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OFK 193 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Vieira (ranked 23226 p4p, 23422 weight class) and Charles Foster (ranked 212 p4p, 191 weight class). Foster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear and Present Rager kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Charles Foster will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Foster!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira shoots and misses
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster counters with a two punch combo.
Foster clinches with his opponent.
Foster jumps into guard, dragging Vieira to the mat.
Vieira won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
Vieira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Vieira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieira shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira can't get the takedown.
Vieira is working for takedown but Foster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Vieira with that takedown attempt.
Foster is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
Vieira has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into Vieira's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Foster slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Vieira.
Vieira is not content to let Foster control the position.
Vieira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vieira trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vieira defending well though.
Foster is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Foster wants to stand but Vieira is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foster postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Foster is looking to stand up but Vieira won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
Foster trying to control from Vieira's half guard. Vieira has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vieira pulls Foster in to control the position.
Foster trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vieira's guard.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Foster throws a strike but Vieira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Foster is trying to stand back up but Vieira is controlling him
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Charles Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
Foster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Vieira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
That kick from Foster tenderised Vieira's leg. Vieira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vieira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Foster's guard.
Vieira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vieira takes a little break here. Foster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Foster is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foster's guard.
Vieira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vieira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vieira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberto Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Vieira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foster looking to control.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Foster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vieira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foster sprawls well initially but Vieira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Foster wants to stand back up but Vieira manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Vieira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Foster seems a little lost for a moment, as Vieira dominates the positioning.
Foster trying to control but Vieira flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vieira doesn't have the hooks in and Foster manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster tries to stand but Vieira is controlling from the bottom.
Foster won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Vieira.
I think Vieira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Vieira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russel Wilson (ranked 3647 p4p, 3208 weight class) and Matt Cooper (ranked 138 p4p, 121 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russel Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Wilson won't allow Cooper to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard.
Cooper wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Wilson trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Cooper has his feet on Wilson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Cooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Cooper's guard.
Cooper has his feet on Wilson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Cooper connects with a crisp jab.
Matt Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
Cooper connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cooper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooper misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.
Cooper kicks off Wilson and gets to his feet.
Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson gets a clinch.
Cooper lands a knee to the body.
Cooper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wilson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Russel Wilson has been cut.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Cooper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Come on Cooper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cooper prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russel Wilson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Wilson blocks the leg kick.
Cooper lands a really nice looking cross but Wilson seems unphased.
Cooper tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Cooper throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
As Cooper tries to get set, Wilson tries to push him back and clinch up but Cooper manages to avoid the attempt.
Cooper lunges at Wilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilson's hand.
Cooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cooper clinches up against the cage.
Cooper effectively controlling the action here.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Matt Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Cooper slows down the pace here.
Cooper is struggling to control the position.
Cooper prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Wilson has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cooper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cooper prevents the takedown attempt.
Cooper stalling in the clinch but Wilson improves position.
Wilson has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Wilson is working for takedown but Cooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Cooper.
Cooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matt Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Matt Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cooper punishes Wilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson forces Cooper back against the cage and clinches.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cooper or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper wants to stall.
Cooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooper has Wilson pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cooper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Cooper cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russel Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
Russel Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Wilson has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooper.
Cooper's corner calls for a 1-2. Cooper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cooper finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooper with a nice cross.
Wilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 Wilson is rocked!
Cooper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilson eats them both and turns towards Cooper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cooper lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wilson to his knees! Cooper keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cooper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Togoldor Artag (ranked 2220 p4p, 22455 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 287 p4p, 676 weight class). Artag comes to the cage accompanied by In Praise of Genghis Khan. On his way into the cage it seems that Togoldor Artag has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Togoldor Artag seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class boxer
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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 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Togoldor Artag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artag misses the jab.
A slow jab from Artag misses its intended target.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Artag as he avoids it easily.
Gunner misses with a looping right.
Gunner scores with a three punch combo!
Gunner has a takedown stuffed.
Artag moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gunner.
Artag stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Artag feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Artag fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Artag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Artag misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner misses with a straight right.
Gunner connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artag.
A head kick misses from Gunner.
Artag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Artag was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Togoldor Artag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner.
Nice cross by Artag.
Artag gets tackled into the cage by Gunner. Gunner maintains the clinch.
Gunner lands an uppercut.
Gunner lands with a left to the head.
Artag dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Artag is trying to push Gunner away but Gunner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Artag is trying to break the clinch but Gunner has him pressed against the cage.
Gunner has Artag pressed against the cage, preventing Artag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunner lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Artag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Artag's brow.
Gunner cracks Artag with a nice body shot.
Artag avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Artag blocking some punches.
Artag is trying to break the clinch but Gunner has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artag dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Artag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice shot lands for Artag.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner moves into range and clinches up with Artag.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Gunner.
Gunner working aggressively here.
Artag dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Artag blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Artag tries to circle away but Gunner has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunner tries a body shot but Artag blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner is working for takedown but Artag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Artag manages to break the clinch.
Gunner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Artag counters with an outside leg kick.
Gunner misses with a hook to the body
and Artag counters with a nice leg kick.
Gunner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Artag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Artag lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Gunner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gunner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Artag makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Artag throws a hook but Gunner blocks it.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artag manages to avoid it.
Gunner lands a high kick!
Artag avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Gunner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artag is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunner misses with a lunging right hand
and Artag counters with a three punch combo that has Gunner backing up. Gunner nods at Artag to acknowledge the strikes.
Gunner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artag.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Artag misses the target.
Artag moves away from the strike by Gunner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artag.
Artag looks to throw the jab but Gunner is out of range.
Gunner shoots in and drives through. Artag sprawls well.
Gunner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Artag.
Gunner moves to clinch but Artag breaks away
and Artag counters with a nice uppercut.
Artag misses with a looping left.
Gunner looks to land a right hand but Artag moved out of range.
Artag throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Artag there.
Artag throws a nice head kick!
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Gunner missing with a left hand there. Artag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner misses with a looping left.
Artag has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Artag there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner throws a jab but it's blocked by Artag.
A little feinted left hand from Artag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Artag slips a straight right by Gunner.
Artag swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunner misses the body punch
and Artag counters with a stiff right hand.
Artag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunner fails with the takedown
and Artag counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunner shoots in for a double leg but Artag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Togoldor Artag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner.
Artag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Artag, as that shot connected.
Gunner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Gunner backs away, Artag returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Artag misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artag moves into range and connects with a jab.
Togoldor Artag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artag misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artag throws out the jab.
Gunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artag.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artag moves away.
It looked like Artag was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gunner tries to clinch up but Artag circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Gunner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Artag doesn't seem phased though.
Artag ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Artag lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunner motions for Artag to come forward. Gunner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Artag.
Artag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunner throws a body punch but Artag moves out of range.
Artag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artag moves away.
Gunner has Artag up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Artag avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage.
Gunner tries a body shot but Artag blocks it.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner cracks Artag with a nice body shot.
Gunner lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Togoldor Artag will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunner tries to clinch but Artag moves out of range.
Gunner missing with a left hand there. Artag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Artag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artag getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Togoldor Artag is winning the standup battle so far.
Artag looks to land a left hand but Gunner moved out of range nicely.
Gunner looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gunner throws a lazy head kick
and Artag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Artag swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunner misses with a hook to the body
and Artag counters with a stiff right hand.
Artag swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Gunner.
Artag looks to throw the jab but Gunner is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artag throws a looping overhand right but Gunner ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Gunner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artag looks to land a right hand but Gunner moved out of range.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artag manages to avoid it.
Gunner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Artag.
Artag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Artag throwing a counter right hand but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Artag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artag keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artag walks into a jab.
Gunner moves into the clinch successfully.
Artag avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Artag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Togoldor Artag has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artag blocks the elbow strike.
Jet Gunner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Artag working hard to break the clinch.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Artag is trying to push Gunner away but Gunner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artag blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Gunner tries to work over Artag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Artag blocks an elbow strike.
Artag avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artag tries to circle away but Gunner has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artag can't break the clinch.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Gunner to work.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Artag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunner lands a really nice looking cross but Artag seems unphased.
Artag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artag circles away from the clinch attempt
and Artag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunner swings for the body but Artag moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws a looping overhand right but Artag ducks down to avoid it.
Gunner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner slips under a jab from Artag.
Artag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Artag.
Gunner walks into a jab.
Gunner has closed the distance and engaged Artag in a clinch.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artag avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Gunner misses with some punches.
Artag avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jet Gunner.
I think Gunner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jet Gunner!
A very excited looking Jet Gunner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Milano (ranked 785 p4p, 1014 weight class) and Dick Dastardly (ranked 23 p4p, 32 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monty Milano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Dastardly !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dastardly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milano.
Milano throws a hook to the side of Dastardly 's head but Dastardly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milano misses with a body shot.
Milano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dastardly s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oooooh!!! Dastardly has knocked Milano down with a huge combo! Dastardly steps away and waves a wobbly Milano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Monty Milano has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Milano as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dastardly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Milano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dastardly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dastardly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dastardly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dastardly connects with a body shot.
Milano clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Milano.
Dastardly blocking some punches.
Milano gets through Dastardly 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milano lands an uppercut.
A short right from Milano.
A nice left hand lands by Milano.
Milano pushes Dastardly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milano breaks the clinch.
Dastardly cracks Milano with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dastardly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Milano to stand back up!
Milano is rocked!
Milano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dastardly .
Oh Milano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milano ducks under a wild hook from Dastardly .
A little feinted left hand from Milano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milano slips a jab from Dastardly .
Milano seems to have got his legs back now.
Milano connects with a nice looking jab.
Milano misses with a looping left.
Dastardly looks to score with a jab to the body but Milano is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dastardly throws a poor cross that misses
and Milano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dastardly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Milano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dastardly .
Dastardly misses with an uppercut. Milano saw that one coming.
Dastardly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Milano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dastardly .
Dastardly blocks a jab.
Milano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milano throws an off balance right hand
and Dastardly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Milano lands with a nice body punch.
Dastardly looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Milano looks to land a right hand but Dastardly moved out of range.
Dastardly slips a jab from Milano.
Dastardly blocks a jab.
Milano misses with a looping left.
Milano connects with the punch.
Dastardly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milano.
Milano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Milano swings for the body but Dastardly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dastardly misses its intended target.
Milano throws a series of punches but Dastardly avoids them all with ease.
Milano scores with a jab.
Dastardly moves out of range as Milano strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Milano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monty Milano's cut is getting worse.
Milano throws an off balance right hand
and Dastardly counters with a nice right hand that sends Milano toppling to the canvas! Milano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dastardly finish him?!
Dastardly slips under a jab.
Dastardly 's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dastardly 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Milano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dastardly on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Milano.
A shot to the liver by Milano. Beautiful body shot.
Dastardly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milano.
Nice straight punches there by Milano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Milano.
Dastardly misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Milano misses the target.
Milano misses with an uppercut
letting Dastardly counter with a right hand.
A combination from Milano does no damage.
Milano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dastardly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dastardly misses with a wild body shot.
Milano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Milano throws a jab but it's blocked by Dastardly .
Milano punishes Dastardly 's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milano thuds his right hand into Dastardly 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Milano throws the left hand but Dastardly avoids the punch easily.
Dastardly takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Dastardly is rocked!
Dastardly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dastardly looks to land a right hand but Milano moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Milano. Those never looked like landing.
Dastardly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milano works Dastardly 's body with a nice hook.
Milano connects with a solid leg kick.
Dastardly misses with an uppercut.
Milano misses the jab.
Dastardly drops his hands momentarily and Milano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monty Milano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milano throws an off balance right hand
and Dastardly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dastardly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milano moves away.
Dastardly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Monty Milano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Milano slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milano cracks Dastardly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dastardly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Milano finish him?
Dastardly is still on wobbly legs! Can Milano finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Milano ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dastardly clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monty Milano!
Monty Milano took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGEâ„¢ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 449 p4p, 2230 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 12 p4p, 53 weight class). Osama Akharraz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Mad Onion's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mad Onion lands with an uppercut that bounces Akharraz off the cage and back into range.
Mad Onion throws out a powerful jab.
Akharraz moves out of range as Mad Onion strikes.
Akharraz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mad Onion has managed to clinch.
Mad Onion can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Akharraz scores with a shoulder strike.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Akharraz.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Akharraz takes an elbow to the temple.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow over the top.
Mad Onion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akharraz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mad Onion.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mad Onion.
Akharraz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Mad Onion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Onion blocking some punches.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mad Onion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Mad Onion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akharraz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mad Onion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Akharraz.
Akharraz tries to throw a body punch but Mad Onion avoids it by throwing Akharraz back against the cage.
Akharraz working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad Onion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mad Onion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akharraz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akharraz looks winded!
Mad Onion has Akharraz pressed against the cage. He pushes Akharraz back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Mad Onion throws a beautiful elbow that sends Akharraz crashing to the floor! Mad Onion piles on the pressure with more strikes! Akharraz is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
Luke Mad Onion is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Luke Mad Onion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Mustonen (ranked 374 p4p, 625 weight class) and Aapo Jukola (ranked 60 p4p, 90 weight class). Juhani Mustonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhani Mustonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aapo Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mustonen.
Jukola throws a low kick but Mustonen avoids it.
Mustonen misses the shot to the body.
Jukola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mustonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mustonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustonen thumps Jukola with a low kick.
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mustonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mustonen throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mustonen.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mustonen on the side of the head.
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!
Mustonen jabs Jukola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Mustonen is out of range.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Mustonen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mustonen misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses.
Mustonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mustonen scores with a hook to the body. Jukola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mustonen throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola feints a counter leg kick.
Mustonen takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Mustonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jukola.
Mustonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jukola's sensitive parts.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustonen moves away.
Jukola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mustonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Mustonen moves out of range as Jukola throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jukola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mustonen scores with a leg kick.
Jukola throws a solid leg kick but Mustonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jukola.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jukola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mustonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mustonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Mustonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jukola.
Jukola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Mustonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jukola. Jukola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Jukola backs away, Mustonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Mustonen finds it's way through Jukola's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen throws a leg kick but Jukola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mustonen misses with a wild body shot.
Mustonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
Mustonen loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mustonen tests Jukola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Jukola.
Mustonen misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Jukola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mustonen misses the shot to the body.
As Mustonen backs off Jukola throws a huge counter combo but Mustonen manages to avoid it all.
Jukola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mustonen misses with a leg kick
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Jukola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mustonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustonen misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mustonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mustonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jukola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mustonen scrambles back to his feet.
Mustonen swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mustonen with a body shot.
Mustonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Jukola.
Jukola throws a body punch but Mustonen moves out of range.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustonen throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen misses with an uppercut
and Jukola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jukola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Jukola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jukola swings for the body but Mustonen moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Mustonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jukola cracks Mustonen with an open hand slap.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Mustonen slams his shin into Jukola's torso.
Mustonen lands a big right hand that sends Jukola crashing to the mat! Mustonen stays standing though and waves Jukola back to his feet!
Jukola is rocked!
 It looks like Aapo Jukola has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mustonen throws a chopping leg kick but Jukola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mustonen throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mustonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Jukola connects with a single shot there.
Mustonen throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Mustonen.
Good leg kick by Mustonen.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Mustonen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jukola! Mustonen lets Jukola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jukola is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustonen finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jukola out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juhani Mustonen!
Juhani Mustonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teke Bamalog (ranked 277 p4p, 798 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 37 p4p, 107 weight class). Bamalog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 29 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Teke Bamalog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bamalog cracks Supreme with a nice body shot.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supreme lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bamalog is leaning against Supreme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Supreme is looking to control Bamalog's arms but Bamalog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Supreme has his back to the cage.
Supreme pushes off an throws an elbow but Bamalog leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Supreme avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Supreme takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamalog.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bamalog just misses with a elbow thrown towards Supreme's brow.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Supreme controls his hands.
Bamalog throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bamalog.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supreme swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supreme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supreme's elbow.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Supreme controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Supreme throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bamalog.
Supreme misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supreme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supreme misses with an elbow over the top.
Bamalog avoids a wild elbow strike from Supreme.
Supreme blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog blocks an elbow strike.
Bamalog lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
A short left from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Supreme or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Supreme fails to land.
Bamalog gets through Supreme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Bamalog.
Supreme is rocked!
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Supreme's head.
Supreme is still on wobbly legs! Can Bamalog finish him?
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamalog lands with a light punch inside.
Bamalog unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Supreme! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bamalog is unloading with more strikes now! Supreme drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teke Bamalog!
Teke Bamalog retains his lightweight title!
Teke Bamalog very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 252 p4p, 679 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 31 p4p, 91 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov misses with a kick to the body.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dokov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pellegrini back to the cage. Dokov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Vinnie Pellegrini has been cut.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Pellegrini circles away.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dokov slips under a jab from Pellegrini.
Dokov throws a series of punches but Pellegrini avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Pellegrini misses the target.
As Pellegrini backs off Dokov throws a huge counter combo but Pellegrini manages to avoid it all.
Dokov wants to clinch.
Dokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pellegrini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pellegrini connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Pellegrini circles away.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pellegrini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pellegrini with a nice cross.
Dokov misses with a takedown attempt - Pellegrini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pellegrini circles away.
Dokov throws a head kick that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pellegrini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
Dokov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick which misses Dokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dokov tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov staying out of range there.
Dokov throws a counter combo.
Dokov looks to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with an inside leg kick.
Pellegrini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pellegrini thumps Dokov with a low kick.
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pellegrini lands the left hand.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pellegrini's waist but Pellegrini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dokov off to one side.
Vinnie Pellegrini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Dokov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
Dokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pellegrini can pounce on him.
Dokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws a nice looking combination but Dokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pellegrini lands a body shot.
Vinnie Pellegrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov forces Pellegrini back against the cage and clinches.
Dokov effectively controlling the action here.
Pellegrini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dokov manages to avoid it.
Dokov has Pellegrini up against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pellegrini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dokov tries a body shot but Pellegrini blocks it.
Pellegrini struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Pellegrini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pellegrini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dokov.
Pellegrini lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Dokov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pellegrini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dokov. That did some damage!
Pellegrini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pellegrini.
Dokov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pellegrini throws a lazy right hand but Dokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dokov wants to clinch up but Pellegrini keeps it at a distance.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dokov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini lands with a right to the head.
Pellegrini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrini misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pellegrini lands with a right to the head.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Pellegrini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Pellegrini misses.
Vinnie Pellegrini is winning the standup battle so far.
Pellegrini lands a two punch combo.
Dokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Pellegrini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini connects with a crisp jab.
Dokov is rocked!
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pellegrini circles away.
Dokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pellegrini finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pellegrini cracks Dokov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dokov falls to his knees and Pellegrini doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Pellegrini!
Our winner, Vinnie Pellegrini, 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 79 p4p, 431 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 12 p4p, 70 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch but Lovanov is having none of it.
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Lovanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodman is defending well.
Lovanov lands a shot to the body.
Lovanov tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lovanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov prevents a body shot from Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman clinches.
Lovanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Lovanov prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
Lovanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Lovanov tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Lovanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lovanov misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lovanov crunches a lovely knee into Goodman's ribcage.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov misses with the head strike.
Lovanov misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Lovanov is pushing Goodman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike.
Lovanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lovanov lands a shot to the body.
Lovanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Lovanov.
Goodman pushes off an throws an elbow but Lovanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lovanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lovanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Lovanov blocks an uppercut.
Lovanov tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lovanov blocks the elbow strike.
Lovanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Goodman.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Lovanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lovanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Lovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.
As Goodman looks to move away, Lovanov throws a big counter combo but Goodman just gets out of the way.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov blocks the body kick.
Lovanov avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Lovanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman wants to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lovanov defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Lovanov there.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lovanov scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Lovanov catches Goodman napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Goodman to the canvas!
Goodman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Lovanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodman controls Lovanov momentarily but Lovanov frees himself.
Lovanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Lovanov stands up over Goodman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovanov looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goodman being controlled here momentarily.
Lovanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Lovanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lovanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lovanov wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Lovanov is retaining full guard.
Goodman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovanov throws a big counter combination but Goodman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there
and Lovanov counters by clinching up.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lovanov fails to land.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Lovanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lovanov prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Lovanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovanov.
Goodman taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Goodman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lovanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with an elbow strike.
Lovanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lovanov as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Lovanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zahbit Lovanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lovanov throws an elbow but misses.
Lovanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lovanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lovanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lovanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lovanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman has had enough of the clinch but Lovanov keeps him there for the moment.
Lovanov jumps into guard, dragging Goodman to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good shot there by Lovanov.
Goodman walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Lovanov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
Zahbit Lovanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Okafor (ranked 119 p4p, 206 weight class) and Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 20 p4p, 32 weight class). Cesare Tiramanti has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Okafor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor gets caught napping as Tiramanti dives in and scores a takedown. Okafor manages to retain guard.
Okafor is looking for a triangle but Tiramanti pushes his legs off easily.
Okafor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiramanti is controlling him.
Tiramanti trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Okafor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tiramanti wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor trying to keep a closed guard but Tiramanti is proving a slippery customer.
Tiramanti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okafor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okafor looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tiramanti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okafor - the referee stops the clock and Tiramanti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okafor. Tiramanti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Tiramanti connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti clobbers Okafor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti lands an overhand right.
Tiramanti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tiramanti if he has to take too many more of those.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Tiramanti defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Tiramanti lands a slapping body shot.
Tiramanti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tiramanti looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiramanti.
Okafor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiramanti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okafor defends it well.
Tiramanti is thwarting Okafor's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okafor actively working from the bottom here.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but Okafor defending well.
Tiramanti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okafor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tiramanti throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti throws a chopping leg kick but Okafor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiramanti.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okafor - that will leave a mark!
Okafor slips under a jab.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Tiramanti throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Okafor catches Tiramanti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Okafor scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Tiramanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiramanti cracks Okafor with a good jab.
Tiramanti ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Okafor lunges at Tiramanti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiramanti's hand.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Tiramanti with an uppercut!
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor slips a straight right by Tiramanti.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okafor throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiramanti. Tiramanti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti lands with a nice combination. Okafor backs away looking to recover.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Okafor defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Okafor slams his shin into Tiramanti's torso.
Tiramanti wants to slow Okafor down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiramanti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Okafor throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Tiramanti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiramanti lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti misses with a straight right.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a wild body kick that Tiramanti sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Tiramanti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okafor doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiramanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Tiramanti.
Okafor is looking to slow Tiramanti down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Tiramanti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Okafor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okafor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiramanti is controlling him.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor looking to control.
Okafor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiramanti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okafor working for a triangle but Tiramanti defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor is looking for a triangle but Tiramanti pushes his legs off easily.
Tiramanti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Tiramanti from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Tiramanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tiramanti swings widly with a right hand
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Tiramanti shrugs it off though.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
A shot to the liver by Tiramanti. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiramanti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiramanti's head.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Tiramanti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a chopping leg kick but Tiramanti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
Okafor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tiramanti will feel that in the morning.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okafor throws a head kick that half lands.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiramanti's sensitive parts.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Tiramanti avoided it.
Okafor misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
As Okafor backs off Tiramanti throws a huge counter combo but Okafor manages to avoid it all.
Okafor tries to move into range but Tiramanti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the head.
Tiramanti jabs at Okafor's body.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a good jab.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
A combination from Okafor does no damage.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
A head kick by Tiramanti misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor gets caught flat footed, as Tiramanti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okafor is wriggling around but Tiramanti manages to pass to half guard.
Okafor trying to hold on to Tiramanti's head to control him but Tiramanti postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okafor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Okafor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tiramanti controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiramanti looking to pass the guard.
Okafor controls Tiramanti momentarily but Tiramanti frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okafor controlling the position.
Tiramanti stands and steps away. Okafor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Tiramanti. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiramanti walks into a jab.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tiramanti connects with the punch.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Okafor.
Okafor connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor catches Tiramanti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tiramanti takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Okafor lands a jab.
Tiramanti misses with a leg kick.
Okafor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses.
Tiramanti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okafor doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Okafor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Tiramanti saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Tiramanti motions for Okafor to come forward. Tiramanti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Okafor counters with a quick kick to the body but Tiramanti blocks it.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Tiramanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti connects with a looping right hand.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor blocks a low kick nicely.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor misses the jab.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage!
Tiramanti connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Tiramanti is predictable there
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiramanti. That snapped Okafor's head back.
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiramanti throws a combination that misses
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Tiramanti 's knee.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiramanti lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okafor.
Tiramanti misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Tiramanti.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Tiramanti scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Okafor.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Tiramanti.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cesare Tiramanti.
I think Okafor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Mike Okafor retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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