Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C360: Marley vs Kringle
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Menday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spicoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menday.
Jab by Spicoli.
Menday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spicoli but Spicoli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spicoli 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.
Spicoli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday dips to his left and cracks Spicoli with an uppercut!
Spicoli misses with a wild combination.
Spicoli leaves Menday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Menday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spicoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spicoli misses with a looping right.
Menday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spicoli.
Menday closes the distance and clinches up with Spicoli, looking for a takedown. Menday pushes Spicoli against the cage but Spicoli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spicoli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Menday's head.
Menday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spicoli swivels and escapes.
Spicoli throws a looping overhand right but Menday ducks down to avoid it.
Menday shoots in but Spicoli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spicoli keeps Menday at a distance using the push kick.
Spicoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spicoli slips a straight right by Menday.
Menday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Menday moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Spicoli tries to sprawl but Menday drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menday passes to full mount!
Menday prevents Spicoli from getting the reversal.#T2#
Spicoli tries to lock up and control but Menday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spicoli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menday landing strikes from the mount and Spicoli is in trouble!
Menday throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Spicoli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Menday punching from mount but Spicoli doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Spicoli wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Menday.
Menday misses with a head shot.
Spicoli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Spicoli wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Spicoli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Spicoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now.
Spicoli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Menday's head.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Menday holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Menday working a defensive guard here.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Spicoli from controlling successfully.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Menday working for a triangle but Spicoli defends it easily. #SUB#
Menday is looking for a triangle here but Spicoli uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Menday defending against the ground and pound.
Spicoli wants to stand but Menday has his arm trapped.
Menday is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Spicoli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Menday is trying to control Spicoli's posture but Spicoli avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Spicoli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spicoli throws a series of strikes that have Menday backpedaling.
Menday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spicoli scores with the left hand. Menday knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Menday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spicoli doesn't seem phased though.
Menday misses with a takedown attempt
and Spicoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spicoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spicoli defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday avoids a kick to the body.
Spicoli throws a lazy right hand but Menday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spicoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Spicoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Menday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Menday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spicoli swivels and escapes.#T1#
A jab from Spicoli does it's job there.
Menday missing with a left hand there. Spicoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Menday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menday lands in his opponent's guard.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menday 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.
Spicoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Spicoli looking to control.
Menday prevents Spicoli from getting back to his feet.
Spicoli wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spicoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spicoli keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spicoli is on top in guard. #REVB#
Spicoli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Spicoli content to stall in guard here.
Spicoli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spicoli is in close to Menday's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
Spicoli stands and steps away. Menday gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jeff Spicoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menday is defended easily by Spicoli.
Spicoli gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Menday counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spicoli wants to sweep but no luck.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday is in close to Spicoli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Menday looking to pass the guard.
Menday stands up over Spicoli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday is fighting to break Spicoli's control of his arms but Spicoli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spicoli wants to stand but Menday is controlling the position.
Spicoli keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Menday tries to free his leg and advance position but Spicoli is retaining full guard.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Spicoli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Spicoli has wrist control.
Spicoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday wants to pass the guard but Spicoli is keeping the position.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday is pushing down on Spicoli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spicoli is fighting to maintain full guard but Menday has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeff Spicoli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Menday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spicoli's guard.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spicoli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday won't allow Spicoli to sweep him here.
Adams Menday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spicoli holds on and takes a little breather.
Spicoli is trying to keep Menday in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spicoli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Spicoli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spicoli's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spicoli is on top in guard. #REVB#
Spicoli is working Menday over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spicoli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Menday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spicoli is one step ahead there.
Menday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Menday is really struggling to control Spicoli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Spicoli from controlling successfully.
Spicoli is working Menday over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday has his hands on Spicoli's head, controlling the position.
Spicoli postures up and lands a big shot to Menday's brow.
Spicoli passes Menday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Menday wants to control but Spicoli is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Spicoli there. #T3#
Menday keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Menday wants to improve his position but Spicoli is controlling well.
Spicoli working the head and body with strikes.
Spicoli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menday has a hand on Spicoli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spicoli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Menday can't escape the position.
Menday tries to lock up and control but Spicoli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spicoli with shots to the head and body - Menday looks very uncomfortable down there.
Menday tries to lock up and control but Spicoli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jeff Spicoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Spicoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menday is looking to escape.
Menday wants to hold on but Spicoli pushes him away.
Spicoli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Menday wants to hold on but Spicoli pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spicoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menday is looking to escape.
Menday tries to hold on but Spicoli pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spicoli 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli!
A very excited looking Jeff Spicoli 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.

Event: C349: Erdogan vs Bradley
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Menday throws a good cross that connects.
Palmotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palmotic but Palmotic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheers as Menday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmotic doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Palmotic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Menday to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Palmotic trying to keep a closed guard but Menday is proving a slippery customer.
Menday passes Palmotic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Palmotic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmotic is trying to maintain the position but Menday is very close to passing his half guard.
Palmotic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menday on the ground.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Ground and pound from Menday.
Menday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmotic defending well though.
Menday wants to pass the guard but Palmotic is defending well.
Palmotic is controlling Menday's trapped leg to prevent Menday from advancing to side control.
Menday working over Palmotic with some ground and pound. Palmotic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Menday connects with a nice short shot to Palmotic's temple.
Palmotic keeping hold of Menday's head, controlling as best he can.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menday working over Palmotic with some ground and pound. Palmotic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Palmotic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Menday connects with a nice short shot to Palmotic's temple.
Menday wants to pass the guard but Palmotic is defending well.
Menday winds up and cracks Palmotic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Menday throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Palmotic because Menday loaded up on that one.
BOOM! Menday connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menday looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Palmotic covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Our winner, Adams Menday, 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.

Event: C341: Dorado vs Babcock II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menday misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Fabinho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menday throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a right hand that misses
and Menday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabinho lands a jab to Menday's midsection.
Fabinho scores with a jab. Menday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menday moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
A jab lands there for Fabinho.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menday throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho. #TD#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Menday 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.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Fabinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menday's head.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Menday's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho won't allow Menday to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fabinho wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Menday postures up in Fabinho's guard and throws a big left but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho pulls Menday in close to prevent any damage.
Fabinho is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fabinho's head.
Menday stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Fabinho is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fabinho scores with a takedown into Menday's guard.#T4#
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Fabinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Fabinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Menday!
Menday takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabinho working the head and body with strikes.
Menday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fabinho off and has taken his back!
Menday lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fabinho's head.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Fabinho as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Menday!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday throws strikes from the back but Fabinho rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Fabinho.#SUB#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Fabinho is trying to control the position but Menday postures up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menday trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Menday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fabinho can't keep his opponent in guard - Menday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Menday.
Menday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fabinho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Menday is stalling in the full guard.
Fabinho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday works over Fabinho with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Menday preventing the sweep.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menday is working Fabinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menday manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fabinho is in close to Menday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fabinho landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Menday's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Menday keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Fabinho preventing the sweep.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Fabinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Menday looking to control.
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 Roberto Fabinho 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#
Menday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fabinho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menday somewhat.
Menday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fabinho throws a hook but Menday blocks it.
Menday connects with a right hand. Fabinho shakes it off.
Menday misses with a looping right.
Fabinho misses with a low kick.
Menday throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Fabinho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fabinho.
A leg kick checked by Menday.
Menday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fabinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Fabinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menday defends it nicely.
Menday tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fabinho cracks Menday with an open hand slap.
Menday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Fabinho catches Menday right on the button with a cross.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Fabinho swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
A nice side step and Menday releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fabinho connects with a right hand. Menday shakes it off.#TD#
Fabinho looking to score a takedown here. Menday is defending well but Fabinho drives through and ends up in Menday's guard.#T2#
Menday has his hands on Fabinho's head, controlling the position.
Menday working a defensive guard here.
Menday 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fabinho scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Menday.
Menday controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Menday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Fabinho finds it's way through Menday's defenses.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabinho swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
Menday 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.#TD#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Menday tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Menday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Menday is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fabinho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menday is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fabinho jumps into side control!
Menday tries to bench press Fabinho off him but Fabinho keeps the position.
Adams Menday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A very excited looking Roberto Fabinho 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.

Event: C334: Erdogan vs Queiroz
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Menday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Menday misses with a body shot.
Nti is looking to counter the offense by Menday and move into the clinch.
Menday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Nti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Menday has had enough of the clinch but Nti keeps him there for the moment.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Nti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menday or not.
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Menday's ribcage. Menday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Menday looks winded!
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Menday's head.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Nti.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendays head.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
A short uppercut from Nti.
Nti pushes Menday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nti.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Menday is rocked!
Nti is leaning against Menday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Menday is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti pushes Menday against the cage. Nti is working some dirty boxing. Nti pushes off with a quick right hook! Menday goes down! Menday tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nti moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Nti!
A very excited looking Kwame Nti 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.

Event: C327: Martin vs Slaissi II
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
Vitalik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menday! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Vitalik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vitalik avoids the body shot from Menday.
Vitalik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vitalik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday throws an overhand right that lands on Vitalik's shoulder, as Vitalik tries to avoid the shot.
Menday lands a nice looking body shot.
Menday stuns Vitalik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vitalik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vitalik is trying to keep Menday in close. #T1#
Vitalik keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menday trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
Vitalik is looking to sweep but instead, Menday has passed into half guard.
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Menday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vitalik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Menday prevents Vitalik from improving his position.#T2#
Menday content to control rather than advance.
Menday wants to control but Vitalik is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Menday lands with a punch from half guard.
Vitalik is trying to get back to full guard.
Menday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vitalik is trying is best to control the position here.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Menday controlling the action here.
Vitalik wants to improve his position but Menday is controlling well. #T3#
Vitalik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menday working over Vitalik with some ground and pound. Vitalik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vitalik tries to roll over but Menday keeps him under control.
Menday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vitalik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menday is working away from the top position though.
Vitalik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Menday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vitalik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menday cracks Vitalik with a solid left hand.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Vitalik blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vitalik holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitalik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Menday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Vitalik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vitalik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
That's time! Vitalik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Menday swings for the body but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menday! But no joy.
Menday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vitalik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vitalik throws a body punch but Menday moves out of range.
Menday lands a nice hook to Vitalik's body. Vitalik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday slows the pace down in half guard.
Vitalik has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vitalik is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Vitalik is looking for a sweep. Menday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Menday working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Menday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head. #ROC2#Vitalik is rocked!
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Oh Vitalik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday blocks the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menday is looking to take a break and control but Vitalik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Menday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vitalik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Menday lands strikes from half guard.
Vitalik moves into full guard.
Menday wants to control from the top but Vitalik keeps moving.
Menday won't allow Vitalik to sweep him here.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Menday postures up.
Vitalik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menday's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vitalik throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Vitalik preventing the sweep.
Menday is controlling Vitalik's posture.
Menday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday trying to control the position.
Vitalik passes Menday's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vitalik misses with a head shot. Menday uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vitalik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vitalik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Menday blocks nicely.
Vitalik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitalik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vitalik misses with a straight right.
Menday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitalik.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vitalik.
Vitalik defending well as Menday loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Vitalik finds it's way through Menday's defenses.
Menday scores with a jab. Vitalik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but Menday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Menday is looking to break free of the clinch but Vitalik has double underhooks.
Vitalik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menday's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Menday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vitalik swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
Vitalik moves out of range as Menday strikes.
Menday avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Vitalik missing with a left hand there. Menday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menday fails with a takedown attempt.
Menday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menday misses with a wild body shot.
Vitalik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menday sprawls and moves away.
Vitalik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vitalik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menday throws out the jab.
Vitalik attempts a counter takedown but Menday avoids it well and moves away.
Vitalik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Menday throws a hook but Vitalik avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vitalik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vitalik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menday sprawls and moves away.
Menday throws a shot from downtown. Vitalik moves away and avoids it.
Vitalik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitalik throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Vitalik throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Menday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Menday.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitalik doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Menday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik misses with a straight left.
Vitalik fails with the takedown
and Menday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vitalik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vitalik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Vitalik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Menday trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vitalik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menday manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Menday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vitalik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vitalik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vitalik with a nice head shot there.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Menday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.#T4#
Vitalik is working hard here to advance position.
Menday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead there.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musa Vitalik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adams Menday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menday 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adams Menday!
Adams Menday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C319: Jones vs Monkey
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Menday blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Nagasaki tries to land a front kick but Menday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Menday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Menday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Nagasaki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Menday misses with a left hand
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menday just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Menday.
Menday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menday looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nagasaki lands a right hand from hell, dropping Menday. Nagasaki pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroshima Nagasaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C308: Marley vs Haggar II
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Haden lands a body shot.
Haden throws a looping overhand right but Menday ducks down to avoid it.
Haden cracks Menday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menday cracks Haden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Menday.
Menday moves out of range as Haden strikes.
Haden takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Haden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Menday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haden is in Menday's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Haden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haden has managed to get both his arms back between Menday's legs - danger averted.
Haden is stalling in the full guard.
Haden postures up.
Haden sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Menday keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden is working Menday over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Haden is trying to control but can't.
Haden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menday.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haden gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Menday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday controlling from the top position. #T2#
Haden keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Haden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haden keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menday controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Menday won't allow Haden to sweep him here.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Menday is pressing down on Haden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menday's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menday is on top in guard. #REVR#
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Haden has control of Menday's left arm, preventing Menday from doing any damage.
Haden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday is stalling in the full guard.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menday looking to pass the guard.
Haden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday 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#
Haden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menday misses with an uppercut. Haden saw that one coming.
And Haden tries to counter it with a takedown but Menday pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Haden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working.
Menday 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.
Haden misses with the ground and pound.
Haden working the ground and pound.
Haden working away.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menday tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden trying to control the position but Menday is working away.
Menday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haden wants to control but Menday is keeping him busy. #T1#
Menday tries to improve position but can't.
Haden wants to control but Menday is keeping him busy.
Menday is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Menday gets back to half guard.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Haden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Menday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Menday is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Menday has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Haden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haden trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Haden defending well as Menday loads up on a big left hand.
Menday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haden on the side of the head.
Menday with a jab.
Menday misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Haden misses the jab.
Haden scores with a jab. Menday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menday looks for a takedown but Haden sprawls well.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday tries for a takedown but Haden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Menday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Haden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Menday tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Menday is defending well. #T4#
Well, if Haden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Menday is in trouble now - Haden has advanced to mount!
Haden breaks from Menday's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Menday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haden lands with some strikes.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menday is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Haden.
Menday just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Menday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Menday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams Menday is winning the standup battle so far.
Menday dodges the punch combination from Haden.
Menday moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Menday stuns Haden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haden misses with a few strikes there.
Menday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden punishes Menday's body with a nice straight punch.
Menday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Menday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Menday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.#T1##TD#
Menday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Haden blocks nicely.
Haden looking to control.
Haden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Menday controls the pace.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Menday trying to control from the bottom.
Menday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haden. #T2#
Menday works his way to full guard. Good work.
Menday 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#
Menday looking for a guillotine here but Haden defends easily.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Menday trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom.
Haden keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass.
Menday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menday is one step ahead there.
Menday postures up in Haden's guard and throws a big left but Haden blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haden is keeping the position for now.
Haden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Menday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haden works Menday's body with a nice hook.
Menday misses with a jab to the body
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Haden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Menday!
Menday tries to buck Haden off but Haden is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to ZaDarius Haden.
Well Haden 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden 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.

Event: C301: Queiroz vs Gora
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Menday throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menday slips under a jab from Johnson.
Menday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menday throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Menday throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menday throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
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!
Menday moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Menday drops Johnson with a right and a left! Menday comes rushing in but Johnson regains his composure and manages to keep Menday in guard. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#T1#
Menday arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Johnson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Adams Menday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Menday misses with a double jab.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menday moves away.
Fabinho slips a jab and a cross from Menday.
Menday takes one to the chin there.
Menday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Menday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menday.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fabinho jabs Menday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menday misses with a two punch combination.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fabinho misses with an uppercut.
Menday moves forwards but Fabinho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabinho takes a swing at Menday's ribcage but misses.
Menday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Menday is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho lands a really nice looking cross but Menday seems unphased.
Menday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fabinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Menday misses with a few strikes there.
Menday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Menday keeps it at a distance.
Menday wants to counter with a clinch but Fabinho pushes him away.
Fabinho throws a hook but Menday blocks it.
Menday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Menday misses.
Menday cracks Fabinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fabinho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday tries to bum rush Fabinho with a series of wild strikes but Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Fabinho darts in and clinches Menday up against the cage.
Menday blocks a body shot from Fabinho.
A frustrated look appears on Menday's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Fabinho is trying to trip Menday. He has hold of a leg but Menday is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fabinho persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.#T2#
Fabinho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menday's guard.
Fabinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Menday is having none of it.
Menday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menday trying to get back to full guard but Fabinho takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fabinho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee warns Menday that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fabinho wants to control the action but instead Menday gets a body lock and reverses into Fabinho's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
Fabinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fabinho is tightening it up a little... Menday has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Menday reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Menday taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fabinho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roberto Fabinho!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, 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.

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Menday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Menday is just out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Menday manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menday scores with a decent looking hook.
Menday throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menday throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menday misses with a left hand
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Menday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.
Menday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux Jr. went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Menday misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menday scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A slow jab from Menday misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Menday connects with a body shot.
Menday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menday lands with a shot to the body.
Menday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menday lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a jab from Menday.#T3#
Menday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux Jr. in his tracks.
Menday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux Jr. on the side of the head.
Menday misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a left and a right that send Menday crashing to the mat, dazed. Thibodeaux Jr. thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Menday is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menday throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a big left hand that crumples Menday! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Menday misses with a looping left.
Nti wants to counter the offense by Menday and move into the clinch position.
Menday throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menday throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Menday.#CUT#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Menday misses with a hook
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Nti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Menday is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menday tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg. #T1#
Menday is working hard here to advance position.
Nti is pressing down on Menday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Menday is holding on for now.
Nti prevents Menday from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Menday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Menday moves into full guard. #SUB#
Menday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nti defends well.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##SUB#
Menday looking for a guillotine here but Nti defends easily.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Nti. #CL2#
Nti clinches with his opponent.
Menday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nti has him pressed against the cage.
Nti has Menday pressed against the cage, preventing Menday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Menday is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Menday is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
Nti prevents Menday from breaking the clinch.
Menday is trying to push Nti away but Nti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
Nti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menday's efforts to push away.
Nti lands a body shot.
Menday is breathing heavily.
Nti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Nti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nti in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's time! Menday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Nti clinches with his opponent.
Menday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nti has him pressed against the cage.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nti presses Menday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nti lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Nti.
Nti lands a body punch. #TD2#
Nti is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Menday can't fight it off and eventually Nti manages to take the fight to the floor. Menday looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Menday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Menday has his foot on Nti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nti works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Menday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Menday connects with a looping right hand. #T3##TD2#
Nti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Menday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Menday looks to move to half guard but instead Nti has passed into mount! Damn!
Nti is stalling here but it's allowed Menday to get half guard.
Nti controlling the action here.
Nti is continuing to stall.#T4##SUB#
Menday actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Menday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nti controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's time! Menday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Menday throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Nti - just one landing.
Menday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nti moves out of range as Menday strikes.#TD2#
Nti gets a double leg takedown into Menday's guard.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nti has control of Menday's left arm, preventing Menday from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kwame Nti has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Nti has wrist control.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Nti blocks nicely.
Nti looking for a sweep. Not yet Nti, not yet.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. Nti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by Nti!#REVB#
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet. #SUB#
Menday looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nti has picked Menday up and slammed him! Menday can't keep hold of the triangle and Nti manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Menday is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti advances to mount.
Menday is looking to get to half guard.
Nti looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Menday is working to get back to half guard.
Nti content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Nti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menday is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nti controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nti 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Menday throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany throws a poor cross that misses
and Menday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menday or perhaps it was just good defense by Mahogany, which made it look bad.
Menday throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menday thinking.
Menday misses with a takedown
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany stuffs the takedown.
Mahogany doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Menday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahogany counters with a big right hand! Oh Menday is in trouble here! Mahogany follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Mahogany!
After winning the bout, Rich Mahogany thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Menday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Franc.
A little jabbing left from Menday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menday darts in looking for a takedown but Le Franc gets double underhooks and turns Menday into the cage.
Menday shoots in but no luck this time.
Guy Le Franc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Le Franc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Le Franc sizes up Menday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Menday defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Menday is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Le Franc's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc pushes Menday off looking to stand but Menday dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Menday slips a nice elbow through Le Franc's hands, connecting with Le Franc's forehead.#T1#
Menday working the head and body with strikes.
Le Franc 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.
Le Franc is looking to escape.
Menday wants to free his trapped foot but Le Franc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Franc tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Menday manages to move to mount!
BOOM! Menday connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menday fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Menday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Le Franc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Le Franc really wants to buck Menday off and get back to his feet.
Menday lands a heavy elbow.
Le Franc's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Menday unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday unloading with bombs!
Le Franc tries to buck Menday off but he can't manage it.
Menday landing strikes from the mount and Le Franc is in trouble!
Menday is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Le Franc goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Menday!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Our winner, Adams Menday, 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.

Event: C278: Gunnarsson vs Nakagawa
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Gora misses with a looping right.
Gora lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Gora.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Menday throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Menday shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menday was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gora 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.
Gora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Menday in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora tries to escape but Menday is in control.
Menday looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gora is avoiding damage well.
Gora is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Menday is controlling him well.
Menday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gora to see if he's OK.
Menday in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.
Menday connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gora some visible discomfort.
Gora parries the strikes from Menday easily there. Menday is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gora to escape. #T1#
Menday landing strikes.
Gora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Menday throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora is trying to buck Menday off.
Menday lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gora is trying to get back to his feet.
Menday cracks Gora with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Menday is working Gora over with some ground and pound from side control.
Menday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Menday throws a strike aimed at the side of Gora's head but Gora avoids it well.
Menday in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gora is trying to get back to his feet.
Menday misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Menday 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.
Gora is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Menday landing strikes.
Gora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Menday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Menday.
Menday lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Menday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Menday working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Menday is chipping away with strikes.
Gora is pushing Menday's head away, looking to escape. Menday manages to hold on to the position though.
Menday landing a few strikes.
Menday working the body and head with strikes. #ES2#
Gora bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gora throws a jab when Menday was well out of range.#T3#
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gora sprawls well. Gora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
Menday tries for a takedown but Gora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gora moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Menday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gora.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Menday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gora on his heels. He'll look to pass Gora's guard now, I'm sure.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Menday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday scoring with some ground and pound.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him. #T4#
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!#ES2#
Gora pushes Menday off and scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Gora. #TD#
Menday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menday is in Gora's guard.
Menday won't allow Gora to get back to his feet.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Gora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Menday has had enough of the clinch but Gora keeps him there for the moment.
Gora gets through Menday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Menday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gora has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
That's time! Menday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Menday checks it well.
Gora leaves Menday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Menday lands a jab.
Donk. Gora catches Menday right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Gora.
Menday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gora is fending him off so far but Menday persists. Nope, Gora circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora scoring well with a low kick there.
Gora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gora slaps away a takedown attempt from Menday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Gora lands the left hand.
Gora throws out a powerful jab.
Gora lands a leg kick that knocks Menday off balance momentarily.
Menday shoots for a double leg takedown but Gora sprawls well. He's pushed Menday's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menday takes one to the side of the head.
Gora lands with a kick to the temple. Menday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Menday shoots in for a double leg but Gora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gora keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menday misses with a left hand
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Gora throws a leg kick which misses Menday's front leg but catches the back leg as Menday tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Menday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Menday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Menday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Menday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menday.
Gora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gora as he jumps to the side.
Gora scores with a jab to the head.
Gora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menday's sensitive parts.
Menday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gora pinned against the cage. Gora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gora. #T3#
Menday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Gora.
Gora throws a right hand that Menday ducks under and follows up with a left that Menday also avoids with ease.
Gora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Gora lands a high kick!
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Menday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Menday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
Gora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gora throws a hook but Menday avoids it easily.
Gora throws a lazy right hand but Menday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Gora misses with a head kick.
Menday slips under a jab from Gora.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Menday.
Menday working the ground and pound.
Gora takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gora taking punishment in the form of punches.
Menday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gora to see if he's OK.
Gora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Menday asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Menday scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menday working the body and head with strikes.
Menday connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gora some visible discomfort.
Menday working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Menday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Menday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gora pinned against the cage. Gora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Gora stuffs the takedown attempt from Menday. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
Menday walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Menday moved out of range.
Menday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gora.
Menday gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Menday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gora sprawls well. Gora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Menday.#KD2#
Gora drops Menday with a beautiful combination! Menday stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gora is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Menday is rocked!
Gora circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Menday drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gora follows Menday 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 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora 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.

Event: C273: Martin vs Gunnarsson
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Menday scores with a nice head shot.
Menday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menday scores with a nice head shot.
Menday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Skurwysynowski misses its target.
Menday scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Skurwysynowski has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Menday crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skurwysynowski - the referee stops the clock and Menday gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skurwysynowski. Menday manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Menday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skurwysynowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menday is in Skurwysynowski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skurwysynowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skurwysynowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menday postures up in Skurwysynowski's guard and throws a big left but Skurwysynowski blocks it. #T1#
Menday stands up over Skurwysynowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skurwysynowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Skurwysynowski has wrist control.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Menday postures up and lands a big shot to Skurwysynowski's brow.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Skurwysynowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skurwysynowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menday on the ground.
Menday postures up in Skurwysynowski's guard and throws a big left but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Menday scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Menday postures up in Skurwysynowski's guard and throws a big left but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Menday distracts Skurwysynowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skurwysynowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski is breathing heavily.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Skurwysynowski has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skurwysynowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday stands up over Skurwysynowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menday landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Menday distracts Skurwysynowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday cracks Skurwysynowski with a solid left hand.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menday postures up in Skurwysynowski's guard and throws a big left but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Skurwysynowski has wrist control.
Skurwysynowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skurwysynowski tries to get out of the position.
Menday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skurwysynowski's head.
Skurwysynowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday forces his way into half guard.
Menday is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Menday working Skurwysynowski over with strikes. #T4#
Menday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skurwysynowski has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skurwysynowski is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Menday working the head and body with strikes.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Menday thows a huge punch but Skurwysynowski dodges it nicely.
Menday lands strikes from half guard.
Menday winds up and cracks Skurwysynowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Menday thows a huge punch but Skurwysynowski dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Skurwysynowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Menday moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Skurwysynowski goes down! Can Menday finish him!?#ROC2#Skurwysynowski is rocked!
Skurwysynowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Skurwysynowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skurwysynowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skurwysynowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday works over Skurwysynowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skurwysynowski's head.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menday postures up in Skurwysynowski's guard and throws a big left but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Menday postures up in Skurwysynowski's guard and throws a big left but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday won't allow Skurwysynowski to sweep him here.
Skurwysynowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skurwysynowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Skurwysynowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menday landing with the ground and pound.
Menday stands up over Skurwysynowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Menday wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
Menday connects with a couple of short punches.
Menday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skurwysynowski's head.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Skurwysynowski looking to control.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday is pushing down on Skurwysynowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skurwysynowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Menday has managed to sneak the leg through.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skurwysynowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skurwysynowski is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Menday is keen to just control but Skurwysynowski is a slippery customer.#T3#
Menday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday throwing shots but Skurwysynowski is blocking nicely.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Menday throwing shots but Skurwysynowski is blocking nicely.
Menday wants to control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him busy.
Menday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skurwysynowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menday.
Menday thows a huge punch but Skurwysynowski dodges it nicely.
Skurwysynowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Menday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skurwysynowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skurwysynowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menday. #T4#
Skurwysynowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menday.
Menday winds up and cracks Skurwysynowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Menday working Skurwysynowski over with strikes.
Skurwysynowski has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menday scores with a big shot! Skurwysynowski's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Skurwysynowski! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
An out of breath Adams Menday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Menday shoots in but Ochoa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A cross from Menday lands.
Menday jabs Ochoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ochoa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Menday misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ochoa! But no joy.
Menday throws the left hand but Ochoa avoids the punch easily.
Menday throws a right hand that misses
and Ochoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa loads up on a big right hand but Menday slips the punch.
Menday moves into range and connects with a jab.
Menday misses with a straight left.
Ochoa 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.
A lazy left from Menday finds it's target.#T1#
Ochoa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menday tries to bum rush Ochoa with a series of wild strikes but Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Menday shoots and misses
and Ochoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menday throws an off balance right hand
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Menday lands a nice shot that snaps Ochoa's head back.
Ochoa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menday.
Ochoa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ochoa slips a straight right by Menday.
Ochoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Menday misses.
A big left from Menday misses.
Ochoa scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ochoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Menday dips to his left and cracks Ochoa with an uppercut!
Menday throws a hook but Ochoa blocks it.#TD#
Menday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ochoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menday is in Ochoa's guard.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ochoa looking to control.
Menday is in close to Ochoa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ochoa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menday landing with the ground and pound.
Ochoa trying to keep a closed guard but Menday is proving a slippery customer.
Ochoa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Ochoa keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menday wants to control from the top but Ochoa keeps moving.
Ochoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anthony Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ochoa.
Menday connects with the punch.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Ochoa. No joy for Menday on that attempt.
A clash of legs there as Menday blocks the low kick.
Menday lands a jab to Ochoa's midsection.
Menday misses with a looping left.
Menday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ochoa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ochoa momentarily. #TD#
Menday looking to score a takedown here. Ochoa is defending well but Menday drives through and ends up in Ochoa's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Ochoa has wrist control.
Ochoa working a defensive guard here.
Menday won't allow Ochoa to sweep him here.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Menday listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Menday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ochoa. Ochoa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ochoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ochoa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ochoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menday misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ochoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Menday swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ochoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ochoa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menday throws out the jab.
It seemed like Ochoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa throws a hook to the side of Menday's head but Menday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Menday 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.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochoa can do to turn this around?
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Ochoa has wrist control.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Ochoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams Menday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menday pushing down on Ochoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Menday slips a nice elbow through Ochoa's hands, connecting with Ochoa's forehead.
Menday is taking a breather. Ochoa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ochoa wants to control but Menday is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Menday wants to take a breather but Ochoa is having none of it.
Ochoa has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ochoa defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ochoa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ochoa tries to get to full guard but Menday has control of the leg.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ochoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ochoa is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menday slips a nice elbow through Ochoa's hands, connecting with Ochoa's forehead.#T3#
Ochoa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ochoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menday.
Menday lands with a punch from half guard.
Ochoa wants to control but Menday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Menday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ochoa defending well though.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ochoa has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Menday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Menday sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Menday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menday thows a huge punch but Ochoa dodges it nicely.
Ochoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Menday won't allow Ochoa to sweep him here.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Ochoa blocks nicely.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Menday connects with a nice looking jab.
Anthony Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Menday.
Menday goes for a double leg but Ochoa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ochoa continues to drive forward.
Menday is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Menday breaks from the clinch.
Ochoa slips a jab and a cross from Menday.
Ochoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ochoa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Menday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ochoa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ochoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ochoa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ochoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Ochoa misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Menday misses the target.
Menday looks to land a right hand but Ochoa moved out of range.
Menday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ochoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochoa slips a jab and a cross from Menday.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Menday.
Menday looks to throw the jab but Ochoa is out of range.
Ochoa feints a counter leg kick.
Menday scores with a body shot.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but Ochoa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menday throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Menday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Ochoa misses.
Menday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ochoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menday. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Ochoa cracks Menday with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menday looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ochoa finish him? #ROC2#Menday is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Adams Menday has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochoa lands a front kick.
Oh Menday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ochoa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Ochoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Ochoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Menday just misses with a punch to the body.
Menday slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
Menday scores with a punch to the head.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menday misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti stuns Menday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menday slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menday moves away.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguinetti as he jumps to the side.
Sanguinetti lands with a cross.
Menday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menday throws a series of punches but Sanguinetti avoids them all with ease.
Menday walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Menday darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Menday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanguinetti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanguinetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menday on the ground.
Sanguinetti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Menday.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday postures up.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanguinetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanguinetti keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass. #T2#
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday postures up in Sanguinetti's guard and throws a big left but Sanguinetti blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Menday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menday wants to control from the top but Sanguinetti keeps moving.
Sanguinetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Menday throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Menday throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti lands a jab-cross combination.
Menday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menday lands a really nice looking cross but Sanguinetti seems unphased.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanguinetti, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Sanguinetti gets caught flat footed, as Menday shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanguinetti is trying to control the position but Menday postures up.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Menday controlling from the top position.
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
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!
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Sanguinetti blocks nicely.
Menday stands up over Sanguinetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Menday looking to pass the guard.
Menday wants to control from the top but Sanguinetti keeps moving.
Menday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday 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#
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Menday swings widly with a right hand
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanguinetti jabs Menday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Menday ducked under it nicely.
Menday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Menday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menday misses with a hook
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menday misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Sanguinetti both land. Nice combination.
Sanguinetti scores with a hook to the body. Menday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menday.
Menday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
Menday throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti thuds his right hand into Menday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menday misses with a straight right.
Menday swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Menday throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menday swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menday. #T1#
Sanguinetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Menday lands a slapping body shot.
Sanguinetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Menday.
Menday throws a series of punches but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Menday slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
The crowd cheers as Sanguinetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menday doesn't seem phased though.
Menday slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
A jab lands there for Menday.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday thuds his right hand into Sanguinetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanguinetti connects with a body shot that sends Menday's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menday, as that shot connected.
A cross from Menday lands.
Orlando Sanguinetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Menday avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Menday drives through with a takedown into Sanguinetti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Menday trying to control but Sanguinetti is working from the bottom.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Sanguinetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanguinetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanguinetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday postures up in Sanguinetti's guard and throws a big left but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanguinetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanguinetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menday works over Sanguinetti with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanguinetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
Menday scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanguinetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday stands up over Sanguinetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
Menday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menday is stalling in the full guard.
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menday is working Sanguinetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday cracks Sanguinetti with a solid left hand.
Menday landing with the ground and pound.
Sanguinetti being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday 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#
Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menday.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti leaves Menday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanguinetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Sanguinetti lands.
Menday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanguinetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Nice defenses there by Menday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Menday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanguinetti on the side of the head.
Menday throws a lazy right hand but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menday swinging wildly here.
Menday with a nice cross.#T1#
Menday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Menday.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sanguinetti. Beautiful body shot.
Menday darts in looking for a takedown but Sanguinetti gets double underhooks and turns Menday into the cage.
Sanguinetti 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.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Menday.
Sanguinetti scores with a hook.
Orlando Sanguinetti is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Sanguinetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday preventing the sweep.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday lands a couple of elbows.
Menday content to stall in guard here.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanguinetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
Menday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Menday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanguinetti in his tracks.
A jab from Menday finds it's way through Sanguinetti's defenses.
Menday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Menday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Menday goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Menday scores with a hook.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot
and Menday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Menday scores with a takedown into Sanguinetti's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Menday with a nice head shot there.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanguinetti has wrist control.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday scoring with some ground and pound.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Sanguinetti is rocked!
Menday cracks Sanguinetti with a solid left hand.
Oh Sanguinetti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday works over Sanguinetti with some ground and pound from guard.
Menday postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sanguinetti covers up, he's hurt! Menday keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Menday and the ref steps in to end the fight! Menday can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Adams Menday thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C256: Matsuzaka vs Magrath II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Menday lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Menday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haskins.
Haskins needs to keep his hands up - Menday had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Menday darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday is trying to control the action in half guard but Haskins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haskins trying to control here.
Haskins is doing well to control the position and prevent Menday from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haskins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haskins looking for a sweep. Not yet Haskins, not yet.
Haskins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haskins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday won't allow Haskins to sweep him here.
Menday is working Haskins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Menday stays in close to Haskins's body and controls the position.
Haskins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Haskins working a defensive guard here.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haskins is pulling down on Menday's head to control his posture.
Haskins trying to control the position.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haskins seems keen to control Menday's posture.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Haskins wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Haskins being controlled here, momentarily.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Haskins has wrist control.
Haskins wants to sweep but no luck.
Haskins trying to keep a closed guard but Menday is proving a slippery customer.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Menday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haskins keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haskins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Menday wants to control from the top but Haskins keeps moving.
Haskins wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haskins 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.
Haskins has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haskins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menday is one step ahead there.
Haskins trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haskins looking to control. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menday preventing the sweep.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Haskins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haskins trying to keep a closed guard but Menday is proving a slippery customer.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Haskins looking to control.
Haskins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Menday haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Haskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menday is working Haskins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Haskins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Menday drives through with a takedown into Haskins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Menday stopping the sweep attempt from Haskins.
Menday distracts Haskins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haskins is pulling down on Menday's head. It's preventing any offense from Menday, at least for the moment.
Menday 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.
Haskins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Menday controls Haskins momentarily but Haskins frees himself.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Haskins content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Menday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haskins defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haskins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Haskins trying to keep a closed guard but Menday is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Haskins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
Menday cracks Haskins with a solid left hand.
Menday is working Haskins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haskins looking for a sweep. Not yet Haskins, not yet.
Menday connects with a couple of short punches.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Haskins is rocked!
Menday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haskins is still in real trouble! Can Menday finish him?
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Haskins covers up, he's hurt! Menday keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Menday and the ref steps in to end the fight! Menday can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
A relieved looking Adams Menday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Menday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Menday scores with a jab to the head.
Menday has a takedown stuffed.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Menday.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Menday on that attempt.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Menday shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Luciano.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menday.
Menday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Luciano lands a left and a right that send Menday crashing to the mat, dazed. Luciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Menday is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Adams Menday has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Menday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Are you kidding me?! Luciano ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Menday clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
A victorious Charles Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C239: Hoost vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Higgins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Menday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Higgins on his heels. He'll look to pass Higgins's guard now, I'm sure.

Higgins has his feet on Menday's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Menday shoots in and bounces Higgins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Menday 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.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday advances position into side control!#T1#
Menday misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Higgins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Menday. #SUB#
Menday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Menday is trying to ground and pound but Higgins uses the momentary lack of control by Menday to regain half guard.
Menday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Menday prevents Higgins from standing back up.
Menday trying to control the action but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Menday is just content to waste time from the top position. Higgins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Higgins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menday looking to pass the guard.
Higgins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Higgins blocks nicely.
Menday sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Menday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Menday finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Higgins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Higgins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Menday.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menday fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Menday looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Higgins is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Menday seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Menday prevents Higgins from escaping the position.
Menday is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menday postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Menday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Menday drags him back down.
We've been hearing that Menday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Menday throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Higgins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Higgins 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.
Menday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Higgins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menday.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Menday is controlling him
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Menday seems to be working for a kimura but Higgins defends the submission attempt.
Higgins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menday.
Higgins pushes Menday off looking to stand but Menday dives back in and keeps control.
Menday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Higgins is not content to let Menday control the position.
Menday working the head and body with strikes.
Menday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Menday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higgins defending well though.
Still in half guard, Menday seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menday scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Menday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Higgins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Menday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Higgins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Menday scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Menday throws a strike aimed at the side of Higgins's head but Higgins avoids it well.
Higgins is trying to buck Menday off.
Menday sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Higgins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Menday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Higgins to see if he's OK.
Menday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Menday throwing strikes but Higgins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Menday manages to work his way to half guard, despite Higgins's best efforts.#SUB#
Menday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Higgins pulls his head out easily.
Menday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Higgins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Higgins's back!#T4##SUB#
Menday has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Higgins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Menday is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Menday's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Menday lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Menday is in full control for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Menday looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Menday gets a takedown into half guard.
Menday works his foot free and advances to mount.
Menday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Menday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins is bucking up trying to escape but Menday cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Higgins trying desperately to get to his feet.
Menday sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Menday misses with a head shot.#T1#
Menday looking to control but Higgins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menday throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Higgins because Menday loaded up on that one.
Higgins blocking the ground and pound.
Menday raining down shots from the mount!
Menday landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Menday postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Higgins bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Menday and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
A relieved looking Adams Menday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C233: Albatross vs Femme
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menday throws out the jab.
Gage with a hook.
Menday shoots in but no luck this time.
Gage scores with a body shot.
Menday gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Gage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gage throwing strikes from guard but Menday blocks nicely.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday advances to half guard.
Menday winds up and cracks Gage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gage is refusing to be controlled, as Menday sits in half guard. #T1#
Gage tries to get to full guard but Menday has control of the leg.
Gage 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.
Menday trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom.
Menday is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Menday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menday trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menday is working away from the top position though.
Gage is pressing down on Menday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gage looking for a sweep. Not yet Gage, not yet.
Gage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Menday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menday has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Gage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menday's guard. #REVR#
Gage landing with the ground and pound.
Menday is trying to keep Gage in close.
Menday is pulling down on Gage's head. It's preventing any offense from Gage, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Menday trying to control the position.
Gage preventing the sweep. #T3#
Gage wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Gage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gage drops back looking for a leg! Menday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menday manages to kick Gage off! Gage jumps back into Menday's guard.
Gage wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday controls Gage momentarily but Gage frees himself.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now.
Gage postures up in Menday's guard and throws a big left but Menday blocks it.
Menday trying to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gage stopping the sweep attempt from Menday.
Gage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menday's head.
Gage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gage won't allow Menday to sweep him here.
Gage trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menday is on top in guard. #REVB#
Menday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Menday pushes his legs off easily.
Menday trying to move into half guard but instead Gage has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gage trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menday momentarily.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Menday lands with a hook. Gage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Menday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gage throws out the jab. #TD#
Gage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Menday is trying to improve his position.
Menday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gage off and has taken his back!
Gage can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage is taking damage to the body and head.
Menday gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Menday looking for the choke but no joy.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menday can do to turn this around?
Menday is punishing Gage with some ground and pound. #T1#
Menday tries to keep control of the position but Gage is staying busy.
I really don't envy Gage right now.
Menday gets his hands free as Gage looks to control.
Gage turns into Menday and is now in his guard.
Gage trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menday working for a triangle but Gage defends it easily.
Menday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gage is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Menday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menday wants to sweep here but Gage controlling him for the moment.
Menday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Menday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Menday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gage is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gage is looking for a sweep. Menday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Menday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Menday's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage punches Menday on the ear. #T3#
Menday is really stuck here.
Menday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menday tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Menday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Menday wants to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Gage cracks Menday with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Menday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Gage looking to control but Menday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menday is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Menday is still trying to improve position.
Gage lands a nice shot to the head.
Menday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Gage is landing with some decent strikes but Menday is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gage lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage tries to control but Menday wriggling away.
Gage prevents Menday from getting the reversal.
Gage tries to control but Menday wriggling away.
Gage with shots to the head and body - Menday looks very uncomfortable down there.
Menday is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage landing shots from mount. #ROC#Menday is rocked!
Menday is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menday regains half guard.
Menday won't allow Gage to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gage dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menday as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Gage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Menday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Menday tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Menday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menday wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Gage is trying to control the action in half guard but Menday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menday wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Gage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gage is keen to just control but Menday is a slippery customer.
Menday tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
Gage is trying to control. Menday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menday is doing well to control the position and prevent Gage from advancing to side control.
Menday is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well, if Gage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Menday has a hand on Gage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gage looking to control but Menday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gage lands a heavy elbow.
Gage prevents Menday from getting the reversal.
Gage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gage trying to control but Menday is having none of it.
Menday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Gage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Menday wants to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Gage wants to control the pace but Menday is squirming around nicely.
Menday is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menday is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action.
Menday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Menday is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Gage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Menday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Menday tries to reverse the position but Gage maintains control.#SUB#
Gage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Menday is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage wants to control the pace but Menday is squirming around nicely.
Menday is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gage 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C227: Dracul vs Gage
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Menday lands a head shot.
Menday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skurwysynowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skurwysynowski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Menday blocks it well.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skurwysynowski sprawls well. Skurwysynowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday walks into a stiff left hand from Skurwysynowski.
Menday looks to score with a jab to the body but Skurwysynowski is just out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a counter combo.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body kick.
Menday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skurwysynowski counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Menday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skurwysynowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Menday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menday with a poor takedown
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menday fails with the takedown.
Skurwysynowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Menday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skurwysynowski defends it nicely.
Menday moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkurwysynowski.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown. Skurwysynowski tries to sprawl out of it but Menday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skurwysynowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skurwysynowski unleashes a big counter combination but Menday bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Menday tries for a takedown but Skurwysynowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skurwysynowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menday somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skurwysynowski! But no joy.#T2#
Menday misses with a takedown attempt
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight that turns Menday's legs to rubber! Skurwysynowski pushes forward with more strikes and Menday goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Skurwysynowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C217: Kahn vs Menday
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Menday moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Kahn lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target.
Menday is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kahn with a body shot.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Kahn.
Menday scores with a nice right hand.
Menday shoots in but Kahn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Menday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Menday shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menday showed some decent athleticism there.
Menday looks to land a strike but Kahn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahn has wrist control.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
Menday postures up in Kahn's guard and throws a big left but Kahn blocks it.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kahn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday postures up in Kahn's guard and throws a big left but Kahn blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
Kahn tries to clinch but Menday moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menday! But no joy.
Mohammed Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Menday fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kahn to the ground. Menday is now in Kahn's guard.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely. #T3#
Menday postures up in Kahn's guard and throws a big left but Kahn blocks it.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahn circles away.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.#TD2#
Menday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Menday is trying to ground and pound but Kahn uses the momentary lack of control by Menday to regain half guard.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Menday throwing shots but Kahn is blocking nicely.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kahn to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday 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##TD2#
Menday drives through with a takedown into Kahn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
Menday throws a strike but Kahn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menday wants to hit a sweep here but Kahn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Menday there! #T1#
Menday regains half guard.
Menday tries to roll over but Kahn keeps him under control.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menday wants to get back to full guard but Kahn has passed into side control.
Menday looks to move to half guard but instead Kahn has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Menday can't escape the position.
Menday sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Menday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kahn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kahn's back!
Even with his hooks in, Menday manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Menday manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Menday throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Menday struggling to land strikes to the head as Kahn covers up.
Menday throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Menday throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Menday thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Menday missing with punches from the back.
Menday missing with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menday somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD2#
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Menday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahn's head.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Menday with the ground and pound but Kahn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kahn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Menday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Menday throws a strike but Kahn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
Kahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Menday postures up in Kahn's guard and throws a big left but Kahn blocks it.
Menday throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday.
Menday shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Menday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Kahn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menday.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menday thows a huge punch but Kahn dodges it nicely.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Menday drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Menday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kahn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Menday with the ground and pound but Kahn regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kahn to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday.
Kahn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
No luck for Menday with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Menday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahn as he avoids it easily.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
No luck for Menday with that takedown attempt.
Menday dives in and grabs Kahn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kahn pushes down on Menday's head and hops out.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Menday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menday takes one on the button.
Menday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Menday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kahn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kahn to regain full guard. #T3#
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kahn as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Menday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kahn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Menday misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Menday are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Menday creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kahn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Menday are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Menday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that fourth 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#
Menday has a takedown stuffed.
Menday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahn's waist but Kahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menday off to one side.
Menday shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Menday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahn sprawls well. Kahn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
Kahn throws a counter high kick but Menday was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mohammed Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Menday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Kahn was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahn circles away.
Menday is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Menday slips under a jab.
Menday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Kahn rushes Menday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Menday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menday or not.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn cracks Menday with a nice body shot.
Kahn is leaning against Menday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Kahn is working Menday over against the cage.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
A short right from Kahn. #T2#
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn pushes Menday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
Kahn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menday or not.
Kahn is leaning against Menday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn works on Menday's body with a couple of short punches.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn presses Menday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Menday's head.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
Kahn is working Menday over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kahn. #ROC#Menday is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Menday is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendays head.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Kahn pushes Menday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn pushes Menday against the cage. Kahn is working some dirty boxing. Kahn pushes off with a quick right hook! Menday goes down! Menday tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kahn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Mohammed Kahn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C213: Nakagawa vs Kahn II
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Menday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Titus's guard.
Titus looking to control.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Menday connects with a couple of short punches.
Titus working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Titus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Titus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Menday throws an elbow that misses. Titus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by Titus!#REVR#
Titus looking to pass the guard.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Titus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Titus wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Titus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Menday working for submissions but it's allowed Titus to get to half guard. #T2#
Titus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Titus working the head and body with strikes.
Menday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Titus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Titus's back!
Titus tries to break free.
Menday softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Menday keeps control of the position as Titus tries to break free.
Titus covers up after that shot from Menday.
Menday lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Titus tries to reverse the position but Menday maintains control.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Titus tries to hold on but Menday postures up.
Menday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Titus regains half guard.
Titus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menday.
Titus is positioning himself well to prevent Menday advancing to mount.
Titus is trying to maintain the position but Menday is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Menday throws a strike but Titus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Menday postures up.
Titus looking for a sweep. Not yet Titus, not yet.
Titus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Menday is now in half guard.
Titus taking some punishment here, with Menday in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus is trying to get back to full guard.
Menday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
That's time! Titus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Menday gets caught napping as Titus dives in and scores a takedown. Menday manages to retain guard.
Titus won't allow Menday to sweep him here.
Titus trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menday keeps trying to improve his position.
Titus cracks Menday with a solid left hand.
Titus wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving. #SUB2#
Titus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menday is looking for a triangle but Titus pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Menday wants to sweep here but Titus controlling him for the moment.
Titus advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Menday looking for submissions off his back.
Menday is staying active underneath Titus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Titus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menday tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Menday actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titus prevents Menday from improving his position.
Menday has hold of Titus's hands but Titus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Titus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Titus looking to finish Menday with some ground and pound. This is bad for Menday!
Zeke Titus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday is looking to improve his position but Titus isn't that keen on the idea.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Titus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Menday looks a forlorn figure.
Titus is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Menday regains half guard.
Menday is not content to let Titus control the position.
Menday taking some punishment here, with Titus in his half guard.
Titus is trying to control. Menday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Titus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Menday wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
Menday is not content to let Titus control the position.#SUB2#
Menday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Menday tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Titus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Menday.
Titus controls the position from side control.
Titus working the ground and pound from side control.
Menday is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus 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#
Titus misses with an uppercut. Menday saw that one coming.
Titus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday. #TD2#
Menday gets the takedown into side control.
Titus can't do much from the bottom here.
Titus is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus wants to control but Menday postures up.
Menday connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Titus some visible discomfort. #T1#
Menday working away.
Titus defending against the ground and pound.
Titus is looking for a sweep.
Titus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Titus wants to control but Menday is having none of it.
Menday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Titus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Titus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menday lands a couple of good shots and Titus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Titus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Titus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Titus tries to hold on but Menday postures up.
Menday raining down shots from the mount!
Menday postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Titus looks a forlorn figure.
Menday lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Titus wants to hold on but Menday pushes him away.
Menday looking to finish Titus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Titus!
Titus can't escape the position.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Titus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Titus is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menday lands a nice short elbow.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Titus's head.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Titus is looking to improve his position.
Titus is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus is trying to maintain the position but Menday is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adams Menday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menday 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adams Menday!
An out of breath Adams Menday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Menday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Menday listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Menday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gunnarsson to the mat! Gunnarsson manages to get full guard.
Gunnarsson looking to control.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Menday defends easily.
Gunnarsson controls Menday momentarily but Menday frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Menday lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menday connects with a couple of short punches.
Menday is in close to Gunnarsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Menday is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gunnarsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Menday uses it to pass to side control.
Gunnarsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Menday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Menday looks up at the clock and then as Gunnarsson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Menday smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Menday cracks Gunnarsson with a big right hand but Gunnarsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gunnarsson struggling a bit here.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunnarsson.
Menday postures up. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Menday pushes his legs off easily.
Menday working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Menday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menday defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menday defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Menday distracts Gunnarsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gunnarsson's head.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Menday 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 Gunnarsson.
Menday grinds an elbow into Gunnarsson's temple.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Menday lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunnarsson sprawls well. Gunnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Menday closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gunnarsson's guard.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Menday 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 Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Menday is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Menday has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Menday lands a nice shot to the head.
Gunnarsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Menday is having none of it.
Menday scoring with strikes but Gunnarsson is staying in there.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position but Menday isn't that keen on the idea.
Gunnarsson tries to lock up and control but Menday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Menday with a couple of short strikes.
Gunnarsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gunnarsson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Menday's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
During a confident post fight interview, Adams Menday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Menday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kisei avoids it really well and circles away.
Kisei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Menday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kisei defends it nicely.
Menday lands a jab.
A jab from Menday finds it's way through Kisei's defenses.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but Kisei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kisei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Menday manages to circle out of the way.
Kiso Kisei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Menday's head but Menday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei tests Menday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Menday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kisei's guard.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kisei wants to get back to his feet but Menday is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Kisei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him.
Kisei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kisei has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Kisei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menday on the ground.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kisei's head.#T2#
Kisei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him.
Menday stands up over Kisei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Kisei is rocked!
Kisei wants to stand but Menday is controlling the position.
Oh Kisei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday gets to his feet and stands over Kisei, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kisei felt that one! Menday unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kisei from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
During a confident post fight interview, Adams Menday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C197: Blank vs Walton
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Haskins misses with a hook.
Menday dives in and grabs Haskins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haskins pushes down on Menday's head and hops out.
Haskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menday shoots for a takedown but Haskins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Haskins misses.
Menday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haskins throws out the jab. #TD2#
Menday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haskins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Haskins is looking for a sweep.
Haskins is trying to control Menday's posture but Menday avoids it.
Menday connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haskins some visible discomfort.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haskins is trying to work for a sweep but Menday has mounted him!#T1#
Menday raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Menday avoids the attempt from Haskins to control.
Menday lands a couple of good shots and Haskins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Menday is punishing Haskins with some ground and pound. #CUT2#Dwayne Haskins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dwayne Haskins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adams Menday!
Our winner, Adams Menday, 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.

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

194 cm
30 yrs
215 lbs

188 cm
30 yrs
190 lbs

Menday

Mint

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Adams Menday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harris Mint!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Menday is looking to clinch.
Mint changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Menday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mint manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Menday (2) vs (0) Mint
Menday being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Menday drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mint dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menday (2) vs (2) Mint
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint stopping the sweep attempt from Menday.#SUB#
Menday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mint is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Mint looking to pass the guard.
Menday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Menday is looking for a triangle here but Mint uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Menday (2) vs (5) Mint
Menday tries to improve position but can't.
Menday looks to move to half guard but instead Mint has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Menday (2) vs (7) Mint
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mint manages to capitalize on a mistake by Menday to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Menday (2) vs (10) Mint#T2#
Mint has good solid back control here.
Menday wants to escape the position.
Menday is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mint.
Menday is in bad spot here. #T3#
Mint looking to hold on to the position here but Menday rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Mint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menday swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Menday throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mint escapes and throws Menday's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Menday (2) vs (13) Mint
Mint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working.
My spies in Pablo inform me that Mint has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Mint taking a breather here.
Menday is looking to regain half guard here but Mint keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Menday is working hard here to advance position.
Mint taking a breather here.
Menday is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Menday stops Mint from passing to mount.
Mint is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mint content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Menday is not content to let Mint control the position. #T7#
Menday is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Mint advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Menday (2) vs (15) Mint
Menday regains half guard.
Menday manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Menday working for a triangle but Mint defends it easily. #T9##SUB#
Menday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mint defends it easily.
Mint slips nicely into half guard.
Mint trying to control the pace. #T10#
Menday wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mint moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Menday.
Score +3 for passing guard: Menday (2) vs (18) Mint
Menday is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Menday is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mint is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Menday (2) vs (20) Mint
Menday working to try and regain half guard.
Mint controlling from mount.
Menday working to try and regain half guard. #T12#
Mint controlling from the full mount.
Mint takes Menday's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Menday (2) vs (23) Mint
Mint controlling well, preventing Menday from escaping the position. #T13#
Menday is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Menday can't escape the position.
Menday is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Menday tries to escape the position. #T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Menday tries to roll but Mint sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mint wins on points by 23 to 2.
A relieved looking Harris Mint thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C184: McWrestler vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Menday defends well and Silva ends up having to push Menday into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Menday to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menday is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Menday uses it to pass to side control.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva looking for a sweep but Menday has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Menday with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menday with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Silva tries to escape but Menday has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Can Silva hold on?! Menday is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Silva breaks Menday's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Menday to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Menday uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Menday lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Menday looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Menday smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries to buck Menday off but Menday is having none of it.#T2#
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Menday is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Menday lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Menday softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Silva is out cold! Menday jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Adams Menday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C168: White vs Farfan
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Ribbit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Ribbit misses
and Menday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Frog Ribbit has been cut.
Ribbit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Menday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menday moves out of range as Ribbit strikes.
Ribbit lands a head shot.
Ribbit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menday lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ribbit throws the left hand but Menday avoids the punch easily.
Ribbit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribbit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Menday has time to react.
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!
Ribbit darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Ribbit throws a lazy uppercut
and Menday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menday goes for a small jab and connects. Now Menday goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Ribbit stumbles back but Menday runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Ribbit to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Ribbit will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adams Menday!
During a confident post fight interview, Adams Menday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 92 - Allu vs Keji
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menday doesn't seem bothered though.
Maeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Menday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maeda.
Akira Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menday lands with a cross.
Maeda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maeda. Menday does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Menday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maeda scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Menday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda connects with a body shot.
Menday throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Menday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maeda has time to react.
Maeda lands an overhand right.#CL#
Maeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maeda lands an uppercut.
Menday is trying to force a seperation but Maeda has the dominant position.
Maeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menday's elbow.
Menday wants a takedown but no success here.
Maeda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maeda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maeda avoiding damage.
Maeda stops a takedown attempt from Menday.
Maeda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maeda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda digs a right hand into Menday's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menday's gas tank.
Maeda lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Menday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akira Maeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Maeda lands a nice hook to Menday's body. Menday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maeda jabs Menday right on the nose. Menday blinks but takes it well.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menday as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Menday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menday punishes Maeda's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Menday's head back. #CL#
Maeda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maeda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menday being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Maeda as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Menday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maeda after a bit of a struggle.
Menday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maeda after a bit of a struggle.
Maeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menday.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Menday controls the action.
Menday is looking to break free of the clinch but Maeda has double underhooks.
Maeda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Maeda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maeda prevents the takedown attempt.
Maeda misses with a body punch.
Menday drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maeda swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menday let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Maeda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Menday manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Maeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Maeda passes into half guard.
Maeda trying to control from half guard but Menday is working away.
Menday is trying to get back to full guard.
Menday trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Maeda manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menday taking shots to the head.
Menday is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maeda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Menday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menday can do to turn this around?
Menday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menday. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Maeda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Menday is defending the position.
Menday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Menday is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Menday actively working from the bottom here.
Menday wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda tries to pass to full mount but Menday defends it.
Maeda winds up and cracks Menday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akira Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menday is trying to control but Maeda manages to pass to mount!
Menday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maeda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maeda lands a big shot there that rocks Menday but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maeda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Menday tries to reverse the position but Maeda maintains control.
Maeda with shots to the head and body - Menday looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maeda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Menday sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Menday has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Maeda. Oh but Menday has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maeda goes limp - he's gone! Menday jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adams Menday!
A victorious Adams Menday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Patterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Patterson misses with a straight left.
Menday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Patterson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Patterson 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.
Menday throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Patterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Menday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Menday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jerricho Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Menday moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Patterson.
Menday takes one on the button.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Menday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jerricho Patterson has been cut.
Menday on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Patterson connects with the punch.
Patterson lands a leg kick that knocks Menday off balance momentarily.
Patterson feints with a jab and clips Menday right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Menday is sent crashing into the canvas and Patterson leaps in for the kill! Menday tries to get to his feet but Patterson is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Menday is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerricho Patterson!

Event: BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menday lands a jab to the head.
Menday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roberts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menday scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberts lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Menday misses its intended target.
Menday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Menday misses with a left hand
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Roberts misses with a left hand
enabling Menday to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menday doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Menday staying out of range there.
Roberts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Roberts misses with a hook. Menday ducked under it nicely.
Menday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Menday defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Menday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Menday counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menday moves away.
Roberts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roberts dips to his left and cracks Menday with an uppercut!
Menday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Roberts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menday jabs Roberts right on the nose. Roberts blinks but takes it well.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Menday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts tries a low kick but Menday avoids it.#T3#
Menday throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Roberts connects with a nice looking jab.
Benjy Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberts throws out the jab.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Menday now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Menday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Menday cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts connects with a high kick. #T4#
Menday digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Menday has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Menday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Menday throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menday to score with a decent uppercut.
Menday scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
Menday circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Roberts to the canvas! Roberts doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Menday keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
A very excited looking Adams Menday 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.

Event: BB 76 - Adam vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 04, 2022

#R1#
Eriksson looks to throw the jab but Menday is out of range.
Menday connects with a body shot.
Menday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Menday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menday lands in his opponent's guard.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menday lands a couple of elbows.
Eriksson has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. Eriksson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by Eriksson!#REVB#
Eriksson tries to stand but Menday is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Menday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Menday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eriksson defends well.
Eriksson won't allow Menday to sweep him here. #T2#
Menday seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Menday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Menday working for a triangle but Eriksson defends it easily. #SUB#
Menday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menday wants to sweep here but Eriksson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Menday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eriksson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Menday has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Menday looking for a guillotine here but Eriksson defends easily. #SUB#
Menday is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Eriksson wanted to stand there but Menday had control of the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menday 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.#SUB#
Menday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Menday has his foot on Eriksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eriksson works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Menday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eriksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eriksson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menday controls Eriksson momentarily but Eriksson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
That's time! Menday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Eriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Menday is just out of range.
Menday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?
Menday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eriksson counters with a series of strikes. Menday will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eriksson lands a front kick.
Menday darts in looking for a takedown but Eriksson gets double underhooks and turns Menday into the cage.
It seemed like Eriksson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menday jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eriksson walks away with a smile on his face. Menday gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Eriksson cracks Menday with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menday looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Eriksson finish him? #ROC2#Menday is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday fails with the takedown
and Eriksson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Eriksson!

Event: BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Menday ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
And Menday tries to counter it with a takedown but McCrae pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCrae takes a swing at Menday's ribcage but misses.
McCrae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menday moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
And Menday tries to counter it with a takedown but McCrae pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Menday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Menday cracks a nice hook into McCrae's ribs.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Menday moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Menday misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Menday feints the counter takedown.
McCrae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menday.#T1#
McCrae throws a hook but Menday blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Menday.
Menday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCrae defends it well.
McCrae throws a lazy uppercut
and Menday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
Menday feints the counter takedown.
Menday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCrae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae clobbers Menday with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCrae is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menday with the counter takedown but McCrae avoids it easily.
Menday ducks right into an uppercut from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a hook
and Menday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Menday moved out of range.
Menday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Menday slips a jab from McCrae.
Menday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCrae defends it well.
Menday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCrae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from McCrae misses.
Menday with the counter takedown but McCrae avoids it easily.#TD2#
Menday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCrae manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Menday won't allow McCrae to sweep him here.
McCrae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCrae works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
McCrae is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrae is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrae is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Menday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

McCrae pushes Menday off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday shoots in for a double leg but McCrae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Menday counters with a single leg into guard. McCrae didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrae looking to control.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but McCrae blocks nicely.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. McCrae uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by McCrae!#REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from McCrae's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Menday pulls McCrae in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCrae misses with a right hand
and Menday counters with a nice uppercut.
Menday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Menday moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Menday feints the counter takedown.
Menday staying out of range there.
McCrae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menday can do to turn this around?
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Menday's head but Menday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menday fails to land the takedown.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Menday's head but Menday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae lands a nice shot that snaps Menday's head back.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menday slips under a jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Menday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae throws a jab when Menday was well out of range.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Menday counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Menday.
Menday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrae is keeping the position for now.
Menday works over McCrae with some ground and pound from guard.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCrae is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. McCrae uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by McCrae!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McCrae trying to stand up but can't free himself from Menday's guard.
Menday trying to keep a closed guard but McCrae is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Menday has control of McCrae's left arm, preventing McCrae from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McCrae wants to stand but Menday is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menday needs to keep his hands up - McCrae had a free shot at his head there.
Menday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCrae sprawls well. McCrae wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menday tries for a takedown but McCrae circles away easily
letting McCrae counter with a right hand.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown. McCrae tries to sprawl out of it but Menday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCrae manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCrae lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McCrae dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Menday moves away from the strike by McCrae.
McCrae takes a swing at Menday's ribcage but misses.
Menday blocks a jab.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCrae as he avoids it easily.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae throws a body punch but Menday moves out of range.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCrae defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Menday releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Menday with the counter takedown but McCrae avoids it easily.
Menday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae. #T1#
McCrae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday.
McCrae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Menday's head.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
Menday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menday.
McCrae lands a really nice looking cross but Menday seems unphased.
McCrae lands with a straight right. Menday didn't see that one coming.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but McCrae manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Menday defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Menday tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gus McCrae is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Menday.#T2#
Menday lands a jab.
McCrae scores with a decent looking hook.
McCrae misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Menday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCrae!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Menday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Menday in side control lands a decent elbow.
Menday is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Menday fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Menday crashes against the mat.
Menday lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCrae down.
Menday in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Menday working the strikes but McCrae uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCrae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menday thows a huge punch but McCrae dodges it nicely.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
McCrae taking some punishment here, with Menday in his half guard.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCrae blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menday.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Menday darts in looking for a takedown but McCrae gets double underhooks and turns Menday into the cage.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menday scores with a jab to the body.
Adams Menday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Menday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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 Gus McCrae.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCrae, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McCrae!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gus McCrae thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Menday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Junior's waist but Junior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menday off to one side.
Menday fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Junior releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Junior counters with a head kick that drops Menday to the mat! Menday scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Menday is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Menday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday walks straight into a right hand from Junior - that's dropped him! Junior jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Menday from any more punishment! Menday 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 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trimagasi Junior!
A relieved looking Trimagasi Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 59 - Gracie vs Gebhardt
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Menday feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Menday's guard.
Menday is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Menday holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Menday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Menday working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Menday has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Menday pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Menday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Menday holds on and takes a little breather.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menday works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Menday wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Menday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Menday is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barnes rolls with it to try and escape but Menday cranks on the arm and Barnes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adams Menday!
After winning the bout, Adams Menday thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 54 - Allu vs Okongwu
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Menday fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tryastsyn to the ground. Menday is now in Tryastsyn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Tryastsyn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tryastsyn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menday defends well.
Menday lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Tryastsyn has his foot on Menday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menday works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tryastsyn working for a triangle but Menday defends it easily. #SUB#
Tryastsyn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Menday has picked Tryastsyn up and slammed him! Tryastsyn can't keep hold of the triangle and Menday manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday lands a few punches from side control.
Menday working away.
Tryastsyn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Menday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Menday is putting a hurting on Tryastsyn here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Menday working away.
Menday is putting a hurting on Tryastsyn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Menday working the head with strikes.
Tryastsyn sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday slips a nice elbow through Tryastsyn's hands, connecting with Tryastsyn's forehead.
Tryastsyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tryastsyn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.
Tryastsyn keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tryastsyn working for a triangle but Menday defends it easily.
Tryastsyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Menday stands up over Tryastsyn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tryastsyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tryastsyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menday wants to control but Tryastsyn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tryastsyn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Menday is staying active underneath Tryastsyn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menday keeping hold of Tryastsyn's head, controlling as best he can.
Menday wants to control but Tryastsyn is keeping busy. #T3#
Tryastsyn is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tryastsyn pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Menday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tryastsyn pulls his head out easily.
Tryastsyn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Menday is looking to control Tryastsyn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menday avoid being mounted?
Menday controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tryastsyn lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Menday actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tryastsyn connects with a nice short shot to Menday's temple. #T4#
Menday is trying to control but can't.
Menday is refusing to be controlled, as Tryastsyn sits in half guard.
Tryastsyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tryastsyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tryastsyn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Menday is trying to maintain the position but Tryastsyn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Menday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tryastsyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn prevents Menday from improving his position.
Menday keeping control of the position.
Tryastsyn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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 Eugeniy Tryastsyn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Menday slips a jab from Tryastsyn.
A big left from Menday misses.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tryastsyn.
Menday with the counter takedown but Tryastsyn avoids it easily.
Tryastsyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menday doesn't seem bothered though.
Menday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tryastsyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menday thinking.
Tryastsyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menday swings for the body but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Tryastsyn throws a looping overhand right but Menday ducks down to avoid it.
Menday dives in and grabs Tryastsyn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tryastsyn pushes down on Menday's head and hops out.
Tryastsyn misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Tryastsyn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Tryastsyn has his foot on Menday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menday works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tryastsyn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tryastsyn is tightening it up a little... Menday has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Menday reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Menday taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tryastsyn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
After winning the bout, Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
Menday shoots in and gets a takedown into Coppola's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Coppola wants to stand but Menday is controlling the position.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday tries to free his leg and advance position but Coppola is retaining full guard.
Menday stops Coppola from standing up.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menday is in close to Coppola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Coppola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Menday 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.
Menday landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Coppola is rocked!
Menday loads up on a big left hand. Coppola felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Menday looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Coppola can't hide his disappointment, as Menday celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Adams Menday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 3
Date: Mar 13, 2022

191 cm
51 yrs
275 lbs

194 cm
25 yrs
215 lbs

Nielsen

Menday

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Menday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nielsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Menday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Nielsen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Menday!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nielsen (4) vs (0) Menday
Nielsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Menday!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (6) vs (0) Menday
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen trying to control but Menday is having none of it.
Menday wants to control but Nielsen is having none of it.#SUB#
Nielsen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Menday has worked his arm free - good work by Menday!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Nielsen trying to control the position but Menday is working away.
Menday prevents Nielsen from improving position. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Menday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Menday is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working.
Menday manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nielsen's best efforts.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (0) Menday
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Menday to control.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menday is looking to escape. #T3#
Nielsen is looking to take Menday's back but instead Menday gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menday trying to control here.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working.
Menday gets full guard.#T4#
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
Nielsen trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
Nielsen is stalling in the full guard.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (12) vs (0) Menday#SUB#
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen wants to control but Menday is keeping him busy. #T6#
Menday is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Menday, who protects the arm well.
Menday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Menday is defending the position.
Nielsen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (15) vs (0) Menday
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menday is looking to escape.
Menday is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Menday has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Menday!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (15) vs (2) Menday#T8#
Menday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (15) vs (5) Menday
Menday working away.
Nielsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Menday off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (19) vs (5) Menday
Nielsen is hanging on to Menday's back as he tries to escape.
Menday breaks Nielsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (19) vs (7) Menday
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menday is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Menday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Menday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (19) vs (10) Menday
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Menday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nielsen struggling a bit here.#T10#
Menday trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away. #SUB2#
Menday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nielsen, who protects the arm well.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen is holding Menday down, trying to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.#T11#
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Menday has control of the leg.
Nielsen is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Menday puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Nielsen is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Menday is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Menday trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen controls Menday momentarily but Menday frees himself. #T13#
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Menday preventing the sweep.
Nielsen looking to control.
Nielsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Menday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Menday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Menday's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (23) vs (10) Menday#T14#
Menday is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Nielsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Nielsen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Menday is trying to break free.
Menday rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menday moves into full guard.
Nielsen passes Menday's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2021

#R1##TD#
Menday gets a takedown into half guard.
Menday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Racio is trying to control but can't.
Menday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Racio 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.
Menday winds up and cracks Racio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Racio is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racio punching from the bottom.
Racio wants to control but Menday is keeping busy.
Menday 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.#T1#
Racio tries to roll over but Menday keeps him under control.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Racio is trying to get back to full guard.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Racio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Menday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Racio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Menday passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Racio! #T2#
Racio tries to lock up and control but Menday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Menday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Menday.
Racio is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday lands a big elbow - Racio is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Racio is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adams Menday!
An out of breath Adams Menday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

194 cm
22 yrs
215 lbs

179 cm
20 yrs
240 lbs

Menday

Couceiro

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adams Menday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Menday. No joy for Couceiro on that attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couceiro.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Menday (0) vs (4) Couceiro
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Couceiro working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Menday tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couceiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Menday is working hard here to advance position.
Menday gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Menday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menday is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Menday manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving. #T1#
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Menday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Menday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couceiro defends well.
Menday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Menday is trying to keep Couceiro in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Menday keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Couceiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Couceiro preventing the sweep.
Couceiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Couceiro passes Menday's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Couceiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Menday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Couceiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Couceiro is thwarting Menday's attempts to control the position.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couceiro is working away from the top position though.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working. #T4#
Couceiro stalling.
Couceiro trying to control from half guard but Menday is working away.
Menday holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Menday wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menday is positioning himself well to prevent Couceiro advancing to mount.
Couceiro controlling the pace.
Menday manages to get to full guard. #T6#
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Couceiro looking to sit in guard and control but Menday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menday (2) vs (4) Couceiro
Menday wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving.
Menday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couceiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menday (2) vs (6) Couceiro
Couceiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving. #T8#
Menday keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Couceiro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Couceiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Couceiro is keen to just control but Menday is a slippery customer.
Menday is pressing down on Couceiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Menday keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Menday is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Couceiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Couceiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Menday (2) vs (9) Couceiro
Couceiro working away.#T11#
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couceiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Menday haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Menday manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couceiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Menday is not content to let Couceiro control the position.#T12#
Couceiro slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Couceiro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Menday wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Couceiro content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Couceiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T14#
Menday regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Menday is looking for a triangle but Couceiro pushes his legs off easily.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menday working a defensive guard here.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro wins on points by 9 to 2.
After the big win, Xandao Couceiro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WPFA XLV: Bassole vs Morra Jr
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1##CL#
Andersson instigates a clinch.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andersson tries to work over Menday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andersson.
Andersson tries to work over Menday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson taking a breather.
Menday tries for a takedown. No joy.
Menday wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but Menday avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Andersson.
Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Andersson pulls Menday into guard. #T1#
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
Andersson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andersson is striking but Menday is not phased and passes to half guard.
Andersson has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andersson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersson's head.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menday cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Menday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andersson is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Andersson lands a decent shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menday cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Andersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menday on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menday wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Menday advances position into side control!
Menday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Menday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andersson enables Menday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andersson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson striking off his back but it's not causing Menday any problems.
Menday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Andersson pulls Menday in close to his closed guard and prevents Menday from doing any damage or advancing position.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Menday works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menday is one step ahead there.
Menday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menday works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersson controls Menday momentarily but Menday frees himself.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Andersson tries to strike from the bottom.
Andersson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andersson tries to get out of the position.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Andersson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Menday is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday distracts Andersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersson's head.
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Menday stands up over Andersson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menday postures up and lands a big shot to Andersson's brow.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Andersson is rocked!
Menday with a nice head shot there.
Oh Andersson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Andersson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Menday 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 Andersson.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Menday in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Andersson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Menday turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Adams Menday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Dominance XIII
Date: Oct 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakenik tries to land a front kick but Menday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Menday is nestled in close to Krakenik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Krakenik's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday thows a huge punch but Krakenik dodges it nicely.
Menday is looking to advance position but Krakenik won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday trying to control the action but Krakenik is working from the bottom.
Menday misses with a head shot. Krakenik uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menday has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Menday looking to sit in guard and control but Krakenik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Menday wants to sweep here but Krakenik controlling him for the moment.
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krakenik wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krakenik's guard. #REVR#
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. Krakenik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by Krakenik!#REVB##T2#
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Krakenik landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krakenik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Menday's guard.
Menday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krakenik is one step ahead there.
Krakenik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Krakenik from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krakenik working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Krakenik is looking to work some ground and pound but Menday has wrist control.
Krakenik won't allow Menday to sweep him here.
Menday is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Krakenik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menday is on top in guard. #REVR#
Krakenik looking to control.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Krakenik blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krakenik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krakenik controls Menday momentarily but Menday frees himself.
Krakenik keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krakenik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krakenik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Krakenik 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.
Krakenik has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.
Menday stopping the sweep attempt from Krakenik.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krakenik's head.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday is working Krakenik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday distracts Krakenik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Krakenik slips a straight right by Menday.
Krakenik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krakenik slips under a jab from Menday.
Krakenik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Menday back to the cage. Krakenik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Menday has his takedown stuffed
and Krakenik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krakenik with the counter takedown but Menday avoids it easily.#TD#
Menday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menday lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenik working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Menday is in close to Krakenik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menday is working Krakenik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krakenik wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krakenik takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Krakenik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krakenik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Menday connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Krakenik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Menday connects with a decent elbow.
Krakenik defending against the ground and pound.
Menday working the ground and pound.
Menday is working Krakenik over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krakenik tries to improve position but can't.
Menday scoring with punches and elbows.
Krakenik taking a bit of punishment here - Menday scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakenik is looking to regain half guard here but Menday keeps moving and retains side control.
Krakenik is not content to let Menday control the position.
Krakenik takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Krakenik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krakenik stops Menday from passing to mount.
Adams Menday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menday trying to control the position but Krakenik is working away.
Menday throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menday landing a few strikes.
Menday scoring with punches and elbows.
Krakenik is trying to get back to half guard.
Krakenik on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Krakenik is looking for a sweep.
Menday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krakenik taking punishment in the form of punches.
Menday in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Krakenik is rocked!
Menday misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Krakenik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Menday.
Krakenik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Menday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Krakenik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krakenik is fending him off so far but Menday persists. Nope, Krakenik circles away and we're back to standing.
Krakenik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakenik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menday.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Krakenik counters with a takedown into side control.
Menday is looking for a sweep.
Menday regains half guard.
Krakenik working the head and body with strikes.
Menday is looking to improve his position.
Menday moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenik works over Menday with some ground and pound from guard.
Menday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Menday looking to sit in guard and control but Krakenik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krakenik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Krakenik has wrist control.
Menday looking to sit in guard and control but Krakenik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Krakenik preventing the sweep. #T2#
Krakenik working some strikes from top position.
Krakenik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krakenik trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakenik preventing the sweep.
Menday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krakenik's guard. #REVR#
Krakenik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Krakenik working a defensive guard here.
Krakenik wants to stand and escape but Menday is having none of it. #T3#
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday throws a strike but Krakenik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jozko Krakenik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krakenik controls the pace.
Menday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krakenik's guard. #REVR#
Menday distracts Krakenik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Krakenik wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krakenik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday looking to pass the guard.
Krakenik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krakenik is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams Menday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakenik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adams Menday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Menday, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adams Menday!
During a confident post fight interview, Adams Menday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WPFA XXXVI: Pipes vs Cristos
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday fails with the takedown
and Undies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Undies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body punch from Undies.
Menday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Undies lands with a shot to the body.
Menday misses with a takedown
and Undies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menday thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Undies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Undies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Menday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Undies gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Menday to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Undies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Undies wants to sweep but no luck.
Undies seems keen to control Menday's posture.
Menday forces his way into half guard.
Menday working over Undies with some ground and pound. Undies looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Menday is thwarting Undies's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Menday is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Menday is looking to advance position but Undies won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Menday in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Undies tries to roll over but Menday keeps him under control.
Menday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Undies defending well though.
Menday trying to control the pace.
Menday seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Undies for as long as he can get away with.
Undies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menday throwing shots but Undies is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Menday connects with a nice short shot to Undies's temple. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Menday working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Menday is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Menday connects with a nice short shot to Undies's temple.
Menday content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Menday working over Undies with some ground and pound. Undies looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Undies is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menday is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 Adams Menday will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Undies connects with a single shot there.
Undies scores with a decent looking hook.
Menday throws an overhand right that lands on Undies's shoulder, as Undies tries to avoid the shot.
Undies doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Undies misses.
Menday has his takedown stuffed
and Undies counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday misses with a takedown
enabling Undies to counter with a crisp jab.
Menday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Undies slips a straight right by Menday.
A jab from Menday misses.
Undies let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Undies gets caught flat footed, as Menday shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Menday wants to control from the top but Undies keeps moving.
Menday wants to pass the guard but Undies is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Undies can do anything to dispel that myth.
Undies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams Menday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Undies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Undies is keeping the position for now.
Undies working a defensive guard here.
We've been informed that Undies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Undies has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.
Menday cracks Undies with a solid left hand.
Menday tries to free his leg and advance position but Undies is retaining full guard.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Undies can't keep his opponent in guard - Menday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Undies is trying to get back to full guard.
Menday passes the guard and advances to mount!
Undies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menday lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Undies hang on?#CUT#It looks like Slimed Undies has been cut.
Undies tries to lock up and control but Menday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Menday looking to finish Undies with some ground and pound. This is bad for Undies!
Menday scoring with strikes but Undies is staying in there. #CUT#The cut above Slimed Undies's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Menday landing strikes from the mount and Undies is in trouble! #CUT#Slimed Undies's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slimed Undies's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adams Menday!
During a confident post fight interview, Adams Menday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YerMomma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday.
Menday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Menday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
YerMomma connects with a looping right hand.
Menday throws an off balance right hand
and YerMomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
YerMomma thuds his right hand into Menday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
YerMomma scores with a decent looking hook.
Menday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by YerMomma.
YerMomma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menday dives in and grabs YerMomma's left leg, looking for a takedown. YerMomma pushes down on Menday's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
YerMomma lands with a cross.
YerMomma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
YerMomma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Menday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. YerMomma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menday is in YerMomma's guard.#T1#
YerMomma pulls Menday in close to prevent any damage.
Menday connects with a couple of short punches.
Menday postures up and lands a big shot to YerMomma's brow.
Menday wants to control from the top but YerMomma keeps moving.
YerMomma has his hands on Menday's head, controlling the position.
Menday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. YerMomma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menday is fighting to break YerMomma's control of his arms but YerMomma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Menday trying to control but YerMomma is working from the bottom.
YerMomma has his hands on Menday's head, controlling the position.
YerMomma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday. #T2#
Menday postures up in YerMomma's guard and throws a big left but YerMomma blocks it.
YerMomma wants to stand up but Menday is controlling him.
Menday distracts YerMomma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
YerMomma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
YerMomma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Menday keeping moving, preventing YerMomma from controlling successfully.
Menday 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.
YerMomma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now.
YerMomma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
YerMomma postures up.
YerMomma stopping the sweep attempt from Menday.
YerMomma wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
YerMomma wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
Menday 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.#T3#
Menday is trying to control the position but YerMomma postures up.
YerMomma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
YerMomma trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Menday distracts YerMomma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
YerMomma trying to control the position.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday trying to control but YerMomma is working from the bottom.
Menday stands up over YerMomma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
YerMomma keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully. #T4#
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
YerMomma trying to control the position here.
Menday stands up over YerMomma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
YerMomma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
YerMomma is trying to keep Menday in close.
YerMomma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
YerMomma has Menday pulled in close to control his posture.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but YerMomma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of YerMomma's head.
Menday trying to control but YerMomma is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Smackin YerMomma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
YerMomma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Menday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but YerMomma defends well and Menday ends up having to push YerMomma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Menday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. YerMomma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menday is in YerMomma's guard.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday connects with a couple of short punches.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday postures up in YerMomma's guard and throws a big left but YerMomma blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
YerMomma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
YerMomma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday wants to pass the guard but YerMomma is keeping the position.
Menday trying to control but YerMomma is working from the bottom.
YerMomma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
YerMomma is trying to control the position but Menday postures up. #T1#
YerMomma wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but YerMomma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
YerMomma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
YerMomma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday being controlled here momentarily.
Menday distracts YerMomma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
YerMomma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Menday cracks YerMomma with a solid left hand.#T2#
YerMomma wants to sweep but no luck.
Menday landing with the ground and pound.
YerMomma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Menday preventing the sweep.
Menday trying to control but YerMomma is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
YerMomma looking to control.
Menday works over YerMomma with some ground and pound from guard.
YerMomma keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
YerMomma is adopting a defensive guard.
YerMomma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Menday is working YerMomma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday won't allow YerMomma to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menday forces his way into half guard.
YerMomma trying to control here.
Menday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
YerMomma taking some punishment here, with Menday in his half guard. #ROC#YerMomma is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Smackin YerMomma has been cut.
Menday lands a big elbow - YerMomma is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Menday!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Menday scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Menday.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menday trying to control from half guard but Booger is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Booger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menday throwing shots but Booger is blocking nicely.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Menday working Booger over with strikes.
Menday 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.
Nice strikes from Menday there. #CUT#It looks like Mike Booger has been cut.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Booger has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Menday is on him like a limpet, forcing Booger back against the cage.
Menday is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Menday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Booger after a bit of a struggle.
Booger prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday tries to score a body lock takedown but Booger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Booger stops a takedown attempt from Menday. #BC2#
Booger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Booger scores with a three punch combo!
Menday shoots in for a double leg but Booger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Menday misses with a takedown attempt
and Booger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Menday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Booger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Booger is pushing Menday's head away, looking to escape. Menday manages to hold on to the position though.
Menday is trying to ground and pound but Booger uses the momentary lack of control by Menday to regain half guard.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Booger is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Menday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday with the ground and pound but Booger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Booger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Booger blocks nicely.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Booger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Booger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Booger wants to stand up but Menday is controlling him.
Menday cracks Booger with a solid left hand.#T4#
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Booger is rocked!
Booger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menday postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Booger covers up, he's hurt! Menday keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Menday and the ref steps in to end the fight! Menday can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!

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