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OFK 228 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Hall (ranked 1677 p4p, 3062 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 70 p4p, 122 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall slips under a jab from Meyer.
Meyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hall misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Hall misses
and Meyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meyer.
Hall pushes Meyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Meyer counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall throws a right and a left that Meyer avoids nicely.
And Meyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Meyer's torso.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Meyer's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Jab by Hall.
Meyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Meyer ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Meyer fails to land the takedown.
Meyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Meyer goes down! Can Hall finish him!?
 Meyer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hall as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Meyer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hall! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Charlie Hall!
Charlie Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 2762 p4p, 1701 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 334 p4p, 229 weight class). Mazepin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, boom. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld throws a right hand that Mazepin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazepin also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironfeld. Mazepin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazepin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazepin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ironfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironfeld stuffs the takedown.
Ironfeld misses with a left hand
and Mazepin counters with a series of strikes. Ironfeld will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazepin manages to avoid it.
Mazepin shoots in for a takedown but Ironfeld shows good takedown defense.
Mazepin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazepin tries to counter with a takedown but Ironfeld is quick to defend against it.
Ironfeld misses with a hook. Mazepin ducked under it nicely.
Ironfeld connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Ironfeld as Mazepin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld lands a nice shot that snaps Mazepin's head back.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Ironfeld, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazepin moves away.
Ironfeld loads up on a big right hand but Mazepin slips the punch.
Mazepin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ironfeld throws a jab when Mazepin was well out of range.
Mazepin instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ironfeld.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ironfeld takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ironfeld.
Mazepin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ironfeld pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ironfeld misses with a body punch
and Mazepin counters with a two punch combo.
Ironfeld lands with a nice body punch.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Mazepin closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ironfeld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Ironfeld stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazepin has Ironfeld pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ironfeld manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mazepin goes for a takedown attempt but Ironfeld pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ironfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironfeld misses with a wild combination.
Mazepin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazepin or perhaps it was just good defense by Ironfeld, which made it look bad.
Ironfeld misses with a jab to the body
and Mazepin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ironfeld's guard.
Ironfeld pulls Mazepin in to control the position.
Mazepin pushing down on Ironfeld's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mazepin lands strikes from half guard.
Ironfeld makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ironfeld.
Ironfeld pulls Mazepin in close to his closed guard and prevents Mazepin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mazepin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ironfeld throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin stopping the sweep attempt from Ironfeld.
Mazepin throws an elbow that misses. Ironfeld uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mazepin's guard. Nice move by Ironfeld!
Ironfeld is working Mazepin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ironfeld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mazepin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mazepin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ironfeld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazepin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazepin, not yet.
Ironfeld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazepin has momentary wrist control but Ironfeld slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
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.
Mazepin gets a double leg takedown into Ironfeld's guard.
Mazepin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mazepin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazepin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ironfeld is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ironfeld has escaped and now he's on top!
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazepin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld connects with a couple of short punches.
Fedor Mazepin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ironfeld's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mazepin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironfeld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mazepin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazepin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ironfeld escapes and throws Mazepin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mazepin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mazepin tries to bench press Ironfeld off him but Ironfeld keeps the position.
Ironfeld scoring with punches from side control.
Mazepin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fedor Mazepin's cut is getting worse.
Ironfeld working away.
Mazepin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mazepin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mazepin sneaks back into half guard.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Ironfeld is taking a breather. Mazepin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ironfeld is continuing to stall.
Mazepin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mazepin is trying to control but can't.
Ironfeld working the head and body with strikes.
Ironfeld working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ironfeld lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ironfeld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld working Mazepin over with strikes.
Ironfeld trying to pass the guard but Mazepin defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily.
Ironfeld is looking to take a break and control but Mazepin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ironfeld landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
 Mazepin is rocked!
Fedor Mazepin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ironfeld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Mazepin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Fedor Mazepin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Theros Ironfeld!
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 1558 p4p, 1280 weight class) and Balal Lama (ranked 215 p4p, 179 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zinsou did well to prevent Lama getting side control.
Lama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zinsou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zinsou can't escape the position.
Zinsou is working hard here to advance position.
Lama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zinsou is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lama controlling the pace for now.
Zinsou is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lama with good strikes from the mount here!
Zinsou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zinsou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lama is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lama in particular looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lama working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet.
Zinsou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zinsou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou is pulling down on Lama's head. It's preventing any offense from Lama, at least for the moment.
Lama wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
Zinsou 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.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Lama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lama preventing the sweep.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Lama postures up.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lama is one step ahead there.
Zinsou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lama postures up and lands a big shot to Zinsou's brow.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zinsou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Lama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zinsou is aware though and is defending well.
Lama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zinsou.
Zinsou feinted with a counter takedown.
Lama misses with a low kick.
Lama misses with a wild body shot.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zinsou's guard.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lama is working Zinsou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lama preventing the sweep.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Lama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to stand up but Lama is controlling him.
Lama pushing down on Zinsou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zinsou is just riding it out for now. Lama eventually gives up the hold.
Lama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinsou's head.
Zinsou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zinsou.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zinsou 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.
Lama tries to free his leg and advance position but Zinsou is retaining full guard.
Lama wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
Lama preventing the sweep.
Zinsou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Lama lands a couple of elbows.
Lama stands and throws Zinsou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lama prevents Zinsou from escaping the position.
Lama working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balal Lama dominated that 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.
Lama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zinsou gets back to full guard.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Lama passes into half guard.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Lama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zinsou defends it well.
Zinsou tries to roll over but Lama keeps him under control.
Zinsou trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zinsou is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Lama drops an elbow to the side of Zinsou's head.
Lama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zinsou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balal Lama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zinsou is looking to escape.
Lama prevents Zinsou from getting the reversal.
Zinsou wants to control but Lama is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lama tries to control but Zinsou wriggling away.
Lama landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zinsou is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lama tries to control but Zinsou wriggling away.
Lama controlling from the full mount.
Lama trying to control but Zinsou is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zinsou defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lama.
Lama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lama looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lama content just to control the position here.
Lama tries to control but Zinsou wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is looking to get to half guard.
Lama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zinsou is looking to escape.
Lama with a couple of short strikes.
Zinsou wants to control but Lama is having none of it.
Lama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zinsou looks a forlorn figure.
Zinsou prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Lama looking to control but Zinsou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zinsou regains half guard.
Lama trying to control from half guard but Zinsou is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou taking some punishment here, with Lama in his half guard.
Lama wants to take a breather but Zinsou is having none of it.
Lama lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zinsou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lama 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.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Lama postures up.
Lama preventing the sweep.
Zinsou tries to strike from the bottom.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lama chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Zinsou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balal Lama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lama takes a swing at Zinsou's ribcage but misses.
Lama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lama goes for a double leg but Zinsou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zinsou continues to drive forward.
Zinsou dives in for a single leg takedown but Lama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zinsou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zinsou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Lama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Lama is working Zinsou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lama trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lama with a nice head shot there.
Lama passes Zinsou's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zinsou keeping hold of Lama's head, controlling as best he can.
Lama is looking to advance position but Zinsou won't allow it.
Lama prevents Zinsou from improving his position.
Lama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lama is thwarting Zinsou's attempts to control the position.
Lama prevents Zinsou from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou tries to kick Lama off but Lama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lama seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zinsou is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Balal Lama!
After the big win, Balal Lama made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radio Philips (ranked 715 p4p, 1529 weight class) and Horace Cuba (ranked 103 p4p, 209 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Philips misses.
Cuba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Philips blocks a jab.
Philips looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Philips throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cuba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Philips connects with a solid leg kick.
Radio Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cuba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Philips connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cuba momentarily.
 It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.
Philips with the inside leg kick.
Cuba tries to clinch but Philips is having none of it.
Philips was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips moves away from the strike by Cuba.
Philips throws a nice looking combination but Cuba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuba.
Cuba moves out of range of the leg kick from Philips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba misses with a hook to the body
and Philips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Philips throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philips. Cuba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cuba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Philips. Those never looked like landing.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Philips as he avoids it easily.
Philips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cuba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Philips goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cuba throws a looping overhand right but Philips ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips loads up on a big right hand but Cuba slips the punch.
Cuba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Philips throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Philips.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cuba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Philips pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cuba is out of range and Philips settles back down.
Philips blocks a jab.
Cuba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Philips counters with a good, hard body kick but Cuba shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Cuba both land. Nice combination.
Philips lands a nice hook to Cuba's body. Cuba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Philips.
Philips lands with a shot to the body.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuba is just out of range.
And Cuba tries to counter it with a takedown but Philips pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cuba avoids a kick to the body.
Cuba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Philips paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Philips throws a leg kick but Cuba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cuba misses with a wild body shot.
Philips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cuba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Philips is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cuba dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips is looking to get back to his feet here but Cuba is keeping cool and he's managed to take Philips's back.
Cuba biding his time, controlling Philips.
Philips is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cuba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horace Cuba's cut.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cuba throws a leg kick
and Philips counters with a nice leg kick.
Radio Philips is winning the standup battle so far.
Cuba dodges the punch combination from Philips.
A little jabbing left from Cuba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Philips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuba taking a breather.
Philips lands a body punch.
Cuba trying to control the position but instead, Philips has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cuba into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba wants a takedown but no success here.
Philips breaks the clinch.
Philips connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Philips appears to be looking for a big counter.
Radio Philips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuba looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Cuba misses
and Philips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cuba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cuba gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Philips gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radio Philips!
An out of breath Radio Philips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gazersky (ranked 852 p4p, 741 weight class) and Billy Williams (ranked 122 p4p, 107 weight class). Gazersky's entrance music is Clutch - Electric Worry. A fine choice. Billy Williams 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Gazersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Gazersky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams connects with the punch.
Gazersky misses with a wild body shot.
Gazersky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gazersky checks a low kick from Williams.
Gazersky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gazersky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Gazersky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Gazersky ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
I was talking to Gazersky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gazersky lands with a shot to the body.
Gazersky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Gazersky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gazersky working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Williams defending against the ground and pound.
Gazersky scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gazersky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gazersky working the ground and pound from side control.
Gazersky looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gazersky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gazersky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gazersky lands an elbow.
Williams defending against the ground and pound.
Gazersky scores with punches from side control.
Williams is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky throws a strike aimed at the side of Williams's head but Williams avoids it well.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Gazersky finish him?
Gazersky crunches a massive hammerfist down on Williams - he's out! Gazersky Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
Marlon Gazersky 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 597 p4p, 260 weight class) and Andrei Kersikov (ranked 82 p4p, 37 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Head of the Table as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goodman!
It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Kersikov looks winded!
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!
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Goodman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Goodman.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goodman.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Goodman, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov looking to throw knees to the head but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kersikov as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman is pushing Kersikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Goodman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov keeps control of Goodman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goodman wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Goodman misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov sends Goodman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Goodman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goodman misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Goodman tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Goodman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Goodman swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Goodman throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Goodman throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman is rocked!
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Goodman tries to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
A victorious Andrei Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Okafor (ranked 61 p4p, 196 weight class) and Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 11 p4p, 34 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Okafor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Tiramanti
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiramanti.
Okafor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiramanti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Tiramanti.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Tiramanti thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a good, hard body kick but Tiramanti shrugs it off.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Tiramanti.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiramanti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okafor at a distance.
Tiramanti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Tiramanti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiramanti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Tiramanti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two 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!
Okafor is doing well to control the position and prevent Tiramanti from advancing to side control.
Okafor wants to control but Tiramanti is keeping busy.
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but Okafor defending well.
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 is working for a kimura but Okafor is defending it quite comfortably.
Okafor is doing well to control the position and prevent Tiramanti from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
Tiramanti is thwarting Okafor's attempts to control the position.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiramanti gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiramanti just manages to avoid it.
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 throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti shoots in but no luck this time.
Okafor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiramanti lands with an overhand left.
Okafor checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Tiramanti throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
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.
Nice takedown defense from Okafor. No joy for Tiramanti on that attempt.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Tiramanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Tiramanti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiramanti connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiramanti scores with the left hand. Okafor knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor lunges at Tiramanti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiramanti's hand.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the head.
Tiramanti shoots and misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiramanti is defended easily by Okafor.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Mike Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
Tiramanti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiramanti tries to land a body kick
and Okafor counters with a huge left! Tiramanti is in big trouble! He's backing up but Okafor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tiramanti from any more damage. A dominating finish by Okafor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Okafor 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 4469 p4p, 3450 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 524 p4p, 436 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porfirigo throws a lazy body kick
and Anjo counters with a single leg into guard. Porfirigo didn't expect that.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Porfirigo looking to control.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo won't allow Porfirigo to sweep him here.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anjo is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away easily
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch.
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a left and a right that stings Anjo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Porfirigo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Porfirigo gets a double leg takedown into Anjo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anjo is looking for a triangle but Porfirigo pushes his legs off easily.
Porfirigo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anjo has a closed guard, preventing Porfirigo from standing up.
Porfirigo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Porfirigo preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo controls Porfirigo momentarily but Porfirigo frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Porfirigo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Porfirigo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Porfirigo is proving a slippery customer.
Porfirigo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Porfirigo throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch but Anjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Porfirigo darts in trying to clinch
and Anjo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Porfirigo!
Porfirigo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anjo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Porfirigo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo gets to mount! Porfirigo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anjo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anjo wants it to stay on the feet.
Porfirigo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anjo pinned against the cage. Anjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Porfirigo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anjo is trying to defend but Porfirigo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anjo regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Porfirigo is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Porfirigo is aware though and is defending well.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo throwing strikes but missing.
Anjo working for a triangle but Porfirigo defends it easily.
Porfirigo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anjo can't keep his opponent in guard - Porfirigo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anjo trying to control but Porfirigo postures up.
Porfirigo thows a huge punch but Anjo dodges it nicely.
Anjo manages to get to full guard.
Porfirigo wants to stand but Anjo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
Anjo walks into a stiff left hand from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo rushes Anjo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porfirigo is one step ahead there.
Anjo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porfirigo manages to get himself to full guard.
Porfirigo controls Anjo momentarily but Anjo frees himself.
Anjo trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo controls Anjo momentarily but Anjo frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that second round.
That's time! Anjo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anjo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porfirigo tries to avoid it but Anjo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porfirigo to the ground. Porfirigo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Porfirigo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Porfirigo dives in and scores a takedown into Anjo's guard.
Anjo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Porfirigo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Porfirigo drags the fight down to the ground.
Porfirigo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anjo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Porfirigo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anjo.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Porfirigo holds him up against the cage and eventually Anjo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo avoids the elbow strike from Porfirigo, against the cage.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Porfirigo prevents it.
Anjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Porfirigo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porfirigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porfirigo tries to clinch up.
Porfirigo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anjo keeping his opponent close.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porfirigo working away.
Anjo tries to improve position but can't.
Anjo is working hard here to advance position.
Porfirigo cracks Anjo with a big right hand but Anjo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Porfirigo wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo is trying to control Porfirigo's posture but Porfirigo avoids it.
Anjo stops Porfirigo from passing to mount.
Anjo wants to control but Porfirigo postures up.
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Porfirigo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Porfirigo darts in and clinches Anjo up against the cage.
Anjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Porfirigo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Porfirigo slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Porfirigo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away.
Some wild striking there from Porfirigo.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porfirigo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anjo swivels and escapes.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch but Anjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tayaen Porfirigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porfirigo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
A relieved looking Tayaen Porfirigo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chan (ranked 1391 p4p, 3415 weight class) and Uniesky Santaban (ranked 193 p4p, 432 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uniesky Santaban!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Santaban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chan catches Santaban with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santaban scores with a one two! Chan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Charlie Chan has been cut.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Santaban's shoulder, as Santaban tries to avoid the shot.
Santaban is looking for the big counter here.
Santaban fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Santaban misses.
Santaban moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santaban. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan throwing a counter right hand but Santaban manages to avoid it.
Santaban ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Santaban is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan misses with a hook. Santaban ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Chan misses.
Santaban throws a leg kick but Chan moved away.
Santaban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Santaban throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santaban scores with a hook to the body. Chan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Chan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaban misses with a body shot.
Santaban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santaban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santaban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chan defending well as Santaban loads up on a big left hand.
Chan is looking to counter punch.
Chan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santaban.
Chan swings widly with a right hand
and Santaban counters with a nice uppercut.
Santaban gets a clinch.
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santaban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Donk. Chan catches Santaban right on the button with a cross.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Chan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Santaban's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Santaban saw that one coming.
Santaban misses with a low kick.
Santaban slips a straight right by Chan.
Chan walks into a stiff left hand from Santaban.
Santaban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santaban with a nice cross.
Santaban is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Chan like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Chan from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uniesky Santaban!
Uniesky Santaban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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