Okami Outpoints Belcher, Regains Contender Status

Yushin Okami

Okami defeats Belcher via unanimous decision

After a fairly mundane opening fight to the evening, Belcher and Okami did little to regain the fans' attention. Okami was the first to make his mark in the fight, earning top position in the opening round, but he could do little with the position.

Meanwhile, Belcher fired back in the second, taking top position against the acclaimed wrestler. However, he, like Okami, could do very little with the position.

In the third and final round, Okami took control of the fight. The former top contender worked the fight to the ground, where he kept Belcher for the majority of the round. Belcher attempted to fight back, but could not regain his footing in the fight.

Okami jumps right back into contention with the unanimous decision win, while Belcher takes a giant step back. Belcher had been one of the division's fast-rising stars, but he drops back in the pack after a disappointing loss.

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