Bolaji Oki
The Zulu Warrior
Germany
Fades following fast start
Oki lost to Mason Jones via TKO (elbows) at 3:18 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris.
ANALYSIS
It's a crushing result for Oki on multiple levels, the least of which being he seemed for all the world to have this fight won early in the early going. Oki crushed Jones with a right hand which sent him sprawling to the mat. He spent a good half minutes emptying the gas tank in search of the finish, but Jones survived. He later turned the tables on Oki and nearly submitted him late in Round 1. Oki survived this time, but he gave up a takedown in Round 2 and was eventually put away by a barrage of elbows. Oki's physical gifts aren't in question, but his cardio and fight IQ leave something to be desired. He falls to 2-2 in his first four official bouts with the company.
It's a crushing result for Oki on multiple levels, the least of which being he seemed for all the world to have this fight won early in the early going. Oki crushed Jones with a right hand which sent him sprawling to the mat. He spent a good half minutes emptying the gas tank in search of the finish, but Jones survived. He later turned the tables on Oki and nearly submitted him late in Round 1. Oki survived this time, but he gave up a takedown in Round 2 and was eventually put away by a barrage of elbows. Oki's physical gifts aren't in question, but his cardio and fight IQ leave something to be desired. He falls to 2-2 in his first four official bouts with the company.
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Next fight scheduled
Oki will face Mason Jones in a lightweight fight during UFC Paris on Sep. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Oki is coming off a victory over Michael Aswell via unanimous decision during UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. At a record of 2-1, he will now face Mason Jones who is coming off a victory in his return to the UFC after being released back in July. Both challengers find themselves in a must-win situation.
Oki is coming off a victory over Michael Aswell via unanimous decision during UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. At a record of 2-1, he will now face Mason Jones who is coming off a victory in his return to the UFC after being released back in July. Both challengers find themselves in a must-win situation.
Handles late-notice opponent
Oki defeated Michael Aswell via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Originally scheduled to fight Marquel Mederos here, Oki agreed to the opponent change earlier in the week. He entered a -600 favorite, largest on the entire card, and struggled for a round-plus before finding his range. At 5-foot-10, Oki is a big lightweight. He hits hard and is a fluid striker, although his stand-up defense leaves much to be desired. He has just a dozen pro fights under his belt, including three in the UFC (2-1), at age 29. Far from a finished product, some bumps in the road are almost certainly forthcoming for Oki.
Originally scheduled to fight Marquel Mederos here, Oki agreed to the opponent change earlier in the week. He entered a -600 favorite, largest on the entire card, and struggled for a round-plus before finding his range. At 5-foot-10, Oki is a big lightweight. He hits hard and is a fluid striker, although his stand-up defense leaves much to be desired. He has just a dozen pro fights under his belt, including three in the UFC (2-1), at age 29. Far from a finished product, some bumps in the road are almost certainly forthcoming for Oki.
UFC debutant scheduled
Oki is scheduled to compete against Michael Aswell at UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Initially, Oki was scheduled to compete against Marquel Mederos in a lightweight fight at UFC Vegas 107. The latter recently withdrew from said event. So instead, the UFC has signed Aswell to fight Oki. Aswell most recently fought at featherweight, and it is unclear what weight class he and Oki will compete in, though it should be clarified relatively soon.
Initially, Oki was scheduled to compete against Marquel Mederos in a lightweight fight at UFC Vegas 107. The latter recently withdrew from said event. So instead, the UFC has signed Aswell to fight Oki. Aswell most recently fought at featherweight, and it is unclear what weight class he and Oki will compete in, though it should be clarified relatively soon.
Next bout scheduled
Oki will take on Marquel Mederos in a lightweight bout at UFC Vegas 107 on May 31, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Oki, who sits at 1-1 in the UFC, will look to bounce back after falling to Chris Duncan back in September his last time in the octagon. His opponent, meanwhile, is off to a perfect start at 2-0. This should be an entertaining bout between two promising fighters who are newer to the promotion.
Oki, who sits at 1-1 in the UFC, will look to bounce back after falling to Chris Duncan back in September his last time in the octagon. His opponent, meanwhile, is off to a perfect start at 2-0. This should be an entertaining bout between two promising fighters who are newer to the promotion.
No longer facing Al-Selwady
Oki will no longer take on Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady in a lightweight bout at UFC Saudi Arabia on Feb. 1, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
According to an instagram post from Al-Selwady, Oki was the one who pulled out of the fight. He originally stepped in to face Jordan Leavitt, but now the bout has been cancelled and it doesn't appear that Al-Selwady will get a new opponent.
According to an instagram post from Al-Selwady, Oki was the one who pulled out of the fight. He originally stepped in to face Jordan Leavitt, but now the bout has been cancelled and it doesn't appear that Al-Selwady will get a new opponent.