PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd McPherson (ranked 2717 p4p, 2845 weight class) and John Okafor (ranked 308 p4p, 316 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McPherson
vs
Okafor

225 cm
44
280
25 - 19 - 0

199 cm
30
243
17 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd McPherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor is looking to chop away at McPherson's legs.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and McPherson moves out of range easily.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McPherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses

and McPherson counters with a single leg into guard. Okafor didn't expect that.
Okafor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McPherson dives into side control.
McPherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Okafor is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from McPherson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McPherson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Okafor dodges the ground and pound from McPherson.
Okafor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McPherson 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.

McPherson seems to be looking for submissions.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okafor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Okafor moves into full guard.
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
Okafor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McPherson throwing strikes from guard but Okafor blocks nicely.
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPherson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor has momentary wrist control but McPherson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson lands a couple of elbows.

McPherson drops back looking for a leg! Okafor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okafor manages to kick McPherson off! McPherson jumps back into Okafor's guard.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okafor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McPherson is not content to let Okafor control the position.
Okafor not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy.
Okafor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okafor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McPherson is staying active underneath Okafor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Okafor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow McPherson down.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by McPherson.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McPherson on the side of the head.
McPherson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but McPherson is just out of range.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McPherson.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McPherson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okafor sprawls and moves away.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPherson.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
McPherson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McPherson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a leg kick that is checked

and McPherson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okafor!
Okafor gets back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okafor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okafor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McPherson.

Okafor pushes McPherson off and gets back to his feet.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by McPherson.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McPherson checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
McPherson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okafor throws a wild body kick that McPherson sees coming a mile off.
Okafor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McPherson rather than just go for the knockout.
Okafor is looking to slow McPherson down with leg kicks.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor is looking to slow McPherson down with leg kicks.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPherson moves away.
McPherson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Okafor lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okafor.
Okafor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McPherson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
McPherson avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there

and McPherson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McPherson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Okafor is looking for a triangle but McPherson pushes his legs off easily.
McPherson passes Okafor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McPherson is nestled in close to Okafor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okafor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okafor is looking to stand up but McPherson isn't so interested in that idea.
Okafor is pulling down on McPherson's head. It's preventing any offense from McPherson, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Okafor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McPherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPherson postures up and lands a big shot to Okafor's brow.
McPherson throws a big right hand that misses.
Okafor controls McPherson momentarily but McPherson frees himself.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Okafor has his foot on McPherson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPherson works his way back into a safe position though.
McPherson won't allow Okafor to sweep him here.
Okafor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Okafor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson trying to control from the bottom.
McPherson tries to roll over but Okafor keeps him under control.
Okafor wants to pass to mount but McPherson is defending the position.

McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okafor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

McPherson looking for submissions off his back.
Okafor trying to control from half guard but McPherson is working away.
McPherson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Okafor scores with a couple of nice shots.

Okafor stands up out of the half guard.
Okafor throws a body punch but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Okafor stuns McPherson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
McPherson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor punishes McPherson's body with a nice straight punch.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McPherson's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and McPherson moves out of range easily.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
Okafor tries to land a front kick but McPherson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses

and McPherson counters with a takedown into side control.

Okafor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
Okafor stuns McPherson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Okafor.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okafor sprawls and moves away.
Okafor throws a series of punches but McPherson avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McPherson avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
Okafor misses with a hook

and McPherson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okafor's guard.
Okafor trying to keep a closed guard but McPherson is proving a slippery customer.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing McPherson from controlling successfully.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.

Okafor wriggles free and stands up.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor keeps McPherson at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McPherson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okafor!
Okafor thuds a left hand into McPherson's body.
Okafor throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McPherson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor feints a jab promting McPherson to slip. Okafor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McPherson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McPherson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Okafor connects with a crisp jab.
McPherson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor cracks McPherson with an open hand slap.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okafor 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Okafor!
A very excited looking John Okafor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.