Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1007 Puno vs Washington II
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1#
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Hlervu checks it
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer misses with a hook.
Hlervu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hlervu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mfer moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
Hlervu lands the left hand.
Hlervu takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu lands an overhand right.#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hlervu counters with a big right hand! Oh Mfer is in trouble here! Hlervu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
Braynas Hlervu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1004 Finlay vs Trollslayer
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Fukumitsu lands an overhand right.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fukumitsu manages to circle out of the way.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer throws a hook but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mfer.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Fukumitsu's shoulder, as Fukumitsu tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumitsu dips to his left and cracks Mfer with an uppercut!
Fukumitsu lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukumitsu's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fukumitsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Fukumitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer. #T1#
Fukumitsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Fukumitsu should have avoided that one.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Fukumitsu's shoulder, as Fukumitsu tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Fukumitsu's head.
Mfer takes a swing at Fukumitsu's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Mfer lands a jab to Fukumitsu's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fukumitsu.#T2#
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
Mfer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukumitsu throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer throws a body punch but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Fukumitsu throws a head kick that misses.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Mfer lands a big head kick that sends Fukumitsu tumbling to the mat! Mfer takes a step backwards and waves Fukumitsu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Fukumitsu is rocked!
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Mfer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fukumitsu is out of range.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Mfer.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Fukumitsu.
Mfer throws a low kick but Fukumitsu moves out of range easily.
Fukumitsu tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumitsu throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.#T3#
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukumitsu is just out of range.#CL#
Mfer darts in and clinches Fukumitsu up against the cage.
Mfer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
Fukumitsu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch.
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer jabs at Fukumitsu's body.
A lazy left from Fukumitsu finds it's target.
Fukumitsu 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.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Mfer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer throws a low kick but Fukumitsu moves out of range easily.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukumitsu throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Fukumitsu moves out of range easily.
Fukumitsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu takes one to the chin there.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukumitsu is just out of range.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Fukumitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukumitsu.#CL#
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fukumitsu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Fukumitsu working hard to break the clinch.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches.
Fukumitsu is trying to force a seperation but Mfer has the dominant position.
Fukumitsu is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
That's time! Mfer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fukumitsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mfer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mfer.
Fukumitsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
A cross from Mfer lands.
Mfer with a hook.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fukumitsu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fukumitsu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fukumitsu misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Fukumitsu lands with a right hand. #CL#
Mfer pushes Fukumitsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Fukumitsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch.
Mfer cracks Fukumitsu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Fukumitsu's shoulder, as Fukumitsu tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Nice cross by Mfer.
Fukumitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer slips a jab from Fukumitsu.#CL#
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fukumitsu backwards.
Fukumitsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukumitsu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer controlling the action here for a moment.
Mfer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mfer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A frustrated look appears on Fukumitsu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
Fukumitsu is trying to force a seperation but Mfer has the dominant position.
Fukumitsu wants to break free but Mfer has control. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Fukumitsu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fukumitsu tries to avoid it.
Mfer defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer tries to clinch but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Mfer ducks right into an uppercut from Fukumitsu. #T3#
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Mfer stalks Fukumitsu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fukumitsu's face. Fukumitsu staggers backwards, shaken.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Fukumitsu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Fukumitsu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Mfer lands a jab to Fukumitsu's midsection.
Fukumitsu blocks a jab.
Fukumitsu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Mfer gets a clinch.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fukumitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Fukumitsu tries to break free but Mfer pushes him back against the cage.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukumitsu can do to turn this around?
Fukumitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukumitsu thinking.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu checks a low kick from Mfer.
Fukumitsu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Fukumitsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mfer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fukumitsu. That did some damage!
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Mfer slips a jab from Fukumitsu.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Fukumitsu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Fukumitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer tries to clinch there but Fukumitsu circles away.
Fukumitsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fukumitsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukumitsu.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Mfer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fukumitsu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukumitsu. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fukumitsu walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Mfer tries to clinch but Fukumitsu moves away
letting Fukumitsu counter with a right hand.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukumitsu.
Mfer cracks Fukumitsu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mfer's head backwards.
Fukumitsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fukumitsu.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Fukumitsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fukumitsu in his tracks.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Fukumitsu saw that one coming.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Fukumitsu is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Mfer moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Mfer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer trying to control the position but instead, Fukumitsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mfer into the cage.
Fukumitsu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Mfer leaning against his opponent.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but Fukumitsu gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
Fukumitsu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fukumitsu can't break the clinch.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fukumitsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukumitsu controls his hands.
Mfer has Fukumitsu pressed against the cage, preventing Fukumitsu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukumitsu.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Fukumitsu working hard to break the clinch.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu blocks a body shot from Mfer.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land. #T4##BC2#
Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch.
Fukumitsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fukumitsu is out of range.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer is looking to counter the offense by Fukumitsu and move into the clinch.
Fukumitsu cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fukumitsu cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ispa Mfer.
Well Mfer 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 998 Morrison vs Vice
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mfer has Sykora up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykora scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Mfer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sykora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mfer is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sykora misses with an elbow over the top.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer blocks an elbow strike.
Sykora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykora.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Mfer working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Sykora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mfer.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sykora is keeping busy.
Sykora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Mfer blocks with his arms.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Sykora lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mfer just leaning against Sykora, taking a breather.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykora's elbow.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
Sykora prevents a body shot from Mfer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora is trying to stall.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mfer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykora's elbow.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sykora tries to land knees in the clinch but Mfer avoids the damage to the body.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Sykora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer stalling.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Mfer blocks with his arms.
Sykora gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer. #T4#
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Sykora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sykora up against the cage.
Sykora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mfer.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Sykora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykora struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer 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#
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Mfer slips a jab from Sykora.
Sykora tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it. #CL#
Mfer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer is struggling to control the position.
Mfer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer tries to work over Sykora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Sykora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards. #T1#
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Sykora can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
A short left from Mfer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Sykora blocking some punches.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykora can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Mfer pushes Sykora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Sykora is breathing heavily.
Mfer lands a 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!
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Mfer lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer. #T2#
Mfer cracks Sykora with a nice body shot.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Sykora is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Ispa Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Sykora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykora.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer lands a body punch.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer taking a breather.
Sykora tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykoras head.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sykora lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Mfer digs a right hand underneath Sykora's ribcage. Sykora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Mfer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sykora! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mfer is unloading with more strikes now! Sykora drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel
Date: Jun 08, 2023

#R1#
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valverde swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valverde to score with a decent uppercut.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
A bone on bone clash there as Valverde blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mfer blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer throws a nice head kick!
Mfer defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#Valverde is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.
Valverde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Mfer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Mfer. #T1#
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer jabs Valverde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valverde with a nice cross.
Mfer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valverde is out of range and Mfer settles back down.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Valverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Valverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Valverde misses. #T2#
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Danga de danga de dang - Valverde scores with a four punch combination!
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer cracks Valverde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valverde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Mfer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Mfer.
Valverde misses with a hook
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Mfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valverde had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Valverde.
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Valverde looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Valverde misses the jab.
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Valverde counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valverde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mfer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A good leg kick by Valverde.
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valverde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Valverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.#T4#
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valverde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Mfer clinches.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land. #BC#
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valverde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valverde walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valverde thinking.
Mfer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valverde sets himself, and Mfer steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Mfer misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Valverde blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer pushes Valverde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valverde tries to circle away but Mfer has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valverde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer. #T2#
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valverde backwards.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valverde letting Mfer take a breather here.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde. #BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
Valverde takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Valverde moves out of range easily.
Mfer throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Valverde throws out a leg kick but Mfer moves out of range and Valverde only half commits.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valverde misses the jab.#T4#
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer looks for the body kick but Valverde saw that one coming.
Mfer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valverde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valverde walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
A leg kick checked by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Valverde throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valverde cracks Mfer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer counters with a right hand to the body.
Mfer slips under a jab from Valverde.
Valverde lands with a nice body punch.
Valverde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Valverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a head kick but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Valverde tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde scoring well with a low kick there.
Valverde cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Valverde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.#T1#
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valverde cracks Mfer with an open hand slap.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valverde.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Valverde walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Decent striking displayed by Valverde there.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde sets himself, and Mfer steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.#T2#
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valverde checks a low kick from Mfer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow Mfer down.
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer throws the left hand but Valverde avoids the punch easily.
Bethania Valverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Valverde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Valverde catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valverde moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valverde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Valverde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Valverde lands with an overhand left.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Valverde. That snapped Mfer's head back.
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Valverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valverde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valverde lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mfer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Valverde dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
A relieved looking Bethania Valverde 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: SYN 983 Choke vs. Danger
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Kutvonen moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
Kutvonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Mfer tries a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen is wise to it.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer punishes Kutvonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Mfer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mfer on the side of the head.
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kutvonen misses its target.
Kutvonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mfer.
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer.
Nice cross by Mfer.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Mfer misses with a hook.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kutvonen will feel that in the morning.
Kutvonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mfer thuds his shin into the meat of Kutvonen's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Kutvonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.
Jab from Mfer.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mfer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kutvonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Mfer moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kutvonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kutvonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Kutvonen does no damage.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Mfer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Kutvonen's knee but Kutvonen avoids it well.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kutvonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
Mfer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer tries to move into range but Kutvonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kutvonen looking to score a takedown here. Mfer is defending well but Kutvonen drives through and ends up in Mfer's guard.#T4#
Mfer looking to control.
Kutvonen won't allow Mfer to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen stopping the sweep attempt from Mfer.
Mfer is still trying to improve position.
Mfer is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Mfer is controlling Kutvonen's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kutvonen swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Kutvonen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mfer to the ground. Kutvonen is now in Mfer's guard.
Kutvonen being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mfer looking to control.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Mfer is pulling down on Kutvonen's head to control his posture.
Kutvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kutvonen works over Mfer with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Mfer trying to control the position.
Kutvonen landing with the ground and pound.
Kutvonen prevents Mfer from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mfer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mfer is looking to sweep but instead, Kutvonen has passed into half guard.
Mfer is holding on to half guard well.
Kutvonen working Mfer over with strikes.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Mfer is working away.
Mfer tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.#T2#
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mfer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Mfer is looking to improve his position.
Mfer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mfer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen 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.
Mfer has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Kutvonen stops Mfer from getting back to his feet.
Mfer wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Mfer is trying to stand. #T3#
Mfer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kutvonen manages to pass to mount!
Mfer is trying desperately to improve position.
Kutvonen breaks from Mfer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kutvonen lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kutvonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kutvonen tries to control but Mfer wriggling away.
Mfer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mfer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kutvonen lands a couple of good shots and Mfer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen has the hooks in. Mfer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mfer is still in real trouble! Can Kutvonen finish him?
Kutvonen is landing big shots and Mfer is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
A victorious Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XLIII
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer scores with a spinning back kick!
Mfer swings for the body but Richardson moves out of range.
Mfer moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Mfer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer tries to clinch
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Richardson moved away.
Richardson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson's sensitive parts.
Richardson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a thumping low kick.
Richardson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Mfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richardson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Richardson throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Mfer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richardson presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richardson is looking to control Mfer's arms but Mfer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richardson has his back to the cage.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Richardson.
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!
Richardson tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
A short right from Mfer. #T2#
Mfer letting Richardson take a breather here.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer looking to slow down the pace here.
Richardson looking to slow down the pace here.
Richardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson lands with a left to the head.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Richardson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mfer cracks Richardson with a nice body shot.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Mfer.
Still in the clinch, Richardson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Mfer.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Mfer pushes Richardson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Richardson is trying to stall.
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Richardson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Richardson avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Richardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richardson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
Richardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Richardson.
Richardson pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Mfer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries to work over Richardson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Richardson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer misses with a body kick.
Mfer lands a nice looking body kick.
Richardson jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Mfer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richardson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richardson's hands.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Richardson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mfer, as that shot connected. #T1#
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richardson misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richardson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Richardson avoids it with no problem.
Richardson defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Richardson takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
Richardson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Richardson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richardson moves away.
Mfer scores with a body shot. #T2#
Richardson tries to clinch up but Mfer circles away and keeps his distance.
Mfer tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson tries to clinch there but Mfer circles away.
Richardson throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Richardson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Richardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Richardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Mfer stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer avoiding damage.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Richardson controls his hands.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Richardson tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson looking to stall.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Mfer pushes Richardson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richardson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Mfer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mfer.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Mfer tries to work over Richardson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richardson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richardson lands with a light punch inside.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Richardson lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richardson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL2#
Mfer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richardson, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ispa Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Richardson pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
Richardson taking a breather.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Richardson working aggressively here. #T1#
Richardson misses with some punches.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Richardson avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson is looking to control Mfer's arms but Mfer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richardson has his back to the cage.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richardson.
Richardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson wants to stall.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richardson.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Richardson being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Richardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer stalling.
A short left from Mfer.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer works on Richardson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer lands a body punch.
Mfer digs a right hand into Richardson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richardson's gas tank.
Mfer gets through Richardson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richardson.
A shot in the inside from Mfer. #ROC2#Richardson is rocked!
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Richardson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mfer gets through Richardson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richardson or not.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer dips a shoulder and cracks Richardson with a mighty uppercut! Richardson falls back against the cage and Mfer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Richardson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mfer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ispa Mfer waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
We've been informed that Gomez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mfer throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Gomez backs away, Mfer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mfer moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Mfer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGomez.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gomez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Gomez throws a big counter head kick but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer throws a push kick but Gomez slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez lands a jab to the nose.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mfer wants to clinch
and Gomez counters with a good, hard body kick but Mfer shrugs it off.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Gomez's head back. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Gomez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Gomez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Gomez's body. Gomez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mfer takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Mfer.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Gomez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gomez lands a head kick!
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Gomez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Mfer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gomez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
letting Gomez counter with a right hand.
Gomez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.#T4#
Mfer lands a slapping body shot.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGomez.
Mfer throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Mfer with a nice cross.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez thinks about the counter body kick.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body
and Gomez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gomez slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Mfer.
Gomez throws a big counter head kick but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Gomez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Gomez's leg. Gomez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomez! But no joy.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Gomez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gomez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Gomez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Despite the aggression on Gomez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mfer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mfer misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomez, as that shot connected.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Gomez throws a big counter head kick but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Gomez moves out of range as Mfer throws a body kick.
Gomez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mfer connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
letting Gomez counter with a right hand.
Gomez defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.#T2#
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer wants to land a leg kick but Gomez is out of range.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Mfer looks to clinch
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomez.
Gomez throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Mfer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer is looking to chop away at Gomez's legs. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Gomez throws a big counter head kick but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer scores with a jab to the head.
Gomez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mfer defends well and Gomez ends up having to push Mfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mfer misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomez! But no joy.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Gomez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez avoids the body shot from Mfer.
It seemed like Gomez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer wants to clinch.
Gomez 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.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Gomez checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Mfer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomez, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer is pushing Gomez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mfer lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomez ducks right into an uppercut from Mfer.
Gomez defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer with a hook.
Mfer is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Gomez backs away, Mfer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mfer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomez's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Gomez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Mfer lands.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Mfer tries to clinch
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mfer clinches.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Pedro Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mfer wants to stall.
Ispa Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Gomez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Gomez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Gomez.
Mfer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mfer blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
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!
Mfer tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it. #T4#
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Gomez lands a left hand.
Mfer stalling in the clinch but Gomez improves position.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mfer tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Mfer tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Gomez.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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 Ispa Mfer.
Well Mfer 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Robinson. #CL#
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Mfer.
Mfer works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Robinson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson lands a right hand.
Mfer stalling against the cage. #T1#
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Mfer stalling in the clinch but Robinson improves position.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robinson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
Mfer working aggressively here.
A short right from Robinson.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robinson.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer has Robinson pressed against the cage.
Mfer just leaning against Robinson, taking a breather.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mfer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer is trying to stall.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mfer moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson connects with a jab.
Mfer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Robinson.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Mfer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Mfer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer wants to counter the offense by Robinson and move into the clinch position.
Mfer jabs at Robinson's body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Robinson works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mfer slips under a jab from Robinson.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer scores with a nice strike.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Robinson checks a low kick from Mfer.
Robinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer digs a good hook to Robinson's body.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Mfer lands a jab.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Mfer defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer wants to counter with a clinch but Robinson pushes him away.#CL#
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Mfer is trying to stall.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Robinson scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Mfer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robinson as Mfer tries to tie him up.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Ispa Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer has Robinson pushed against the cage.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Robinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mfer.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Robinson moved away.
Robinson tries to land a leg kick but Mfer saw it coming and moves away.
Mfer tries to land a leg kick but Robinson saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.#T1##CL2#
Mfer clinches.
Robinson lands a body punch.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson works on Mfer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Robinson misses with the head strike. #T2#
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Robinson tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer tries to stall but Robinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robinson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Robinson scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
A short right from Mfer.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer blocking some punches. #T4#
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer is working Robinson over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mfer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer is stalling here.
Mfer digs a right hand underneath Robinson's ribcage. Robinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
DeShawn Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Mfer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Mfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mfer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, into his post fight interview.

Event: Bellicose XIX
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Burrows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burrows checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burrows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mfer defends well and Burrows ends up having to push Mfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Burrows drags the fight down to the ground.
Mfer wants to get up but he can't break Burrows's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Mfer wants to stand but Burrows has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mfer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Burrows is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows has his hands on Mfer's head, controlling the position.
Mfer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burrows is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Burrows utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows keeping full guard, as Mfer tries to pass. #SUB#
Burrows has his foot on Mfer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mfer works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Mfer stands up from Burrows's guard - Mfer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Burrows looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Burrows fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mfer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A good leg kick by Mfer.
Burrows misses with a looping right.
Mfer throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range. #TD#
Burrows closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mfer's guard.

Mfer pushes Burrows off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mfer walks into a stiff left hand from Burrows.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Burrows works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mfer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mfer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrows.#T3#
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Burrows takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burrows.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Burrows is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Mfer lands with a straight right. Burrows didn't see that one coming.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burrows.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Burrows both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mfer wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Mfer kicks off Burrows and gets to his feet.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burrows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrows misses with a double jab.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Burrows. #TD#
Burrows shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mfer's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer has control of Burrows's left arm, preventing Burrows from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Mfer 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.
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 Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mfer pinned against the cage. Mfer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burrows defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Burrows catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.
Mfer blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mfer gets caught flat footed, as Burrows shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mfer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Mfer 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.#T1#
Burrows looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Mfer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burrows cracks Mfer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burrows slips under a jab from Mfer.
Burrows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows slips under a jab from Mfer.
Burrows defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burrows.#T2#
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrows with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Stuart Burrows is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Burrows moves his leg out of the way.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt - Mfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer lands a jab.#TD#
Burrows drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burrows prevents Mfer from getting back to his feet.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mfer is looking to stand up but Burrows isn't so interested in that idea.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Mfer wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now.
Mfer wants to stand up but Burrows is controlling him.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mfer is controlling Burrows's posture.
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mfer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrows controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mfer defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burrows fails with a takedown attempt.
Mfer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burrows with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burrows lands a jab to the nose.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Burrows throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Burrows is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mfer's half guard.
Mfer tries to kick Burrows off but Burrows keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Mfer defending well.
Mfer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Mfer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ispa Mfer has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burrows.
Mfer holding on.
Mfer is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Mfer tries to bench press Burrows off him but Burrows keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows slows the pace down.
Burrows working away.
Burrows prevents Mfer from escaping the position.
Burrows trying to control the action but Mfer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burrows working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Mfer tries to escape but Burrows is in control.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Mfer is right now.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mfer throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Burrows lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burrows on the side of the head.
Burrows cracks Mfer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Burrows 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.
Burrows with a poor takedown
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

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 Stuart Burrows.
I think Burrows has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
A relieved looking Stuart Burrows 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: ENIGMA 141
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matikainen on the side of the head.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matikainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mfer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Mfer clobbers Matikainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Mfer rushes Matikainen and presses him up against the cage.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him. #T1#
Mfer moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Matikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen scores with a push kick.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mfer.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Matikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mfer is able to avoid easily.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mfer eats them both and turns towards Matikainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Matikainen.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer throws a front kick that sends Matikainen stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer tries to clinch up
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Mfer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mfer misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matikainen looks to land a body kick but Mfer moved away.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Matikainen counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee. #T3#
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mfer.
Mfer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Mfer pushes Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matikainen is leaning against Mfer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.
Mfer misses with a knee to the head.
Matikainen pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer looking to throw knees to the head but Matikainen is blocking nicely.
Matikainen dodges an elbow strike from Mfer. #T4#
Mfer stalling against the cage.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer missing with knees to the body.
Mfer tries to stall but Matikainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer prevents Matikainen from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Matikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mfer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matikainen cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Mfer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen lands with a straight right. Mfer didn't see that one coming.
Mfer works Matikainen's body with a nice hook.
Mfer lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mfer under the eye.
Matikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mfer on the side of the head.
Matikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mfer has time to react.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mfer walks into a stiff left hand from Matikainen.
Mfer thuds his shin into the meat of Matikainen's side.
Matikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mfer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
A big right from Mfer misses.
Matikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Mfer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mfer throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer moves away from the strike by Matikainen. #T2#
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Mfer slips a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Mfer.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Matikainen avoids them all with ease.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Mfer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Jab from Mfer.
Mfer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Matikainen finds it's target.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen motions for Mfer to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Mfer's leg. Mfer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
Matikainen moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matikainen with a nice cross.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matikainen.
Mfer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Mfer tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range. #T4#
Mfer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Mfer.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Mfer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Mfer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer jabs at Matikainen's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mfer lands a nice looking body kick.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Matikainen didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Mfer defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matikainen eats them both and turns towards Mfer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mfer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mfer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matikainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mfer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mfer throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Matikainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mfer avoids it.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen lands a head kick. Mfer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Mfer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mfer tries to avoid it.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Matikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
Mfer avoids a kick to the body.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer misses the jab.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.#T3#
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matikainen connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mfer moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Mfer.
Matikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mfer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a solid body kick.
Matikainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matikainen moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matikainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mfer's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mfer.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer misses with a looping left.#T4#
A jab from Mfer misses.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Mfer.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mfer's knee momentarily.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 153 Kersikov vs Account
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Mfer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer misses the jab.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Joshy scores with a shot to the body.
Joshy throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshy scores with a shot to the body.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with a double jab.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy with a jab.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mfer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mfer misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Joshy moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Nice cross by Joshy.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshy misses its target.
Mfer throws a nice looking combination but Joshy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshy slips under a jab.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Joshy misses with a looping left.#T2#
Joshy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks.
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy slips under a jab.
Mfer cracks Joshy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joshy throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Joshy sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mfer takes one to the chin there.
Mfer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joshy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Mfer lands an overhand right.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshy slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy scores with a one two! Mfer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer. #T4#
Good exchange - Joshy coming out on top.
Joshy slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a lazy body kick
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Joshy connects with a single shot there.
Joshy blocks a jab.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Joshy misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joshy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joshy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joshy looks to land a combination. Mfer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body
and Joshy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Joshy slips a jab from Mfer.
Jab by Joshy.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Joshy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Mfer misses with a right hand
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Joshy lands with a right hand.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joshy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Mfer defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
Mfer slips a straight right by Joshy.#T2#
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Joshy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer misses with the combination.
Joshy lands with a cross.
Joshy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mfer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joshy lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Mfer counters with a good, hard body kick but Joshy shrugs it off.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy slips a jab from Mfer.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Joshy appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joshy duly obliges.
Joshy lands with a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Joshy's leg. Joshy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joshy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Joshy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joshy checks a low kick from Mfer.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Mfer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joshy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Joshy looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy looks to clinch
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joshy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer slips under a jab from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a right hand
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Joshy defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer ducks right into an uppercut from Joshy.
Joshy swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Mfer lands with a right hand. #T1#
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Mfer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joshy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Joshy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mfer throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Joshy.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy misses with a body punch
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joshy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joshy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
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!
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Mfer throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Mfer slips under a jab from Joshy.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
Mfer is looking to slow Joshy down with leg kicks.
Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Joshy's knee but Joshy avoids it well.
Joshy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshy throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Joshy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mfer is looking to slow Joshy down with leg kicks.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshy throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.#T4#
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshy.
Mfer defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer counters with an outside leg kick.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joshy finds it's way round the side to connect with Mfer's head.
Joshy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.

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 Bam Bam Joshy.
Well Joshy 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: ENIGMA 131
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Greene scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mfer pushes Greene off and gets back to his feet.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Mfer.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mfer as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Mfer. No joy for Greene on that attempt.
Mfer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Greene blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Greene lands the left hand.
Greene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.#T2#
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greene is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greene avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Greene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid body kick from Mfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene throws a series of strikes that have Mfer backpedaling.
We've been informed that Greene has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Greene counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greene. #ES#
Mfer pushes Greene off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mfer misses with a hook #TD2#
and Greene counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greene.

Mfer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Greene has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Greene successfully pulls guard.
Mfer wanted to stand there but Greene had control of the position. #SUB2#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mfer defends it easily.
Mfer wants to get up but he can't break Greene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Greene has his foot on Mfer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mfer works his way back into a safe position though.
Mfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Mfer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mfer 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 Greene.
Mfer taking a breather here.
Greene regains half guard.#T4#
Mfer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Mfer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
Mfer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Greene wants to improve his position but Mfer is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mfer in particular looking to stall.
Greene wants to improve his position but Mfer is controlling well. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Mfer.
Mfer tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
Mfer throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mfer to score with a decent uppercut.
Greene chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mfer, as that shot connected.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Greene misses with a jab to the body
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Greene shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greene showed some decent athleticism there.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Mfer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Greene is on him like a limpet, forcing Mfer back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Greene tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greene somewhat.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer cracks Greene with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Greene as he connects with a hook.
Greene tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greene somewhat.
Greene tries for a takedown but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greene throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Greene staying out of range there.#T3#
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Greene blocks the low kick.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greene is able to avoid easily.
Greene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mfer throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
A jab from Mfer does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greene.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Greene jumps back.
Mfer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mfer wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.#T4#
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Mfer is predictable there #TD2#
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mfer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Greene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Greene closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greene tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Greene tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Greene goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Mfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Greene pushes Mfer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene tries to clinch up but Mfer circles away and keeps his distance.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greene. Greene circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Mfer circles away.
Mfer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Greene just manages to avoid it.
Greene wants to clinch.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Greene scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Mfer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Greene keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Greene. #BC#
Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene slips under a jab.
Greene tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.#T2#
Jab by Mfer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Greene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greene tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
And Greene tries to counter it with a takedown but Mfer pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Greene pushes Mfer up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Greene moves to clinch but Mfer breaks away
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer cracks Greene with a good jab.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Mfer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer scores with a jab. Greene acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Greene tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Greene tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mfer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greene wants to clinch.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Mfer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mfer, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview.

Event: ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Mfer lands with a straight right. Yabattoir didn't see that one coming.
Yabattoir cracks Mfer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Nice cross by Mfer.
Yabattoir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Yabattoir's head.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yabattoir throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
The fighters circling - Yabattoir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yabattoir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
Yabattoir throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yabattoir just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yabattoir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mfer on the side of the head.
Yabattoir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mfers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yabattoir slips under a jab.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Yabattoir moved out of range nicely.
Yabattoir throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer misses with a straight left. #T1##CL2#
Yabattoir clinches up with Mfer and pushes him back against the cage.
Yabattoir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yabattoir lands with a short shot to the head.
Yabattoir misses with a punch on the inside.
Yabattoir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mfer or not.
A short right from Mfer. #BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Yabattoir's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yabattoir's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yabattoir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yabattoir throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yabattoir ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Yabattoir has Mfer up against the cage in a clinch.
Yabattoir can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yabattoir blocking some punches. #TD2#
Yabattoir successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU#
Mfer stands up from Yabattoir's guard - Mfer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yabattoir moves away from the strike by Mfer.
And Yabattoir tries to counter it with a takedown but Mfer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut there from Yabattoir.
Mfer works over Yabattoir's head and body with a nice combination.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Yabattoir slips the punch.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Yabattoir there.
Mfer misses with a hook. Yabattoir ducked under it nicely.
Yabattoir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yabattoir throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
A left and a right from Mfer both land. Nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Yabattoir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yabattoir has a takedown stuffed.
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Yabattoir slips under a jab from Mfer.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yabattoir blocks a leg kick.
Yabattoir avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Yabattoir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Yabattoir saw that one coming.
Yabattoir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer works Yabattoir's body with a nice hook.
Mfer slips under a jab.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Yabattoir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yabattoir looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Mfer throws a body punch but Yabattoir moves out of range.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Yabattoir knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yabattoir moves away.
Yabattoir misses with a body shot.
Yabattoir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mfer cracks Yabattoir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yabattoir. #CL2#
Yabattoir closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yabattoir checks a leg kick.
Yabattoir unleashes a big counter combination but Mfer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yabattoir lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yabattoir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yabattoir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yabattoir blocks a leg kick.
Yabattoir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer 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#
Yabattoir blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Yabattoir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yabattoir 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.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yabattoir loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Mfer scores with a head kick. Yabattoir tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mfer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yabattoir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
A punch combination from Mfer misses. #TD2#
Yabattoir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yabattoir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yabattoir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yabattoir trying to control the position but Mfer is working away. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yabattoir can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Yabattoir is trying to get an arm triangle but Mfer is defending well. #SUB2#
Yabattoir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mfer, who protects the arm well.
Yabattoir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Mfer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yabattoir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Yabattoir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yabattoir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yabattoir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working. #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.
Mfer gets back to half guard.
Yabattoir wants to take a breather but Mfer is having none of it. #SUB2#
Yabattoir seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.
Mfer moves into full guard.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yabattoir is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yabattoir wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
Mfer has his hands on Yabattoir's head, controlling the position.
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mfer has Yabattoir pulled in close to control his posture.
Yabattoir stops Mfer from standing up.
Yabattoir stays in close to Mfer's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yabattoir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yabattoir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yabattoir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Yabattoir gets a takedown into half guard.

Mfer kicks Yabattoir off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yabattoir blocks a jab.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Yabattoir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yabattoir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer. #T4#
Mfer swings for the body but Yabattoir moves out of range.
Mfer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yabattoir misses with an uppercut.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yabattoir walks into a left hand.
Mfer connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Yabattoir is rocked!
Mfer cracks Yabattoir with a hook to the temple - Yabattoir is on wobbly legs here! Mfer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Yabattoir falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mfer wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: LAFC 49
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Yung Gai tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
Yung Gai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yung Gai misses the shot to the body.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Mfer clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yung Gai as the two fighters clinch.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
Yung Gai avoiding damage.
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Yung Gai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer tries a body shot but Yung Gai blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Yung Gai controls the action.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mfer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yung Gai can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai. #T2#
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Mfer looking to stall.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer pushes Yung Gai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Mfer looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Yung Gai as the two fighters clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Mfer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mfer's gas tank.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer tries a body shot but Yung Gai blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Yung Gai.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mfer or not.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai - that landed with a thud.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Mfer tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yung Gai has Mfer pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Yung Gai. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Yung Gai tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer stalling in the clinch but Yung Gai improves position.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer has Yung Gai pushed against the cage.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer tries a body shot but Yung Gai blocks it.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Mfer closes the distance and clinches.
Yung Gai blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
A short left from Mfer.
Yung Gai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yung Gai prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yung Gai can do to turn this around?
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Ispa Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Yung Gai. #T1#
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
A short left from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer taking a breather.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yung Gai works on Mfer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yung Gai lands a shot to the body.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai wants to stall.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai has Mfer pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai. #T2#
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mfer lands a body shot.
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer is stalling here.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer slows down the pace here.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Mfer pushes Yung Gai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer stalling.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
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 Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yung Gai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Mfer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mfer tries to counter by clinching up but Yung Gai breaks away and moves out of range.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yung Gai thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.#CL2#
Yung Gai rushes Mfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai stalling in the clinch but Mfer improves position.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai wants to stall.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands a left hand.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer has Yung Gai pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Yung Gai.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Yung Gai lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Yung Gai is leaning against Mfer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yung Gai just leaning against Mfer, taking a breather.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai stalls.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A hook to the body from Yung Gai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yung Gai presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yung Gai prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer looking to stall.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sum Yung Gai.
Well Mfer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Mfer tries to move into range but Keane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keane takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Keane moves his leg out of the way.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Keane there.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane 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.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane misses with a double jab.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Keane slips a jab from Mfer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a leg kick.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Mfer.
Keane walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane 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.#T1#
Nice body kick from Mfer.
Keane walks into a jab.
Keane avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Keane is looking for the big counter here.
Keane misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Keane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Keane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Keane clobbers Mfer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Keane lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane misses with a double jab
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Keane moves out of range easily. #T2#
Mfer swinging wildly here.
Mfer throws a push kick but Keane slaps the foot to one side.
Keane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mfer under the eye.
Keane misses with a hook.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keane misses with a straight left.
Mfer cracks Keane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer jabs at Keane's body.
Mfer moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane with a hook.
Mfer cracks Keane with a good jab.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Keane is rocked!
Mfer pounces like a tiger and cracks Keane with a vicious hook! Keane is down but not out! Mfer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Mfer!

Event: ENIGMA 108
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
Mfer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Burrows moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burrows swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mfer holds on and takes a little breather.
Burrows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it. #T1#
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Burrows is standing up over Mfer. Mfer looks to escape but Burrows dives into side control.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mfer wants to control but Burrows postures up.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows drags him back down.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrows advances to full mount.
Mfer is squirming around, avoiding Burrows's attempts to control the action.
Mfer really wants to buck Burrows off and get back to his feet.
Mfer blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Burrows controlling the position easily from mount.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Burrows avoids the attempt from Mfer to control.
Burrows tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burrows misses with a head shot.
Mfer tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Burrows controlling the position easily from mount.
Mfer wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.#T3#
Burrows throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mfer is trying to stand up.
Mfer is looking to get to half guard.
Mfer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mfer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mfer keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mfer tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Burrows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mfer is looking to escape. #T4#
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.
Mfer tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Mfer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mfer tries to lock up and control but Burrows gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mfer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Burrows.
Burrows 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burrows throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burrows lands a jab to the head.
Burrows moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burrows avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burrows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burrows.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Burrows stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
A left lands for Burrows.
Burrows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mfer's waist but Mfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burrows off to one side.
A punch combination from Burrows misses.
Burrows blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Mfer is predictable there #TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mfer won't be happy with that.
Mfer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows drags him back down.#T2#
Burrows working away.
Mfer is trying to improve his position.
Burrows working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Burrows in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burrows works to advance to full mount. Mfer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Burrows throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mfer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Burrows looking to finish with strikes here!
Mfer wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mfer because Burrows loaded up on that one.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Mfer is squirming around nicely.
Mfer tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Burrows throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mfer because Burrows loaded up on that one.
Mfer is trying to stand.#T4#
Burrows misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mfer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mfer controls the position.
Burrows looking to finish with strikes here!
Burrows looking to ground and pound but Mfer is blocking nicely.
Mfer is trying desperately to improve position.
Burrows unloads with some shots from mount but Mfer bucks and avoids them well.
Mfer is looking to improve his position but Burrows isn't that keen on the idea.
Mfer doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Mfer throws a leg kick but Burrows checks it.
Burrows lands with a good body shot.
Mfer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burrows will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burrows misses with a hook.
Burrows lands an overhand right.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burrows jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It looks like Burrows has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Burrows throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Burrows looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mfer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer is looking for a sweep.
Mfer is pushing Burrows's head away, looking to escape. Burrows manages to hold on to the position though.
Mfer tries to buck Burrows off but Burrows is having none of it.#T1#
Burrows tries to move to mount but Mfer blocks the move with his legs.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burrows throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mfer is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Burrows working away.
Mfer is trying to get back to his feet.#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.
Burrows wants to control but Mfer is keeping him busy.
Mfer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burrows asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Burrows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burrows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mfer swivels and escapes.
Mfer tries a quick counter leg kick but Burrows is wise to it.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mfer can do to turn this around?
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Nice uppercut lands for Burrows. That snapped Mfer's head back.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Burrows slips under a jab from Mfer.
Burrows has a takedown stuffed.
Burrows shoots in and drives through. Mfer sprawls well.
Burrows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Mfer misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burrows 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.#ES2#
Mfer wriggles free and stands up.
Crunch! Mfer slams his shin into Burrows's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer flicks out a counter leg kick but Burrows steps away.
Burrows punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Burrows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mfer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burrows takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - Burrows coming out on top.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
Burrows checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Mfer catches Burrows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
Mfer thumps Burrows with a low kick.
Burrows with a nice cross.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.#TD#
Burrows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Stuart Burrows did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Mfer throws a hook but Burrows blocks it.
Burrows scores with a nice right hand.
Burrows throws a right hand that Mfer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mfer also avoids with ease.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Burrows keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Mfer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burrows connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mfer's hands.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Burrows's front leg but catches the back leg as Burrows tries to avoid it.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer tries a quick counter leg kick but Burrows is wise to it.
Burrows misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows dives in and grabs Mfer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mfer pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Burrows stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burrows misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burrows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burrows scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burrows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mfer defends well and Burrows ends up having to push Mfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Burrows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Burrows drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burrows sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Mfer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Burrows pushing down on Mfer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mfer tries to kick Burrows off but Burrows keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Mfer has one foot on Burrows's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Burrows makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Burrows moves out of range as Mfer strikes.#TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mfer pushes Burrows off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burrows or perhaps it was just good defense by Mfer, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
Mfer throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burrows fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer scores with a kick to the body.
Burrows slips a jab from Mfer.
Burrows avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer wants to slow Burrows down by chopping away at his legs.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a head kick.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.
Burrows lands with a hook. Mfer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burrows throws a big shot that misses.
Burrows getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer moves forwards but Burrows connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Burrows's front leg but catches the back leg as Burrows tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Burrows steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burrows throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Mfer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burrows is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Burrows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Burrows cracks Mfer with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Burrows blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Burrows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mfer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mfer wants to stand but Burrows is controlling the position.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
Mfer wants to stand up but Burrows is controlling him.
Mfer pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Mfer has his feet on Burrows's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
Burrows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows checks a leg kick.
Mfer defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mfer moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Burrows checks it
enabling Burrows to counter with a crisp jab.
Burrows blocks a low kick nicely.
Burrows misses with a looping left.#T3#
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burrows at a distance.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burrows.
Mfer misses with a leg kick.
Burrows tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.
Burrows slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Mfer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burrows manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mfer looking to sit in guard and control but Burrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer is trying to keep Burrows in close. #T4#
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Mfer wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Burrows 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.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.

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 Stuart Burrows.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burrows, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 100
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mfer misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows shoots in but no luck this time.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burrows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mfer's waist but Mfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burrows off to one side.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Burrows drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mfer sprawls and moves away.
Burrows fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mfer jabs Burrows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Burrows sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Mfer didn't expect that.

Mfer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burrows off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Burrows jumps back.
Mfer misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Burrows changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mfer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows in side control, throwing shots but Mfer defends.
Mfer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burrows has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burrows 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.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrows misses with the ground and pound.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Burrows is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mfer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Mfer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burrows wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burrows fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Burrows wants to control but Mfer is keeping him busy.
Burrows tries to move to mount but Mfer blocks the move with his legs.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet here but Burrows is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mfer's back.
Mfer prevents Burrows from getting a body triangle.
Burrows throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3#
Mfer is trying to get back to his feet but Burrows has full control of the position and if anything, Mfer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mfer covering up well under a series of strikes from Burrows.
Burrows keeps control of the position as Mfer tries to break free.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I would not like to be Mfer right now.
Mfer rolls, trying to escape but Burrows keeps control of the position. #T4#
Burrows controlling from the back.
Mfer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Burrows off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Burrows throwing sloppy strikes.
Burrows struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Burrows trying to control momentarily.
Mfer is trying to stand back up.
Burrows 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.
Mfer trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mfer lands a nice hook to Burrows's body. Burrows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Burrows finds it's target.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Burrows checks it #TD#
and Burrows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mfer's guard.
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Mfer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mfer controlling Burrows's posture.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burrows lands a jab to the nose.
Burrows thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Burrows blocks the leg kick.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown but Mfer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burrows's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burrows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice takedown defense from Mfer. No joy for Burrows on that attempt. #T2#
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
Burrows moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMfer.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burrows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burrows scores with a nice right hand.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a one two! Burrows had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Burrows closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mfer's guard.
Mfer is looking to stand back up but Burrows counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mfer.
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mfer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mfer is trying to stand up here but Burrows is controlling him well.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Mfer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mfer is doing well to control the position and prevent Burrows from advancing to side control.
Burrows stops Mfer from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mfer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Burrows is trying to control. Mfer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mfer is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mfer throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
Burrows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mfer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer lands with a kick to the temple. Burrows shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Burrows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burrows dives in and grabs Mfer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mfer pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Mfer misses with a left hand
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Burrows takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burrows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burrows shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burrows showed some decent athleticism there.
Mfer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Mfer blocks nicely.
Mfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mfer wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Mfer is pulling down on Burrows's head. It's preventing any offense from Burrows, at least for the moment.
Mfer working a defensive guard here.
Burrows prevents Mfer from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Burrows sizes up Mfer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Burrows looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burrows is controlling him.
Mfer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Burrows stops Mfer from standing up.
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Mfer blocks nicely.
Mfer seems keen to control Burrows's posture.
Mfer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrows controls the pace.
Mfer is pulling down on Burrows's head. It's preventing any offense from Burrows, at least for the moment.#T3#
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burrows walks into a stiff left hand from Mfer.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a right hand #TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burrows not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mfer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Burrows scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Burrows won't allow Mfer to get back to his feet.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mfer pulls Burrows in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stuart Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer slips under a jab from Burrows.
Burrows digs a good hook to Mfer's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stuart Burrows.
I think Mfer 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Mfer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mfer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maestro 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.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Maestro.
Mfer misses with a hook. Maestro ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Maestro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mfer gets full guard.
Mfer is pulling down on Maestro's head. It's preventing any offense from Maestro, at least for the moment.
Maestro wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer 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.#T1#
Mfer 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#
Mfer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maestro's head.
Maestro is looking to improve his position.
Maestro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mfer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mfer's back!
Mfer tries to escape but Maestro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer trying to control but not successfully.
Maestro biding his time, controlling Mfer.
Mfer just trying to survive but Maestro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Maestro trying to control momentarily.
Mfer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mfer can't escape the position.
Maestro is not going to allow Mfer to sit and survive in this position.
Mfer needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Maestro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Maestro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Maestro has the hooks in. Mfer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Maestro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Maestro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mfer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Maestro avoiding Mfer 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maestro controlling the positon.
Mfer is trying to get back to his feet but Maestro has full control of the position and if anything, Mfer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mfer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mfer is in bad spot here.
Mfer trying to control the position but Maestro manages to sink in the hooks.
Mfer is in bad spot here.
Maestro avoiding Mfer 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Maestro working for the choke.
Mfer tries to roll but Maestro sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer wants to control his opponent's hands but Maestro gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Maestro saw that one coming.
Maestro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maestro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maestro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Maestro's front leg but catches the back leg as Maestro tries to avoid it.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Maestro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Maestro with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maestro blocks a jab.
Maestro scores with a decent looking hook.
Maestro clobbers Mfer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Mfer tries to move into range but Maestro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maestro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Maestro scores with the left hand. Mfer knows he should have avoided that one.
Mfer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Maestro throws a shot to the body.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maestro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Maestro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maestro dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Maestro thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Maestro checks it #TD2#
and Maestro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mfer is looking to control Maestro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mfer avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Maestro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maestro trying to mount his opponent but Mfer defends it.
Maestro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Mfer wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mfer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mfer.
Maestro pushes down on Mfer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Maestro wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Still in half guard, Maestro seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maestro is working away from the top position though.
Mfer controlling the position for now.
Maestro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maestro wants to control but Mfer is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Maestro moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer. #TD2#
Maestro gets the takedown into side control.
Mfer is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matija Maestro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Maestro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mfer with a body shot.
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maestro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maestro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Maestro's shoulder, as Maestro tries to avoid the shot.
Maestro misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mfer thuds a left hand into Maestro's body.
Mfer throws a nice looking combination but Maestro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maestro misses with a shot to the body
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maestro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Maestro moves out of range easily.
Maestro ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Maestro jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maestro 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.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maestro.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maestro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Maestro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.#T2#
Jab, jab by Maestro - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Maestro moves out of range.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maestro's hands.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maestro.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Maestro off balance momentarily.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer throws a jab when Maestro was well out of range.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Maestro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Maestro moved away.
Donk. Maestro catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maestro.
Mfer moves out of range as Maestro strikes.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Maestro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mfer defends it well.
Mfer misses the body punch #TD2#
and Maestro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mfer!
I wouldn't like to be where Mfer is right now.
Maestro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mfer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mfer is trying to get back to half guard.
Maestro working away.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working. #SUB2#
Maestro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mfer is defending well.
Maestro trying to control the action but Mfer is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ispa Mfer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Maestro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Maestro moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Maestro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maestro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maestro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestro digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maestro if he has to take too many more of those.
Mfer tries to bum rush Maestro with a series of wild strikes but Maestro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maestro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maestro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mfer moves forwards but Maestro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Maestro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maestro blocks a low kick nicely.
Maestro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer cracks Maestro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maestro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer misses with a left hand
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Mfer misses with a right hand
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Maestro lands with a hook. Mfer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Mfer throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer misses with a shot to the body
enabling Maestro to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Mfer tries to sprawl but Maestro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mfer pushes Maestro off looking to stand but Maestro dives back in and keeps control.
Mfer desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Mfer is trying to stand back up but Maestro is controlling him
Mfer is trying to maintain the position but Maestro is very close to passing his half guard.
Mfer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mfer wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maestro connects with a looping right hand.
Maestro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maestro.
Maestro catches Mfer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maestro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maestro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Maestro blocks the body kick.
Maestro with the counter takedown but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Nice jab there from Maestro.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Maestro to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Maestro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maestro.
Mfer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Mfer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maestro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mfer with a body shot.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Mfer throws a low kick, looking for Maestro's leg but Maestro calmly moves out of range.
Maestro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mfer takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Maestro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestro manages to avoid it.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Maestro as he connects with a hook.
Maestro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maestro slips under a jab from Mfer.
Maestro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Maestro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maestro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Maestro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mfer did well to prevent Maestro getting side control.
Maestro prevents Mfer from standing back up.
Mfer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mfer tries to lock up and control but Maestro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maestro looking to control but Mfer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mfer is controlling an arm, preventing Maestro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T2#
Mfer regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer is controlling Maestro's trapped leg to prevent Maestro from advancing to side control.
Mfer is trying to control but can't.
Mfer controlling the position well.
Mfer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Maestro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maestro's sensitive parts.
Maestro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Maestro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mfer seems keen to control Maestro's posture.
Maestro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maestro trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Mfer 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#
Maestro trying to control but Mfer postures up.

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 Ispa Mfer.
I think Maestro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new featherweight champion!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC 32
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
No luck for Vetorwee with that takedown attempt.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Vetorwee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Vetorwee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mfer's half guard.

Mfer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vetorwee is on him like a limpet, forcing Mfer back against the cage.
Vetorwee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mfer after a bit of a struggle.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawvin Vetorwee.
Vetorwee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Vetorwee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mfer half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vetorwee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vetorwee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mfer as he jumps to the side.
Mfer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Vetorwee looks to move away, Mfer throws a big counter combo but Vetorwee just gets out of the way.#T1#
Vetorwee misses with a takedown
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vetorwee shoots for a takedown but Mfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vetorwee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with an outside leg kick.
Vetorwee with a poor takedown
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Vetorwee closes the distance and clinches up with Mfer, looking for a takedown. Vetorwee pushes Mfer against the cage but Mfer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vetorwee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vetorwee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mfer circles away.
Mfer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vetorwee doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Mfer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vetorwee! Mfer lets Vetorwee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Vetorwee is rocked!
Vetorwee looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer cracks Vetorwee's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Vetorwee slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Mfer can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer retains his featherweight title!
In defeat, Mawvin Vetorwee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd check ova ya shouldah kid'.

Event: LAFC 21
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Vetorwee throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Vetorwee manages to avoid it.
Vetorwee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Vetorwee backs away, Mfer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mfer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vetorwee swings widly with a right hand
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Vetorwee takes one to the side of the head.
Vetorwee throws a big shot that misses.
Vetorwee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vetorwee throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vetorwee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Vetorwee. That snapped Mfer's head back.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vetorwee.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Vetorwee.
Mfer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vetorwee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Vetorwee ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vetorwee throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vetorwee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mfer scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vetorwee misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vetorwee misses with an uppercut
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vetorwee throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vetorwee just manages to avoid it.
Vetorwee looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Vetorwee misses the jab.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Vetorwee manages to avoid it.
Vetorwee throws a body shot but no joy.
Vetorwee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Vetorwee.
Vetorwee throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer throws a hook but Vetorwee blocks it.
Mfer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Vetorwee.#T2#
Vetorwee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Vetorwee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Mfer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vetorwee.
Vetorwee throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Vetorwee throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Vetorwee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vetorwee.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Mfer staying out of range there.
As Vetorwee backs away, Mfer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vetorwee looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Vetorwee throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Mfer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mfer slips under a jab from Vetorwee.
The fighters circling - Vetorwee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Vetorwee throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vetorwee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mfer counters with a low kick, right behind Vetorwee 's knee.
Vetorwee misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Vetorwee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vetorwee lands with a right hand.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vetorwee.
A quick step to the side and Mfer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vetorwee throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Vetorwee.
Vetorwee misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Vetorwee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vetorwee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vetorwee misses with a body punch
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vetorwee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vetorwee misses with a body shot.
Mfer moves out of range as Vetorwee strikes.#T4#
Vetorwee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vetorwee.
Vetorwee misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Vetorwee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vetorwee avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Nice uppercut there from Vetorwee.
Vetorwee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Vetorwee.
Mfer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vetorwee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Vetorwee tries to counter with a clinch but Mfer shakes him off and moves away.
Vetorwee looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vetorwee throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mawvin Vetorwee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vetorwee catches Mfer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vetorwee.
Vetorwee misses with a body shot.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vetorwee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vetorwee.
Vetorwee throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vetorwee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mfer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Vetorwee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mawvin Vetorwee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetorwee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vetorwee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mfer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vetorwee misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Vetorwee.#T1#
Vetorwee throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Vetorwee misses with a body shot
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vetorwee looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Vetorwee moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Vetorwee misses its intended target.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vetorwee throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Vetorwee manages to avoid it.
Vetorwee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vetorwee throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer counters with a left to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mfer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Vetorwee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vetorwee swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Vetorwee looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer cracks Vetorwee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vetorwee.
Mawvin Vetorwee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vetorwee swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Vetorwee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vetorwee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vetorwee cracks Mfer with an open hand slap.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vetorwee. Vetorwee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Vetorwee is rocked!
Vetorwee misses with a straight left.
Vetorwee swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with an outside leg kick.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
Mfer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Vetorwee.
Vetorwee throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vetorwee is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Vetorwee misses with an uppercut
and Mfer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vetorwee really felt that one!
Vetorwee seems to have recovered his senses.
Donk. Mfer catches Vetorwee right on the button with a cross.
Mfer cracks Vetorwee on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Vetorwee falls backwards against the cage. Mfer follows up with more strikes that drop Vetorwee to his knees. Mfer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Vetorwee! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer retains his featherweight title!
Mawvin Vetorwee was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd check ova ya shouldah kid'.

Event: LAFC 17 Gallahad vs Diamond
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Mfer. #CUT#It looks like Dreynos Elvul has been cut.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Elvul jumps back.
Mfer slips under a jab from Elvul.
Mfer throws a nice looking combination but Elvul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Elvul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Elvul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Elvul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer throws a low kick but Elvul moves out of range easily.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Elvul misses the target.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Elvul looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
A slow jab from Elvul misses its intended target.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Elvul.
Nice sprawl there from Mfer as Elvul shoots in.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elvul.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Elvul.
Elvul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Elvul is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elvul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.#T2#
Elvul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Elvul moves away and avoids it.
Elvul lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elvul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Elvul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Mfer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elvul looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer slips a jab from Elvul.
Mfer swings for the body but Elvul moves out of range. #T3#
Elvul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elvul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mfer swivels and escapes.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elvul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elvul looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Elvul misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Elvul tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer swings for the body but Elvul moves out of range.
Elvul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Elvul.
Elvul shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dreynos Elvul.#T4#
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Elvul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mfer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elvul working away.
Mfer gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Elvul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura but Mfer is defending well.
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 Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dreynos Elvul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Elvul lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mfer. No joy for Elvul on that attempt.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elvul.
Elvul misses with a takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elvul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul misses with an uppercut.
Elvul throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Elvul swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Elvul misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Elvul changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mfer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mfer is holding Elvul down, trying to stall.
Mfer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elvul off and has taken his back!
Mfer is hanging on to Elvul's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mfer controlling the positon.
Elvul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mfer's guard. Nice work there by Elvul.
Ispa Mfer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.
Mfer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Elvul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elvul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elvul lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Mfer pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Elvul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elvul throwing strikes from guard but Mfer blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mfer holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mfer is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mfer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mfer continues to stall.#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mfer defends well.#SUB2#
Mfer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elvul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mfer has managed to get both his arms back between Elvul's legs - danger averted.
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 Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dreynos Elvul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Elvul dives in and scores a takedown into Mfer's guard.
Elvul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mfer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mfer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mfer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mfer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mfer throws a body punch but Elvul moves out of range.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elvul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elvul scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elvul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Elvul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elvul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Elvul throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Elvul misses with a wild body shot.
Dreynos Elvul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elvul under the eye.
Elvul slips a jab from Mfer.
Elvul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elvul throws out the jab. #T3#
Elvul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elvul ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Elvul blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Mfer keeps Elvul at a distance using the push kick.
Elvul avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer cracks Elvul with an open hand slap.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Elvul counters with a shoot takedown. Mfer fights it but they end up in guard.

Mfer pushes Elvul off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer slips a jab and a cross from Elvul.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elvul misses with a jab to the body
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Elvul lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Mfer as Elvul shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Elvul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elvul's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dreynos Elvul's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Elvul tries for a takedown but Mfer circles away easily
and Mfer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elvul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elvul circles away quickly and effectively.
Elvul steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mfer.
Elvul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elvul avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elvul.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dreynos Elvul.
Elvul misses with a body shot
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mfer slips a jab from Elvul.
Elvul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mfer.
Elvul misses with a takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a nice body shot.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Elvul loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elvul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Elvul feints the counter takedown.#T2##TD2#
Mfer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mfer pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Mfer pulls Elvul in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mfer is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mfer stays in close to Elvul's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mfer is one step ahead there.
Mfer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Mfer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elvul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul misses with a takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer had his way with Dreynos Elvul in that round.
The cut man is working on Dreynos Elvul's cut.
That's time! Mfer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Elvul lands a head shot.
Elvul swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Elvul down.
Elvul misses with a takedown attempt - Mfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Elvul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Elvul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elvul.
Elvul throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elvul can do to turn this around?
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elvul.
Elvul shoots for a takedown but Mfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dreynos Elvul.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Elvul ducks down to avoid it.
Elvul misses the shot to the body.
Dreynos Elvul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Elvul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Elvul finds it's target.
Elvul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elvul.
Elvul misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with an inside leg kick.
Elvul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Elvul lands a lovely overhand right.
Mfer connects with a right hand. Elvul shakes it off.#T3#
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elvul.
Elvul goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
Elvul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elvul is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Elvul throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Mfer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Elvul! Mfer lets Elvul back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Elvul is rocked!
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Elvul's front leg but catches the back leg as Elvul tries to avoid it.
Elvul is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Elvul backs away from a small jab... but Mfer lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Elvul crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mfer with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer retains his featherweight title!

Event: LAFC 12 Night of Champions
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
OMalley staying out of range there.
OMalley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
OMalley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mfer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OMalley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mfer lands a jab.
OMalley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles OMalley. OMalley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Michael OMalley has been cut.#T1#
Mfer throws a hook to the side of OMalley's head but OMalley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
OMalley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. OMalley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OMalley 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.
OMalley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Mfer with a nice cross.
Mfer lands a two punch combo.
Mfer scores with the left hand. OMalley knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#OMalley is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer throws a head kick but OMalley moves out of range.
OMalley tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.#T3#
OMalley slips a straight right by Mfer.
OMalley attempts a counter takedown but Mfer avoids it well and moves away.
OMalley defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
OMalley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. OMalley moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OMalley tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.#T4#
OMalley moves away from the strike by Mfer.
OMalley attempts a counter takedown but Mfer avoids it well and moves away.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OMalley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
OMalley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Mfer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer looks to land a combination but OMalley avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael OMalley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through OMalley's defenses.
Mfer jabs OMalley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mfer scores with the left hand. OMalley knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circle, before Mfer throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into OMalley's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mfer lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer is the new featherweight champion!
The defeated Michael OMalley had this to say: 'Not much I can say. Great game plan and execution by the champ, my hat goes off to him. Congrats. Back to the drawing board for me. I'll be back, you can bet on that.'.

Event: LAFC 9
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elvul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elvul manages to avoid it.
Elvul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elvul slips under a jab from Mfer.
Elvul has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mfer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elvul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elvul defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Elvul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Elvul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Elvul is out of range.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Elvul.
And Elvul tries to counter it with a takedown but Mfer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elvul moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer jabs at Elvul's body.#T1##CL#
Mfer closes the distance and pushes Elvul back into the cage.
Elvul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
A short left from Mfer.
Elvul wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Elvul wants the takedown. Mfer is fighting it off but Elvul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mfer's guard against the cage.
Elvul trying to move into half guard but instead Mfer has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Mfer won't allow Elvul to sweep him here.
Mfer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mfer stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.#T2##SUB2#
Elvul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mfer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mfer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Elvul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mfer has passed into half guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Elvul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mfer pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mfer not doing much here.
Mfer throwing shots but Elvul is blocking nicely.
Elvul is looking for a sweep. Mfer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mfer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Elvul is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Elvul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mfer pulls his head out easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Elvul wants to get back to full guard but Mfer has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elvul can't escape the position.
Mfer controlling from mount.
Elvul tries to reverse the position but Mfer maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elvul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Elvul's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elvul was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
And Elvul tries to counter it with a takedown but Mfer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Elvul feints the counter takedown.
Elvul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
It seemed like Elvul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer looks to clinch
and Elvul counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Elvul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Elvul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Elvul didn't see that one coming.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer. #T1#
Mfer jabs at Elvul's body.
Elvul drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elvul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a hook. Elvul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mfer misses with a shot to the body
and Elvul counters with a nice body shot.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elvul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
And Elvul tries to counter it with a takedown but Mfer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Elvul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Elvul moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Elvul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Elvul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elvul blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elvul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elvul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Mfer takes a swing at Elvul's ribcage but misses.
Elvul feints the counter takedown.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Elvul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elvul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elvul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elvul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mfer defends it well.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elvul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elvul has time to react.
Mfer tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Elvul counters with a single leg into guard. Mfer didn't expect that.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Mfer.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elvul can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB2#
Elvul drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mfer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mfer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mfer! #REVR#
Mfer controls the position from side control.
Elvul gets back to half guard.
Elvul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mfer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mfer's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that second round.
That's time! Mfer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Elvul moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer tests Elvul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer moves to clinch but Elvul breaks away
and Elvul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elvul defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Elvul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mfer defends it well.
Elvul moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer lands a jab to Elvul's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Elvul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Elvul walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch but Elvul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer jabs Elvul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Elvul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mfer tries to clinch up but Elvul circles away and keeps his distance.
Elvul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Elvul's head back.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Elvul didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Mfer moves into range and clinches up with Elvul.
Mfer stops a takedown attempt from Elvul.
Dreynos Elvul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Elvul.
Mfer trying to stall but Elvul improves his position. #BC2#
Elvul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer scores with a nice body kick.
Mfer throws a hook but Elvul blocks it.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Dreynos Elvul has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer looks to land a combination but Elvul avoids it well.
It seemed like Elvul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand.
Elvul walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.#ROC#Elvul is rocked!
Elvul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Elvul is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Elvul gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mfer gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Elvul is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!

Event: NYCL 21 - Mfer vs Herer
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Mfer slips under a jab from Herer.
Herer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Herer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mfer.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Herer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mfer.
Herer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Herer's belly button to the back.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Herer's defenses.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Herer misses.
Mfer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer thumps Herer with a low kick.
Herer takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Herer is rocked!
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer is looking to counter the offense by Herer and move into the clinch.
Herer is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer slips under a jab.
Herer throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Herer seems to have recovered his senses.
Herer loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.#T1#
Mfer slips under a jab from Herer.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mfer drops Herer with a big left hand! Herer is injured, injured bad! Mfer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!

Event: GDL 112: Scott VS Biden
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.#CL#
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nickle misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.
Nickle loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickle throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle lands with a right hand.
Nickle swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Mfer clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer presses Nickle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Nickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mfer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Nickle's defenses.
Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Nickle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nickle manages to circle out of the way.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws the left hand but Nickle avoids the punch easily.
Nickle throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mfer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Nickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Nickle misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickle backwards. #ROC#Nickle is rocked!
Mfer digs a right hand into Nickle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickle's gas tank.
Nickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Nickle is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Nickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickle seems to have recovered his senses.
Nickle goes for a takedown attempt but Mfer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Nickle throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Nickle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.#CL#
Mfer clinches.
Nickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickle tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickle tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #KD#
Mfer drops Nickle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nickle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Nickle tries to score a body lock takedown but Mfer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nickle can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer lands a big right hand that drops Nickle! The killer instinct kicks in and Mfer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mfer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!

Event: GDL 104: Lasombra VS Hadjilis
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shumway. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shumway jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Shumway avoids them all with ease.
Shumway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shumway was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Mfer clinches.
Shumway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer stalling.
Shumway tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Shumway back against the cage.
Mfer stalling.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Shumway misses with a punch to the body.
Shumway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Shumway can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Shumway tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Shumway back against the cage.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mfer works on Shumway's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Mfer. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Shumway.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shumway backwards.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Shumway backwards.
Mfer lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Shumway is rocked!
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Shumway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shumway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shumway is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Mfer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shumway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shumway's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shumway drops to his knees and Mfer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!

Event: GDL 100: CHAMPIONS
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Mfer misses.
Visti slips a jab from Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Visti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer scores with a decent looking hook.
Visti jabs at Mfer's body.
Visti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Visti counters with a right hand to the body.
Visti ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Visti looks for a takedown but Mfer sprawls well.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Visti manages to avoid it.
Mfer scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Visti counter with a right hand.
Visti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mfer doesn't seem bothered though.
Visti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mfer defends well and Visti ends up having to push Mfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Visti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Visti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mfer misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Mfer has Visti up against the cage in a clinch.
Visti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Visti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Visti blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Visti taking a breather.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Visti uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer gets through Visti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Visti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Visti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Visti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Visti blocking some punches. #T3#
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Visti backwards.
Mfer tries to work over Visti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Visti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Visti.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Visti looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Visti has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mfer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Visti. #T4#
Visti is struggling to control the position.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Visti is keeping busy.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Visti is trying to maintain a safe position but Mfer gets an underhook and turns Visti into the cage.
Visti is pushing Mfer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Visti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Visti trying to control the position but instead, Mfer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Visti into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Visti counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Visti misses.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Visti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Visti didn't see that one coming.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Visti moves out of range of the strikes.
Visti throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Mfer moves in looking to clinch but Visti pushes him off.
Visti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Visti can do to turn this around?
Visti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mfer sprawls well. Mfer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Visti gets slowly back to his feet.
Mfer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Visti.#T1#
Visti moves forwards but Mfer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mfer tries to clinch there but Visti circles away.
Visti misses the jab.
Visti tries to work over Mfer's front leg with a kick but Mfer checks it.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Visti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Visti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Visti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mfer but Mfer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Visti is defended easily by Mfer.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mulk Visti.#T2#
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer stuns Visti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Visti shoots in looking for a takedown but Mfer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Visti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mfer wants to clinch but Visti slips to the side
and Visti counters with a stiff right hand.
Visti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Visti.
Mfer with a nice cross.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Visti counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Visti counters with a shot to the ribs. 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!
Visti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Visti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
A low kick from Visti misses #CL#
and Mfer counters by moving into the clinch.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Visti avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Visti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Visti prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer is stalling here.
Mfer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mfer tries to work over Visti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Mfer misses with some punches.
Visti avoiding damage.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Visti stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mfer lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visti misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer stalling in the clinch but Visti improves position.
Visti blocks a body shot from Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Visti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Visti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mfer as Visti tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Visti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mfer is keeping busy.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Visti.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Visti. #T1#
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Visti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Visti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer slows down the pace here.
Ispa Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mfer tries a body shot but Visti blocks it.
Visti lands with a short shot to the head.
Visti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Visti.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Visti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visti prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Visti.
Mfer cracks Visti with a nice body shot.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Visti wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Visti stalling in the clinch but Mfer improves position.
Mfer being controlled against the cage.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
A head punch on the inside from Visti fails to land.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Visti seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T4#
Visti letting Mfer take a breather here.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Visti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Visti letting Mfer take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Visti.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mulk Visti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Visti.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Mfer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mfer 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!

Event: GDL 94: DeLuna VS Submission
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Bandito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Mfer checks a low kick from Bandito.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Bandito's body. Bandito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Bandito lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Bandito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mfer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bandito throws a leg kick but Mfer checks it.
Bandito throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bandito with the inside leg kick.
Bandito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandito misses with a low kick.
Bandito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandito.
Bandito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Mfer pushes Bandito up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer blocks an elbow strike.
Bandito taking a breather.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandito backwards.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bandito tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Bandito back against the cage.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Bandito.
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bandito leaning against his opponent.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandito's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mfer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bandito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Bandito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Bandito throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Mfer.
Bandito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mfer's defenses.
Bandito taking a breather.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bandito misses with a body punch.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Bandito avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Come on Mfer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Bandito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandito misses with a punch to the body.
Bandito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bandito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandito tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Bandito back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Bandito.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mfer gets through Bandito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bandito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bandito staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Bandito.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Bandito tries a head kick but it misses.
As Bandito backs off Mfer throws a huge counter combo but Bandito manages to avoid it all.
Mfer throws a jab when Bandito was well out of range.
Bandito throws a big shot that misses.
Juanito Bandito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandito. That snapped Mfer's head back.
Bandito staying out of range there.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandito.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Bandito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandito motions for Mfer to come forward. Bandito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bandito loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
Bandito throws a series of punches but Mfer avoids them all with ease.
Mfer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bandito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Bandito.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Mfer as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Bandito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandito moves away.
Bandito throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandito manages to avoid it.
Bandito throws a low kick but Mfer moves out of range easily.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Bandito.
Bandito throws a low kick but Mfer moves out of range easily.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Bandito.
Mfer tests Bandito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandito is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mfer dodges an elbow strike from Bandito.
Mfer gets through Bandito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer avoids the elbow strike from Bandito, against the cage.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mfer blocks an elbow strike from Bandito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bandito throws a low kick but Mfer avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandito. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandito wants to land a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bandito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mfer is out of range and Bandito settles back down.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Bandito.
Bandito throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Bandito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mfer is out of range and Bandito settles back down.
Juanito Bandito is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Bandito avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandito throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
Mfer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandito on the side of the head.
Bandito throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Mfer counters by clinching up.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Bandito.
Bandito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bandito misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Mfer blocks an elbow strike from Bandito.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandito controls his hands.
Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandito or not. #BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Mfer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bandito scores with a nice head shot.
Bandito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bandito moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Bandito throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.
Bandito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Bandito is out of range.
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandito moves away.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandito moves away.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer checks a low kick from Bandito.
Bandito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandito.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandito doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandito with the inside leg kick.
Bandito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer with a jab.
Mfer throws a body punch but Bandito moves out of range.
Bandito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Bandito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer checks a low kick from Bandito.
Bandito misses with a low kick.
Bandito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bandito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandito misses with a hook
and Bandito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer throws a hook but Bandito blocks it.#T3#
Bandito misses with a head kick.
Bandito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mfer.
Bandito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandito.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bandito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandito misses the target.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Bandito ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer swings for the body but Bandito moves out of range.
Bandito throws a body kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bandito misses with a low kick.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Bandito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bandito slips a jab from Mfer.
Bandito ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Bandito throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Bandito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandito.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Bandito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Mfer avoids the elbow strike from Bandito, against the cage.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bandito working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Mfer.
Good body shot from Mfer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Mfer presses Bandito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandito backwards.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bandito throws a lazy head kick
and Mfer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bandito moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Bandito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bandito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bandito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Bandito is predictable there
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandito misses with a head kick.
Bandito tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandito as he connects with a hook.
Mfer lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mfer closes the distance and pushes Bandito back into the cage.
Mfer avoids the elbow strike from Bandito, against the cage.
Mfer digs a right hand into Bandito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandito's gas tank.
Ispa Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bandito pushes off an throws an elbow but Mfer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
Bandito misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Bandito taking a breather.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandito tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Bandito back against the cage.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Bandito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bandito trying to control the position but instead, Mfer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bandito into the cage.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mfer. #BC2#
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Bandito is out of range. #T2##CL2#
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandito backwards.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Bandito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer pushes Bandito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer gets through Bandito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer leaning against his opponent.
Bandito pushes off an throws an elbow but Mfer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mfer pushes Bandito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Bandito is rocked!
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Oh Bandito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mfer avoids the elbow strike from Bandito, against the cage.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandito backwards.
Mfer avoids the elbow strike from Bandito, against the cage.
Mfer blocks the elbow strike.
Bandito seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandito backwards. #T3#
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer lands a body punch.
Bandito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bandito up against the cage.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer blocks an elbow strike from Bandito.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer avoids the elbow strike from Bandito, against the cage.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandito backwards.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer avoids a wild elbow strike from Bandito.#BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mfer lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer lands with a big left! Bandito is wobbled badly! Mfer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bandito to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Mfer!
Juanito Bandito spoke after the fight, saying 'Estaré en la esquina del señor!'.

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