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Event:
OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Cubbedge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge takes one on the button.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cubbedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cubbedge wants to land a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cubbedge misses with a combination
#TD#
so Tiramanti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Cubbedge working a defensive guard but Tiramanti passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge can't keep his opponent in guard - Tiramanti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiramanti. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiramanti pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Tiramanti blocks the strikes from Cubbedge .
#SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura here.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Tiramanti trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cubbedge gets full guard.#T3#
Tiramanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiramanti is aware though and is defending well.
Tiramanti trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working for a triangle but Tiramanti defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tiramanti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiramanti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiramanti circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cubbedge .#KD#
Tiramanti drops Cubbedge with a beautiful combination! Cubbedge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tiramanti is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cubbedge is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge drops his hands for a split second and Tiramanti immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Cubbedge face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tiramanti follows up with a right hand that knocks Cubbedge into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 318 - Kim Vs Stardust
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Tiramanti dips to his left and cracks Mataitai with an uppercut!
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mataitai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Tiramanti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Mataitai takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Mataitai throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mataitai lands with a good body shot.
Mataitai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tiramanti. That one must have hurt.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai slips a straight right by Tiramanti.#T1#
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Mataitai scores with the left hand. Tiramanti knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Mataitai - just one landing.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiramanti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiramanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mataitai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mataitai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Mataitai blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick that knocks Mataitai off balance momentarily.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mataitai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiramanti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mataitai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti. #T3#
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
#CL#
Mataitai clinches up against the cage.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tiramanti avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Tiramanti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mataitai regains guard.
Mataitai pushes Tiramanti off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mataitai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti feints the counter takedown.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Tiramanti.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Mataitai avoids the head kick by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mataitai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mataitai misses its target.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mataitai tries to bum rush Tiramanti with a series of wild strikes but Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mataitai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mataitai walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti clobbers Mataitai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mataitai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti with a jab.
Mataitai digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
Donk. Tiramanti catches Mataitai right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tiramanti throws a jab when Mataitai was well out of range.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
A slow jab from Mataitai misses its intended target.
Tiramanti feints the counter takedown.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Tiramanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mataitai works Tiramanti's body with a nice hook.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiramanti.
Mataitai misses the jab.
Tiramanti flicks out a counter leg kick but Mataitai steps away.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but Mataitai moves out of range easily.
Mataitai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mataitai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mataitai is looking to wear down Tiramanti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Mataitai's head.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mataitai misses the target.
Mataitai lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Mataitai.
Mataitai with a hook.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Mataitai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mataitai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mataitai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mataitai.
Tiramanti is breathing heavily.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai is pressed up against the cage. Tiramanti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mataitai down to the mat. Mataitai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mataitai lands with a straight right. Tiramanti didn't see that one coming.
Tiramanti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiramanti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mataitai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mataitai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiramanti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiramanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Mataitai shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Tiramanti wants to counter the offense by Mataitai and move into the clinch position.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mataitai.
Jab by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Mataitai saw that one coming.
Tiramanti looks to throw a body kick
and Tiramanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Mataitai lands a head shot.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mataitai circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mataitai has knocked Tiramanti down with a huge combo! Mataitai steps away and waves a wobbly Tiramanti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tiramanti is rocked!
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!
Tiramanti misses with a hook
and Mataitai counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 311 - Kelly Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Highwind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highwind.
No joy there for Highwind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Highwind takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiramanti cracks Highwind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Highwind listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Highwind throws a right hand that Tiramanti ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiramanti also avoids with ease.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiramanti cracks Highwind with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Highwind misses the jab.
Highwind ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Highwind with a hook.#T1#
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Highwind.
Donk. Tiramanti catches Highwind right on the button with a cross.
Highwind walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiramanti.
Highwind misses with a straight right.
Tiramanti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiramanti connects with a body shot.
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highwind.
A little feinted left hand from Highwind on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid body kick from Tiramanti.
Highwind looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Highwind misses.
Highwind has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiramanti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highwind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiramanti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tiramanti looks to land a body kick but Highwind moved away.#T2#
Highwind throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Highwind scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Highwind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Highwind misses with a double jab
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti keeps Highwind at a distance using the push kick.
Tiramanti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Highwind had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Highwind misses with a wild combination.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Highwind on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiramanti rushes Highwind with punches - Highwind moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Highwind goes down! Tiramanti follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 303 - Robson Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiramanti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
As Tiramanti backs away, Gomez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gomez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Gomez.#T1#
Gomez clobbers Tiramanti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiramanti checks the leg kick.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomez.
Gomez swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez lands with a nice combination. Tiramanti backs away looking to recover.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Tiramanti.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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.
Tiramanti is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Tiramanti misses. #T2#
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Tiramanti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Gomez swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomez throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Tiramanti.
Gomez throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Gomez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Tiramanti. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiramanti sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick which misses Gomez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomez tries to avoid it.
Gomez tries to land a leg kick but Tiramanti saw it coming and moves away.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Tiramanti avoids a kick to the body.
Tiramanti with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Gomez throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Gomez.
Tiramanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gomez. #T4#
Tiramanti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti lands with a right hand.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiramanti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tiramanti throws out a powerful jab.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Gomez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Gomez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Gomez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Tiramanti scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlos Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomez is looking to wear down Tiramanti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Tiramanti.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
That kick from Tiramanti tenderised Gomez's leg. Gomez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti.
Gomez throws a right hand that Tiramanti ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiramanti also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Tiramanti.
A big left from Gomez misses.
Gomez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gomez looks to land a body kick but Tiramanti moved away.
Gomez throws a head kick but Tiramanti moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Tiramanti catches Gomez right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Tiramanti digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Tiramanti.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Gomez throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti drops Gomez with a naaaaasty hook - Gomez is in real trouble here! Tiramanti dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 296 - Marek Vs Do Urden
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Tiramanti slips a jab from Gunner.
Tiramanti throws a big counter combination but Gunner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGunner.
Gunner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunner sprawls and moves away.
Tiramanti throws a solid leg kick but Gunner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiramanti.
Tiramanti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tiramanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Gunner moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiramanti tries for a takedown but Gunner manages to get underhooks.
Tiramanti dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Tiramanti blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiramanti's defenses.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunner.
Tiramanti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Gunner blocks a leg kick.
Gunner digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Gunner moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunner! But no joy.
Gunner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tiramanti's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Gunner blocks it.
Gunner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tiramanti's head.
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunner. Gunner gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Gunner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tiramanti kicks off Gunner and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Gunner misses.
Tiramanti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunner.#T2#
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Gunner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner misses the jab.
A head kick from Gunner lands but Tiramanti takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti throws a wild body kick that Gunner sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Gunner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gunner stands up over Tiramanti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gunner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunner wants to control from the top but Tiramanti keeps moving.
Gunner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Gunner content to stall in guard here.
Tiramanti wants to get back to his feet but Gunner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tiramanti scores with a nice shot.
Gunner looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tiramanti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunner wants to control from the top but Tiramanti keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gunner working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiramanti keeping full guard, as Gunner tries to pass.
Gunner forces his way into half guard.
Gunner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tiramanti throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gunner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Gunner manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiramanti throws a good cross that connects.
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiramanti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner scores with a hook to the body. Tiramanti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Gunner has closed the distance and engaged Tiramanti in a clinch.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunner lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiramanti's brow.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiramanti's elbow.
Gunner tries to work over Tiramanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiramanti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiramanti tries for a takedown but Gunner manages to get underhooks.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Tiramanti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunner just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Tiramanti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiramanti tries to pull guard but Gunner holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiramanti drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Tiramanti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gunner tries to escape but Tiramanti is in control.
Gunner is not content to let Tiramanti control the position. #T2#
Gunner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tiramanti trying to control the position but Gunner is working away.
Gunner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunner misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunner sprawls and moves away.
Gunner throws a combination. Tiramanti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Gunner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunner blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Tiramanti.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunner misses the target.
Tiramanti connects with a high kick.
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiramanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunner looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Jet Gunner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunner scores with a one two! Tiramanti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunner.
Gunner lands a nice looking body shot.
Gunner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiramanti.
Gunner looks for a takedown but Tiramanti sprawls well.#T4#
Tiramanti lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Gunner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tiramanti cracks Gunner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gunner tries to clinch up.
Gunner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunner counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiramanti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiramanti tries to sprawl out of it but Gunner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiramanti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Gunner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Tiramanti as he connects with a hook.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Gunner moves out of range. #TD2#
Gunner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiramanti was covering up waiting for the punch and Gunner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tiramanti pushes Gunner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gunner lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiramanti blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Tiramanti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti tries to work over Gunner's front leg with a kick but Gunner checks it.
Gunner throws a low kick but Tiramanti avoids it.
Tiramanti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunner motions for Tiramanti to come forward. Gunner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunner throws a head kick but Tiramanti moves out of range.
#T1#
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Gunner.
Gunner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunner was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunner's sensitive parts.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Tiramanti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gunner is trying to stand back up but Tiramanti is controlling him
#SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunner defends it well.
Still in half guard, Tiramanti seems content to control.#T2##SUB#
Tiramanti is working for a kimura but Gunner is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunner is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Tiramanti is working for a kimura but Gunner is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiramanti stops Gunner from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiramanti is keen to just control but Gunner is a slippery customer.
Gunner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Tiramanti tests Gunner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Gunner.
Gunner with a jab.
Gunner thuds his right hand into Tiramanti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Gunner closes the distance and pushes Tiramanti back into the cage.
Gunner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiramanti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tiramanti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gunner checks a leg kick.
Gunner throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
Jet Gunner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunner throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunner was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunner! But no joy.
Tiramanti tries to land a leg kick but Gunner saw it coming and moves away.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Gunner throws a head kick but Tiramanti moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiramanti thuds a left hand into Gunner's body.
Gunner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunner moves away.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Gunner unleashes a big counter combination but Tiramanti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gunner lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gunner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiramanti throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti throws a front kick aimed at Gunner's knee but Gunner avoids it well.
Gunner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Cesare Tiramanti.
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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Gunner!
After winning the bout, Jet Gunner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OFK 290 - Gazersky Vs Radar
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti.
Gomez misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Good work by Gomez as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gomez misses.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and Gomez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomez throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Nice straight punches there by Gomez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomez.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Tiramanti moves out of range.
A lazy left from Gomez finds it's target.
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!
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Gomez moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomez.
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the head.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Tiramanti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiramanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gomez throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tiramanti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tiramanti wants to free his trapped foot but Gomez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Tiramanti is working for a submission of some sort.
Tiramanti is looking to advance position but Gomez won't allow it. #ES#
Gomez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tiramanti keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Tiramanti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomez doesn't seem phased though.
Gomez checks a leg kick.
Gomez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Tiramanti blocks the leg kick.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiramanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Tiramanti.
A right-left combo lands from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Tiramanti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomez defends it well.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiramanti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiramanti's head.
Tiramanti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tiramanti lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Gomez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez connects with the punch.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti walks into a jab.
Gomez dips to his left and cracks Tiramanti with an uppercut!
Tiramanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Tiramanti's knee but Tiramanti avoids it well.
Gomez checks the leg kick.
Gomez throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Tiramanti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tiramanti wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tiramanti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiramanti wants to pass to mount but Gomez is defending the position.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiramanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Gomez tries to bum rush Tiramanti with a series of wild strikes but Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiramanti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick from Gomez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiramanti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomez.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Gomez dips to his left and cracks Tiramanti with an uppercut!#T2#
Tiramanti dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiramanti can do to turn this around?
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez staying out of range there.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomez.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez lands a jab to the head.
Tiramanti with the inside leg kick.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiramanti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
Tiramanti blocks a leg kick.
Tiramanti stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiramanti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses.
Tiramanti tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gomez digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Tiramanti.
Gomez lands a nice shot that snaps Tiramanti's head back.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tiramanti tries to move into range but Gomez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Gomez lands the left hand.#T4#
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomez scores with a jab. Tiramanti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
A lazy left from Tiramanti finds it's target.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gomez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tiramanti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Tiramanti checks it.
Tiramanti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gomez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez misses with a leg kick.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiramanti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Tiramanti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gomez after a bit of a struggle.
Gomez tries to work over Tiramanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Tiramanti tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiramanti is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez stops a takedown attempt from Tiramanti.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
Tiramanti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Tiramanti is trying to break free.
Tiramanti prevents a body shot from Gomez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti. #T2#
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiramanti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gomez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but Tiramanti blocks it.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Gomez scores with a shot to the side of Tiramanti's head. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiramanti throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiramanti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Tiramanti does it's job there.#T3#
Tiramanti takes one to the chin there.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez lands a really nice looking cross but Tiramanti seems unphased.
A nice leg kick from Gomez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Tiramanti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gomez thuds his shin into the meat of Tiramanti's side.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Gomez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiramanti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiramanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Gomez pushes Tiramanti up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiramanti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomez walks away with a smile on his face. Tiramanti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tiramanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez lands with a straight right. Tiramanti didn't see that one coming.
Tiramanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schwartz Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Gomez.
Tiramanti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gomez after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez throws a low kick but Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Gomez sets himself, and Tiramanti steps forward looking for the clinch! Gomez avoids it this time.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwartz Gomez!
An out of breath Schwartz Gomez 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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Event:
OFK 282 - Diaz Vs Jankovic
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Tokugawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tokugawa misses the jab.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Tokugawa moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tokugawa slips a straight right by Tiramanti.
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa misses with a looping left.
Tokugawa misses the jab.
Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti scores with a body shot.
Tokugawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Tokugawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Tiramanti. #T1#
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti digs a good hook to Tokugawa's body.
Tiramanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
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.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokugawa is looking to counter punch.
Tokugawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Tokugawa dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti walks into a straight right hand from Tokugawa.#T2##KD#
Tokugawa cracks Tiramanti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tiramanti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tokugawa finish him?
#ROC#Tiramanti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cesare Tiramanti has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokugawa.
Tiramanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokugawa.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tokugawa. #CL#
Tokugawa clinches up with Tiramanti and pushes him back against the cage.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Tiramanti.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa tries to work over Tiramanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiramanti is working for takedown but Tokugawa is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike.
Tokugawa is leaning against Tiramanti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Tiramanti blocks it.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiramanti's elbow. #T4#
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Tiramanti avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage.
Tokugawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
I was talking to Tokugawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tokugawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Tokugawa is looking to counter punch.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch.
Tiramanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Tokugawa as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cesare Tiramanti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tiramanti feints a jab promting Tokugawa to slip. Tiramanti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tokugawa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tokugawa looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.
Tiramanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick as Tokugawa jumps back.#KD#
Tokugawa lands a big right hand that sends Tiramanti crashing to the mat! Tokugawa stays standing though and waves Tiramanti back to his feet!
Tiramanti is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiramanti. That's going to slow Tokugawa down.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tokugawa engages and cracks Tiramanti with a massive lead left hook - Tiramanti tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tokugawa is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa!
After winning the bout, Minato Tokugawa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OFK 275 - Probert Vs Storm
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Tiramanti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudeson's hands.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dudeson throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dudeson.
Tiramanti lands a nice hook to Dudeson's body. Dudeson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Dudeson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dudeson is working Tiramanti over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tiramanti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti struggling a bit here.
Tiramanti is looking to regain half guard here but Dudeson keeps moving and retains side control.
Dudeson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiramanti keeps working.
Tiramanti tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Dudeson is putting a hurting on Tiramanti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tiramanti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dudeson is working Tiramanti over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dudeson throws a strike aimed at the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti avoids it well.
Tiramanti prevents Dudeson from improving position.
Tiramanti is not content to let Dudeson control the position.
Dudeson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Dudeson is trying to ground and pound but Tiramanti uses the momentary lack of control by Dudeson to regain half guard.
Dudeson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudeson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tiramanti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiramanti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudeson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tiramanti doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Tiramanti keeps moving. #T3#
Dudeson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tiramanti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tiramanti keeping full guard, as Dudeson tries to pass.
Dudeson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudeson stays in close to Tiramanti's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudeson looks to land a body kick but Tiramanti moved away.
Dudeson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Dudeson slips the punch.
Tiramanti connects with the punch.
Dudeson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Dudeson scores with a takedown into Tiramanti's guard.#SUB#
Tiramanti is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dudeson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tiramanti's body to avoid the submission. Tiramanti has instead reached around Dudeson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tiramanti arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Dude Dudeson had this to say: 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'. |
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Event:
OFK 268 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomez lands the left hand.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiramanti scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Tiramanti shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Tiramanti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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.#CL#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Tiramanti.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Gomez pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gomez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Tiramanti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gomez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiramanti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Tiramanti throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Tiramanti checks a low kick from Gomez.
Gomez slips a straight right by Tiramanti.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Tiramanti connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tiramanti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Tiramanti trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tiramanti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Tiramanti drags him back down.#T3#
Tiramanti laying and praying for a moment but Gomez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tiramanti is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiramanti decides to return to a standing position.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez walks into a left hand.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti jabs Gomez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiramanti has time to react.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Tiramanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiramanti tries to avoid it.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Tiramanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gomez is looking to slow Tiramanti down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gomez scores with a jab. Tiramanti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomez throws a front kick that sends Tiramanti stumbling back into the cage.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Tiramanti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tiramanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Tiramanti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomez defends well and Tiramanti ends up having to push Gomez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tiramanti punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Gomez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gomez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tiramanti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiramanti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Tiramanti fails to land the takedown.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti misses the body punch
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Tiramanti feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Tiramanti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez kicks Tiramanti off and gets to his feet.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Gomez tries to work over Tiramanti's front leg with a kick but Tiramanti checks it.
Tiramanti scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiramanti feints and then cracks Gomez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomez down.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.#T2#
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch but Tiramanti keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Gomez.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Tiramanti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tiramanti manages to end up in side control.
Tiramanti trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Gomez is not content to let Tiramanti control the position.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Tiramanti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiramanti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomez tries to escape but Tiramanti is in control.
Cesare Tiramanti has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Tiramanti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tiramanti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
Tiramanti prevents Gomez from escaping the position.
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 Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tiramanti punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Tiramanti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gomez lands a head shot.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.
Tiramanti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiramanti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomez backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez misses the body punch
and Tiramanti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Gomez with a nice calf kick.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.#T1#
Tiramanti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A good leg kick by Gomez.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tiramanti defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti scores with a leg kick.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Tiramanti digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.#T2#
Tiramanti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Tiramanti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tiramanti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiramanti finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomez's head.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiramanti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez checks a low kick from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomez.
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.#T3#
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez misses the jab.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiramanti throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti lands a head kick. Gomez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiramanti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Gomez.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.#CL#
Gomez clinches with his opponent.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiramanti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.#T4#
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Gomez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiramanti stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
#TD2#
Tiramanti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Tiramanti drags him back down.
Schwartz Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez is not content to let Tiramanti control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Tiramanti drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cesare Tiramanti.
I think Gomez 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Schwartz Gomez!
Schwartz Gomez 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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Event:
OFK 261 - Paris Vs Presley
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Tiramanti misses with a combination
and Sonni counters with a leg kick.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
A punch lands to the side of Sonni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti works over Sonni's head and body with a nice combination.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the body kick from Sonni.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonni but Sonni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiramanti just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Sonni was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonni connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Sonni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sonni slips a jab and a cross from Tiramanti.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonni under the eye.
Sonni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tiramanti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiramanti throws the kick towards the body but Sonni avoids it.
Sonni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sonni takes one to the chin there.
Sonni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Sonni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tiramanti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left.
Sonni blocks a jab.
Sonni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Tiramanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Sonni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tiramanti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yka Sonni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tiramanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
A combination from Tiramanti does no damage.
Sonni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Sonni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tiramanti lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Tiramanti. Those never looked like landing.
It appears Sonni was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tiramanti throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tiramanti looks winded!
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni blocks a jab.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Sonni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sonni as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Sonni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonni with a hook.
Sonni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonni swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Tiramanti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sonni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni is looking for a sweep.
Tiramanti is looking to take a break and control but Sonni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonni can't do much from the bottom here.
Tiramanti trying to control the action but Sonni is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti 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.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Sonni misses.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiramanti! But no joy.
Sonni staying out of range there.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti misses with a combination
and Sonni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiramanti thinking.
Sonni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Tiramanti misses.
Sonni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Sonni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti lands with a straight right. Sonni didn't see that one coming.
Sonni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiramanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonni misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tiramanti tries to work over Sonni's front leg with a kick but Sonni checks it.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonni is looking to counter punch.
Tiramanti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Tiramanti does no damage.
Sonni throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tiramanti avoids it.
Sonni moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
Tiramanti jabs at Sonni's body.
Tiramanti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiramanti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonni.
Tiramanti misses with a takedown attempt - Sonni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sonni tried to counter with a leg kick but Tiramanti avoided it.
Tiramanti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Tiramanti throws the kick towards the body but Sonni avoids it.
Sonni throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonni on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Tiramanti misses.
A quick step to the side and Sonni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Tiramanti misses
and Sonni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Cesare Tiramanti has been cut.
Sonni throws a chopping leg kick but Tiramanti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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!
Tiramanti connects with a body shot that sends Sonni's belly button to the back.
Tiramanti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Sonni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick from Tiramanti lands but Sonni takes it in his stride. #T3#
Tiramanti jabs at Sonni's body.
Sonni lands with a nice body kick.
Tiramanti tried to score with a low kick but Sonni checks it.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiramanti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Tiramanti backs away, Sonni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Sonni misses its intended target.
Tiramanti goes for a double leg but Sonni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sonni continues to drive forward.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yka Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Sonni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Sonni is looking to counter punch.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti. #T4#
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiramanti stuns Sonni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti works Sonni's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Sonni.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Sonni avoids nicely.
Sonni tried to counter with a leg kick but Tiramanti avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti misses with a left hand
and Sonni counters with a good low kick that Tiramanti was not able to check.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Sonni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but Sonni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tiramanti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cesare Tiramanti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Sonni is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Sonni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Sonni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiramanti.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiramanti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut
and Sonni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni slips under a jab.
It looked like Sonni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiramanti connects with a single shot there.
Sonni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
Sonni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiramanti tries a low kick but Sonni avoids it.
As Tiramanti backs away, Sonni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Tiramanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown but Sonni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiramanti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Sonni ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiramanti throws a combination. Sonni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonni checks a leg kick.
Sonni tries a low kick but Tiramanti avoids it.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Sonni misses its target.
Sonni misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiramanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yka Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sonni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiramanti dives in and grabs Sonni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sonni pushes down on Tiramanti's head and hops out.
Sonni throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Yka Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab lands there for Sonni.
Tiramanti misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Sonni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Sonni ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Sonni slips the punch.#T3#
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Sonni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Sonni was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tiramanti catches Sonni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tiramanti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonni. That did some damage!
Tiramanti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Tiramanti misses.
Sonni is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tiramanti misses with a hook to the body
and Sonni counters with a good low kick that Tiramanti was not able to check.
Tiramanti thumps Sonni with a low kick.
Tiramanti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiramanti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Sonni.
It looked like Sonni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiramanti.
Sonni scores with a decent looking hook.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sonni circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni blocks a jab.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Tiramanti swings widly with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Tiramanti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiramanti 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 255- Williams Vs Tiramanti
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Tiramanti lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiramanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Tiramanti swinging wildly here.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Tiramanti coming out on top.
Tiramanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiramanti stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Williams.
Tiramanti lands a head shot.#T1#
Tiramanti works the jab nicely.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti lands a head shot.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Tiramanti dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Tiramanti's head and hops out.
As Tiramanti looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Tiramanti just gets out of the way.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Williams lands a big uppercut and Tiramanti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tiramanti looks OK. Williams waves Tiramanti back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larry Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Tiramanti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Tiramanti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Williams counters with a nice right hand that sends Tiramanti toppling to the canvas! Tiramanti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Williams finish him?!#ROC#Tiramanti is rocked!
Williams lands a brutal uppercut that launches Tiramanti off his feet! Tiramanti tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Williams!
A relieved looking Larry Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 250 - Okafor Vs Williams
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Tiramanti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tiramanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Dungey ducks down to avoid it.
Dungey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick that knocks Dungey off balance momentarily.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dungey was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
A little feinted left hand from Dungey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Tiramanti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tiramanti slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Tiramanti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dungey sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dungey looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB2#
Dungey is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiramanti.
#SUB2#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tiramanti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tiramanti wants to take a breather but Dungey is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiramanti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dungey is staying active underneath Tiramanti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Dungey avoids nicely.
Dungey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti lands a nice looking body shot.
Dungey misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiramanti! But no joy.#TD2#
Tiramanti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dungey on his heels. He'll look to pass Dungey's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dungey is looking to stand up but Tiramanti isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Tiramanti trying to control but Dungey is working from the bottom.
Dungey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tiramanti looking to pass the guard. #T4#
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.
Tiramanti works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Tiramanti seems to be looking for submissions.
Tiramanti trying to control from half guard but Dungey is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tiramanti tries for a takedown but Dungey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tiramanti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dungey did well to prevent Tiramanti getting side control.
Dungey is trying to stand back up but Tiramanti is controlling him
#SUB2#
Tiramanti seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dungey has recovered full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tiramanti misses with a few strikes there.
Dungey moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiramanti lands with a straight right. Dungey didn't see that one coming.
Dungey misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dungey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tiramanti avoids it.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dungey moves away.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dungey checks a leg kick.
Dungey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tiramanti misses with a hook
and Dungey counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dungey moves away.
Tiramanti fails with a takedown attempt.
Dungey is looking to counter punch.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dungey.#T1#
Tiramanti connects with a high kick.
Tiramanti connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiramanti. That's going to slow Dungey down.
Tiramanti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dungey on the side of the head.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tiramanti duly obliges.
Tiramanti throws a poor cross that misses
and Dungey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dungey takes one on the button.
Tiramanti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dungey avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Dungey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dungey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiramanti walks into a stiff left hand from Dungey.
Tiramanti with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiramanti 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 Dungey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dungey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dungey is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Dungey misses.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Dungey moved out of range nicely.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dungey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiramanti is fending him off so far but Dungey persists. Nope, Tiramanti circles away and we're back to standing.
Dungey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiramanti dips to his left and cracks Dungey with an uppercut!
Tiramanti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Tiramanti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiramanti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tiramanti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
A big left from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dungey throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dungey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiramanti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dungey defends it nicely.
Tiramanti looks to land a combination but Dungey avoids it well.
Dungey throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Dungey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiramanti can pounce on him.
Tiramanti scores with a head kick.
Tiramanti stuns Dungey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Dungey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Dungey moves out of range.
Dungey cracks a nice hook into Tiramanti's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dungey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dungey throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Dungey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Dungey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Dungey misses the shot to the body.
Dungey throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
It looked like Dungey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Dungey.
A head kick misses from Tiramanti.
Dungey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dungey.
A quick step to the side and Dungey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Dungey moved out of range.
Dungey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Dungey. No joy for Tiramanti on that attempt.
Tiramanti throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dungey to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Dungey is looking for a counter combo.
Dungey moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dungey.
Good standup being displayed there by Dungey as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tiramanti lands a jab to Dungey's midsection.
A jab lands there for Tiramanti.#T1##TD2#
Dungey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tiramanti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dungey's guard. #SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura but Dungey is defending well.
Dungey wants to get back to his feet.
Tiramanti is looking to take a break and control but Dungey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but Dungey defending well. #T2#
Tiramanti is looking to take a break and control but Dungey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eric Dungey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dungey still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dungey has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tiramanti is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from Tiramanti but he's now mounted!#T3#
Tiramanti wants to control but Dungey is having none of it.
Tiramanti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dungey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiramanti wants to control but Dungey is having none of it.
Tiramanti tries to improve his position but instead Dungey has taken his back!
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Even with his hooks in, Dungey manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiramanti wants to get back to his feet.
Tiramanti tries to escape but Dungey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tiramanti is trying to get back to his feet but Dungey has full control of the position and if anything, Tiramanti has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dungey doesn't have the hooks in and Tiramanti manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dungey is looking to stand up but Tiramanti isn't so interested in that idea.
Tiramanti trying to control but Dungey is working from the bottom.
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 Eric Dungey.
Well Tiramanti 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
After the fight, Cesare Tiramanti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OFK243 Byczkiewicz Vs Williams
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Mustonen lands with a kick to the temple. Tiramanti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Cesare Tiramanti has been cut.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Tiramanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Mustonen misses.
Tiramanti looks to throw the jab but Mustonen is out of range.
Tiramanti lands a jab to the nose.
Tiramanti tries to move into range but Mustonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tiramanti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mustonen momentarily.
Tiramanti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Mustonen avoids it easily.
Mustonen misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti shoots in but no luck this time.
As Tiramanti backs away, Mustonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mustonen throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
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.
Mustonen misses the jab.
As Mustonen backs off Tiramanti throws a huge counter combo but Mustonen manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Tiramanti stuns Mustonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustonen misses with a body shot
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mustonen misses with a hook.
Mustonen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustonen.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Mustonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Mustonen moves out of range.
Mustonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mustonen throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a low kick.
Mustonen loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Mustonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Mustonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti thuds a left hand into Mustonen's body.
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen is looking to chop away at Tiramanti's legs.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Mustonen.
Tiramanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Mustonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Mustonen moves out of range.
Mustonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Mustonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mustonen throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick
and Mustonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiramanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mustonen tries to avoid it but Tiramanti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mustonen to the ground. Mustonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mustonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mustonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Tiramanti looks to land a combination but Mustonen avoids it well.
Tiramanti scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Mustonen throws a leg kick which misses Tiramanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiramanti tries to avoid it. #T4#
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Mustonen moves out of range.
Tiramanti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiramanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Mustonen misses.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses.
Mustonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Juhani Mustonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mustonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustonen needs to keep his hands up - Tiramanti had a free shot at his head there.
Mustonen 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen misses with an uppercut
and Tiramanti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Mustonen avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juhani Mustonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cesare Tiramanti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mustonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mustonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mustonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Mustonen avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Mustonen's head but Mustonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mustonen misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Mustonen.
Mustonen looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Mustonen scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mustonen checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Mustonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mustonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tiramanti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mustonen has got the better of the exchanges.
Tiramanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mustonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Mustonen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti with the inside leg kick.
Tiramanti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mustonen circles away.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tiramanti throws an off balance right hand
and Mustonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiramanti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mustonen looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mustonen backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Tiramanti's temple! It sends Tiramanti violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mustonen celebrates and the doctors try to help Tiramanti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Juhani Mustonen!
After winning the bout, Juhani Mustonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OFK 237 -
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Byczkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Byczkiewicz connects with the punch.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiramanti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byczkiewicz takes one to the side of the head.
Byczkiewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiramanti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Byczkiewicz scrambles back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Tiramanti. #TD2#
Tiramanti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Byczkiewicz on his heels. He'll look to pass Byczkiewicz's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiramanti is looking to pass into half guard but Byczkiewicz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Byczkiewicz is in guard.#REVR#
Tiramanti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz works over Tiramanti with some ground and pound from guard.
Byczkiewicz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiramanti keeping moving, preventing Byczkiewicz from controlling successfully.
Byczkiewicz works over Tiramanti with some ground and pound from guard.
Tiramanti is trying to keep Byczkiewicz in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Byczkiewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Byczkiewicz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byczkiewicz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Byczkiewicz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Tiramanti working for submissions but it's allowed Byczkiewicz to get to half guard.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Byczkiewicz 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.
Byczkiewicz trying to control from half guard but Tiramanti is working away.
Byczkiewicz wants to pass the guard but Tiramanti is defending well.
Tiramanti throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
Byczkiewicz working Tiramanti over with strikes.
Byczkiewicz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Byczkiewicz lands with a punch from half guard.
Tiramanti trying to control here.
Tiramanti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Byczkiewicz there.
Byczkiewicz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Tiramanti looking for submissions off his back.
Byczkiewicz working over Tiramanti with some ground and pound. Tiramanti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Tiramanti pushes Byczkiewicz off looking to stand but Byczkiewicz dives back in and keeps control.
Byczkiewicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Byczkiewicz lands with a punch from half guard.
Byczkiewicz is pressing down on Tiramanti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiramanti is holding on for now.
Byczkiewicz is nestled in close to Tiramanti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tiramanti has hold of Byczkiewicz's hands but Byczkiewicz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Byczkiewicz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Tiramanti is rocked!
Byczkiewicz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiramanti is still in real trouble! Can Byczkiewicz finish him?
Byczkiewicz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Tiramanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz unloads with some huge strikes here! Tiramanti is out! Byczkiewicz wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
A victorious Blazej Byczkiewicz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 232 - Irwin Vs Jahouli
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Hilly throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Hilly moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Hilly takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Hilly.
Hilly throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Hilly. Those never looked like landing.
Tiramanti scores with a three punch combo!
Tiramanti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tiramanti duly obliges. #TD#
Tiramanti shoots in and bounces Hilly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilly is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hilly keeping full guard, as Tiramanti tries to pass.
Tiramanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hilly working a defensive guard here.
Hilly keeping full guard, as Tiramanti tries to pass.
Hilly pulls Tiramanti in close to his closed guard and prevents Tiramanti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tiramanti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hilly's guard.
Hilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tiramanti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hilly trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hilly controlling the position well.
Hilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tiramanti is working away from the top position though.
Hilly is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hilly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hilly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hilly is pressing down on Tiramanti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hilly 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.#SUB#
Tiramanti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tiramanti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tiramanti is fighting to break Hilly's control of his arms but Hilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Tiramanti wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Tiramanti is really struggling to control Hilly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Hilly, not yet.
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hilly.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Hilly.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Hilly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiramanti cracks Hilly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiramanti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hilly circles away.#T4#
A good leg kick by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Hilly.
Tiramanti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hilly's waist but Hilly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiramanti off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Tiramanti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Hilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hilly misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hilly misses the target.
Tiramanti digs a good body shot into Hilly's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Hilly throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
Hilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hilly misses with an uppercut. Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Hilly misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
Tiramanti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hilly throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Hilly lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the body
and Hilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Hilly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tiramanti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Hilly, not yet.
Hilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Tiramanti trying to control but Hilly is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly controls Tiramanti momentarily but Tiramanti frees himself.
Tiramanti wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Tiramanti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hilly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Hilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tiramanti trying to control but Hilly is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hilly throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hilly.
Tiramanti throws a push kick but Hilly slaps the foot to one side.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Hilly.
Tiramanti lands a jab.
Hilly misses with a body kick.
Hilly scores with a jab. Tiramanti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hilly misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Hilly.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hilly but Hilly pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hilly as he avoids it easily.
Tiramanti moves forwards but Hilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Hilly misses.
Tiramanti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hilly throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiramanti lands a jab-cross combination.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses.
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilly.
Tiramanti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hilly in his tracks.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hilly throws out the jab.
Hilly scores with a shot to the body.
Hilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Hilly manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Tiramanti closes the distance and clinches up with Hilly, looking for a takedown. Tiramanti pushes Hilly against the cage but Hilly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Tiramanti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilly misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Tiramanti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hilly swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Tiramanti counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Hilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hilly is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Hilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
As Hilly tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Hilly manages to avoid the attempt.
Tiramanti scores with a nice strike.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hilly manages to circle out of the way.
Hilly throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Hilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiramanti circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Hilly moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left.
Hilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A cross from Tiramanti lands.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti misses with a takedown attempt
and Hilly counters with a straight right hand.
Bill Hilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Hilly moved out of range.
Hilly throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Hilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance.
Hilly throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Tiramanti lands.
Tiramanti scores with a nice strike.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Hilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti dodges the punch combination from Hilly.
Tiramanti is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Hilly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cesare Tiramanti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hilly pulls Tiramanti in to control the position.
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 Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tiramanti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hilly misses with an uppercut
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilly.
Hilly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiramantis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Hilly.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Hilly saw that one coming.
Hilly drops his hands momentarily and Tiramanti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Hilly's head but Hilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hilly throws a body kick that misses.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hilly has time to react.
Hilly throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tiramanti dives in and grabs Hilly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hilly pushes down on Tiramanti's head and hops out.
Hilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Tiramanti as he connects with a hook.
Tiramanti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Hilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A big right from Hilly misses.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and Hilly counters with a straight right hand.
Hilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hilly looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Hilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hilly dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
Hilly throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hilly thuds a left hand into Tiramanti's body.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bill Hilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilly swings widly with a right hand
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiramanti lands a head kick!
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilly.#T2#
Hilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Hilly jabs at Tiramanti's body.
Tiramanti takes one on the button.
Tiramanti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti scores with the left hand. Hilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Hilly throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti feints and then cracks Hilly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hilly down.
A big right from Hilly misses.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hilly misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti cracks Hilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Tiramanti gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Tiramanti is trying to get an arm triangle but Hilly is defending well. #T3#
Hilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiramanti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hilly struggling a bit here.
Hilly is looking for a sweep.
Hilly has one of Tiramanti's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Hilly tries to buck Tiramanti off but Tiramanti is having none of it.#SU#
Tiramanti decides to stand back up.
Hilly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tiramanti tried to score with a low kick but Hilly checks it.
Hilly throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
Hilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiramanti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiramanti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hilly throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Hilly throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hilly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Hilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Hilly also avoids with ease.#TD#
Tiramanti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tiramanti showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hilly defends it well.
Hilly is looking for a sweep. Tiramanti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Bill Hilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hilly looking for submissions off his back.
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 Cesare Tiramanti.
Well Tiramanti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
OFK 228 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #TD2#
Tiramanti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
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.
#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #SU2#
Tiramanti gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
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!#R2#
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. #T1#
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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Event:
OFK 219 - Tiramanti vs Trump
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Trump connects with a body shot.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Trump.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trump throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tiramanti's head.
Trump tries to clinch there but Tiramanti circles away.
Tiramanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy head kick and Trump moves out of range easily.
Trump unleashes a big counter combination but Tiramanti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trump bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiramanti's head backwards.
Trump slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Trump avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Trump tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Trump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Trump throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
A combination from Tiramanti does no damage.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Trump throws a big counter head kick but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trump tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Tiramanti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Tiramanti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Tiramanti.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Trump - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Tiramanti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trump smiles and moves away.
Trump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trump connects with a crisp jab.
Trump throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Trump wants to clinch.
Tiramanti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trump counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tiramanti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Donald Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Tiramanti scores with a jab.
Tiramanti stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trump walks into a straight right hand from Tiramanti.#TD#
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trump kicks Tiramanti off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Trump.
Trump plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Trump 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trump lands a head kick!
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Trump throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tiramanti blocks a head kick by Trump.
#T4#
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti misses with the combination.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Trump.
Tiramanti scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trump circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Trump.
Trump tries to clinch up.
Trump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Trump avoids nicely.
Trump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiramanti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Trump will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tiramanti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Trump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Trump clinches.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trump takes one on the button.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiramanti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Trump.
Trump drops his hands momentarily and Tiramanti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiramanti with a jab.#TD#
Tiramanti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trump on his heels. He'll look to pass Trump's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump keeping full guard, as Tiramanti tries to pass. #T1##ES2#
Trump uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trump rushes Tiramanti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump tries to work over Tiramanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiramanti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tiramanti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trump can turn it around.
Tiramanti prevents a body shot from Trump. #T2#
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Tiramanti decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Trump decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Trump digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
#CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trump creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Tiramanti controls the action.
Trump tries a body shot but Tiramanti blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump tries a body shot but Tiramanti blocks it.
Trump misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump. #T3#
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti blocks a body shot from Trump. #TD#
Tiramanti has picked Trump up - he's going for a ride! Tiramanti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Donald Trump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiramanti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tiramanti is looking to stall here but Trump recovers full guard.
Trump pulls Tiramanti in close to prevent any damage.
Tiramanti controlling from the top position. #T4#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Tiramanti from controlling successfully.
Trump is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trump is pulling down on Tiramanti's head to control his posture.
Tiramanti trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tiramanti throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Tiramanti misses.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Tiramanti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Trump makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tiramanti lands a nice shot that snaps Trump's head back.
#CL2#
Trump instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Trump breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
As Tiramanti backs off Trump throws a huge counter combo but Tiramanti manages to avoid it all.
Trump tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Tiramanti lands with a straight right. Trump didn't see that one coming.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiramanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiramanti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Trump tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it. #T1#
Trump wants to clinch
and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiramanti with a hook.#CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Trump connects with an inside leg kick.
Trump throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trump wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Trump lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Trump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donald Trump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trump slips a straight right by Tiramanti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti cracks Trump with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Trump misses with the combination.
Tiramanti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tiramanti.#CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Tiramanti pulls guard.
Trump wanted to stand there but Tiramanti had control of the position.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Tiramanti looking for a triangle here. Trump is fighting it but it looks tight! Tiramanti pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Trump is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Donald Trump stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was the russians !'. |
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Event:
OFK 212 - Okafor Vs Gunner
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Mustonen throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Mustonen swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti throws a front kick aimed at Mustonen's knee but Mustonen avoids it well.
Tiramanti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mustonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
An attempted straight right counter from Mustonen misses the target.
A big left from Mustonen misses.
Mustonen needs to keep his hands up - Tiramanti had a free shot at his head there.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustonen moves away.
Tiramanti digs a good hook to Mustonen's body.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mustonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen misses the jab.
Mustonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiramanti cracks Mustonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tiramanti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mustonen. Mustonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mustonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mustonen misses with a straight right.
Tiramanti jabs Mustonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mustonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Mustonen avoids it easily.
Mustonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiramanti connects with a leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mustonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiramanti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustonen takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mustonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Tiramanti gets a takedown into half guard.
Tiramanti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Tiramanti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mustonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mustonen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura but Mustonen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mustonen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Tiramanti wants to free his trapped foot but Mustonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tiramanti is trying to control. Mustonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Tiramanti wants to work for an arm triangle but Mustonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mustonen tries to kick Tiramanti off but Tiramanti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mustonen is looking for a sweep. Tiramanti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mustonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiramanti. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiramanti prevents Mustonen from improving his position.
Tiramanti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mustonen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mustonen keeping moving, preventing Tiramanti from controlling successfully.
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!#R2#
Mustonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Mustonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Mustonen.
Tiramanti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mustonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiramanti connects with a single shot there.
Tiramanti misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mustonen stuffs the takedown.
Tiramanti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mustonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Mustonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiramanti stuns Mustonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiramanti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiramanti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Tiramanti.#T1#
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Mustonen misses with a body kick.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Mustonen moved out of range nicely.
Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
A little feinted left hand from Mustonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiramanti.
Mustonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Mustonen.
Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
Mustonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Mustonen's ribs.
Mustonen takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiramanti darts in looking for a takedown but Mustonen gets double underhooks and turns Tiramanti into the cage.
Mustonen defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Mustonen throws a leg kick but Tiramanti sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Tiramanti swings for the body but Mustonen moves out of range.
Tiramanti with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mustonen. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustonen.
Mustonen looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Mustonen avoids the punch easily.
Mustonen throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Mustonen misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tiramanti catches Mustonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mustonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mustonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mustonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiramanti.
Mustonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tiramanti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiramanti digs a good body shot into Mustonen's ribs.
Tiramanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mustonen under the eye.
Mustonen takes one to the chin there.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Mustonen.
Mustonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Mustonen avoids it easily.
Mustonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mustonen connects with a right hand. Tiramanti shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mustonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD#
Mustonen cracks Tiramanti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tiramanti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mustonen finish him?
#ROC#Tiramanti is rocked!
Tiramanti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Tiramanti scores with a head kick. Mustonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mustonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mustonen as he jumps to the side.
Juhani Mustonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mustonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti with a jab.#KD#
Mustonen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tiramanti sprawling to the canvas! Tiramanti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mustonen finish him?!
Tiramanti is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustonen finish him?#TD2#
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.
Mustonen keeping moving, preventing Tiramanti from controlling successfully.
Mustonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tiramanti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tiramanti seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mustonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mustonen checks a leg kick.
Mustonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Mustonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mustonen misses the shot to the body.
Mustonen throws out a leg kick but Tiramanti moves out of range and Mustonen only half commits.
Mustonen throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but Mustonen moved away.
Mustonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Mustonen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mustonen misses the target.
Mustonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiramanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mustonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiramanti just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mustonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiramanti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustonen. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Tiramanti - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiramanti.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mustonen throws a jab when Tiramanti was well out of range.
Tiramanti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mustonen in his tracks.
Tiramanti defending well as Mustonen loads up on a big left hand.
Mustonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mustonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Tiramanti tenderised Mustonen's leg. Mustonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiramanti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mustonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Tiramanti in the body.
Mustonen misses with a looping right.#T2#
A good leg kick by Tiramanti.
Mustonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mustonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but Mustonen moves out of range easily.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustonen manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti scores with a nice head shot.
Tiramanti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mustonen is fending him off so far but Tiramanti persists. Nope, Mustonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiramanti connects with a body shot that sends Mustonen's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Tiramanti shoots in and bounces Mustonen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustonen is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Mustonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mustonen staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustonen continues to stall.
Mustonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiramanti keeps working.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mustonen taking a breather here.
Tiramanti wants to control but Mustonen postures up.
Juhani Mustonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiramanti is looking to reverse the position.
Mustonen misses with the ground and pound.
Mustonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiramanti keeps working.
Tiramanti is trying to control Mustonen's posture but Mustonen avoids it.
Tiramanti tries to bench press Mustonen off him but Mustonen keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Tiramanti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiramanti 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
After the fight, Cesare Tiramanti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OFK 206 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Okafor thumps Tiramanti with a low kick.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Tiramanti throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Okafor scores with a four punch combination!
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Okafor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiramanti just manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiramanti thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Tiramanti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okafor is out of range and Tiramanti settles back down.
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.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti is looking for the big counter here.
Tiramanti throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti with a jab.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Tiramanti is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Tiramanti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
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.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti connects with a crisp jab.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiramanti throws a chopping leg kick but Okafor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Okafor jabs at Tiramanti's body.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Tiramanti moved away.
Okafor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tiramanti takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor throws a low kick but Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor misses the jab.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3##TD2#
Tiramanti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Tiramanti from controlling successfully.
Tiramanti 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.
Tiramanti 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.
Tiramanti stands and throws Okafor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tiramanti working away.
Okafor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiramanti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Okafor manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okafor tries to roll over but Tiramanti keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Tiramanti controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tiramanti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiramanti misses with the combination.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiramanti momentarily.
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Tiramanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Tiramanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Tiramanti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiramanti.
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!
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.#T1#
Okafor 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.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Okafor.
Tiramanti moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.#T2#
Tiramanti looks to land a combination. Okafor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor 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.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Tiramanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiramanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti jabs at Okafor's body.
A head kick from Okafor lands but Tiramanti takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Tiramanti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Okafor throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okafor checks it well.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor checks a low kick from Tiramanti.
Okafor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiramanti takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Tiramanti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okafor is fending him off so far but Tiramanti persists. Nope, Okafor circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Tiramanti throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiramanti scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiramanti blocks a leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a head kick.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Tiramanti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Okafor moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick which misses Okafor's front leg but catches the back leg as Okafor tries to avoid it.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Okafor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Okafor walks into a straight right hand from Tiramanti.
A punch combination from Okafor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor connects with a looping right hand.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Tiramanti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a solid body kick.
Tiramanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
And Okafor counters with a quick kick to the body but Tiramanti blocks it.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiramanti. That did some damage!
Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiramanti.
A nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Tiramanti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Tiramanti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okafor checks it well.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiramanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Okafor off the cage and back into range.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Okafor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Okafor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor misses with a low kick. #T3#
Tiramanti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Tiramanti 's knee.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Tiramanti defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Tiramanti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiramanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiramanti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Okafor as Tiramanti shoots in.
Okafor defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti misses with a head kick.
Okafor feints and then cracks Tiramanti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tiramanti down.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Tiramanti checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Tiramanti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okafor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Tiramanti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tiramanti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okafor dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Tiramanti throws a front kick aimed at Okafor's knee but Okafor avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Okafor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Tiramanti didn't see that one coming.
Tiramanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tiramanti thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiramanti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiramanti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 blocks a jab.
Okafor throws a low kick but Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor 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.
Okafor is looking to slow Tiramanti down with leg kicks.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Tiramanti shakes it off.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor scores with a kick to the body.
Tiramanti misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Okafor tries to work over Tiramanti's front leg with a kick but Tiramanti checks it.
Tiramanti thinks about the counter body kick.
Tiramanti misses with a straight right. #T2#
Okafor lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a push kick.
Tiramanti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor sizes up Tiramanti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okafor misses with a kick to the body.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiramanti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor works the jab nicely.#T3#
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiramanti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti checks the leg kick.
Tiramanti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor lands a nice looking body kick.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Tiramanti walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiramanti tried to score with a low kick but Okafor checks it.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Tiramanti misses with a body kick.
Okafor wants to slow Tiramanti down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiramanti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor had his way with Cesare Tiramanti in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tiramanti throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiramanti.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor jabs Tiramanti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor stuns Tiramanti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okafor counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Tiramanti thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Tiramanti. #T1#
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Tiramanti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okafor defends well and Tiramanti ends up having to push Okafor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
Tiramanti looks for a takedown but Okafor sprawls well.
Tiramanti is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Tiramanti goes for a double leg but Okafor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okafor continues to drive forward.
Mike Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.#T2#
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Tiramanti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiramanti scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiramanti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Okafor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.#T3#
Tiramanti looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Tiramanti.
Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiramanti.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okafor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with the combination.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Good shot there by Okafor.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Okafor tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Okafor with a series of wild strikes but Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Okafor showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 199 - Lovanov Vs Hall
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Tiramanti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castro's half guard.
Castro pushes Tiramanti off and gets back to his feet.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiramanti throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Castro.
Castro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Tiramanti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1##BC2#
Castro breaks from the clinch.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
Nice defenses there by Castro.#TD#
Tiramanti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tiramanti manages to pass to side control.
Tiramanti wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Castro is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiramanti.
Castro is controlling Tiramanti's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2##ES2#
Castro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tiramanti is on him like a limpet, forcing Castro back against the cage.
Tiramanti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Tiramanti managing to block the knees to the body from Castro.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range. #T3#
Castro moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Tiramanti connects with a leg kick.
Tiramanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro 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.
Castro throws a low kick but Tiramanti avoids it.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiramanti. Tiramanti gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Tiramanti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Castro.
Castro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiramanti with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Castro tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick but Castro checks it.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Castro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiramanti.#T4##CL2#
Castro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiramanti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Tiramanti.
Castro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castro takes one on the button.
Tiramanti lands a nice shot that snaps Castro's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiramanti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Tiramanti gets a double leg takedown into Castro's guard.
Tiramanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castro has Tiramanti pulled in close to control his posture.
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiramanti is one step ahead there.
Castro pulls Tiramanti in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Castro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tiramanti controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tiramanti passes Castro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiramanti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well.
Castro wants to control but Tiramanti is keeping busy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tiramanti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
Castro moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
A good leg kick by Tiramanti.
Castro staying out of range there.#TD#
Tiramanti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castro's half guard.
Castro pushes Tiramanti off but Tiramanti dives into side control.
Castro is letting Tiramanti control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Castro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Tiramanti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiramanti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro is not content to let Tiramanti control the position.
Castro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiramanti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Castro is trying to work for a sweep but Tiramanti has mounted him!
Castro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Tiramanti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castro is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Castro wants to stand but Tiramanti is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Tiramanti pulls Castro in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiramanti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Tiramanti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Castro stacks Tiramanti on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Castro!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tiramanti with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Castro misses.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castro checks it well.
Tiramanti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiramanti lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Castro takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Tiramanti has Castro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tiramanti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Castro tumbling to the mat - Tiramanti dives into Castro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is controlling Tiramanti's posture.
Tiramanti trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tiramanti wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro wants to control the position but Tiramanti says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tiramanti wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Tiramanti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castro tries to kick Tiramanti off but Tiramanti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tiramanti tries to pass to full mount but Castro defends it.
Castro wants to get back to full guard.
Castro tries to kick Tiramanti off but Tiramanti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cesare Tiramanti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiramanti is looking to advance position but Castro won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tiramanti, as that shot connected.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Castro avoids nicely.
Castro walks into a straight right hand from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
Castro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
Tiramanti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiramanti off to one side.
Castro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danga de danga de dang - Tiramanti scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Castro clinches.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Castro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiramanti's elbow.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Castro. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro has had enough of the clinch but Tiramanti keeps him there for the moment.
Tiramanti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiramanti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fidelity Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Tiramanti has him pressed against the cage.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Tiramanti goes for a takedown attempt but Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Castro has Tiramanti up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Tiramanti drags the fight down to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Tiramanti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiramanti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 193 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Okafor gets caught napping as Tiramanti dives in and scores a takedown. Okafor manages to retain guard.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T1#
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.
#REF3#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
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!#SUB2#
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.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R3#
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.
#TD2#
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.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Okafor working for a triangle but Tiramanti defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R4#
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.#T1#
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.#TD2#
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.
#REVR#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okafor controlling the position.#SU2#
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.#T4#
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!#R5#
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.
#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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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Event:
OFK 188 - Lovanov Vs Mad Onion
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Tiramanti. That snapped Kiran's head back.
A cross from Tiramanti lands.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that Kiran semi-blocks.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Kiran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Kiran has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
Kiran tries to work over Tiramanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kiran misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Tiramanti is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kiran can't fight it off and eventually Tiramanti manages to take the fight to the floor. Kiran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kiran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tiramanti looking to pass the guard.
Tiramanti trying to control but Kiran is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tiramanti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kiran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kiran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kiran! #REVB#
Tiramanti is looking to regain half guard here but Kiran keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Tiramanti wants to control but Kiran postures up.#SU2#
Kiran decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tiramanti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kiran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Kiran's ribcage but misses.
Kiran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiran misses with an uppercut. Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Kiran moves out of range of the body kick from Tiramanti.
#T3#
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kiran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiramanti cracks Kiran with a good jab.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tiramanti duly obliges.
Tiramanti moves forwards but Kiran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kiran there.
Kiran is looking to clinch.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiran walks into a stiff left hand from Tiramanti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiran was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Kiran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiramanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kiran misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Kiran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiramanti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiramanti cracks Kiran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiran. That did some damage!
Tiramanti slips a jab from Kiran.
Tiramanti scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Tiramanti's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kiran misses with a looping right.
Kiran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown but Kiran shows good takedown defense.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Kiran misses with a hook
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiran doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick that knocks Kiran off balance momentarily.
Ovidio Kiran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kiran closes the distance and clinches.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the head.
Kiran tries to work over Tiramanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
That's time! Tiramanti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tiramanti throws a lazy head kick
and Kiran finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kiran cracks Tiramanti with a good jab.
Tiramanti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Tiramanti blocks the low kick.
Tiramanti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kiran throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiramanti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tiramanti misses with a left hand
letting Kiran counter with a right hand.
Kiran throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Tiramanti blocks the body kick.
Tiramanti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiran at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Kiran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tiramanti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiran can do to turn this around?#T1#
A combination from Kiran does no damage.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiran.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut
and Kiran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiran should have avoided that one.
Kiran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tiramanti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiran tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kiran tries to bum rush Tiramanti with a series of wild strikes but Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiran circles away.
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kiran defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti throws a solid leg kick but Kiran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Kiran moves out of range.
Tiramanti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Kiran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Tiramanti scores with a jab. Kiran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Kiran misses. #T3#
Kiran swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
#TD#
Tiramanti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kiran was covering up waiting for the punch and Tiramanti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tiramanti looking to pass the guard.
Tiramanti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiran's guard. #SUB#
Tiramanti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiramanti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB#
Tiramanti wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Tiramanti wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiran defends it well.
Kiran regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Cesare Tiramanti 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Kiran blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Kiran throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Kiran checks a low kick from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Kiran avoids it easily.
Kiran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tiramanti with a body shot.
Tiramanti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the liver by Tiramanti. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Kiran throws a body kick.
Kiran dips to his left and cracks Tiramanti with an uppercut!
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Kiran looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Tiramanti tried to counter with a leg kick but Kiran avoided it.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiramanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Kiran takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiramanti blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti dodges an elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Cesare Tiramanti has been cut.
Kiran working aggressively here.
Tiramanti blocks an elbow strike from Kiran.
#T2#
Tiramanti is trying to drag Kiran to the mat but Kiran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Tiramanti successfully pulls guard.
Tiramanti looking to control but Kiran passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiramanti moves into full guard.
Cesare Tiramanti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tiramanti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiran passes into side control.
Ovidio Kiran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiramanti is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tiramanti throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kiran blocks the strikes from Tiramanti.
Kiran with the ground and pound but Tiramanti regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SU2#
Kiran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tiramanti to get to his feet.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kiran slips under a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Kiran.
Kiran tries to land a front kick but Tiramanti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiramanti. That's going to slow Kiran down.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiramanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiran moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Kiran clinches with his opponent.
Tiramanti prevents a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiramanti controls his hands.
Kiran pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiramanti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiran misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tiramanti 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Ovidio Kiran was interviewed post fight and said 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
OFK 178 - Lovanov vs Philips
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Tiramanti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiramanti lands a body shot.
Sharma walks into a left hand.
Tiramanti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tiramanti works the jab nicely.
Sharma 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.
Tiramanti throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.#TD#
Tiramanti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sharma's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tiramanti is working for a kimura but Sharma is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tiramanti is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Tiramanti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sharma sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiramanti is looking to advance position but Sharma won't allow it.
Tiramanti wants to advance to full mount but Sharma doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
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.
Sharma looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharma, not yet.
Sharma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tiramanti is striking off his back. Sharma thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sharma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sharma wants to stand up but Tiramanti has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sharma is taking a breather. Tiramanti 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.#T3##SU2#
Sharma stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tiramanti to get to his feet.
Tiramanti stuns Sharma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tiramanti.
The fighters circling - Sharma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sharma connects with a looping right hand.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiramanti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sharma dips to his left and cracks Tiramanti with an uppercut!
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Sharma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharma 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.
Sharma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
Tiramanti connects with a body shot.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rohith Sharma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but Sharma moves out of range easily.
Sharma scores with a nice right hand.
Sharma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
Sharma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sharma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Tiramanti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sharma pushes Tiramanti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tiramanti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sharma tries to improve position but can't.
Rohith Sharma has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tiramanti is trying to get an arm triangle but Sharma is defending well.
Sharma is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sharma can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Tiramanti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sharma regains half guard.
Tiramanti is just content to waste time from the top position. Sharma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiramanti looking to sit in guard and control but Sharma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sharma wants to control from the top but Tiramanti keeps moving.
Sharma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sharma tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiramanti is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tiramanti throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tiramanti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Sharma decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tiramanti, up you get!
Tiramanti takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sharma tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Sharma's ribs.
Tiramanti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharma circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharma misses.
Sharma throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Sharma throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiramanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick that knocks Sharma off balance momentarily.
Tiramanti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiramanti is looking to wear down Sharma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Sharma slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Sharma. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
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 Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sharma lands a jab to Tiramanti's midsection.
Sharma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiramanti counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Sharma's ribs.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Sharma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tiramanti misses
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Sharma lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiramanti's head.#T1#
Tiramanti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Sharma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Tiramanti coming out on top.
Tiramanti misses with a combination
and Sharma counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sharma takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Tiramanti.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sharma in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma wants to counter with a clinch but Tiramanti pushes him away.
Sharma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sharma.
Tiramanti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sharma misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Sharma.
Sharma tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Sharma with a series of wild strikes but Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Sharma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sharma leaves Tiramanti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiramanti or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharma, which made it look bad.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Sharma tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Tiramanti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sharma scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Tiramanti misses
and Sharma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tiramanti's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Sharma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiramanti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Tiramanti looking to score a takedown here. Sharma is defending well but Tiramanti drives through and ends up in Sharma's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
OFK 171 - Sharma Vs Naulakko
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiramanti. That's going to slow Trump down.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Trump moves his leg out of the way.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiramanti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiramanti fails with the takedown.
Trump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.
Trump moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump scores with a nice body kick.
Tiramanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.
A big left from Tiramanti misses.
Trump takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Trump lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiramanti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the head.
Tiramanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trump throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trump misses with a looping right.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Tiramanti. #T2#
Trump gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a left hand.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump prevents Tiramanti from breaking the clinch.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Tiramanti avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti. #BC2#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiramanti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trump's head.
Tiramanti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trump on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiramanti. Tiramanti obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti dips to his left and cracks Trump with an uppercut!
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trump.
Tiramanti lands a right hook to the body.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trump in his tracks.
Trump scores with a decent looking hook.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trump wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Tiramanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trump.
Donald Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Trump half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trump 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 Tiramanti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiramanti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands with a nice combination. Trump backs away looking to recover.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti misses with a takedown attempt - Trump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trump lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Tiramanti has managed to clinch.
Trump works on Tiramanti's body with a couple of short punches.
Trump takes a shot to the head.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump avoiding damage as Tiramanti throws knees to the body.
Tiramanti trying to control the position but instead, Trump has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiramanti into the cage.
Trump has Tiramanti pushed against the cage.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Tiramanti avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
Tiramanti is trying to break the clinch but Trump is controlling him.
Trump is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiramanti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trump. That did some damage!
Trump tries to work over Tiramanti's front leg with a kick but Tiramanti checks it.
Tiramanti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trump throws a leg kick but Tiramanti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Trump turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti dodges the punch combination from Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti lands a nice looking body shot.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.#T1#
Trump misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Trump.
Trump takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trump fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance.
Tiramanti checks a low kick from Trump.
Tiramanti throws an off balance right hand
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
Trump throws a leg kick
and Tiramanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Trump throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Trump takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti scores with the left hand. Trump knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiramanti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Tiramanti as he checks the leg kick.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Trump misses with a double jab.
Tiramanti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trump staying out of range there.#T3#
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Trump tries to clinch there but Tiramanti circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trump.
Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trump 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 Tiramanti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiramanti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trump checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trump dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiramanti. That did some damage!
Trump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiramanti under the eye.
Tiramanti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Trump was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tiramanti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Trump turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trump blocks a leg kick.
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!
Tiramanti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trump throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Trump misses
and Tiramanti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trump fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range.
Trump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti misses the jab.#TD2#
Tiramanti shoots in and gets a takedown into Trump's guard.#SUB2#
Tiramanti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trump is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trump has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Donald Trump will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tiramanti dives in and scores a takedown into Trump's guard.
Tiramanti 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.
Trump wants to sweep here but Tiramanti controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Trump decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump lands with an overhand left.
Trump scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Trump buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti throws a nice head kick!
Tiramanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trump with a nice cross.
Tiramanti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti tries to work over Trump's front leg with a kick but Trump checks it.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trump throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiramanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiramanti! But no joy.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Trump half committed to a counter leg kick.
Trump misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Tiramanti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiramanti throws out a leg kick but Trump moves out of range and Tiramanti only half commits.
Trump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti checks the leg kick.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Trump takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tiramanti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trump has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Tiramanti as he checks the leg kick.
Tiramanti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump throws a low kick, looking for Tiramanti's leg but Tiramanti calmly moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiramanti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump connects with a body shot that sends Tiramanti's belly button to the back.
Tiramanti misses with a takedown attempt - Trump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.#T4#
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Trump fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiramanti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Trump has Tiramanti up against the cage in a clinch.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Trump scores with a nice head shot.
Tiramanti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trump on the side of the head.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left.
Trump connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Tiramanti counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
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 Donald Trump.
Well Trump has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Donald Trump was interviewed post fight and said 'It was the russians !'. |
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Event:
OFK 164 - Cosby Vs Krnacova
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Okafor's corner calls for a 1-2. Okafor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okafor misses the jab.
Tiramanti closes the distance and clinches up with Okafor, looking for a takedown. Tiramanti pushes Okafor against the cage but Okafor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiramanti under the eye.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiramanti counters with a head kick.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Tiramanti knows he should have avoided that one.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Okafor.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Okafor throws a low kick but Tiramanti avoids it.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tiramanti walks into a left hand.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Tiramanti as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiramanti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#TD#
Tiramanti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Tiramanti seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Okafor trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tiramanti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tiramanti is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tiramanti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Okafor is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiramanti.
Okafor is holding on to half guard well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okafor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiramanti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiramanti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Tiramanti's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Okafor slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiramanti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiramanti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiramanti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses its target.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Tiramanti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti scores with a spinning back kick!
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti scores with a nice head shot.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Okafor lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Tiramanti needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Tiramanti misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tiramanti's knee momentarily.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiramanti. Tiramanti gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor. #T3#
Tiramanti tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiramanti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Tiramanti's leg but Tiramanti calmly moves out of range.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Okafor feints a counter leg kick.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tiramanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor flicks out a counter leg kick but Tiramanti steps away.
Tiramanti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiramanti scrambles back to his feet.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Tiramanti instigates a clinch.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor is working Tiramanti over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Okafor. #T4#
Tiramanti misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiramanti can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
#BC2#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiramanti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Okafor throws a lazy head kick
letting Tiramanti counter with a right hand.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiramanti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiramanti's head backwards.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a nice body shot.
Tiramanti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1##TD#
Tiramanti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Okafor is looking to get back to his feet here but Tiramanti is keeping cool and he's managed to take Okafor's back.#SUB#
Tiramanti looking to break Okafor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Okafor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tiramanti will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Tiramanti looking for the choke from the back.
Tiramanti struggling to keep hold of the position.
Okafor turns into Tiramanti and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Tiramanti looking for a guillotine here but Okafor defends easily.
Tiramanti keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tiramanti working a defensive guard but Okafor manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor wants to control for a moment but Tiramanti uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tiramanti gets back to full guard.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Okafor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiramanti's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tiramanti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Okafor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tiramanti.
Okafor tries to stand but Tiramanti is controlling his head.
Okafor looking to control but instead Tiramanti has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Okafor wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiramanti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Tiramanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okafor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okafor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiramanti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
OFK 157 - Holloway Vs Bamalog
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Akharraz.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Akharraz moves his leg out of the way.
Tiramanti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akharraz doesn't seem bothered though.
Akharraz cracks Tiramanti with a good jab.
Akharraz misses with a body punch
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiramanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akharraz misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Tiramanti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Tiramanti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tiramanti controlling the action here.
Tiramanti works his way into full mount! #T1#
Akharraz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Akharraz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Tiramanti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akharraz has worked his arm free - good work by Akharraz!
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akharraz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tiramanti asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Tiramanti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Tiramanti is trying to get an arm triangle but Akharraz is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akharraz pushes Tiramanti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tiramanti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akharraz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tiramanti trying to control the position but Akharraz is working away.
Akharraz is trying to buck Tiramanti off.#SUB#
Tiramanti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akharraz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Akharraz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tiramanti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tiramanti is looking to take a break and control but Akharraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tiramanti tries to advance to mount but can't. #ES2#
Akharraz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Akharraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Akharraz misses with a series of wild punches.
Akharraz throws a right hand that Tiramanti ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiramanti also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses its target.
Akharraz throws a big shot that misses.
Akharraz looks to land a combination. Tiramanti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Tiramanti shoots in and bounces Akharraz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti passes Akharraz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Tiramanti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akharraz pushes Tiramanti off looking to stand but Tiramanti dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Akharraz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tiramanti is on him like a limpet, forcing Akharraz back against the cage.#BC#
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tiramanti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch combination from Akharraz misses.
Akharraz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akharraz avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Akharraz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akharraz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Osama Akharraz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akharraz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tiramanti jabs Akharraz right on the nose. Akharraz blinks but takes it well.
Tiramanti scores with a head kick.
Akharraz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Tiramanti coming out on top.
Akharraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Tiramanti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akharraz's guard.
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!
Tiramanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akharraz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiramanti is controlling him.
Tiramanti is standing up over Akharraz. Akharraz looks to escape but Tiramanti dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Tiramanti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akharraz is pushing Tiramanti's head away, looking to escape. Tiramanti manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akharraz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Tiramanti stands up and beckons Akharraz to his feet.
Akharraz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiramanti can pounce on him.
Tiramanti scores with a hook.
Akharraz throws an off balance right hand
and Tiramanti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Osama Akharraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akharraz.
#T2#
Akharraz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akharraz throws a body kick that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Akharraz is rocked!
Tiramanti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akharraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiramanti finish him?
Akharraz backs away from a small jab... but Tiramanti lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Akharraz crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Tiramanti with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 149 - Gomez Vs Line
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Bell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bell lands in his opponent's guard.
Bell prevents Tiramanti from getting back to his feet.
Tiramanti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Tiramanti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell throwing strikes but missing.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiramanti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell trying to control but Tiramanti is working from the bottom.
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tiramanti keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiramanti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to control but Tiramanti is working from the bottom.
Tiramanti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell lunges at Tiramanti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiramanti's hand.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell throws a right and a left that Tiramanti avoids nicely.
Bell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Tiramanti.
Jab by Tiramanti.#T2#
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bell walks into a jab.
Bell throws a head kick but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Tiramanti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bell's hands.
Doug Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bell moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Bell tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Tiramanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Tiramanti scores with the left hand. Bell knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiramanti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiramanti backs up against the cage.
Tiramanti blocks a head kick by Bell.
#CL#
Tiramanti moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
#T3#
Bell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Tiramanti.#CL2#
Bell has closed the distance and engaged Tiramanti in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tiramanti - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tiramanti blocks a head kick by Bell.
Tiramanti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiramanti sprawls well. Tiramanti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Bell.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti works Bell's body with a nice hook.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiramanti lands with an overhand left.
Tiramanti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Tiramanti clobbers Bell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiramanti throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiramanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Bell.
Tiramanti is looking to clinch.
Bell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Bell was well out of range.
Tiramanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
Tiramanti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiramanti's head backwards.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Tiramanti has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiramanti gets through Bell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiramanti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
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.#R2#
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiramanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiramanti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
A big right from Bell misses.
Tiramanti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Tiramanti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Bell connects with a body shot.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Bell's head.
Bell tries to bum rush Tiramanti with a series of wild strikes but Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiramanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiramanti works Bell's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Bell throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Tiramanti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bell just manages to avoid it.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Tiramanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tiramanti. That one must have hurt.
Tiramanti cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doug Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiramanti throws a solid leg kick but Bell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiramanti.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Bell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tiramanti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bell backs up against the cage.
#T2#
Bell lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiramanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bell manages to circle out of the way.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Bell avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Jab, jab by Tiramanti - just one landing.
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBell.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bell in his tracks.
Bell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
Bell throws a body kick that misses
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiramanti lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Bell scores with a nice head shot.
Tiramanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell thows a leg kick but Tiramanti checks it
and Tiramanti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiramanti avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell misses with a low kick.
As Bell tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Bell manages to avoid the attempt.
Bell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti defends it nicely.
Tiramanti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiramanti as he connects with a hook.
Bell moves out of range of the body kick.
Bell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Bell.#T4#
Bell jabs at Tiramanti's body.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell throws a head kick that Tiramanti semi-blocks.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Tiramanti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bell.
Tiramanti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bell in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Bell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti blocks a head kick by Bell.
Bell wants to clinch.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Bell lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bell throws a head kick but Tiramanti moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tiramanti.
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti 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.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bell manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bell manages to circle out of the way.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiramanti.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot. #T1##CL#
Tiramanti clinches. #BC#
Tiramanti manages to break the clinch.
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with Tiramanti, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes Tiramanti against the cage but Tiramanti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Tiramanti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Tiramanti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Bell.
Bell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell unleashes a big counter combination but Tiramanti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tiramanti connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.#T2#
Tiramanti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bell is able to avoid easily.
Tiramanti lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti dips to his left and cracks Bell with an uppercut!
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiramanti. Tiramanti obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiramanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bell wants to clinch.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tiramanti moves forwards but Bell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiramanti.
Bell misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tiramanti.
Bell throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bell dives in and grabs Tiramanti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tiramanti pushes down on Bell's head and hops out.
It looked like Tiramanti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Bell.
Tiramanti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bell with the inside leg kick.
Tiramanti lands with a straight right. Bell didn't see that one coming.
Bell missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bell blocks a low kick nicely.
Tiramanti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bell misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tiramanti stuns Bell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti lands a really nice looking cross but Bell seems unphased.
Tiramanti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bell misses.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Tiramanti fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiramanti is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Tiramanti scores with a one two! Bell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bell connects with a right hand. Tiramanti shakes it off.
Bell throws a leg kick but Tiramanti moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiramanti.
Bell throws a head kick but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti tries to counter by clinching up but Bell breaks away and moves out of range.
Doug Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiramanti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bell throws an off balance right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a two punch combo.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti thuds his right hand into Bell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti lunges at Bell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bell's hand.
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bell tries a low kick but Tiramanti avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Tiramanti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiramanti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
OFK 142 - Cosby Vs Jarr
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Sharma walks into a left hand.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti misses with a left hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti tries to move into range but Sharma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sharma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sharma scores with a jab.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Tiramanti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharma avoids the head kick by Tiramanti.
#T1#
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Tiramanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Sharma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tiramanti sprawling to the canvas! Tiramanti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sharma finish him?!
#ROC2#Tiramanti is rocked!
Sharma moves in close and cracks Tiramanti with a massive right hand! Tiramanti, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sharma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
After the big win, Rohith Sharma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 134 - Harper Vs Nagasaki
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Bam Bam tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Bam Bam moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiramanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Bam Bam closes the distance and clinches.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tiramanti.
Bam Bam working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Bam Bam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bam Bam keeps control of Tiramanti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Bam Bam misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
Tiramanti is trying to break free.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bam Bam swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land. #BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bam Bam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Tiramanti catches Bam Bam right on the button with a cross.
Tiramanti lands a nice shot that snaps Bam Bam's head back.
Bam Bam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bam Bam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bam Bam wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bam Bam rushes Tiramanti and presses him up against the cage.
Tiramanti tries to circle away but Bam Bam has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Tiramanti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bam Bam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiramanti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bam Bam.#CL2#
Bam Bam gets a clinch.
Bam Bam misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tiramanti closes the distance and clinches.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bam Bam misses with some punches.
Bam Bam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bam Bam throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Tiramanti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bam Bam backwards.
Bam Bam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiramanti's efforts to push away.
Bam Bam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiramantis head. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiramanti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bam Bam's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bam Bam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bam Bam is looking to clinch.
Bam Bam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bam Bam wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bam Bam moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Bam Bam. #T3#
Bam Bam misses with some punches.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tiramanti clinches with his opponent.
Bam Bam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiramanti scores with a shoulder strike.
Bam Bam working aggressively here.
Tiramanti lands an uppercut.
Bam Bam lands a right hand.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Tiramanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Bam Bam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Tiramanti.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti lands an uppercut.#T4#
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiramanti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bam Bam up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiramanti attempts a counter takedown but Bam Bam avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Bam Bam drives through and clinches with Tiramanti against the cage.
Bam Bam misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti lands a left hand.
Bam Bam blocking some punches.
Tiramanti tries to throw a body punch but Bam Bam avoids it by throwing Tiramanti back against the cage.
Tiramanti misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Bam Bam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tiramanti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tiramanti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti 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.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiramanti.
Bam Bam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bam Bam wants to clinch but Tiramanti slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bam Bam wants to clinch.
Bam Bam doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Bam Bam forces Tiramanti back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bam Bam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Tiramanti tries to keep at a distance but Bam Bam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Bam Bam was well out of range.
Bam Bam wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL2#
Bam Bam takes the fight into the clinch.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings wildly with an uppercut but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bam Bam throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bam Bam throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bam Bam lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Tiramanti.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tiramanti rushes Bam Bam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bam Bam moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Tiramanti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bam Bam's head.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Bam Bam saw that one coming.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Tiramanti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Bam Bam tries to keep at a distance but Tiramanti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Bam Bam takes a shot to the head.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands with a right to the head.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Bam Bam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tiramanti counters with a right hand to the body.
Bam Bam moves to clinch but Tiramanti breaks away #TD#
and Tiramanti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tiramanti blocks the strikes from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a strike from the bottom but Tiramanti passes into side control!
Tiramanti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bam Bam can do to turn this around?
Bam Bam strikes from the bottom but Tiramanti takes advantage and advances to full mount!#T3#
Bam Bam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bam Bam scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tiramanti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bam Bam defends well.
Bam Bam postures up and lands a big shot to Tiramanti's brow. #SUB#
Tiramanti working for a triangle but Bam Bam defends it easily.
Bam Bam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bam Bam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiramanti keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass. #T4#
Tiramanti has momentary wrist control but Bam Bam slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Tiramanti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiramanti has momentary wrist control but Bam Bam slips an elbow through the middle.
Bam Bam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tiramanti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bam Bam with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Tiramanti has his foot on Bam Bam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bam Bam works his way back into a safe position though.
Tiramanti has momentary wrist control but Bam Bam slips an elbow through the middle.
Tiramanti trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bam Bam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bam Bam connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bam Bam with a nice head shot there.
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 Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tiramanti tries to keep at a distance but Bam Bam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiramanti has Bam Bam pressed against the cage.
Tiramanti is looking to break free of the clinch but Bam Bam has double underhooks.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiramanti pushes Bam Bam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bam Bam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiramanti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti taking a breather.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Bam Bam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bam Bam lands a nice uppercut.
Bam Bam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bam Bam misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Tiramanti misses with some punches.
#BC#
Tiramanti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bam Bam darts in and clinches Tiramanti up against the cage.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bam Bam working aggressively here.
Tiramanti lands an uppercut.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bam Bam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bam Bam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti is struggling to control the position.
Bam Bam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiramantis head.
Tiramanti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bam Bam backwards.
Bam Bam swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bam Bam swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Tiramanti.
Joey Bam Bam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Tiramanti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiramanti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiramanti looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Tiramanti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tiramanti fails to land.
Tiramanti scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Tiramanti.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land. #BC#
Tiramanti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiramanti stuns Bam Bam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tiramanti moves into the clinch.#T3#
Tiramanti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tiramanti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Tiramanti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiramanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Bam Bam closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up but Tiramanti circles away and keeps his distance.
Bam Bam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiramanti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bam Bam scrambles back to his feet.
Tiramanti lands the left hand.
Bam Bam tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Bam Bam blocks it.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bam Bam is just out of range.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiramanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bam Bam.
Tiramanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Tiramanti works Bam Bam's body with a nice hook.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti connects with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti lands the left hand.#CL2#
Bam Bam drives through and clinches with Tiramanti against the cage.
Tiramanti working hard to break the clinch.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Bam Bam moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Bam Bam's head.#CL2#
Bam Bam rushes Tiramanti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti gets through Bam Bam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Bam Bam.
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 Cesare Tiramanti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiramanti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
A very excited looking Cesare Tiramanti rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
OFK 128 - Knox Vs Martinyuk
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Trump.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Trump lands a jab to the head.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump lands a slapping body shot.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.
Tiramanti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trump tries to move into range but Tiramanti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trump misses with an uppercut
and Tiramanti counters with a series of strikes. Trump will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump throws a low kick, looking for Tiramanti's leg but Tiramanti calmly moves out of range.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Trump swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tiramanti rather than just go for the knockout.
Tiramanti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trump slips under a jab from Tiramanti.
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trump darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Trump does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trump takes one to the side of the head.
Tiramanti checks a low kick from Trump.
Trump throws a head kick that misses.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Trump misses.
Tiramanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiramanti's head.
Trump misses with a looping left.#T2#
Tiramanti shoots in but Trump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Tiramanti is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Trump misses.#CL#
Tiramanti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the body
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti looks to land a combination. Trump sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Trump thuds his right hand into Tiramanti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trump throws a front kick aimed at Tiramanti's knee but Tiramanti avoids it well.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Donk. Trump catches Tiramanti right on the button with a cross.
Tiramanti misses with a hook
and Trump counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Trump lands a nice hook to Tiramanti's body. Tiramanti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trump goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Trump.
Trump moves out of range as Tiramanti throws a body kick.
Tiramanti cracks Trump with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tiramanti throws out a powerful jab.
Trump misses with a low kick.
Tiramanti throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
#T4#
Tiramanti scores with a hook.
Tiramanti throws a low kick, looking for Trump's leg but Trump calmly moves out of range.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Tiramanti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trump fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiramanti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiramanti lands with a straight right. Trump didn't see that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Tiramanti
and Trump counters with a leg kick.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Donald Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tiramanti misses with a straight right.
Tiramanti tries for a takedown but Trump circles away easily
and Tiramanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Trump will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tiramanti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tiramanti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Donald Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
A nice side step and Trump releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti wants to land a leg kick but Trump is out of range.
Trump dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiramanti. That did some damage!
Tiramanti throws a front kick aimed at Trump's knee but Trump avoids it well.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti lands the left hand.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump swinging wildly here.
Trump digs a good body shot into Tiramanti's ribs.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Trump darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trump scores with a nice head shot.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
Trump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiramanti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump is looking to slow Tiramanti down with leg kicks.
Trump sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti is looking to counter the offense by Trump and move into the clinch.#TD#
Tiramanti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trump quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Trump wants to improve his position but Tiramanti is controlling well.
#T2#
Tiramanti is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Trump wants to control but Tiramanti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Trump is looking to control Tiramanti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Trump tries to move into range but Tiramanti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trump misses with a double jab
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Trump wants to land a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Trump.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Trump tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Trump manages to avoid the attempt.
Trump looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiramanti. #T4#
Tiramanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trump misses with a few strikes there.
Tiramanti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trump.
Trump moves forwards but Tiramanti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trump stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump tried to score with a low kick but Tiramanti checks it.
Trump turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trump listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti walks into a jab.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Tiramanti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trump.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Trump blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tiramanti connects with a looping right hand.
Tiramanti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiramanti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Trump flicks out a counter leg kick but Tiramanti steps away.
Tiramanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.
Trump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiramanti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiramanti lands with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Tiramanti darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns Tiramanti into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Tiramanti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Trump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trump misses the jab.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Trump.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trump.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trump counters with a thumping low kick.
Trump misses with a hook.
Tiramanti lands a body shot.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Trump misses with a looping left.
Trump throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti wants to clinch.
Trump misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Trump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Trump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Tiramanti closes the distance and pushes Trump back into the cage.
Tiramanti throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Trump breaks from the clinch.
Trump misses with a body kick. #T3#
Tiramanti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump counters with an outside leg kick.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trump looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Trump off the cage and back into range.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Trump.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
A countering left hand to the body from Trump misses.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiramanti sizes up Trump with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trump counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti checks a low kick from Trump.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trump lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Tiramanti clinches. #BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trump connects with a leg kick.
Trump stuns Tiramanti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trump jabs Tiramanti right on the nose. Tiramanti blinks but takes it well.
Tiramanti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Trump there.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Trump.
I've got Trump winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
A very excited looking Donald Trump rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
OFK 120 - Knox Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Hilly moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti lands with a straight right. Hilly didn't see that one coming.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilly.
Tiramanti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Tiramanti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Tiramanti in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hilly is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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OFK 114 - Knox Vs line
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Naulakko there.
Naulakko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Naulakko manages to circle out of the way.
Naulakko thows a leg kick but Tiramanti checks it #CL#
and Tiramanti counters by clinching up.
Naulakko tries to break the clinch but Tiramanti is controlling the position. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Naulakko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naulakko misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Naulakko cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Naulakko works the jab nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Tiramanti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab from Naulakko.#TD#
Tiramanti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Naulakko quickly recovers to half guard.
Naulakko has one foot on Tiramanti's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Naulakko 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 shot lands for Naulakko.#T1#
Tiramanti lands a body shot.
Pertti Naulakko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naulakko ducks right into an uppercut from Tiramanti.
Naulakko connects with the punch.
A big left from Naulakko misses.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Naulakko's ribcage but misses.
Naulakko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Naulakko swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Tiramanti counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Tiramanti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naulakko throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Naulakko.
Naulakko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti. #T2#
Naulakko walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naulakko.
Tiramanti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naulakko lands with a cross.
Naulakko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti.
Naulakko thuds a left hand into Tiramanti's body.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naulakko momentarily.
Naulakko tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Naulakko.
Naulakko misses the shot to the body.
As Naulakko tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Naulakko manages to avoid the attempt.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Naulakko ducks under and follows up with a left that Naulakko also avoids with ease.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Naulakko. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naulakko misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Tiramanti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tiramanti controlling the pace.
Naulakko wants to get back to his feet.
Tiramanti stalling.
Tiramanti prevents Naulakko from improving his position.#T4#
Naulakko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tiramanti trying to control but Naulakko is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tiramanti prevents Naulakko from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naulakko throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Naulakko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Naulakko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Naulakko throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
A nice combination there by Tiramanti.
Naulakko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti.
Naulakko throws a jab when Tiramanti was well out of range.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Naulakko moves out of range.
Naulakko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiramanti is looking to wear down Naulakko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Naulakko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naulakko thows a leg kick but Tiramanti checks it
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naulakko lands a jab.
Naulakko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Naulakko lands a jab.#CL#
Tiramanti takes the fight into the clinch.
Naulakko can't find room to land a body shot as Tiramanti controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naulakko.
Tiramanti prevents Naulakko from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Tiramanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiramanti with a nice cross.
Naulakko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiramanti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naulakko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Naulakko lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Naulakko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiramanti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naulakko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti misses with the combination.
Naulakko cracks Tiramanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Naulakko misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naulakko thinking.
Naulakko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiramantis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naulakko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Tiramanti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Naulakko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tiramanti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Naulakko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naulakko. Naulakko obviously looking to wear him down.
Naulakko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Naulakko.
Tiramanti lands a lovely overhand right.
Naulakko scores with a body shot.
Naulakko swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Naulakko.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Naulakko lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naulakko scores with a nice head shot.
Naulakko throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tiramanti misses the target.
Tiramanti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Naulakko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Naulakko swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Naulakko looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naulakko misses with a jab to the body
and Tiramanti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Naulakko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Naulakko throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naulakko scores with a punch to the head.
Naulakko loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Tiramanti fails to land with a series of punches.
Naulakko swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Naulakko misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naulakko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naulakko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiramanti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naulakko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tiramanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naulakko.
#T1#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Tiramanti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Naulakko is trying to defend but Tiramanti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Naulakko is trying to get back to full guard.
Tiramanti stalling away here and it's allowed Naulakko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Tiramanti wants to control from the top but Naulakko keeps moving.
Tiramanti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naulakko is keeping the position for now.
Naulakko wants to stand and escape but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Pertti Naulakko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Tiramanti tries to free his leg and advance position but Naulakko is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Tiramanti as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Naulakko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naulakko circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Naulakko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Naulakko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naulakko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses its target.
Naulakko checks a leg kick. #T4#
Naulakko lands a right hook to the body.
Naulakko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
A jab from Naulakko does it's job there.
Naulakko throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch but Naulakko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naulakko looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Naulakko digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti misses with a combination
and Naulakko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naulakko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Naulakko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Naulakko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Naulakko!
Pertti Naulakko thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 106 - Mad Onion Vs Knox
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Tiramanti connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwis moves away.
Bagwis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagwis.
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Bagwis takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti defending well as Bagwis loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bagwis counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bagwis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiramanti has time to react.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut
and Bagwis counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tiramanti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick lands for Tiramanti.
Bagwis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Bagwis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiramanti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bagwis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Tiramanti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
Bagwis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bagwis misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti tries to clinch but Bagwis moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Bagwis ducks down to avoid it.
Bagwis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bagwis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwis.
Tiramanti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bagwis on the side of the head.#T2#
Bagwis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Bagwis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagwis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bagwis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiramanti finds it's way round the side to connect with Bagwis's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagwis jabs at Tiramanti's body.
Bagwis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bagwis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiramanti tries to clinch up.
Bagwis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bagwis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiramanti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bagwis to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Bagwis digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bagwis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagwis.
Bagwis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiramanti doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiramanti looks winded!
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Bagwis scores with a hook to the body. Tiramanti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiramanti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bagwis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bagwis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tiramanti is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huwan Bagwis!
A pretty intense looking Huwan Bagwis took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
OFK 100 - Sector Vs Tripp
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tiramanti is looking to clinch but Mustonen is avoiding it.
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mustonen.
Tiramanti stalks Mustonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mustonen's face. Mustonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Tiramanti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mustonen scores with a jab to the body.
Mustonen lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Tiramanti.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tiramanti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti misses with a few strikes there.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Mustonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustonen.
Tiramanti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mustonen.
Tiramanti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mustonen throws a push kick but Tiramanti slaps the foot to one side.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Mustonen slips the punch.#T1#
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustonen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tiramanti jabs at Mustonen's body.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Mustonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tiramanti's head.
Mustonen misses with a low kick.
Mustonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti.
Mustonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Mustonen misses the jab.
Mustonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mustonen throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mustonen looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mustonen.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustonen connects with a jab.
Mustonen lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mustonen misses.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Mustonen shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mustonen.
Tiramanti throws a low kick, looking for Mustonen's leg but Mustonen calmly moves out of range.
Mustonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiramanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mustonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mustonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mustonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Mustonen drops Tiramanti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tiramanti looks back up at him and smiles so Mustonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Tiramanti is rocked!
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mustonen throws a head kick but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Mustonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiramanti is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustonen finish him?
Tiramanti tries to get into range but Mustonen steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tiramanti! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Mustonen scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juhani Mustonen!
Juhani Mustonen retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Juhani Mustonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OFK 93 - Tiramanti Vs Pinochet
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Pinochet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinochet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Pinochet moves his leg out of the way.
Pinochet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Pinochet misses with a straight left.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Pinochet was well out of range.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Pinochet misses with a combination
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Pinochet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiramanti as he connects with a hook.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Pinochet slips a jab and a cross from Tiramanti.
Pinochet ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
And Pinochet responds with a good body kick, but Tiramanti manages to step out the way in time.
Pinochet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinochet throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti swings widly with a right hand
and Pinochet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinochet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinochet moves away.
Pinochet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiramanti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinochet scrambles back to his feet.
Tiramanti is looking to slow Pinochet down with leg kicks.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Pinochet is rocked!
Pinochet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Pinochet is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiramanti finish him?
Tiramanti pounces like a tiger and cracks Pinochet with a vicious hook! Pinochet is down but not out! Tiramanti follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 87 - Harper Vs Gay G
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Tiramanti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Tiramanti has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Jackson is trying to trip Tiramanti. He has hold of a leg but Tiramanti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson won't let Tiramanti get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson looking to control but Tiramanti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Tiramanti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson. #T1#
Tiramanti prevents Jackson from taking his back.#SUB2#
Jackson has control of Tiramanti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tiramanti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson tries to take Tiramanti's back but instead Tiramanti uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #ES#
Tiramanti manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jackson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiramanti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tiramanti still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tiramanti has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tiramanti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson tries to hold on but Tiramanti pushes him away.
Tiramanti manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back!#SU#
Tiramanti gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Tiramanti lands a jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Tiramanti throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Tiramanti is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiramanti keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Tiramanti scores with a jab.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Tiramanti circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiramanti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Tiramanti scores with a jab.#T1#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiramanti as he avoids it easily.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Tiramanti as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiramanti tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Jab, jab by Tiramanti - just one landing.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson shoots in but Tiramanti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Jackson tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiramanti, which made it look bad.
Tiramanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tiramanti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiramanti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
#BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Tiramanti counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Tiramanti scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Tiramanti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiramanti wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Tiramanti tries to escape but Jackson is in control. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiramanti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tiramanti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Tiramanti! #SU#
Tiramanti gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Tiramanti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiramanti is defending well.#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Tiramanti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots and misses #CL#
and Tiramanti counters by clinching up.
Tiramanti controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiramanti sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tiramanti shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiramanti as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown.
Tiramanti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiramanti as he jumps to the side.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiramanti swivels and escapes.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiramanti tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tiramanti wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiramanti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Tiramanti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Tiramanti is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiramanti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiramanti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Tiramanti gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Tiramanti throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Tiramanti counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiramanti missing with knees to the body.
Tiramanti lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Tiramanti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tiramanti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 80 - Reilly vs Zaire
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Pfeifer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pfeifer! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Tiramanti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Pfeifer ducks under and follows up with a left that Pfeifer also avoids with ease.
Pfeifer keeps Tiramanti at a distance using the push kick.
Tiramanti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Pfeifer.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Pfeifer counters with a body kick that stops Tiramanti in his tracks momentarily.
Tiramanti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pfeifer counters with a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiramanti checks the leg kick.#T1#
Pfeifer misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
Tiramanti lands a jab-cross combination.
Pfeifer misses with a straight left.
Pfeifer looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
As Pfeifer tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Pfeifer manages to avoid the attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Pfeifer blocks the leg kick.
Pfeifer throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
Tiramanti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Pfeifer lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiramanti off the cage and back into range.
Tiramanti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pfeifer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pfeifer throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Pfeifer darts in and clinches Tiramanti up against the cage.
A short right from Pfeifer on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Tiramanti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tiramanti works over Pfeifer's head and body with a nice combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pfeifer.
Pfeifer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pfeifer throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pfeifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pfeifer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pfeifer throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pfeifer.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.#T3#
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pfeifer circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Tiramanti closes the distance and pushes Pfeifer back into the cage.
Tiramanti is trying to push Pfeifer away but Pfeifer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiramanti is trying to break the clinch but Pfeifer is controlling him.
Pfeifer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pfeifer pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pfeifer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Pfeifer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pfeifer lands a jab.
Tiramanti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiramanti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pfeifer throws a jab when Tiramanti was well out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a few strikes there.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Pfeifer's head but Pfeifer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pfeifer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pfeifer pushes Tiramanti away with a front kick.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Pfeifer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pfeifer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pfeifer throws out a leg kick but Tiramanti moves out of range and Pfeifer only half commits.
Pfeifer misses with a looping left.
As Pfeifer tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Pfeifer manages to avoid the attempt.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Pfeifer counters with a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Pfeifer avoids them all with ease.
Tiramanti misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
and Pfeifer counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Pfeifer dominated that 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.#R2#
Pfeifer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Tiramanti lands.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Pfeifer lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiramanti's head.
Pfeifer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiramanti is looking to counter the offense by Pfeifer and move into the clinch.
Tiramanti misses with a combination
and Pfeifer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Pfeifer ducks under and follows up with a left that Pfeifer also avoids with ease.
Pfeifer cracks Tiramanti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Pfeifer avoids them all with ease.
Pfeifer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Pfeifer.#ROC2#Tiramanti is rocked!
Pfeifer with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Tiramanti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Tiramanti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiramanti walks straight into a right hand from Pfeifer - that's dropped him! Pfeifer jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tiramanti from any more punishment! Tiramanti complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricardo Pfeifer! |
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Event:
OFK 70 - Williams Vs Harper
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Bagwis throws out a powerful jab.
Bagwis 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.#KD2#
Bagwis lands a big head kick that sends Tiramanti tumbling to the mat! Bagwis takes a step backwards and waves Tiramanti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Cesare Tiramanti has been cut.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Bagwis moves out of range.
Tiramanti lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Tiramanti misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tiramanti takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bagwis fails to land.
Tiramanti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagwis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagwis pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagwis swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagwis blocks a body shot from Tiramanti.
I was talking to Tiramanti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tiramanti misses with the head strike.
Bagwis prevents a body shot from Tiramanti. #T1#
Tiramanti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiramanti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tiramanti has a couple of punches blocked by Bagwis.
Tiramanti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bagwis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagwis swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiramanti misses with some punches.
Bagwis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiramanti's elbow.
Bagwis prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
Bagwis gets through Tiramanti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiramanti swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bagwis.
A short right from Tiramanti.
A left hand lands to the body for Bagwis.
Bagwis lands a shoulder strike.
Bagwis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Bagwis can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Bagwis manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagwis.
Bagwis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tiramanti ducks right into an uppercut from Bagwis.
Tiramanti tries to clinch there but Bagwis circles away.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagwis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiramanti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bagwis.
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Tiramanti lands a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bagwis backwards.
Tiramanti gets through Bagwis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bagwis lands an uppercut.
Bagwis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagwis.
Tiramanti can't find room to land a body shot as Bagwis controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tiramanti - that landed with a thud.
Tiramanti lands a hook that snaps the head of Bagwis backwards.
Bagwis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagwis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiramanti lands with a left to the head.
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiramanti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bagwis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiramanti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bagwis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tiramanti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiramanti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bagwis backwards.
A short uppercut from Tiramanti. #T4#
Tiramanti misses with a body punch.
Tiramanti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bagwis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Tiramanti.
Bagwis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bagwis lands with a light punch inside.
Tiramanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Bagwis controls his hands.
Tiramanti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiramanti pushes Bagwis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagwis is trying to force a seperation but Tiramanti has the dominant position.
Tiramanti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiramanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Bagwis controls his hands.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagwis's elbow.
Bagwis lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Tiramanti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiramanti lands a hook that snaps the head of Bagwis backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bagwis blocks a body shot from Tiramanti.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiramanti.
Good body shot from Tiramanti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cesare Tiramanti'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.#R2#
Tiramanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagwis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiramanti cracks Bagwis with an open hand slap.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Bagwis moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti misses with a body punch
and Bagwis counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiramanti cracks Bagwis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti tries to clinch up
and Bagwis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bagwis lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiramanti off the cage and back into range.
Bagwis throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tiramanti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bagwis.
Tiramanti scores with a nice head shot.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bagwis.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti is looking to clinch but Bagwis is avoiding it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bagwis throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Bagwis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiramanti. #T2#
Tiramanti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiramanti scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick from Bagwis misses.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bagwis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiramanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagwis.
Tiramanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bagwis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagwis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Tiramanti lands with a kick to the temple. Bagwis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bagwis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance.
Tiramanti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bagwis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Bagwis is rocked!
Bagwis lands with a cross.
Bagwis throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses.
Bagwis misses with a leg kick
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Bagwis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiramanti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bagwis is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiramanti finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Bagwis as he connects with a hook.
Bagwis seems to have recovered his senses.
Bagwis swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Bagwis avoids it easily.
Tiramanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Tiramanti sends Bagwis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tiramanti is motioning to the referee to let Bagwis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Bagwis ducks down to avoid it.
Bagwis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cesare Tiramanti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Tiramanti moves into range and clinches up with Bagwis.
A nice left hand lands by Bagwis.
Bagwis prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
A body shot lands from Bagwis.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiramanti.
Bagwis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bagwis working aggressively here.
Tiramanti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bagwis lands a body shot.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Tiramanti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagwis lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiramanti.
Bagwis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiramanti tries to throw a body punch but Bagwis avoids it by throwing Tiramanti back against the cage.
Bagwis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti is leaning against Bagwis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Tiramanti prevents a body shot from Bagwis.
Tiramanti misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagwis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagwis has a couple of punches blocked by Tiramanti.
#BC2#
Bagwis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Tiramanti does no damage.
Tiramanti misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bagwis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagwis throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bagwis moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Bagwis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiramanti has time to react.
Bagwis throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Tiramanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagwis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bagwis takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti throws an off balance right hand
and Bagwis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Tiramanti does it's job there.
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Bagwis moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy head kick and Bagwis moves out of range easily.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bagwis to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Tiramanti jabs Bagwis right on the nose. Bagwis blinks but takes it well.
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
Bagwis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiramanti to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Bagwis avoids the punch easily.
Huwan Bagwis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiramanti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Bagwis's ribcage but misses.
Bagwis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bagwis lands a jab to the head.
Bagwis pushes Tiramanti away with a front kick.
Look low, kick high! Bagwis uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tiramanti tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bagwis is absolutely delighted - when Tiramanti wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Huwan Bagwis! |
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Event:
OFK 63 -
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Akharraz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akharraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti is looking to counter the offense by Akharraz and move into the clinch.
Akharraz scores with a kick to the body.
Akharraz avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Akharraz moves into the clinch.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Akharraz fails to land.
Tiramanti misses with a body punch.
Tiramanti swings wildly with an uppercut but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akharraz blocks a body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is leaning against Akharraz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akharraz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiramanti swings wildly with an uppercut but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz has Tiramanti pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiramanti tries to work over Akharraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike.
Akharraz misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akharraz's elbow.
Tiramanti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiramanti tries to throw a body punch but Akharraz avoids it by throwing Tiramanti back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tiramanti fails to land.
Tiramanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiramanti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akharraz or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiramanti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akharraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiramanti managing to block the knees to the body from Akharraz.
Akharraz blocks a body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiramanti.
Akharraz digs a right hand into Tiramanti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiramanti's gas tank.
Tiramanti lands an uppercut.
Akharraz scores with a shoulder strike.
Akharraz pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti lands with a short shot to the head.
Akharraz scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akharraz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tiramanti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Akharraz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akharraz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akharraz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with a punch to the body.
Akharraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akharraz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiramanti.
Akharraz scores with a shoulder strike.
Akharraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz misses with a punch to the body.
Akharraz lands a shot to the body.
Akharraz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiramanti.
Tiramanti works on Akharraz's body with a couple of short punches.
Akharraz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tiramanti is keeping busy.
Tiramanti tries to work over Akharraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akharraz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akharraz looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Tiramanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Akharraz controls his hands.
Akharraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiramanti tries a body shot but Akharraz blocks it.
Tiramanti has a couple of punches blocked by Akharraz.
Tiramanti blocks a body shot from Akharraz.
Akharraz wants to stall.
Tiramanti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Tiramanti controls the action.
Tiramanti misses with some punches.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Tiramanti controls the action.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Tiramanti as the two fighters clinch.
Akharraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiramanti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Akharraz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akharraz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akharraz prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
Akharraz prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
I was talking to Tiramanti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tiramanti lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Akharraz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
A short right from Akharraz.
Akharraz digs a right hand underneath Tiramanti's ribcage. Tiramanti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tiramanti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Tiramanti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiramanti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tiramanti presses Akharraz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiramanti pushes Akharraz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akharraz tries a body shot but Tiramanti blocks it.
Akharraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiramanti can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Tiramanti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akharraz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Akharraz controls his hands.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiramanti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Osama Akharraz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Akharraz moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akharraz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Akharraz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiramanti digs a right hand into Akharraz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akharraz's gas tank.
Tiramanti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osama Akharraz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akharraz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tiramanti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tiramanti letting Akharraz take a breather here.
Tiramanti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akharraz or not.
Tiramanti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti cracks Akharraz with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akharraz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akharraz's elbow.
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the side of Akharraz's head.
Akharraz misses with a knee strike.
Tiramanti lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Akharraz takes a shot to the head.
Tiramanti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiramanti. #T1#
A short right from Tiramanti.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Akharraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiramanti lands with a right to the head.
Akharraz stalling against the cage.
Tiramanti tries a body shot but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Akharraz.
Tiramanti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Akharraz misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiramanti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Akharraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akharraz pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akharraz cracks Tiramanti with a nice body shot.
Tiramanti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akharraz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Akharraz prevents a body shot from Tiramanti. #T2#
Tiramanti lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akharraz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akharraz.
Akharraz is struggling to control the position.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Akharraz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiramanti controls his hands.
Akharraz slows down the pace here.
Tiramanti tries a body shot but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiramanti controls his hands.
Akharraz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiramanti digs a right hand into Akharraz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akharraz's gas tank.
Akharraz stalling in the clinch but Tiramanti improves position.
Akharraz is breathing heavily.
Akharraz prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
A shot in the inside from Akharraz. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Tiramanti as the two fighters clinch.
Akharraz misses with a body punch.
Tiramanti lands an uppercut.
Tiramanti pushes Akharraz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiramanti presses Akharraz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the side of Akharraz's head.
Tiramanti pushes Akharraz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Akharraz is rocked!
Tiramanti throws a big uppercut that drops Akharraz! More strikes from Tiramanti and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Akharraz lies dazed against the cage as Tiramanti celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 59 - Vanorden Vs Dall
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Tiramanti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiramanti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiramanti throws a head punch that misses.
Herrington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiramanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiramanti lands with a left to the head.
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiramanti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herrington backwards.
Herrington gets underhooks to prevent Tiramanti's takedown attempt.
Tiramanti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti prevents a body shot from Herrington.
Herrington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herrington pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Tiramanti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herrington.
Herrington digs a right hand into Tiramanti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiramanti's gas tank.
Tiramanti misses with the head strike.
Herrington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herrington prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
Herrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herrington tries to work over Tiramanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiramanti controls his hands.
Herrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Herrington controls his hands.
#T1#
Herrington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiramanti.
Herrington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herrington misses with the head strike.
Tiramanti tries to throw a body punch but Herrington avoids it by throwing Tiramanti back against the cage.
Herrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herrington blocks a body shot from Tiramanti.
Herrington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Tiramanti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herringtons head.
Herrington lands a body punch.
Tiramanti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herrington lands a nice shot to the body.
Herrington working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herrington.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Herrington.
Tiramanti throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrington scores with a shot to the side of Tiramanti's head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti looking for a takedown.
Herrington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiramanti has Herrington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Herrington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Tiramanti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiramanti throws a punch but it's blocked by Herrington.
Herrington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herrington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herrington.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herrington tries a body shot but Tiramanti blocks it.
Herrington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiramanti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herrington lands with a right to the head.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti misses with a body punch.
Tiramanti lands a body punch.
Herrington blocks an uppercut.
Tiramanti tries for a takedown but Herrington manages to get underhooks.
Tiramanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herrington prevents a body shot from Tiramanti. #T3#
Tiramanti pushes Herrington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herrington misses with some punches.
Tiramanti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Herrington after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti has a couple of punches blocked by Herrington.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Herrington prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herrington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiramanti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiramanti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herrington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herrington's elbow.
Herrington misses with some punches.
Tiramanti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herrington misses with some punches.
Herrington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tiramanti or not. #T4#
Herrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herrington lands an uppercut.
Herrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herrington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiramanti throws a punch but it's blocked by Herrington.
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!
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiramanti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiramanti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiramanti. #TD#
Tiramanti gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herrington can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Tiramanti gets to his feet. Herrington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Herrington throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Herrington throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Herrington slips the punch.
Herrington connects with a solid leg kick.
Herrington throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Tiramanti counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herrington misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Herrington will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tiramanti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herrington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Herrington misses with a looping right.
A cross from Tiramanti lands.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Herrington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Herrington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Herrington.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Herrington manages to circle out of the way.
Herrington looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Herrington throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herrington.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Herrington's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Tiramanti misses.
Herrington misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herrington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Tiramanti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Herrington.#CL#
Herrington gets tackled into the cage by Tiramanti. Tiramanti maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Herrington.
Herrington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Herrington gets through Tiramanti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herrington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herrington.
Herrington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Herrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herrington.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiramanti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herrington throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Herrington is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tiramanti is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Herrington to the mat. Herrington regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Herrington wants to get back to his feet but Tiramanti passes into half guard.
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!#REVB#
Tiramanti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SU#
Tiramanti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Herrington to get to his feet.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herrington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Herrington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiramanti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Herrington misses.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Herrington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Herrington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiramanti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herrington can pounce on him.
Tiramanti throws an overhand right that lands on Herrington's shoulder, as Herrington tries to avoid the shot.
Herrington scores with a punch to the head.
Tiramanti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herrington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herrington avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Herrington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Herrington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Herrington. That's going to slow Tiramanti down.
A clash of legs there as Tiramanti blocks the low kick.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Herrington.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Herrington manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses its target.
Herrington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiramanti's hands.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Herrington avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herrington.
Herrington is stalking Tiramanti. Tiramanti circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Herrington, and it's lights out! Tiramanti really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Herrington!
Billy Herrington is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
OFK 55 - Vanorden Vs Cuba
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Tiramanti scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiramanti lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Jab by Tiramanti.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Jackson staying out of range there.#T1#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiramanti fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jackson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jackson looks to clinch but Tiramanti throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jackson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti retains his light heavyweight title!
Cesare Tiramanti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 48 - Tiramanti Vs Akharraz
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Tiramanti darts in and clinches Akharraz up against the cage.
Tiramanti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiramanti misses with a body punch.
Tiramanti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akharraz lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tiramanti lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiramanti misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiramanti lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akharraz.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tiramanti cracks Akharraz with a nice body shot.
Tiramanti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz trying to control the position but instead, Tiramanti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akharraz into the cage.
Tiramanti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akharrazs head.
I was talking to Tiramanti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti tries to throw a body punch but Akharraz avoids it by throwing Tiramanti back against the cage.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiramanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Akharraz controls his hands.
Tiramanti lands a hook that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Tiramanti swings wildly with an uppercut but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Akharraz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tiramanti tries to work over Akharraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akharraz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Akharraz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tiramanti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akharraz can turn it around.
Tiramanti working aggressively here.
Tiramanti blocks an elbow strike from Akharraz.
Akharraz working aggressively here.
Tiramanti misses with some punches.
Tiramanti presses Akharraz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiramanti.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiramanti.
Akharraz is trying to stall.
Tiramanti lands with a left to the head.
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akharraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akharraz prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Akharraz controls his hands.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akharraz's elbow.
Akharraz takes a shot to the head.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz taking a breather. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akharraz tries to throw a body punch but Tiramanti avoids it by throwing Akharraz back against the cage.
Akharraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akharraz lands an elbow inside.
Tiramanti works on Akharraz's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiramanti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akharraz trying to land knees to the body.
Akharraz stalling in the clinch but Tiramanti improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tiramanti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tiramanti pushes Akharraz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti lands a body shot.
Akharraz looks winded!
Akharraz wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiramanti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tiramanti lands a body punch.
Tiramanti scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Akharraz is rocked!#T3#
Tiramanti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Akharraz to his knees! Tiramanti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti retains his light heavyweight title!
Cesare Tiramanti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 43 - Mad Onion Vs Raymaker
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti cracks Wang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Wang blocks it.#KD2#
Tiramanti lands a big uppercut and Wang crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wang looks OK. Tiramanti waves Wang back to his feet!#ROC2#Wang is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Wang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Wang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tiramanti! 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 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti is the new light heavyweight champion!
Cesare Tiramanti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 31 - Irrawaddy Vs Galeos
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Yoshida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Tiramanti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiramanti connects with the punch.
Yoshida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida looks winded!
A thudding body kick lands there by Yoshida!
Tiramanti lands with a hook. Yoshida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiramanti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshida doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiramanti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiramanti scores with a body shot.
Tiramanti throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yoshida walks straight into a right hand from Tiramanti - that's dropped him! Tiramanti jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Yoshida from any more punishment! Yoshida complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
FJCP 1
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiramanti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emperor's hands.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Emperor moves out of range.
Emperor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emperor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emperor throws out a powerful jab.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emperor.
Tiramanti cracks Emperor with an open hand slap.
Emperor throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emperor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emperor ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Emperor throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Emperor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 punch combination from Tiramanti misses. #T1##CL#
Tiramanti has Emperor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiramanti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emperor backwards.
Tiramanti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emperor backwards.
A short left from Tiramanti.
A short right from Tiramanti.
Emperor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiramanti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tiramanti is struggling to control the position.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tiramanti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tiramanti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tiramanti for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike.
Tiramanti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emperor lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emperor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiramanti is defending well.
Tiramanti lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Tiramanti to work.
#T3##BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Emperor finds it's target.
Tiramanti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emperor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Emperor strikes.
Tiramanti is looking for a counter combo.
Tiramanti lands a jab to the head.
Emperor dips to his left and cracks Tiramanti with an uppercut!
Emperor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiramanti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emperor lands a jab to Tiramanti's midsection.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Emperor connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emperor throws a nice looking combination but Tiramanti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Emperor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Emperor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emperor connects with the punch.
Emperor cracks Tiramanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiramanti stuns Emperor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emperor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tiramanti misses with a straight right.
Emperor lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emperor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emperor'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.#R2#
Emperor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emperor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emperor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emperor lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emperor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emperor throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Emperor.
Emperor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tiramanti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emperor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiramanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiramanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Fedor Emperor's cut even more.
Emperor swings widly with a right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a huge left! Emperor is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tiramanti isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Emperor from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tiramanti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 117
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Tiramanti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiramanti wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tiramanti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones lands a head shot.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Jones cracks Tiramanti with a good jab.
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Tiramanti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jab by Tiramanti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
Jones punishes Tiramanti's body with a nice straight punch.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Tiramanti's head back.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiramanti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.#ROC#
Tiramanti is rocked!
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.#T4#
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti rushes Jones with punches - Jones moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jones goes down! Tiramanti follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Barry Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I was paid well....'.
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Event:
WPFC 51- Johnson vs. Tiramanti
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiramanti sprawls well. Tiramanti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiramanti swivels and escapes.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiramanti backs up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Jab by Tiramanti.#T1#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiramanti pinned against the cage. Tiramanti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Tiramanti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiramanti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiramanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
A good leg kick by Johnson.
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.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiramanti throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Tiramanti has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Johnson.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiramanti should have avoided that one.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance.
#T4#
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Tiramanti backpedaling.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tiramanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson lands a head kick. Tiramanti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a one-two to the body.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiramanti can do to turn this around?
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson clobbers Tiramanti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiramanti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Tiramanti. Those never looked like landing.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Tiramanti's body. Tiramanti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti lands a body shot.
Tiramanti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiramanti back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tiramanti takes one on the button.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Tiramanti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tiramanti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiramanti momentarily.
#T4##CL2#
Tiramanti rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiramanti's efforts to push away.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiramanti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Tiramanti tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Tiramanti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tiramanti connects with a body shot.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Tiramanti's body. Tiramanti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson punishes Tiramanti's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Tiramanti's torso.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Tiramanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson stuns Tiramanti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiramanti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiramanti scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#T2#
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiramantis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Tiramanti's head back.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson works Tiramanti's body with a nice hook.
Johnson tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Tiramanti sprawls well.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Johnson slips a jab from Tiramanti.#T4#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiramanti with a hook.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Johnson.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
A combination from Tiramanti does no damage.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Tiramanti leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiramanti is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson scores with a one two! Tiramanti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Donk. Johnson catches Tiramanti right on the button with a cross.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Tiramanti moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Tiramanti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiramanti defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Tiramanti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Tiramanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Tiramanti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiramanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiramanti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Tiramanti avoids them all with ease.
As Johnson backs off Tiramanti throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti blocks a head kick by Johnson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiramanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiramanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left. #T3#
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson slips under a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Tiramanti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Tiramanti cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson walks into a straight 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.
Johnson misses with a looping left.#T4#
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiramanti to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiramanti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiramanti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson had his way with Cesare Tiramanti in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tiramanti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiramanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Tiramanti backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiramanti cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiramanti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiramanti wants it to stay on the feet.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tiramanti takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiramanti defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson jabs Tiramanti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Johnson.#T3#
Tiramanti lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Tiramanti backpedaling.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiramanti's head.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Tiramanti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti.
Johnson has Tiramanti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiramanti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
Manny Johnson very nearly forgot to thank Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$200, Laundry 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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Event:
WPFC 50 - We're Coming
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Storm throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiramanti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tiramanti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Tiramanti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Tiramanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Storm looks to land a combination. Tiramanti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiramanti should have avoided that one.
Tiramanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.#T3#
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tiramanti connects with a single shot there.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Tiramanti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Storm dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiramanti dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Storm misses.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
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.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti is looking for a counter combo.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Storm 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.
#R2#
Storm misses with a left hand
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Tiramanti tries to counter by clinching up but Storm breaks away and moves out of range.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm slips a straight right by Tiramanti.
Storm throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
Storm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Tiramanti saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Storm misses with a hook
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm lands a jab to the head.
Storm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Storm moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Storm throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti throws a big counter combination but Storm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm misses with a straight left.
It looked like Tiramanti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Storm throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Storm blocks a jab.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Jackson Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm cracks the inside of Tiramanti's front leg.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Storm misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Storm manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tiramanti will feel that in the morning.
Tiramanti misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Storm backs up against the cage.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Storm.
Tiramanti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti lands a jab to the head.
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Tiramanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Tiramanti is rocked!#T1#
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Tiramanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Tiramanti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiramanti misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
A big left from Storm misses.
Tiramanti is looking for a counter combo.
Storm throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiramanti counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Tiramanti seems to have got his legs back now.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm with a hook.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
As Storm looks to move away, Tiramanti throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm digs a good body shot into Tiramanti's ribs.
A head kick by Storm misses
and Tiramanti counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Tiramanti.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.#T3#
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the body.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tiramanti rushes Storm with punches - Storm moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Storm goes down! Tiramanti follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
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Event:
WPFC 46 - Nunes vs. Newgate
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Sonni defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Sonni misses with a body shot
and Tiramanti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Sonni misses with an uppercut
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Sonni looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the body from Sonni misses
letting Tiramanti counter with a right hand.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sonni walks into a left hand.
Sonni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tiramanti is able to avoid easily.
Tiramanti cracks Sonni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonni 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonni lands a leg kick that knocks Tiramanti off balance momentarily.#T1#
Sonni throws out a powerful jab.
Sonni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiramanti. That did some damage!
Sonni shoots in for a takedown but Tiramanti shows good takedown defense.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonni misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Tiramanti misses.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Tiramanti. Those never looked like landing.
Tiramanti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiramanti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
Sonni misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Sonni.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiramanti lands with an overhand left.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Tiramanti moved away.
Sonni tries for a takedown but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Sonni.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonni misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Tiramanti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike.
Tiramanti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Tiramanti effectively controlling the action here.
Sonni leaning against his opponent.
Tiramanti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonni misses with some punches.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Sonni lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp one two that drops Sonni! Tiramanti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sonni to his feet! Sonni is in big trouble!
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Sonni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonni connects with a single shot there.
Sonni lands with a nice body punch.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Sonni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Sonni wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Sonni dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti cracks Sonni with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonni momentarily.
Sonni misses with a straight left.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Sonni has closed the distance and engaged Tiramanti in a clinch.
Sonni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiramanti's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni prevents a body shot from Tiramanti. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Sonni throws a jab when Tiramanti was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tiramanti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni throws a low kick, looking for Tiramanti's leg but Tiramanti calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tiramanti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Sonni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonni!
Sonni throws a low kick but Tiramanti avoids it.
Tiramanti tries to move into range but Sonni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Sonni has managed to clinch.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Sonni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sonni lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti.
#T2#
Sonni stalling.
Tiramanti letting Sonni take a breather here.
Sonni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiramanti can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Sonni swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni just leaning against Tiramanti, taking a breather.
Tiramanti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Sonni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonni shoots and misses
and Tiramanti counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Sonni misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Sonni misses.
Sonni throws a leg kick which misses Tiramanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiramanti tries to avoid it.
Sonni misses with a left hand #KD#
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp one two that drops Sonni! Tiramanti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sonni to his feet! Sonni is in big trouble!#ROC#
Sonni is rocked!
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp right that sends Sonni to the canvas! Tiramanti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
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Event:
WPFC 41 - Tiramanti vs. Storm
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tiramanti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiramanti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Tiramanti's head back.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Storm throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm jabs Tiramanti right on the nose. Tiramanti blinks but takes it well.
Storm lunges at Tiramanti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiramanti's hand.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm 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.#T2#
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Tiramanti misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm misses with the combination.
Tiramanti walks into a jab.#T3#
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiramanti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.#T4#
Storm thuds his right hand into Tiramanti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiramanti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Storm throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti lands with a cross.
We've been told by Tiramanti's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm misses with a hook.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Storm moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Tiramanti backs off Storm throws a huge counter combo but Tiramanti manages to avoid it all.
Tiramanti takes one to the side of the head.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiramanti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Storm back to the cage. Tiramanti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Storm is predictable there
and Tiramanti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Storm digs a good body shot into Tiramanti's ribs.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tiramanti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Jackson Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Storm with a hook.#T2#
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti misses the body punch
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Tiramanti.
Storm tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiramanti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm misses with a combination
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance.
Storm thumps Tiramanti with a low kick.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm with a nice cross.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.#T4#
Storm lands the left hand.
Tiramanti misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Tiramanti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Storm circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tiramanti drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Storm follows Tiramanti to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Storm!
Jackson Storm is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jackson Storm 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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Event:
WPFC 35 : Cesare vs. Manners 2
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Manners's head but Manners sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiramanti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manners at a distance.
Tiramanti sizes up Manners with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Matt Manners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manners thumps Tiramanti with a low kick.
Manners lands with a nice body punch.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Manners takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manners tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Manners manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti cracks Manners with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti takes one to the side of the head.
Tiramanti drops Manners with a big left hand! Manners is injured, injured bad! Tiramanti jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
WPFC 30 - Thirty Rocked
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Villanueva clinches up against the cage.
Villanueva missing with knees to the body.
Villanueva misses with a knee strike.
Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tiramanti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Villanueva tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiramanti avoids the damage to the body.
Tiramanti managing to block the knees to the body from Villanueva.
Villanueva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiramanti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Villanueva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiramanti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Tiramanti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiramanti blocks it with crossed arms.
Villanueva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Tiramanti to work.
Villanueva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti has Villanueva pushed against the cage.#T1#
Tiramanti managing to block the knees to the body from Villanueva.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Tiramanti blocks with his arms.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Villanueva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jay Villanueva has been cut.
Villanueva thuds a left hand into Tiramanti's body.
Villanueva darts in trying to clinch
and Tiramanti counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Tiramanti cracks Villanueva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tiramanti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Villanueva to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villanueva is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Villanueva tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves away
and Tiramanti scores with a counter punch that sends Villanueva to the canvas! Tiramanti smells blood - he's punishing Villanueva with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Villanueva has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
WPFC 26 - Tiramanti vs Arroyo
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Arroyo clinches with his opponent.
Arroyo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tiramanti is keeping busy.
Arroyo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiramanti blocks it with crossed arms.
Arroyo takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Everett Arroyo has been cut.
Arroyo taking a breather.
Tiramanti stalling against the cage.
Arroyo is trying to stall.
Arroyo looking to stall.
Arroyo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo tries to land a knee to the head but Tiramanti blocks with his arms.
Tiramanti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arroyo tries to pull guard but Tiramanti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tiramanti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Arroyo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Arroyo tries to pull guard but Tiramanti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Arroyo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arroyo misses with a knee strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arroyo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tiramanti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti cracks Arroyo with a nice body shot.
Arroyo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tiramanti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arroyos head.
Arroyo trying to control the position but instead, Tiramanti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arroyo into the cage.
Arroyo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Arroyo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiramanti blocks it with crossed arms.
Tiramanti lands a shot to the body.
Tiramanti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arroyo avoiding damage.
Arroyo stalls.
Arroyo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti prevents Arroyo from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tiramanti - that landed with a thud.
Arroyo tries to pull guard but Tiramanti won't allow it.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Arroyo.#BC2#
Arroyo breaks the clinch.
Arroyo moves to clinch but Tiramanti breaks away #KD#
and Tiramanti counters with a nice right hand that sends Arroyo toppling to the canvas! Arroyo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tiramanti finish him?!
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!
Arroyo is aggressively charging in as Tiramanti backs up avoiding any damage. Tiramanti tosses out a jab and Arroyo runs right into it face first! Arroyo is out cold! Tiramanti dropped down on all fours and is barking in Arroyo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
WPFC 22 - McDonald vs. Knox
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Manners closes the distance and clinches.
Tiramanti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manners misses with a knee to the head.
Manners wants to stall.
Tiramanti misses with a punch to the body.
Manners misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Tiramanti.
Manners doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manners with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manners misses with a body punch.
Manners misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiramanti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiramanti lands an uppercut.
Manners lands a knee to the head.
Manners taking a breather. #T1#
Tiramanti cracks Manners with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiramanti.
Manners lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is working Manners over against the cage.
Manners with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tiramanti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiramanti slips a jab and a cross from Manners.
Manners tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manners is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manners throws a leg kick but Tiramanti sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2##CL#
Tiramanti darts in and clinches Manners up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manners is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manners moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Tiramanti throws a big counter combination but Manners scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Manners misses.
Manners is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Manners darts in and clinches Tiramanti up against the cage.#BC#
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manners misses with a wild body shot.
As Manners looks to move away, Tiramanti throws a big counter combo but Manners just gets out of the way.
Jab, jab by Tiramanti - just one landing.
Manners tries to clinch up.
Manners fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Manners.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Manners throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Manners there.
Manners throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Tiramanti counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiramanti.
Manners misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manners creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Tiramanti as the two fighters clinch.
Tiramanti lands a hook that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Manners doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manners throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Tiramanti's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manners tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.#T4#
Manners jabs at Tiramanti's body.
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!
Manners wants to clinch#KD#
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manners! Tiramanti lets Manners back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Manners is rocked!
Tiramanti circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Manners tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tiramanti wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesare Tiramanti!
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Event:
WPFC 18 - Lawrence vs McDonald
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Majere's ribs.
Majere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Majere tries to clinch up.
Majere tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Caramon Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majere moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiramanti! But no joy.
Majere misses with a low kick.
Tiramanti works Majere's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Majere clinches up against the cage.
Majere with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Majere misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Majere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Majere looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Majere moves into range and clinches up with Tiramanti.
Tiramanti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Majere misses with a knee strike.
Tiramanti gets through Majere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiramanti is pushing Majere up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiramanti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiramanti's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiramanti.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiramanti's brow. #T2#
Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiramanti blocks it with crossed arms.
Majere's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiramanti lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiramanti lands a body punch.
Tiramanti has Majere pushed against the cage.
Tiramanti just leaning against Majere, taking a breather.
Majere gets through Tiramanti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiramanti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Majere is looking to control Tiramanti's arms but Tiramanti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Majere has his back to the cage.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Majere tries to clinch up
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL2#
Tiramanti has Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiramanti stalling in the clinch.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but Tiramanti blocks with his arms.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the side of Majere's head.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti pushes Majere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Majere throws an elbow but misses.
Tiramanti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majeres head.
Tiramanti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiramanti blocks the elbow strike.
Majere missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Tiramanti avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
Majere misses with some punches.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiramanti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiramanti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiramanti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti.
Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiramanti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiramanti blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
#BC2#
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Tiramanti.
Majere darts in trying to clinch
and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tiramanti drops Majere with a huge uppercut! Majere drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tiramanti is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Smit fails with the takedown.
As Smit tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Smit manages to avoid the attempt.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti misses with the combination.
Smit tries a quick counter leg kick but Tiramanti is wise to it.
Smit doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smit gets a clinch.
Tiramanti prevents Smit from breaking the clinch.
Tiramanti effectively controlling the action here.#T1##BC#
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smit moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Tiramanti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiramanti.
Smit's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Smit manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Tiramanti has managed to clinch.
Tiramanti is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2##BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Smit takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiramanti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiramanti stops a takedown attempt from Smit.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Smit.
Tiramanti dodges an elbow strike from Smit.
Tiramanti misses with a body punch.
Smit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tiramanti after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Tiramanti throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiramanti.
Smit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiramanti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smit can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smit.
Smit blocking some punches.
Tiramanti stalls.
Tiramanti tries to throw a body punch but Smit avoids it by throwing Tiramanti back against the cage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Tiramanti is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smit is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tiramanti to the mat. Tiramanti regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smit landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Smit drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Smit seems to have locked his on tight now - Tiramanti screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Smit, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Piet Smit!
Our winner, Piet Smit, 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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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Tiramanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Tiramanti lands a left and a right that send Koneeey crashing to the mat, dazed. Tiramanti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Koneeey is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Josef Koneeey has been cut.
Tiramanti stuns Koneeey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Koneeey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koneeey is aggressively charging in as Tiramanti backs up avoiding any damage. Tiramanti tosses out a jab and Koneeey runs right into it face first! Koneeey is out cold! Tiramanti dropped down on all fours and is barking in Koneeey's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesare Tiramanti!
Josef Koneeey was interviewed post fight and said 'You fucking aids spreading pedophile, rubber rematch you fucking gay pedo cunt'.
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Event:
KILL - 22 : Feint Fishing
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Tiramanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanor throws a jab when Tiramanti was well out of range.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Kanor shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti tries to clinch but Kanor moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanor misses with a looping right.
Tiramanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Kanor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Kanor lands with a right hand.
Kanor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanor.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kanor throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanor misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kanor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Kanor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Nice uppercut there from Kanor.
Kanor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Kanor.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Kanor.
Kanor stuns Tiramanti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kanor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Kanor drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Tiramanti onto his butt! Tiramanti pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanor throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti drops his guard momentarily, allowing Kanor to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Tiramanti! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Kanor takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mang Kanor!
Mang Kanor retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mang Kanor 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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Event:
KILL - 19 : Bayside Brawler
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Tiramanti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Tiramanti clinches with his opponent.
Deeds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiramanti. #BC2#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Tiramanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Deeds.
Tiramanti blocks a head kick by Deeds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds wants to clinch but Tiramanti slips to the side
and Deeds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deeds misses with a series of wild punches.
Deeds tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Deeds sets himself, and Tiramanti steps forward looking for the clinch! Deeds avoids it this time.#T1#
Tiramanti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiramanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deeds.
Deeds doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Tiramanti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Dirty Deeds has been cut.
Deeds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Deeds moves away and avoids it.
Deeds slips under a jab.
Deeds jabs Tiramanti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Deeds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiramanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deeds is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Deeds. #T2#
Deeds swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deeds was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Deeds cracks Tiramanti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the head.
Deeds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Deeds darts in trying to clinch
and Tiramanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Deeds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deeds lands a head kick. Tiramanti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Deeds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti. #T3#
Deeds tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Deeds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deeds misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Deeds shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Deeds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiramanti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tiramanti throws a combination that misses
and Deeds counters with a three punch combo that has Tiramanti backing up. Tiramanti nods at Deeds to acknowledge the strikes.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Deeds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.#CL2#
Tiramanti forces Deeds back against the ropes and clinches.
Tiramanti throws a punch but it's blocked by Deeds. #T4#
A short right from Tiramanti on the inside.
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deeds is looking to control Tiramanti's arms but Tiramanti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deeds has his back to the ropes.
Tiramanti tries a body shot but Deeds blocks it.
Tiramanti misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Deeds.
Tiramanti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tiramanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deeds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deeds doesn't seem bothered though.
Deeds swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Deeds tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirty Deeds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeds manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Deeds.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeds.
Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deeds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Deeds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiramanti misses with a straight right.
Dirty Deeds is winning the standup battle so far.
Deeds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head.
Tiramanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deeds needs to keep his hands up - Tiramanti had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Deeds throws a low kick, looking for Tiramanti's leg but Tiramanti calmly moves out of range.
Tiramanti lands a lovely overhand right.
Deeds tries to clinch up.
Deeds is looking to wear down Tiramanti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deeds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiramanti misses with a hook
and Deeds counters with a left and a right that stings Tiramanti.
Deeds tries to clinch up.
Deeds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Dirty Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deeds counters with a right hand to the body.
Deeds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Deeds.
Tiramanti digs a good body shot into Deeds's ribs.#T2#
Deeds lands a jab to Tiramanti's midsection.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeds manages to avoid it.
As Tiramanti looks to move away, Deeds throws a big counter combo but Tiramanti just gets out of the way.
Deeds is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Deeds.
Deeds moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deeds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Deeds tries to clinch up but Tiramanti circles away and keeps his distance.
Deeds throws a body shot but no joy.
Deeds lands a high kick!
Deeds is looking to clinch. #T3#
Tiramanti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tiramanti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Deeds ducks down to avoid it.
Deeds appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tiramanti jabs Deeds right on the nose. Deeds blinks but takes it well.
Deeds throws a shot to the body.
Tiramanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deeds.
Deeds misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiramanti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Deeds throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Deeds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deeds tries to clinch up.
Deeds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Deeds throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti lands a slapping body shot.
Deeds looks to land a combination but Tiramanti avoids it well.
Deeds tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Deeds looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Deeds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Deeds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirty Deeds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tiramanti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiramanti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Deeds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deeds appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deeds tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Deeds throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Deeds does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deeds is looking to clinch. #T1#
Deeds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Deeds is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Deeds blocks it.
Deeds tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Deeds works Tiramanti's body with a nice hook.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Deeds is just out of range.
Deeds doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Deeds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Deeds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deeds tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it. #CL2#
Tiramanti instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tiramanti as the two fighters clinch.
Tiramanti tries a body shot but Deeds blocks it.
Deeds prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
Deeds trying to stall but Tiramanti improves his position.
Deeds trying to stall but Tiramanti improves his position.
Deeds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Tiramanti.
#T3#
Tiramanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deeds is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiramanti gets an underhook and turns Deeds into the ropes.
Deeds landing knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deeds's elbow.
Deeds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Deeds misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deeds's elbow.
Tiramanti throws a head punch that misses.
Deeds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiramanti's elbow.
Tiramanti just leaning against Deeds, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiramanti.
#T4#
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiramanti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiramanti.
Deeds trying to land knees to the body.
Tiramanti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deeds working aggressively here.
Deeds is trying to break free.
Tiramanti misses with a body punch.
Tiramanti prevents Deeds from breaking the clinch.
Deeds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cesare Tiramanti.
I think Tiramanti 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
KILL - 17 : Ten Count Tequila
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Ponca wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Ponca throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Tiramanti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ponca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Ponca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ponca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ponca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ponca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ponca moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Tiramanti looks to land a combination but Ponca avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti scores with a nice right hand.
Ponca tries to clinch up.
Ponca tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Ponca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tiramanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Ponca moved out of range.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Ponca saw that one coming.
Ponca avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Ponca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ponca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ponca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ponca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ponca wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Ponca is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Ponca sets himself, and Tiramanti steps forward looking for the clinch! Ponca avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ponca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiramanti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ponca circles away quickly and effectively.
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tiramanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ponca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range.
Ponca sets himself, and Tiramanti steps forward looking for the clinch! Ponca avoids it this time.
Tiramanti has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ponca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ponca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ponca.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Ponca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ponca tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponca wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Ponca wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Tiramanti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ponca throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Ponca tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it. #T3#
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiramanti thuds a left hand into Ponca's body.
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponca is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Ponca tries to clinch up but Tiramanti circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Ponca shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Ponca misses.
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ponca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ponca doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Ponca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiramanti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiramanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ponca.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ponca wants to clinch but Tiramanti slips to the side
and Tiramanti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponca thinking. #T4#
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tiramanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Tiramanti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ponca wants to clinch.
Ponca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chief Ponca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponca wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Tiramanti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tiramanti scores with a sloppy right hand. Ponca should have avoided that one.
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiramanti feints a jab promting Ponca to slip. Tiramanti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ponca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponca tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Jab by Tiramanti.
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ponca is looking to clinch.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s 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!
#R2#
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Tiramanti counter with a right hand.
Ponca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ponca moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Ponca wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiramanti. That snapped Ponca's head back.
#ROC2#
Ponca is rocked!
Ponca glances at the clock... BAM! Tiramanti nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ponca crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ponca is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesare Tiramanti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiramanti lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiramanti wants to counter with a clinch but Ramirez pushes him away.
Tiramanti stalks Ramirez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramirez's face. Ramirez staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiramanti defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Tiramanti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiramanti throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiramanti sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiramanti was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Ramirez drops back looking for a leg! Tiramanti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiramanti manages to kick Ramirez off! Ramirez jumps back into Tiramanti's guard. #T1#
Tiramanti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramirez is controlling him.
Tiramanti is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tiramanti is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiramanti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tiramanti works over Ramirez's head and body with a nice combination.
Tiramanti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Tiramanti darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the cage.
Tiramanti lands a body shot.
Ramirez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
Jorge Ramirez's cut is getting worse.
Tiramanti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramirez up against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Tiramanti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
Tiramanti effectively controlling the action here.
Tiramanti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiramanti has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tiramanti scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Tiramanti lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiramanti.
The referee calls for Tiramanti to work.
Still in the clinch, Tiramanti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tiramanti presses Ramirez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiramanti scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiramanti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Ramirez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tiramanti has knocked Ramirez down with a huge combo! Tiramanti steps away and waves a wobbly Ramirez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tiramanti throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ramirez's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Tiramanti dives in looking to finish as Ramirez flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Tiramanti's strikes! Tiramanti is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ramirez's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ramirez was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
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