but Blake won't allow it.
Okah wants to get back to striking at distance but Blake won't allow it.
Okah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Blake lands an uppercut.
Blake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Okah.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Blake drives through and clinches with Okah against the cage.
Blake slowing the pace effectively.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Blake manages to pull guard.
Okah trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okah is pushing down on Blake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blake is fighting to maintain full guard but Okah has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Blake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okah pulls his head out easily.
Okah is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Blake actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Blake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blake tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Blake tries to kick Okah off but Okah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Okah lands strikes from half guard.
Okah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Okah decides to stand up.
Okah throws a head kick that Blake semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah throws a head kick that half lands.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Okah moved out of range nicely.#T4##CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Okah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Okah is trying to break the clinch but Blake is controlling him.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Okah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okah working hard to break the clinch.
Okah working hard to break the clinch.
Okah is trying to break the clinch but Blake is controlling him.
Okah wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okah is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake goes for a takedown attempt but Okah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okah lands with a kick to the temple. Blake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Blake rushes Okah and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Blake will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Okah throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Blake clinches.
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Blake scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
Okah has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.
Okah has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.
Blake keeps control of Okah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah is pressed up against the cage. Blake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okah down to the mat. Okah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah keeps Blake at a distance using the push kick.
Okah throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blake lands a shoulder strike.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards. #TD#
Blake lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Okah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blake off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Blake wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blake.
Okah has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.
Blake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
David Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blake keeps control of Okah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okah backwards. #T2#
Okah is trying to break the clinch but Blake has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Blake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Okah regains guard. #ES2#
Okah wriggles free and stands up.
David Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Blake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okah, pushing him back against the cage.
Okah tries to break free but Blake pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Okah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okah has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Okah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards. #T3#
Blake has Okah pressed against the cage, preventing Okah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okah wants to break free but Blake has control.
Blake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okah's efforts to push away.
Blake is looking to take this one to the mat.
Okah is trying to force a seperation but Blake has the dominant position.#TD#
Blake turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Blake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blake trying to control the position but Okah is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okah wants to control but Blake postures up.
Okah keeping his opponent close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Okah gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okah controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Okah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Blake!
A very excited looking David Blake rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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