Bolaji Oki took pleasure in win over short-notice newcomer\u00a0at UFC on ESPN 68
Bolaji Oki took pleasure in win over short-notice newcomer at UFC on ESPN 68
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Bolaji Oki found 'pleasure' in lopsided beatdown in short notice bout
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.
LAS VEGAS – Bolaji Oki met the media Saturday after his win over Michael Aswell at UFC on ESPN 68.
Oki (10-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) outworked Aswell (10-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) for a trio of 29-28 scores on the prelims at the UFC Apex. It got Oki back in the win column after a loss that snapped a nine-fight winning streak.
Oki said he expected to put away Aswell, who took the fight on less than a week's notice. Oki was the biggest betting favorite on the card.
"I'd rather have the finish, but we knew he was tough. My coaches told me in the back, 'Don't rush. Don't try to get the finish. If you don't have it, just wait and take him apart.' We have three rounds. I took my time and had pleasure."
Check out Oki's post-fight news conference in the video above.
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