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UFC Paris: Mason Jones stops Bolaji Oki after early knockdown Wales' Mason Jones recovers from an early knockdown to stop Bolaji Oki in the second round of their lightweight contest at UFC Paris.

SEPTEMBER 6 • BBC.CO.UK

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Next fight scheduled Oki will face Mason Jones in a lightweight fight during UFC Paris on Sep. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bolaji Oki found 'pleasure' in lopsided beatdown of short notice newcomer | UFC Vegas 107 UFC on ESPN 68 winner Bolaji Oki talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his victory over Michael Aswell in Las Vegas.

JUNE 1 • USATODAY.COM

UFC debutant scheduled Oki is scheduled to compete against Michael Aswell at UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact 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.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

DWCS signee Bolaji Oki would make four-day turnaround at UFC Fight Night 226 in Paris, if needed UFC newcomer Bolaji Oki is ready to get to action after his DWCS performance, and would fight again in the same week across the globe.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM