OFC 207: Aoki vs Mifsud PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanfield comes to the cage accompanied by So Much More. Marco Polo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stanfield
vs
Polo

173 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo looks for a takedown but Stanfield sprawls well.
Polo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Polo fails with the takedown.
Stanfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Polo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanfield but Stanfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but Stanfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a head shot.

It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Stanfield lands with a shot to the body.
Stanfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Polo looks winded!
Polo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanfield's waist but Stanfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polo off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stanfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Polo sprawling to the canvas! Polo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stanfield finish him?!

Polo is rocked!
Stanfield steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Polo is out on his feet! Stanfield sets himself and nearly takes Polo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marlo Stanfield!
In his post fight interview, Marlo Stanfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickael Zewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zewski has chosen 6CLIK - Tu sais jamais as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Malapitan
vs
Zewski

169 cm
33
162 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

180 cm
27
165 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickael Zewski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zewski moves out of range as Malapitan strikes.
Zewski goes for a double leg but Malapitan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malapitan continues to drive forward.
Malapitan avoiding damage.
Zewski has had enough of the clinch but Malapitan keeps him there for the moment.

Malapitan pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan is trying to control the position but Zewski postures up.
Malapitan wants to sweep here but Zewski controlling him for the moment.
Malapitan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zewski stays in close to Malapitan's body and controls the position.
It looks like Zewski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malapitan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malapitan circles away quickly and effectively.
Malapitan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zewski in his tracks.
Malapitan thuds a left hand into Zewski's body.
Malapitan stuffs the takedown.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zewski.
Malapitan stuffs the takedown attempt from Zewski. Zewski gets slowly back to his feet.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickael Zewski.

Zewski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malapitan's half guard.
Malapitan is staying active underneath Zewski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zewski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malapitan is looking to improve his position.

Zewski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Zewski is looking for a kimura here.
Malapitan trying to control but Zewski postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zewski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Malapitan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Malapitan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Zewski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zewski gets back to half guard.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Zewski is working away.

Zewski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Zewski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to mount his opponent but Zewski defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zewski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malapitan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malapitan postures up in Zewski's guard and throws a big left but Zewski blocks it.
Zewski is trying to keep Malapitan in close.
Malapitan postures up and lands a big shot to Zewski's brow.
Malapitan scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Zewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Malapitan drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Malapitan seems to have locked his on tight now - Zewski screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Malapitan, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Raje Malapitan!
Our winner, Raje Malapitan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Mickael Zewski had this to say: 'this loss made me think if im gonna keep fighting or not.gonna take a few years to decide that decision '.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Ahkenaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino comes into the arena with Freaks and Geeks blaring out of the sound system. Ahkenaton has chosen Sweet Taste of India as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gambino
vs
Ahkenaton

182 cm
25
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
200 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sex Panther Supplements!

The Adrenaline Matrix

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Ahkenaton !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahkenaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahkenaton throws a series of punches but Gambino moves out of range.
Ahkenaton throws a series of punches but Gambino avoids them all with ease.
Ahkenaton throws a series of punches but Gambino moves out of range.
Gambino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambino lands a body shot.
Gambino lands a jab to Ahkenaton 's midsection.
Gambino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gambino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahkenaton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahkenaton looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahkenaton ducks right into an uppercut from Gambino.

Oooooh!!! Gambino has knocked Ahkenaton down with a huge combo! Gambino steps away and waves a wobbly Ahkenaton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Ahkenaton is rocked!
Gambino Throws a clean left jab. Gambino Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Ahkenaton 's chin! Ahkenaton crumbles to the ground and Gambino follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Gambino!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Childish Gambino!
Childish Gambino very nearly forgot to thank Sex Panther Supplements! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by . Aoki Funkyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Funkyama
vs
Mifsud

175 cm
34
169 lbs
23 - 8 - 0

170 cm
34
145 lbs
29 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Mifsud!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Funkyama rushes Mifsud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Funkyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mifsud is pressed up against the cage. Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mifsud down to the mat. Mifsud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mifsud's waist but Mifsud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
Mifsud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mifsud misses with a body shot.
Funkyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mifsud is fending him off so far but Funkyama persists. Nope, Mifsud circles away and we're back to standing.
Mifsud misses with a wild combination.
Mifsud thows a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Funkyama swings for the body but Mifsud moves out of range.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Mifsud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Funkyama's knee momentarily.
Mifsud misses with a hook to the body

and Funkyama counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Mifsud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mifsud advances position into side control!
Mifsud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funkyama keeps working.
Funkyama manages to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Mifsud there.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Mifsud is controlling well.
Funkyama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Funkyama controls Mifsud momentarily but Mifsud frees himself.
Mifsud wants to pass the guard but Funkyama is keeping the position.

Funkyama working for a triangle but Mifsud defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud won't allow Funkyama to sweep him here.
Funkyama looking to control.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mifsud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
Mifsud tries to move to mount but Funkyama blocks the move with his legs.
Funkyama sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mifsud prevents Funkyama from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to control but Mifsud is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Mifsud is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mifsud wants to pass the guard but Funkyama is defending well.
Mifsud prevents Funkyama from improving his position.
Mifsud working over Funkyama with some ground and pound. Funkyama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Funkyama trying to get back to full guard but Mifsud takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mifsud wants to control the pace but Funkyama is squirming around nicely.
Funkyama is looking to improve his position but Mifsud isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Mifsud's lack of action.
Mifsud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Funkyama!
Mifsud dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mifsud works his way into side control.
Funkyama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mifsud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Funkyama!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mifsud prevents Funkyama from getting the reversal.
Mifsud putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Mifsud will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Funkyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama fails to land with a series of punches.
Mifsud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Mifsud counters with a thumping low kick.
Mifsud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkyama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt - Mifsud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mifsud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mifsud works Funkyama's body with a nice hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mifsud. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Mifsud forces Funkyama back against the cage and clinches.
Mifsud tries to work over Funkyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mifsud.
Funkyama wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud landing knees to the head.

It looks like Aoki Funkyama has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funkyama prevents a body shot from Mifsud.
Funkyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Mifsud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Funkyama tries to pull guard but Mifsud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mifsud.
Mifsud swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mifsud is pressed up against the cage. Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mifsud down to the mat. Mifsud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Funkyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mifsud did well to prevent Funkyama getting side control.
Mifsud is trying to maintain the position but Funkyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Mifsud wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mifsud tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Funkyama goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mifsud turns into him and now he's in Funkyama's guard.

Funkyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mifsud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mifsud trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama wants to hit a switch here but Mifsud passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Funkyama there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mifsud lands a big elbow.
Funkyama is in a horrible position here. Mifsud smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Funkyama is squirming around, avoiding Mifsud's attempts to control the action.
Funkyama tries to reverse the position but Mifsud maintains control.
Funkyama taking shots to the head.
Mifsud raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mifsud lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mifsud is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Funkyama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mifsud postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Funkyama looks a forlorn figure.
Funkyama is trying to escape the mount.
Mifsud looking to control but Funkyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Funkyama tries to hold on but Mifsud pushes him away.
Mifsud looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mifsud has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Funkyama's face.
Mifsud working the ground and pound effectively.

Funkyama is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big strike lands for Mifsud! That's really hurt Funkyama and he's turned his back - Mifsud keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mifsud jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Mifsud!
Michael Mifsud is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Michael Mifsud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.