Patrick Ocheme dictates action as he scores decision win to move to Featherweight Semifinals

A kickboxing specialist, Patrick Ocheme is a former Muay Thai champion who displays strong footwork and fight IQ. Known as “Star Boy” for his showmanship and entrances, Ocheme is 6-1 with a four-fight win streak, with four of his victories coming by knockout. The Panamonium Gym product comes into this bout off a first-round finish of Kaleka Kabanda in November.

Mohamed Camara is a former Bahia state boxing champion and regional featherweight champion. A boxing and kickboxing specialist, Camara lost his professional debut but has since rebounded his way to a 5-2-1 pro record. The Brazilian fighter last fought in May 2024, battling Ali Yazbeck to a split draw.

Who will be the Final Semifinalist in the PFL Africa Featherweight Tournament?

Round 1

Ocheme with a low kick. Ocheme with another. Low kick by Camara. Left hand from Ocheme. Ocheme misses a high kick but lands a low one. Camara with a low kick before a level change. Clinch battle sees a couple of knees from Ocheme. Another knee from Ocheme as he tries a throw. Ocheme continues to land knees before a trip – only for Camara to end up on top! Camara working in side control. Camara tries to get to the back, and while he does, Ocheme gets up and battles for control by the fence. Ocheme with a couple of low knees by the fence. Right hand by Ocheme. Another trip attempted by Camara before separation.

The two swing in an exchange. Ocheme pressures Camara. Round kick by Ocheme. Low kick by Ocheme. Right hand by Camara. Left hand by Camara. Spinning backfist by Ocheme. Low kick by Ocheme. Low kick misses for Camara. A pair of left hands by Ocheme. Ocheme lands to the body. The two clash round kicks. Ocheme lands a body kick. Combination by Camara. Right hand by Camara before clinching Ocheme at the fence. The two trade knees. Camara misses the right hand. Low kick by Camara. Left hand by Camara. Camara with a high kick.

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Round 2

Camara with a couple of punches. Front kick by Ocheme gets Camara off balance. The two swing again, with Ocheme getting the better of things. Low kick and a right hand by Ocheme. Overhand right by Camara. Right hook by Camara. Left hands from Camara. Right and a left by Camara. Low kick from Camara. Another low kick. Low kick from Ocheme. Right hand by Camara. Low kick by Ocheme. Left hand by Camara. Low kick by Camara. And again.

Right hand by Camara. Ocheme lands a left jab that drops Camara! Ocheme with some ground-and-pound now, chasing the finish. Camara trying to move and defend. Camara looks for a leg lock, but Ocheme lands some hammerfists. Ocheme adjusts to go into side position. He continues to land lefts and pressure from up top. Camara tries to get up, but Ocheme is still on him. Camara presses him into the fence. Ocheme reverses the position and lands a knee. Camara reverses the position. Camara with a trip, but Ocheme is right on top of him. Ocheme threatens a choke but can’t get it, though he lands some downward elbows before the bell.

Round 3

Both men throw a left to start. Low kick by Camara. Camara misses a jab. Left hand by Ocheme. Right hand by Camara. Camara lands a left to the body. Camara with a one-two. Round kick by Ocheme. Camara answers back. Left hands from both men. Camara misses a pair of lefts. Low kick from Ocheme and a round kick by Camara. Camara presses Ocheme into the fence. Ocheme reverses the position. Knee by Camara.

Ocheme reverses the position again and lands some knees to the legs. The referee separates them with about 2:15 left. A couple of left jabs from Ocheme. Round kick by Ocheme. Left hand misses for Camara. Camara presses Ocheme into the fence again and brings him to a knee briefly. A takedown, but it’s Ocheme who ends up on top. Ocheme with a series of right hands with a minute remaining in the fight. Camara tries to hold one of his legs and keep him from transitioning. Ocheme, however, continues to pressure. Camara throws up his guard and the fight ends with Ocheme on top.

OFFICIAL RESULT

Patrick Ocheme defeats Mohamed Camara by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27 x2) in the PFL Africa Featherweight (145) Tournament. Ocheme will face Abdoul Razac Sankara in the Semifinals.