Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba | PPV - 3 May 2025

Who wins

Poll ended at 04 May 2025, 05:41

Bakole - Decision
1
2%
Bakole - T/KO
33
67%
DRAW
2
4%
Ajagba - T/KO
12
24%
Ajagba - Decision
1
2%
 
Total votes: 49

TheLeprechaun
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Re: Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba | PPV - 3 May 2025

Post by TheLeprechaun »

I have Ajagba winning this. Bakole is a rudimentary guy. Efe has power and is improving at controlling distance. A couple of right hands to the chin and we could see Bakole crying to be pulled out in the corner again.
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Post by Ruthless-RKO »

TheLeprechaun wrote: 02 May 2025, 10:59 I have Ajagba winning this. Bakole is a rudimentary guy. Efe has power and is improving at controlling distance. A couple of right hands to the chin and we could see Bakole crying to be pulled out in the corner again.
Yeh, ever since it was announced.. even before he took on Parker, I have kept my opinion open. Always thought Efe can do it.
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Post by KiwiRider »

So let's see how Bakole does with a full training camp.
I think we pretty much saw where he is at against Parker, but I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
Boogie Man or Bogie Man?
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Re: Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba | PPV - 3 May 2025

Post by joshj909 »

KiwiRider wrote: 02 May 2025, 14:30 So let's see how Bakole does with a full training camp.
I think we pretty much saw where he is at against Parker, but I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
Boogie Man or Bogie Man?
I think he would've done better than he did do but Parker would've likely beat him either way. Now it's about seeing where in the top 15 he stands
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Re: Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba | PPV - 3 May 2025

Post by Jimmy2025 »

What time is the weigh in? I'm going for 285lbs (+/- 3lbs) for Bakole.

Edit: the weigh in has just happened, Bakole 299lbs. Ajagba 240lbs.
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Post by JamesPhilips »

Jimmy2025 wrote: 02 May 2025, 14:59 What time is the weigh in? I'm going for 285lbs (+/- 3lbs) for Bakole.

Edit: the weigh in has just happened, Bakole 299lbs. Ajagba 240lbs.
Bakole gasses and Ajagba wins
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Post by Coco »

JamesPhilips wrote: 02 May 2025, 15:25
Jimmy2025 wrote: 02 May 2025, 14:59 What time is the weigh in? I'm going for 285lbs (+/- 3lbs) for Bakole.

Edit: the weigh in has just happened, Bakole 299lbs. Ajagba 240lbs.
Bakole gasses and Ajagba wins
After the Parker fight I see him chinny at this level

Also his weight indicates something about his training camp
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Re: Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba | PPV - 3 May 2025

Post by KiwiRider »

Coco wrote: 02 May 2025, 15:58
JamesPhilips wrote: 02 May 2025, 15:25
Jimmy2025 wrote: 02 May 2025, 14:59 What time is the weigh in? I'm going for 285lbs (+/- 3lbs) for Bakole.

Edit: the weigh in has just happened, Bakole 299lbs. Ajagba 240lbs.
Bakole gasses and Ajagba wins
After the Parker fight I see him chinny at this level

Also his weight indicates something about his training camp
Agreed.
Parker doesn't tend to bang guys out fast unless they are a bit chinny. And weighing in at nearly 300 pounds? :doh:

But- I'm still keeping an open mind on Bakole...
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Post by KiwiRider »

Well seeing him in the ( :o ) flesh sort of answers a lot about his short notice fight and a full camp.
11 pounds.
Vs Parker =310
Vs Ajagba= 299
Basically a decent poo for a guy that size separates a late notice fight and a full training camp.
He was this fat for the ghost of Takem, but generally is 280 or thereabouts.
Maybe it's part of the plan, or maybe he did so well in sparring he didn't have to vomit in a bucket all the time :maybe:
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Re: Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba | PPV - 3 May 2025

Post by margaret thatcher »

why is efe wearing leggings
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Post by Benny The Kid »

TheLeprechaun wrote: 02 May 2025, 10:59 I have Ajagba winning this. Bakole is a rudimentary guy. Efe has power and is improving at controlling distance. A couple of right hands to the chin and we could see Bakole crying to be pulled out in the corner again.
I 100% Agree I'm placing a good bet on Ajagba at +275. This fight has wrong guy favored.
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Post by rd350lc »

Coco wrote: 02 May 2025, 15:58
JamesPhilips wrote: 02 May 2025, 15:25
Jimmy2025 wrote: 02 May 2025, 14:59 What time is the weigh in? I'm going for 285lbs (+/- 3lbs) for Bakole.

Edit: the weigh in has just happened, Bakole 299lbs. Ajagba 240lbs.
Bakole gasses and Ajagba wins
After the Parker fight I see him chinny at this level

Also his weight indicates something about his training camp
It does , he didn't have one .
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margaret thatcher wrote: 02 May 2025, 18:06 why is efe wearing leggings
Whilst the Saudis allow men to wear shorts in some informal settings including when participating in sport, generally they are seen as lacking decorum. Ajagba is probably just being respectful. But as to why leggings rather than some other type of trouser? I believe that's a thing now, I see blokes in them picking up children from school here in blighty.
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Post by KiwiRider »

rd350lc wrote: 03 May 2025, 01:37
Coco wrote: 02 May 2025, 15:58
JamesPhilips wrote: 02 May 2025, 15:25

Bakole gasses and Ajagba wins
After the Parker fight I see him chinny at this level

Also his weight indicates something about his training camp
It does , he didn't have one .
:lol:
Now, now. He was 11 pounds lighter than when he fought Parker. It could be part of a plan.
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Re: Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba | PPV - 3 May 2025

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Fight Night!! :box:
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Re: Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba | PPV - 3 May 2025

Post by Jimmy2025 »

Losing only 11lbs in just shy of 10 weeks when you are starting at 310lbs tells you only two things. Martin Bakole eats a lot and he doesn't really want to lose weight.
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Terrible shape to be coming in, whats going on here?

Billy said hes been in the gym every day since the Parker loss
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Post by Ruthless-RKO »

Twinkle Toes wrote: 03 May 2025, 07:26 Terrible shape to be coming in, whats going on here?

Billy said hes been in the gym every day since the Parker loss
He’s probably eating cheese burgers whilst on the treadmill
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Twinkle Toes wrote: 03 May 2025, 07:26Billy said hes been in the gym every day...
So has the bin in the corner where all the empty bottles, old tape and sweepings-up get thrown.
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Re: Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba | PPV - 3 May 2025

Post by deadpan »

Anyone know what time this is on? It's the only fight I'm interested in.
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deadpan wrote: 03 May 2025, 13:51 Anyone know what time this is on? It's the only fight I'm interested in.
About a quarter past midnight UK time.
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Jimmy2025 wrote: 03 May 2025, 13:54
deadpan wrote: 03 May 2025, 13:51 Anyone know what time this is on? It's the only fight I'm interested in.
About a quarter past midnight UK time.
Thanks! Good info. I'd assumed it was 9ish!
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Post by Jimmy2025 »

deadpan wrote: 03 May 2025, 14:19
Jimmy2025 wrote: 03 May 2025, 13:54
deadpan wrote: 03 May 2025, 13:51 Anyone know what time this is on? It's the only fight I'm interested in.
About a quarter past midnight UK time.
Thanks! Good info. I'd assumed it was 9ish!
Hope it's accurate for you.

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deadpan wrote: 03 May 2025, 14:19
Jimmy2025 wrote: 03 May 2025, 13:54
deadpan wrote: 03 May 2025, 13:51 Anyone know what time this is on? It's the only fight I'm interested in.
About a quarter past midnight UK time.
Thanks! Good info. I'd assumed it was 9ish!
1:20 am UK
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