PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Nufir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Max Nufir has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Max Nufir seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nufir
vs
Orsini

180 cm
25
167 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

183 cm
19
178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Nufir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gio Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nufir has a takedown stuffed.
Orsini throws a counter combo.
Nufir looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Orsini closes the distance and clinches.

Orsini breaks from the clinch.
Nufir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.

Orsini darts in and clinches Nufir up against the cage.
Nufir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Orsini breaks the clinch.
Orsini throws a nice looking combination but Nufir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nufir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Nufir backs off Orsini throws a huge counter combo but Nufir manages to avoid it all.
Nufir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nufir jabs at Orsini's body.

Orsini darts in and clinches Nufir up against the cage.

Orsini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Nufir misses.

Orsini moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nufir tries to score a body lock takedown but Orsini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Orsini manages to break the clinch.

Orsini darts in and clinches Nufir up against the cage.

Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Orsini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Orsini rushes Nufir and presses him up against the cage.

Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nufir manages to avoid it.
Orsini scores with a nice strike.

Nufir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Orsini is controlling him.

Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gio Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Orsini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Nufir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.

Orsini forces Nufir back against the cage and clinches.

Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orsini misses with the combination.

Nufir moves into the clinch.

Orsini breaks from the clinch.

Nufir rushes Orsini and presses him up against the cage.

Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nufir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nufir thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini looks to land a combination but Nufir avoids it well.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nufir tries to keep at a distance but Orsini has taken the fight into the clinch.

Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Orsini.

Nufir gets tackled into the cage by Orsini. Orsini maintains the clinch.

Orsini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nufir lunges at Orsini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orsini's hand.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Nufir seems unphased.
Nufir tries to clinch up.
Orsini swinging wildly here.
Nufir throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nufir tries to bum rush Orsini with a series of wild strikes but Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Max Nufir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Orsini rushes Nufir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Orsini pushes Nufir up against the cage in a clinch.

Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Orsini has managed to clinch.

Orsini manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Orsini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nufir shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Nufir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nufir throws a series of punches but Orsini moves out of range.
Nufir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Nufir is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gio Orsini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orsini!
Oh Nufir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nufir looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
Nufir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Nufir seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes from Orsini. Those never looked like landing.

Orsini closes the distance and pushes Nufir back into the cage.

Orsini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Orsini clinches up with Nufir and pushes him back against the cage.
Orsini prevents the takedown attempt.

Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Max Nufir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Nufir.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nufir takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nufir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orsini's waist but Orsini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nufir off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsini! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nufir walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.

Orsini closes the distance and clinches.

Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Orsini moves into the clinch.

Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Orsini throws a left that rocks Nufir and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Orsini dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nufir regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Orsini is trying to get an arm triangle but Nufir is defending well.
Orsini misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nufir stops Orsini from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nufir wants to get back to his feet but Orsini drags him back down.
Orsini just content to control the position.
Nufir is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Orsini taking a breather here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nufir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nufir at a distance.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gio Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Orsini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nufir moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
Orsini with a hook.
Nufir walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Orsini swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gio Orsini!