Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 124
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Popper throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Popper toppling to the canvas! Popper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bjornsson finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
Popper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
It seemed like Bjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popper lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornsson scores with a counter punch that sends Popper to the canvas! Bjornsson smells blood - he's punishing Popper with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Popper has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Bjornsson!
Erik Bjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MILF LHW Week 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Invasion.
Popper leaves Invasion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Popper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Alien Invasion has been cut.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Invasion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popper avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Invasion with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Invasion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Popper tries to improve position but can't.
Popper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Invasion.
Invasion 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.
Popper is trying to improve his position.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Popper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Invasion.
Invasion throws a strike aimed at the side of Popper's head but Popper avoids it well.
Popper struggling a bit here.
Invasion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Invasion.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Invasion lands a nice forearm strike.
Invasion is putting a hurting on Popper here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Invasion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Invasion throws a strike aimed at the side of Popper's head but Popper avoids it well.#T2#
Invasion in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Invasion working the head with strikes.
Invasion throws a strike aimed at the side of Popper's head but Popper avoids it well.
Popper dodges the ground and pound from Invasion.
Invasion 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.
Invasion lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Popper down.
Invasion throws an elbow but Popper slips to the side and avoids it well.
Invasion throwing strikes but Popper manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Invasion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Popper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Popper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Popper passes into side control, despite Invasion's attempt to control the position.
Invasion tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Invasion is working hard here to advance position.
Invasion throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Invasion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Popper off and has taken his back!
Invasion trying to control momentarily.
Invasion throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Invasion throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Invasion scores with punches to the body.
Invasion missing with strikes from the back. #T4#
Invasion connects with a big shot to the side of Popper's head.
Invasion is looking to control Popper but Popper is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Invasion misses with an elbow to the head.
Invasion is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Popper. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Popper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Invasion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Invasion throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Invasion misses with a punch 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!
Invasion missing with strikes from the back.
Invasion misses with punches from the back.
Popper avoids the strikes from Invasion.
Invasion is punishing Popper with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alien Invasion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alien Invasion's cut.
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#
Invasion tries for a takedown but Popper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Invasion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Popper throws a nice looking combination but Invasion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Invasion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Invasion somewhat.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Invasion walks into a jab.#TD#
Invasion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Popper on his heels. He'll look to pass Popper's guard now, I'm sure.
Popper trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Invasion working some strikes from top position.
Alien Invasion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popper is pulling down on Invasion's head to control his posture. #T1#
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Invasion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Invasion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Invasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.
Popper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Popper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
Invasion distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Invasion is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popper can do to turn this around?
Invasion is working Popper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Invasion with a nice head shot there.
Popper keeping full guard, as Invasion tries to pass.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Invasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
Popper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Invasion scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Invasion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Invasion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Invasion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
Invasion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
Invasion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alien Invasion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alien Invasion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Invasion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popper sprawls well. Popper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Invasion gets slowly back to his feet.
Popper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pascal Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Invasion slips under a jab from Popper.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Invasion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Invasion shoots in looking for a takedown. Popper tries to sprawl out of it but Invasion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Popper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Invasion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Invasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Invasion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Popper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Invasion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Invasion is working Popper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Invasion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Popper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Invasion.
Invasion trying to control but Popper is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popper lands a jab to Invasion's midsection.#TD#
Popper tries to sprawl but Invasion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Invasion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Invasion misses with a head shot. Popper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Invasion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Popper has momentary wrist control but Invasion slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion works over Popper with some ground and pound from guard.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
Invasion throws a strike but Popper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Popper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Invasion trying to strike off his back. #T4#
Invasion controls Popper momentarily but Popper frees himself.
Invasion being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Popper is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Popper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Invasion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Popper has managed to get both his arms back between Invasion's legs - danger averted.
Popper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Invasion swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alien Invasion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Invasion, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alien Invasion!

Event: MILF LHW week 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Mil darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mil sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Popper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popper tries to get out of the position.
Popper won't allow Mil to pass to mount.
Popper is refusing to be controlled, as Mil sits in half guard.
Mil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Popper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mil slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Mil 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.
Mil is looking to take a break and control but Popper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mil thows a huge punch but Popper dodges it nicely.
Mil keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Popper keeping control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Popper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mil on the ground.
Mil is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Mil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Mil misses with a takedown attempt
letting Popper counter with a right hand.
Mil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Popper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mil fails with the takedown
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pascal Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Mil.
Mil misses with a takedown attempt
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Mil doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Popper counters with a nice right hand that sends Mil toppling to the canvas! Mil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Popper finish him?!#ROC#Mil is rocked!
Mil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Popper counters with a right hand from hell and Mil is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper!

Event: MILF LHW Week 1
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper with a nice cross.
Popper takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
Dean tries to clinch but Popper moves away
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dean misses with a hook. Popper ducked under it nicely.
Dean's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dean's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big right from Popper misses.
Dean throws a series of punches but Popper moves out of range.
Dean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Dean feints a counter leg kick.
Dean throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Dean throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean throws a right hand that misses
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Dean's head but Dean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##KD#
Popper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dean sprawling to the canvas! Dean rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Popper finish him?! #ROC#Dean is rocked!
Dean closes the distance but Popper moves to the side
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
James Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean glances at the clock... BAM! Popper nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Dean crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Dean is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper!

Event: MILF 111 Browning vs Popper
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
Browning looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Popper stuffs the takedown.
Browning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Browning fails with a takedown attempt.
Browning slips under a jab from Popper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Browning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popper defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Browning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Browning is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Popper.
Popper scores with a decent looking hook.
Popper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Browning shoots in but no luck this time.
Popper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Browning slips a straight right by Popper.
Popper lands a jab to Browning's midsection.
Popper throws a body punch but Browning moves out of range.
Browning misses with an uppercut. Popper saw that one coming.
Popper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Browning missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Browning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Browning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Browning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browning throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Browning darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Browning lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Browning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Browning trying to control the action but Popper is working from the bottom.
Browning is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Browning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Browning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Browning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Browning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Browning wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy.
Browning thows a huge punch but Popper dodges it nicely.
Popper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Browning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popper defending well though.
Browning looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browning is trying to control the action in half guard but Popper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Browning shoots in and gets a takedown into Popper's guard.
Browning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Popper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Popper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Popper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Browning counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Popper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Browning.
Browning trying to control from half guard but Popper is working away.
Browning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Browning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popper defending well though.
Browning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Popper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Browning scores with a couple of nice shots.
Browning working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper is staying active underneath Browning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Browning lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browning throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Popper to regain full guard. #T1#
Browning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Browning trying to control but Popper is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Browning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Browning throws a big right hand that misses.
Browning lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Browning chips away with some ground and pound.
Browning is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Browning is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Browning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Browning with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Browning distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Popper is rocked!
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Browning works over Popper with some ground and pound from guard.
Popper is still in real trouble! Can Browning finish him?
Browning arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Popper's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Browning!
Jerome Browning retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: The Island Season 15, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 09, 2024

#R1#
Popper misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
Popper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson slips under a jab.
Popper walks into a jab.
Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a left hand
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Popper.
Popper throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Erik Bjornsson has been cut.#T1#
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Popper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popper misses with a hook
and Popper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Popper thinking.
Popper misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bjornsson.#ROC2#Popper is rocked!#T2#
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popper misses with a double jab
and Bjornsson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjornsson!
After winning the bout, Erik Bjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 15, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1#
Marsh misses with a left hand
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Popper on the side of the head.
Popper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsh.
A quick step to the side and Popper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poppers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
Popper lands a nice shot that snaps Marsh's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh misses with a combination
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Marsh misses with a looping left.
Popper misses with a right hand
and Marsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Marsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsh misses with a left hand
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Popper misses.
Marsh throws out a counter right but Popper avoids it with no problem.
Marsh throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Popper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marsh! Popper lets Marsh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper staying out of range there.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsh throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Marsh scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Marsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Popper on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsh.
Marsh loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
Marsh throws a right hand that misses
letting Popper counter with a right hand.
Marsh ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Marsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marsh staying out of range there.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper throws an off balance right hand
and Marsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsh ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Popper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Popper looks to throw the jab but Marsh is out of range.
Marsh misses with a double jab.
Marsh misses with a hook. Popper ducked under it nicely.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsh.
Popper misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Marsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marsh.
Marsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Marsh.
Marsh throws an off balance right hand
and Popper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsh moves forwards but Popper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Marsh's shoulder, as Marsh tries to avoid the shot.
Marsh thuds his right hand into Popper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marsh misses with a left hand
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Marsh is rocked!
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsh.
As Popper backs off Marsh throws a huge counter combo but Popper manages to avoid it all.
Marsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsh.
Decent striking displayed by Popper there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Marsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Popper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pascal Popper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popper.
Marsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsh throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marsh swings widly with a right hand
letting Popper counter with a right hand.
Popper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.
A little jabbing left from Marsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsh can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Marsh misses with a hook
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsh looks to land a combination but Popper avoids it well.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Marsh is out of range. #T1#
Popper slips under a jab from Marsh.
Popper is looking to counter punch.
Marsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marsh misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Marsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
Popper lands a nice looking body shot.
Marsh seems to have recovered his senses.
Marsh misses with a straight left.
A jab from Marsh does it's job there.
and Popper counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marsh! He's just covering up as Popper starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Popper!

Event: The Island Season 15, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Barrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Popper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrera tries to clinch but Popper is having none of it.
Popper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barrera moves to clinch but Popper breaks away
letting Popper counter with a right hand. #CL#
Barrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barrera backwards. #ROC2#Barrera is rocked!
Barrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Popper. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Barrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Barrera.
Barrera is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
Barrera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barrera wants to clinch but Popper slips to the side
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Barrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Barrera out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pascal Popper!

Event: The Island Season 15, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Popper closes the distance and pushes Island Crusher back into the cage.
Popper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Popper as the two fighters clinch.
Popper pushes Island Crusher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Island Crusher is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Popper.
Popper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Popper lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Popper.
Popper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Popper.
Island Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Popper 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!
Popper presses Island Crusher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popper lands with a light punch inside.
Popper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Popper.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Island Crusher backwards.
Popper lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Popper.
Popper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popper works on Island Crusher's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Popper lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Popper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Island Crushers head.
Nice body punch from Popper - that landed with a thud.
Popper works on Island Crusher's body with a couple of short punches.
Popper lands an uppercut.
Island Crusher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Popper.
Popper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Island Crusher backwards.
Popper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper lands a shot to the body.
Popper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper lands a hook that snaps the head of Island Crusher backwards.
Popper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Island Crusher backwards.
Island Crusher is trying to pull guard but Popper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popper.
Popper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Island Crusher.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Popper.
Popper digs a right hand underneath Island Crusher's ribcage. Island Crusher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popper lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Popper.
Popper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Island Crusher.
Popper lands a nice uppercut.
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Popper pushes Island Crusher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Island Crusher is rocked!
Popper lands an uppercut.
Oh Island Crusher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Good body shot from Popper.
Good body shot from Popper.
A short right from Popper on the inside.
Popper throws a big uppercut that drops Island Crusher! More strikes from Popper and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Island Crusher lies dazed against the cage as Popper celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Popper!

Event: MILF 99 Night of Champions
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Radic thuds a left hand into Popper's body.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
Radic throws a body shot but no joy.
Radic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radic jabs Popper right on the nose. Popper blinks but takes it well.
Popper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Radic's hands.
Radic ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Radic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Radic lands a nice shot that snaps Popper's head back. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
Radic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popper throws a right and a left that Radic avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Radic misses the target.
Radic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Radic lands a really nice looking cross but Popper seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper tries to clinch but Radic moves out of range. #T1#
Popper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radic.
Popper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popper misses with a lunging right hand
and Radic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Popper thinking.
Donk. Popper catches Radic right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Radic - just one landing.
Popper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Radic.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Radic cracks Popper with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Radic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Popper to stand back up!#ROC#Popper is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Radic throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
Popper is still on wobbly legs! Can Radic finish him?
A big right from Popper misses.
Popper seems to have recovered his senses.
Radic with a hook.
Radic slips under a jab.
Popper connects with the punch.#T2#
Popper moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popper! But no joy.
Radic misses with a left hand
and Popper counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Radic badly! He tries to strike back but Popper puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Radic out cold! Oh man, Radic will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pascal Popper!

Event: MILF 80 Lopez vs Tanaka
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Popper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mil wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
Mil is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mil on the ground.#T1#
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mil slips nicely into half guard.
Popper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popper tries to get out of the position.
Mil with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mil is trying to control. Popper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Popper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Popper is trying to maintain the position but Mil is very close to passing his half guard.
Mil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mil trying to mount his opponent but Popper defends it. #T2#
Popper is not content to let Mil control the position.
Mil wants to pass the guard but Popper is defending well.
Popper is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice cross by Popper.
Mil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mil misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Popper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mil! Popper lets Mil back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mil is rocked!
Popper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Popper throws a nice looking combination but Mil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3##KD#
Popper sends Mil crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Popper is motioning to the referee to let Mil up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mil is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?#CL#
Popper moves into range and clinches up with Mil.
Mil struggles to land a body shot inside as Popper controls his hands.
Popper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popper lands with a left to the head.
Mil has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popper after a bit of a struggle.
Pascal Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Mil.
Mil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Popper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper pushes Mil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mil has Popper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Popper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Popper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mil is trying to drag Popper to the mat but Popper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mil looks winded!
Popper scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Popper.
Mil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mil seems to have recovered his senses.
Popper lands with a left to the head.
Mil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popper.
Popper scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Popper as the two fighters clinch.
Popper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Mil is trying to trip Popper. He has hold of a leg but Popper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mil persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Popper manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mil circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Popper. Mil falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Popper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper!

Event: MILF 70 Frost VS Montana 3
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Popper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Popper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Popper slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Popper's head but Popper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popper! But no joy.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Popper moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
Popper unleashes a big counter combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds 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.#T1#
Reynolds gets in close and tags Popper with a short punch that almost sends Popper to the mat! Oh Popper is in big trouble! He turns his back on Reynolds, trying to create some distance but Reynolds rushes him, striking wildly and Popper goes down! The referee tackles Reynolds into the cage to end the fight! Reynolds is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Reynolds!
A relieved looking Stanley Reynolds 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: MILF 52 Ortiz vs McCoy
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
Popper throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Popper has managed to clinch.
Popper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popper scores with a shot to the side of Cunningham's head.
Popper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Cunningham connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Cunningham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
Cunningham misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Randall Cunningham has been cut.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
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!
Cunningham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cunningham.
Cunningham slips a jab and a cross from Popper.
An attempted straight right counter from Cunningham misses the target.
Cunningham dodges the punch combination from Popper.
Popper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Popper misses.
Popper's corner calls for a 1-2. Popper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#Randall Cunningham's cut is getting worse.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cunningham circles away quickly and effectively.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but Popper manages to avoid it.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham with a hook.
Cunningham lands with a right hand. #T2#
Popper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Popper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cunningham 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 Popper! But no joy.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
Popper looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Cunningham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Cunningham defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Popper works over Cunningham's head and body with a nice combination.
Popper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cunningham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popper doesn't seem bothered though.
Popper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cunningham.
Popper blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
Popper misses with a hook
enabling Cunningham to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Cunningham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cunningham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cunningham misses with a straight left.
Popper lands a jab.#CUT2#Randall Cunningham's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cunningham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cunningham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cunningham.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cunningham.
Popper digs a good body shot into Cunningham's ribs.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Popper tests Cunningham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cunningham 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 Popper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Popper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popper swinging wildly here. #T4#
Popper moves out of range as Cunningham strikes.
Popper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cunningham connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Popper covering up! Cunningham comes in with a big uppercut and Popper goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randall Cunningham!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Middleweights
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Rodney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodney swinging wildly here.
Popper jabs Rodney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Rodney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Popper cracks Rodney with an open hand slap.
Popper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper jabs at Rodney's body.
Popper slips under a jab from Rodney.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodney counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Popper closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Popper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodney tries to stall but Popper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Rodney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popper lands a left hand.
Rodney tries to stall but Popper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodney looks winded!
Popper tries a body shot but Rodney blocks it.
Popper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
A short left from Popper.
Popper pushes Rodney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popper.
Popper lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popper misses with a body punch.
Popper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
A short uppercut from Popper.
Popper cracks Rodney with a nice body shot.
Popper working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Popper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Popper.
Popper scores with a shoulder strike.
Popper lands with a short shot to the head.
Popper pushes Rodney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodney's elbow.
Popper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Nice body punch from Popper - that landed with a thud.
Popper blocks a body shot from Rodney.
A short left from Popper.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Popper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popper.
Popper struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodney controls his hands.
Popper misses with a body punch.
Popper tries to throw a body punch but Rodney avoids it by throwing Popper back against the cage.
Popper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popper goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Popper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popper struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodney controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Popper - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Popper.
Popper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodneys head.
Popper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Popper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Popper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Popper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
Popper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popper lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Popper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodney takes a shot to the head.
Popper lands with a light punch inside.
Popper lands a shot to the body.
Popper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popper presses Rodney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popper misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Rodney prevents a body shot from Popper.
Rodney prevents a body shot from Popper.
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popper tries to throw a body punch but Rodney avoids it by throwing Popper back against the cage.
Popper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popper works on Rodney's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Popper. #ROC#Rodney is rocked!
Popper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
Rodney is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
Popper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rodney's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rodney drops to his knees and Popper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Popper!

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Light Heavy
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Browning feints the counter takedown.
Popper misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Browning counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Browning throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Popper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Browning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning throws a big right hand that misses.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Browning makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Browning distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Browning lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Browning throws a big elbow that misses.
Browning scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Popper is rocked!
Popper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browning.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browning wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
Browning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Browning slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Browning works to advance to full mount. Popper defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Popper is squirming around, avoiding Browning's attempts to control the action.
Browning looking to ground and pound but Popper is blocking nicely.
Browning unloading with bombs!#CUT2#Pascal Popper's cut is getting worse.
Browning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Browning punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Browning! Popper is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Browning!

Event: MILF 28
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Rothstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Rothstein has been cut.
Rothstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popper sprawls well. Popper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Rothstein's shoulder, as Rothstein tries to avoid the shot.
Sam Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Popper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rothstein! Popper lets Rothstein back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rothstein is rocked!
Rothstein switches off momentarily and Popper cracks him with a monster right hand! Rothstein topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Popper dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Popper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper!

Event: MILF 21
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Krulov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Zahar Krulov has been cut.
Krulov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popper as he jumps to the side.
Krulov darts in looking for a takedown but Popper gets double underhooks and turns Krulov into the cage. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krulov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krulov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Popper misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Krulov counters with a shoot takedown. Popper fights it but they end up in guard.
Popper trying to control the position.
Krulov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krulov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krulov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krulov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Krulov working some strikes from top position.
Krulov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Popper managing to control the position.
Krulov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Popper is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popper is controlling Krulov's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krulov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krulov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Popper's guard.
Krulov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popper defending well though.
Krulov working Popper over with strikes.
Krulov slows the pace down in half guard.
Krulov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Krulov is taking a breather. Popper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Popper is looking to improve his position.
Krulov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krulov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popper's head.
Popper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krulov.
Krulov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krulov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Popper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krulov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Popper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krulov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krulov drops an elbow to the side of Popper's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krulov connects with a nice short shot to Popper's temple. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
Krulov is looking to take a break and control but Popper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krulov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Popper! More strikes land and this one is all over! Krulov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahar Krulov!
Zahar Krulov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MILF 12
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Popper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popper has knocked Pancit down with a huge combo! Popper steps away and waves a wobbly Pancit back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Pancit is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mr Pancit has been cut.
Pancit glances at the clock... BAM! Popper nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Pancit crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Pancit is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper!

Event: MILF 5
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Owens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owens dives in and grabs Popper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popper pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.
Popper lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Owens has been cut.
Owens dives in and grabs Popper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popper pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.
Popper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Popper shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaid Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popper scores with a jab to the head.
Owens has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Popper.
Owens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Popper lands a jab.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens takes one to the side of the head.
Popper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Owens is rocked!#KD2#
Popper cracks Owens with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Popper has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Owens to stand back up!
Oh Owens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Zaid Owens's cut is getting worse.
Popper ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Owens's jaw. Owens's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Popper does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper!

Event: MILF Prospects 1
Date: Jan 08, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kekoa clinches. #BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekoa throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
Popper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Popper looks for a takedown but Kekoa sprawls well.
Popper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kekoa stuffs the takedown.
Kainalu Kekoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Popper.
Kekoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Popper.#TD#
Kekoa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kekoa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Popper tries to bench press Kekoa off him but Kekoa keeps the position. #T1#
Kekoa takes a little break here. Popper wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Popper dodges the ground and pound from Kekoa.
Popper regains half guard.#SU#
Kekoa decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Kekoa takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kekoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kekoa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Popper napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Popper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kekoa taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kekoa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Popper's face as Kekoa controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kainalu Kekoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kekoa 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kainalu Kekoa!

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