Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 3 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Bonner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jattner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jattner is not content to let Bonner control the position.
Bonner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jattner is not content to let Bonner control the position.
Jattner is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jattner misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jattner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jattner tries to get out of the position.
Jattner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Bonner trying to control from Jattner's half guard. Jattner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bonner wants to control from the top but Jattner keeps moving.
Bonner is looking to work some ground and pound but Jattner has wrist control.
Jattner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jattner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jattner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bonner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonner darts in trying to clinch
and Jattner counters with a three punch combo that has Bonner backing up. Bonner nods at Jattner to acknowledge the strikes.
Jattner fails with the takedown.
Jattner is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bonner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jattner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jattner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bonner. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Jattner darts in trying to clinch
and Bonner counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonner misses with a takedown attempt - Jattner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonner looks for a takedown but Jattner sprawls well.#TD2#
Bonner scores with a takedown into Jattner's guard.
Bonner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jattner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bonner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jattner's guard.
Bonner throwing strikes from guard but Jattner blocks nicely.
Bonner trying to control but Jattner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crystian Bonner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonner throws a head kick but Jattner moves out of range.
Bonner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jattner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonner misses with a takedown #CL#
and Jattner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jattner.
Jattner is trying to pull guard but Bonner has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Bonner has Jattner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bonner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jattner tumbling to the mat - Bonner dives into Jattner's guard.
Jattner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jattner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jattner controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Bonner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jattner dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bonner is trying to keep Jattner in close.
Bonner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonner, not yet.
Bonner trying to keep a closed guard but Jattner is proving a slippery customer.
Jattner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jattner throwing strikes from guard but Bonner blocks nicely.
Crystian Bonner has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Bonner is trying to keep Jattner in close.
Bonner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jattner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jattner slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonner, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##CL#
Jattner rushes Bonner and presses him up against the cage.
Jattner keeps control of Bonner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonner is trying to break the clinch but Jattner is controlling him.
Bonner wants to break free but Jattner has control.
Jattner managing to block the knees to the body from Bonner.
Jattner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jattner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonner to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Jattner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Jattner. #T4#
Bonner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Bonner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bonner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bonner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jattner is proving hard to escape from.
Jattner wants to stand up but Bonner is controlling him.
Bonner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jattner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Mika Jattner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bonner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jattner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonner somewhat.
Bonner fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonner.
Mika Jattner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crystian Bonner.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonner. #CUT2#It looks like Mika Jattner has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bonner gets a takedown into half guard.#ROC2#Jattner is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Jattner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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. Bonner connects with a nice short shot to Jattner's temple.
Nice strikes from Bonner there.
Bonner is controlling the pace.
Bonner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jattner! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bonner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crystian Bonner!
A very excited looking Crystian Bonner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MFC - 48
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there #TD#
so Patryk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Patryk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick #CL#
and Patryk counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Pudzianowski pulls guard.
Patryk passes Pudzianowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Patryk stops Pudzianowski from getting back to his feet.
Patryk is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Patryk in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pudzianowski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Patryk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukasz Patryk!
Our winner, Lukasz Patryk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFC - 46
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Patryk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shakespeare's waist but Shakespeare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patryk off to one side.
Shakespeare lands a jab to Patryk's midsection.
Shakespeare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patryk counters with a left and a right that stings Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shakespeare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patryk.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk.
Patryk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.#CL2#
Patryk clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Patryk.#BC#
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shakespeare lands a jab.#T1#
Shakespeare scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Patryk closes the distance and clinches up with Shakespeare, looking for a takedown. Patryk pushes Shakespeare against the cage but Shakespeare circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robbie Shakespeare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patryk fails with the takedown.
Patryk is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Shakespeare moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
A relieved looking Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up!'.

Event: MFC - 44
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Patryk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gayweather lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayweather throws a right hand that Patryk ducks under and follows up with a left that Patryk also avoids with ease.
Patryk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Patryk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Gayweather counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Patryk down! Gayweather is looking to finish but Patryk is intelligently defending himself.
Gayweather controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Patryk wants to sweep but no luck.
Gayweather is in close to Patryk's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Patryk is rocked!
Gayweather gets to his feet and stands over Patryk, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Patryk felt that one! Gayweather unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Patryk from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Gayweather!
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up!'.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Romanow
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Porfirigo to the mat! Porfirigo manages to get full guard.

Porfirigo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bakarow effectively controlling the action here.
Bakarow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Porfirigo up against the cage.
Bakarow jumps guard but Porfirigo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow lands a jab to the head.
Bakarow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Porfirigo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porfirigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakarow keeps working. #T1#
Bakarow trying to get back to full guard but Porfirigo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Porfirigo tries to control but Bakarow wriggling away.
Porfirigo avoids the attempt from Bakarow to control.
Porfirigo trying to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Bakarow gets back to half guard.#T2#
Bakarow tries to roll over but Porfirigo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Porfirigo is trying to work for a kimura but Bakarow is defending well.
Bakarow works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Porfirigo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bakarow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bakarow has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow throwing strikes but missing.
Porfirigo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Porfirigo 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#
Bakarow wants to get back to full guard.
Bakarow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Porfirigo is working away from the top position though.
Porfirigo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Porfirigo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bakarow lands a head kick! #T4##TD#
Porfirigo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Porfirigo is working for a kimura but Bakarow is defending it quite comfortably.
Bakarow tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg.
Porfirigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Porfirigo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bakarow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porfirigo, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Bakarow to work.
Porfirigo prevents a body shot from Bakarow.
Bakarow goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bakarow jumps guard. #SUB#
Porfirigo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Porfirigo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bakarow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Porfirigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porfirigo's guard. #REVB#
Bakarow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porfirigo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bakarow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Porfirigo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakarow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bakarow wants to improve his position but instead Porfirigo has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Porfirigo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bakarow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Porfirigo. #SUB#
Porfirigo is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Bakarow is looking to escape.
Porfirigo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakarow's head.
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet.
Bakarow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Porfirigo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bakarow is just riding it out for now. Porfirigo eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Bakarow tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg. #SU#
Porfirigo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bakarow to get to his feet.
Bakarow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bakarow. #BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow lands with a kick to the temple. Porfirigo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porfirigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porfirigo sprawls well. Porfirigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo sets himself, and Bakarow steps forward looking for the clinch! Porfirigo avoids it this time.#CL2#
Bakarow instigates a clinch.
Porfirigo is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Porfirigo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bakarow was covering up waiting for the punch and Porfirigo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Porfirigo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakarow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tayaen Porfirigo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakarow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porfirigo is controlling him.
Bakarow is pulling down on Porfirigo's head. It's preventing any offense from Porfirigo, at least for the moment.
Bakarow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Porfirigo postures up in Bakarow's guard and throws a big left but Bakarow blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Porfirigo trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porfirigo fails to land the takedown.
Bakarow wants to counter with a clinch but Porfirigo pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Porfirigo keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Porfirigo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt - Bakarow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porfirigo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bakarow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Bakarow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakarow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakarow fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Porfirigo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Porfirigo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Porfirigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bakarow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porfirigo has managed to get both his arms back between Bakarow's legs - danger averted.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Bakarow kicks Porfirigo off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Porfirigo defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakarow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away.
A big right from Porfirigo misses.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow is looking to clinch but Porfirigo is avoiding it.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bakarow drives through and clinches with Porfirigo against the cage.

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 Tayaen Porfirigo.
I think Porfirigo 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: MFC - 41
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Patryk dives in for a single leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Gayweather wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gayweather cracks a nice hook into Patryk's ribs.
Gayweather looks to land a right hand but Patryk moved out of range.
Patryk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Patryk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gayweather connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Gayweather coming out on top.
Patryk throws a head kick but Gayweather moves out of range.
Gayweather lunges at Patryk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patryk's hand. #CUT#That has opened up Lukasz Patryk's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
No joy there for Gayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patryk needs to keep his hands up - Gayweather had a free shot at his head there.
Gayweather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk.#T1##TD2#
Patryk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gayweather's half guard.#SUB#
Gayweather looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gayweather misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gayweather manages to get to full guard.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Gayweather keeps moving.
Gayweather 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#
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gayweather content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Gayweather 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.
Gayweather is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Gayweather is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patryk defends it well.
Gayweather throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
Gayweather has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Patryk defend it? Gayweather steps over the head and cranks it - Patryk is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gayweather!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Floyd Gayweather!
Lukasz Patryk spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never give up!'.

Event: Just some fights 4
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Cejka closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cejka smiles and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Cejka as he connects with a hook.
Anjo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anjo blocks a jab.
Cejka misses with an uppercut.
Anjo dives in and grabs Cejka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cejka pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Anjo throws a head kick but Cejka moves out of range.
Cejka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cejka throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.
Anjo staying out of range there.
Anjo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cejka scores with a jab.#T1#
A big right from Cejka misses.
As Cejka tries to get set, Anjo tries to push him back and clinch up but Cejka manages to avoid the attempt.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anjo's head backwards.
Cejka 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.
Cejka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anjo momentarily.
A jab from Cejka does it's job there.
Cejka throws a series of punches but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cejka thuds his right hand into Anjo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cejka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cejka throws a looping overhand right but Anjo ducks down to avoid it.
Cejka slips a jab and a cross from Anjo.
Cejka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cejka throws a jab when Anjo was well out of range.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses.
Cejka 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.
Anjo ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
Cejka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anjo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Cejka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anjo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Anjo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anjo tries to counter with a takedown but Cejka is quick to defend against it.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cejka swivels and escapes.
Cejka throws a combination that misses
and Anjo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cejka's waist but Cejka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side.
Anjo takes one to the side of the head.
Cejka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cejka lands with an uppercut that bounces Anjo off the cage and back into range.
Cejka loads up on a big right hand but Anjo slips the punch.
Anjo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cejka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Cejka misses.
Cejka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anjo defending well as Cejka loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Cejka connects with a right hand. Anjo shakes it off.
Cejka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cejka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Cejka sprawls well.#TD#
Anjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anjo is pressing down on Cejka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cejka is holding on for now.
Cejka is trying to stand.
Anjo wants to take a breather but Cejka is having none of it.
Anjo controlling the action here.#T4#
Cejka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anjo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo.
Cejka thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Cejka looks to move away, Anjo throws a big counter combo but Cejka just gets out of the way.
Anjo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anjo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejka thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka 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#
Cejka connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
Anjo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cejka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Anjo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Cejka misses.
Cejka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anjo throws a big counter combination but Cejka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anjo defending well as Cejka loads up on a big left hand.
Cejka misses with a straight right.
It looked like Anjo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cejka looks to land a left hand but Anjo moved out of range nicely.
Cejka missing with a left hand there. Anjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anjo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cejka misses with an uppercut. Anjo saw that one coming.
Anjo tries to counter by clinching up but Cejka breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Cejka there.#CL2#
Cejka gets a clinch.
Cejka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cejka scores with a hook to the body.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Anjo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anjo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anjo taking a breather.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cejka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cejka stops a takedown attempt from Anjo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cejka.
Cejka lands a hook that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Anjo takes a shot to the head.
Cejka tries a body shot but Anjo blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cejka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cejka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Cejka.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cejka.
Cejka misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Anjo breaks from the clinch.
Cejka dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!
Cejka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Cejka misses #CL#
and Anjo counters by moving into the clinch.
Cejka struggles to land a body shot inside as Anjo controls his hands.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Cejka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anjo wants a takedown but no success here.
Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.
Anjo is looking to control Cejka's arms but Cejka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anjo has his back to the cage.
Cejka lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Cejka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cejka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cejka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anjo or not.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anjo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cejka has double underhooks.
Anjo blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cejka - that landed with a thud.
Anjo prevents a body shot from Cejka.
Cejka tries to throw a body punch but Anjo avoids it by throwing Cejka back against the cage.
Anjo can't get the takedown.
Cejka stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anjo.
A hook to the body from Cejka.
Cejka misses with a body punch. #T4#
Anjo can't get the takedown.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cejka.
Cejka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anjo looking to stall.
Anjo is trying to push Cejka away but Cejka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cejka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Cejka.
A short right from Cejka.
Cejka lands a right hand.
Cejka working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo slips a jab from Cejka.
Cejka throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.
Anjo staying out of range there.
Anjo slips a straight right by Cejka.
Cejka looks to throw the jab but Anjo is out of range.
Anjo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cejka with a jab.
Anjo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cejka throws a shot from downtown. Anjo moves away and avoids it.
Anjo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cejka misses with an uppercut.
Cejka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cejka. Anjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anjo moves out of range as Cejka strikes.
Anjo is looking for a counter combo.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Cejka counter with a right hand.
Anjo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cejka.
Cejka misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cejka.
Cejka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cejka tries to sprawl out of it but Anjo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cejka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anjo slips under a jab from Cejka.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cejka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cejka.
A little feinted left hand from Anjo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cejka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cejka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anjo.
Cejka looks to land a right hand but Anjo moved out of range.
Cejka lands a jab.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Cejka as he connects with a hook.
Anjo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cejka is fending him off so far but Anjo persists. Nope, Cejka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejka lands a nice shot to the body.
Cejka connects with a single shot there.
Cejka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anjo under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Cejka catches Anjo right on the button with a cross.
Cejka throws a poor cross that misses
and Anjo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cejka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Cejka has Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cejka lands with a short shot to the head. #T3##TD#
Anjo drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Cejka stands up from Anjo's guard - Cejka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cejka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Cejka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cejka throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.
Anjo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cejka avoids it.
Cejka throws a shot from downtown. Anjo moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Anjo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cejka misses with an uppercut.
Anjo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anjo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cejka, as that shot connected.
Cejka misses with a left hand
and Anjo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anjo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cejka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Cejka tries to clinch but Anjo moves out of range.
Cejka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cejka wants it to stay on the feet.
Cejka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cejka connects with a crisp jab.
Cestmir Cejka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Anjo misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Cejka gets a clinch.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cejka prevents it.
Anjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cejka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cejka scores with a hook to the body.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cejka is defending well against a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cestmir Cejka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cejka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cestmir Cejka!
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

Event: Just some fights 4
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Herrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.#TD#
Herrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Herrera is in King's guard.
Herrera trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Herrera controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Herrera drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Herrera off! Herrera jumps back into King's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Herrera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get! #T1#
Herrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herrera off to one side.
Herrera is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from King as Herrera shoots in.#TD#
King gets caught napping as Herrera dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Herrera wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Herrera prevents King from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Herrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herrera has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Donk. King catches Herrera right on the button with a cross.
Herrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from King.#CL#
Herrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with the head strike.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Herrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Herrera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Herrera moves into the clinch successfully.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Herrera controls the action.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Herrera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Herrera tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King misses with the head strike.
Herrera has been working on his balance at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King lands with a short shot 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herrera.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herrera's elbow.
Herrera drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
Herrera is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by King.
King throws out a counter right but Herrera avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
King gets caught napping as Herrera dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Herrera stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Herrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a hook to the side of Herrera's head but Herrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a double jab
and Herrera counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
King misses with a wild body shot.
Herrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away. #TD#
Herrera gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
King wants to get back to his feet but Herrera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Herrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Herrera gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King throws a series of strikes that have Herrera backpedaling. #TD#
Herrera scores with a takedown into King's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
King being controlled here, momentarily.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herrera looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Herrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Herrera throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
King stands up from Herrera's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout.
Herrera tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Herrera looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Herrera fails with the takedown.
As Herrera backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Herrera manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Herrera rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herrera wants a takedown.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herrera looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herrera blocks an uppercut.
Herrera blocks an uppercut.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herrera backwards.
King is pressed up against the cage. Herrera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Some wild striking there from Herrera.
Herrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Herrera is rocked!
Herrera drops his hands momentarily. King doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Herrera staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Herrera doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm King!
After winning the bout, Malcolm King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'.

Event: MFC - 39
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mantzurin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Patryk to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mantzurin pushes Patryk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Patryk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patryk with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Mantzurin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patryk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patryk.
Mantzurin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin throws a big elbow that misses.
Mantzurin 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.
Mantzurin trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mantzurin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Patryk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk being controlled here, momentarily.
Patryk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mantzurin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mantzurin is thwarting Patryk's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Mantzurin seems content to control.#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.
Patryk wants to improve his position but Mantzurin is controlling well.
Mantzurin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Mantzurin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Patryk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patryk.
Mantzurin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantzurin stands up over Patryk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mantzurin stays in close to Patryk's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mantzurin has gone for a leg lock! Patryk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mantzurin's guard.#REVR#
Mantzurin controlling Patryk's posture. #T3#
Patryk trying to control but Mantzurin is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mantzurin is working an open guard so Patryk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Patryk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantzurin.
As Mantzurin tries to get set, Patryk tries to push him back and clinch up but Mantzurin manages to avoid the attempt.
Mantzurin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patryk's waist but Patryk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantzurin off to one side.
Mantzurin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patryk. #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.
Patryk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantzurin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantzurin shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk dodges the punch combination from Mantzurin.
Mantzurin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patryk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patryk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantzurin lands a head kick. Patryk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mantzurin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patryk tries to avoid it but Mantzurin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patryk to the ground. Patryk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patryk misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mantzurin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mantzurin rushes Patryk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mantzurin - that landed with a thud.
Patryk is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mantzurin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Patryk regains guard immediately.
Mantzurin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Patryk trying to keep a closed guard but Mantzurin is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Mantzurin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantzurin cracks Patryk with a solid left hand.#CUT2#Lukasz Patryk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mantzurin wants to stand but Patryk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mantzurin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Patryk's head.
Mantzurin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Lukasz Patryk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monni Mantzurin!
A relieved looking Monni Mantzurin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.

Event: MFC - 37
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Patryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjornsson pinned against the cage. Bjornsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Patryk gets caught flat footed, as Bjornsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bjornsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patryk is keeping the position for now.
Bjornsson trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patryk wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Patryk is trying to hold Bjornsson in close to prevent damage but Bjornsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Patryk defends it.
Patryk is refusing to be controlled, as Bjornsson sits in half guard.
Bjornsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bjornsson prevents Patryk from standing back up.
Bjornsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Patryk is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.#SUB2#
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Patryk trying to control but Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in and bounces Patryk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bjornsson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bjornsson postures up and lands a big shot to Patryk's brow.
Patryk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Patryk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patryk is pulling down on Bjornsson's head to control his posture. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Bjornsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bjornsson forces his way into half guard.
Patryk wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Patryk looking for submissions off his back.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bjornsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Patryk tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson wants to pass to mount but Patryk is defending the position.
Bjornsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eddie Bjornsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Patryk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Patryk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Patryk 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#
Bjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Patryk seems to be working for a kimura but Bjornsson defends the submission attempt.
Bjornsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bjornsson pulls Patryk in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Patryk wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Bjornsson pulls Patryk in close to prevent any damage.
Bjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bjornsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bjornsson slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Bjornsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patryk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patryk is trying to control but can't.
Bjornsson is taking a breather. Patryk 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.
Bjornsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patryk keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Patryk manages to get underhooks.
Bjornsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patryk backwards. #BC#
Patryk manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Bjornsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Patryk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Patryk sneaks out the side door and pushes Bjornsson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bjornsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Patryk kicks Bjornsson off and gets back to his feet.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bjornsson gets a double leg takedown into Patryk's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lukasz Patryk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bjornsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bjornsson slows the pace down.
Bjornsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Patryk is looking to reverse the position.
Patryk tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bjornsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Bjornsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bjornsson working Patryk over with strikes here.
Bjornsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Patryk hang on?#T1#
Bjornsson trying to control but Patryk is having none of it.
Bjornsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Patryk's face.
Bjornsson looking to finish Patryk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Patryk!#SUB2#
Bjornsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Patryk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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Patryk is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Bjornsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bjornsson tries to move to mount but Patryk blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura but Patryk is defending well.
Bjornsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Patryk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bjornsson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Patryk is squirming around, avoiding Bjornsson's attempts to control the action.
Patryk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bjornsson unloading with bombs!#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Bjornsson content just to control the position here.
Bjornsson lands a big shot to the head and Patryk winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Porfirigo moves his leg out of the way.
Porfirigo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk swings for the body but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Porfirigo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Porfirigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Porfirigo moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Porfirigo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk misses with a hook. Porfirigo ducked under it nicely.
Hawk works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Porfirigo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Porfirigo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hawk to get to his feet. #TD2#
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Porfirigo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Porfirigo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Porfirigo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hawk!
Porfirigo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Porfirigo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Porfirigo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawk is looking to escape. #T2#
Porfirigo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SU2#
Porfirigo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Porfirigo checks a leg kick.
Hawk throws a jab when Porfirigo was well out of range.
Hawk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Porfirigo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawk throws a hook but Porfirigo blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porfirigo! But no joy.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk thows a body kick. Porfirigo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Porfirigo avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Porfirigo rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porfirigo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Porfirigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Hawk. Beautiful body shot.
Porfirigo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Porfirigo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Porfirigo trying to control the position but Hawk is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Porfirigo on the ground.
Hawk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hawk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hawk misses with a head kick.
Porfirigo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hawk misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch.
Hawk is pressed up against the cage. Porfirigo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hawk down to the mat. Hawk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Porfirigo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawk lands a head kick. Porfirigo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Porfirigo shapes to counter with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Porfirigo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porfirigo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Hawk thows a leg kick but Porfirigo checks it #CL2#
and Porfirigo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Porfirigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Porfirigo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawk, who protects the arm well.
Porfirigo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawk is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Porfirigo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SU2#
Porfirigo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hawk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Porfirigo blocks a head kick by Hawk. #TD2#
Hawk gets caught napping as Porfirigo dives in and scores a takedown. Hawk manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porfirigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Porfirigo is working Hawk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Hawk has a closed guard, preventing Porfirigo from standing up.
Porfirigo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Porfirigo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porfirigo throws a strike but Hawk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Porfirigo is pulling down on Hawk's head. It's preventing any offense from Hawk, at least for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Porfirigo wants to stand but Hawk is controlling the position.
Porfirigo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Hawk in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Porfirigo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hawk's guard.
Porfirigo throwing strikes but missing.
Porfirigo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Porfirigo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Porfirigo trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo prevents Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Porfirigo throws a strike but Hawk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Porfirigo has Hawk pulled in close to control his posture.
Hawk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Porfirigo has control of Hawk's left arm, preventing Hawk from doing any damage.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Porfirigo.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters 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.
Hawk with a nice cross.
Hawk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Porfirigo is out of range and Hawk settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Hawk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Hawk misses #TD2#
and Porfirigo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawk's guard.
Porfirigo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawk's guard.
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawk is looking to stand up but Porfirigo isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Porfirigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Porfirigo is still trying to improve position.
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porfirigo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Porfirigo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Porfirigo wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Porfirigo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Porfirigo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Porfirigo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Porfirigo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Porfirigo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tayaen Porfirigo.
I think Porfirigo 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: Just some fights 1
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Herrera throws a head kick that misses.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Anjo tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anjo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anjo avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anjo tries to keep at a distance but Herrera has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##TD#
Anjo shoots in and bounces Herrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Anjo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Anjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herrera is just riding it out for now. Anjo eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Herrera tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Anjo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Anjo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Herrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anjo. #T3##SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anjo to get the leverage.
Anjo trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Anjo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Herrera is trying to maintain the position but Anjo is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Anjo shoots in and gets a takedown into Herrera's guard.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Herrera 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.
Anjo controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Anjo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anjo showed some decent athleticism there.
Anjo is taking a breather. Herrera 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.
Anjo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera trying to control here. #T1#
Anjo is controlling the pace.
Herrera is not content to let Anjo control the position.
Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Herrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anjo. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.#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.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anjo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Anjo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anjo but Anjo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Herrera pushes Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Anjo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Herrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anjo is controlling him.
Anjo trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom. #T3#
Herrera 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.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anjo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Herrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herrera has managed to get both his arms back between Anjo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Anjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that second round.
That's time! Anjo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo tries to clinch but Herrera is having none of it.
Herrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anjo avoids it really well and circles away.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Herrera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anjo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Anjo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Anjo breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Herrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo looking for a takedown. #TD#
Anjo pulls Herrera into guard. #T1#
Herrera wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Herrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Herrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Herrera 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.
Herrera looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anjo trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom. #SU#
Anjo gets to his feet. Herrera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Herrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Herrera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Herrera turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anjo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Herrera trying to control the position but Anjo is working away.
Anjo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Anjo struggling a bit here.
Anjo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Herrera is trying to work for a kimura but Anjo is defending well. #T4#
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Anjo defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo is trying to maintain the position but Herrera is very close to passing his half guard.

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 Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anjo, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!
A victorious Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'.

Event: MFC - 34
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Patryk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Patryk trying to control from half guard but Shakespeare is working away.
Shakespeare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patryk.
Patryk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shakespeare does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patryk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shakespeare has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Patryk works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1#
Patryk looking to control but Shakespeare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Patryk throwing strikes here but Shakespeare is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shakespeare is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patryk throwing strikes here but Shakespeare is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shakespeare is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB2#
Patryk looking for a guillotine from mount but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Patryk controlling from mount. #T2#
Shakespeare is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Patryk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shakespeare is looking to escape.
Patryk is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shakespeare blocking the ground and pound.
Shakespeare is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
Patryk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shakespeare is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Patryk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Patryk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Patryk tries to control but Shakespeare wriggling away.
Patryk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Patryk working for a guillotine from mount but Shakespeare is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB2#
Patryk throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Shakespeare has his hands clasped together but Patryk breaks the hold and Shakespeare is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Patryk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukasz Patryk!
Lukasz Patryk is the new heavyweight champion!
Lukasz Patryk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 29
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Seagal misses with a left hand #TD#
and Patryk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Patryk missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Patryk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Patryk stops Seagal from getting back to his feet.
Patryk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Patryk is taking a breather. Seagal 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.
Patryk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk thows a huge punch but Seagal dodges it nicely.
Patryk stops Seagal from getting back to his feet.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patryk works his way into full mount! #T1#
Seagal tries to buck Patryk off but Patryk takes his back!
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Patryk has good solid back control here.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet.
Patryk has good solid back control here.
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet but Patryk has full control of the position and if anything, Seagal has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Seagal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Seagal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patryk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Patryk.
Patryk is working the ground and pound. Can Seagal escape?#T3#
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Patryk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Seagal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Patryk biding his time, controlling Seagal. #SUB#
Patryk looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Patryk working for a choke but Seagal is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Seagal won't enjoy being in this position. Patryk looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Seagal is tapping - it's over boys! Patryk picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lukasz Patryk!
Lukasz Patryk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OKFC - Tests
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Tawake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Tawake misses its intended target.
Tawake throws a body shot but no joy.
Tawake connects with a looping right hand.
Porfirigo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Porfirigo is out of range and Tawake settles back down.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tawake throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tawake!
Tawake wants to get back to his feet but Porfirigo drags him back down.
Porfirigo trying to control the position but Tawake is working away. #T1#
Tawake is pushing Porfirigo's head away, looking to escape. Porfirigo manages to hold on to the position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Porfirigo trying to control the action but Tawake is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Porfirigo keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Porfirigo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Isoa Tawake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porfirigo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Porfirigo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tawake.
Porfirigo slips a jab and a cross from Tawake.
Tawake feints and then cracks Porfirigo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Porfirigo down.
Tawake throws a series of punches but Porfirigo avoids them all with ease.
Porfirigo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Porfirigo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tawake tries to avoid it but Porfirigo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tawake to the ground. Tawake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tawake pushes Porfirigo up against the cage in a clinch.
Tawake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porfirigo.
Tawake lands a left hand.
Tawake wants to stall.
Tawake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tawake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Porfirigo avoids it.
Porfirigo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tawake is defending well.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.#T3#
Tawake lands an elbow that stopped Porfirigo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.
Porfirigo tries to score a body lock takedown but Tawake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porfirigo jumps guard but Tawake stands there with Porfirigo around his waist. Porfirigo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tawake lands a damaging elbow.
Tawake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tawake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Porfirigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Tawake.#TD2#
Porfirigo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Porfirigo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is trying to work for a kimura but Tawake is defending well.
Tawake wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Tawake is staying active underneath Porfirigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tawake is just riding it out for now. Porfirigo eventually gives up the hold.
Tawake is trying to stand back up but Porfirigo is controlling him
Tawake trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tawake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tawake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tawake just misses with a punch to the body.
Porfirigo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tawake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porfirigo on the side of the head.
Tawake throws a looping overhand right but Porfirigo ducks down to avoid it.
Tawake tries to clinch up
and Porfirigo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo trying to control the action but Tawake is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Porfirigo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tawake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tawake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Porfirigo is controlling him well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Porfirigo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Porfirigo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tawake tries to clinch up.
Tawake tests Porfirigo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tawake throws a right hand that Porfirigo ducks under and follows up with a left that Porfirigo also avoids with ease.
Tawake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porfirigo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tawake. #TD2#
Porfirigo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Tawake is trying to stand up here but Porfirigo is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tawake looks like he's trying to stand up.
Porfirigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tawake keeps working.
Tawake pushes Porfirigo off but Porfirigo dives into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tawake wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Porfirigo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Porfirigo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tawake tries to escape but Porfirigo is in control.
Porfirigo wants to control but Tawake is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo'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#
Tawake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Porfirigo has time to react.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tawake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tawake!
Tawake pushes Porfirigo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Porfirigo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Porfirigo stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tawake.
Tawake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tawake misses with a straight left. #T1#
Tawake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Porfirigo slips under a jab.
Porfirigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tawake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Porfirigo momentarily.
Porfirigo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Porfirigo blocks a head kick by Tawake.
Tawake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Porfirigo circles away quickly and effectively.
Tawake looks to land a combination. Porfirigo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tawake misses with the combination.
Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake throws a sloppy head kick and Porfirigo moves out of range easily.
Isoa Tawake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake tries to clinch up but Porfirigo circles away and keeps his distance.
Porfirigo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Porfirigo closes the distance and clinches up with Tawake, looking for a takedown. Porfirigo pushes Tawake against the cage but Tawake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Porfirigo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.#T2#
Porfirigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Porfirigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Porfirigo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Tawake manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Porfirigo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Porfirigo blocks an elbow strike.
Tawake misses with an elbow over the top.
Porfirigo managing to block the knees to the body from Tawake.
Tawake trying to land knees to the body.
Tawake lands a nice elbow.
Porfirigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tawake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tawake trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Tawake trying to land knees to the body.
Tawake lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Porfirigo has Tawake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Porfirigo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tawake tumbling to the mat - Porfirigo dives into Tawake's guard.
Tawake is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Porfirigo dives into side control. #REVR#
Tawake is not content to let Porfirigo control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Porfirigo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Tawake wants to clinch up but Porfirigo keeps it at a distance.
Porfirigo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tawake.
Porfirigo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tawake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porfirigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Porfirigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tawake lands the left hand.
Tawake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porfirigo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Porfirigo shoots in for a double leg but Tawake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tawake throws a nice looking combination but Porfirigo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porfirigo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tawake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Porfirigo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porfirigo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tawake.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tawake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porfirigo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tawake 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.#CL#
Patryk rushes Shakespeare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patryk shoots in but Shakespeare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patryk is defended easily by Shakespeare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk. #TD#
Patryk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakespeare's guard.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patryk works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Shakespeare won't allow Patryk to pass to mount.
Patryk is looking to take a break and control but Shakespeare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patryk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shakespeare pushes Patryk off looking to stand but Patryk dives back in and keeps control. #SU#
Patryk escapes and gets back to his feet.
Patryk misses with a head kick.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Shakespeare cracks Patryk with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shakespeare looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Patryk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patryk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patryk's hands.
Patryk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shakespeare to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Shakespeare looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
enabling Patryk to counter with a crisp jab.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk. #T3##CL#
Patryk drives through and clinches with Shakespeare against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare is looking to break free of the clinch but Patryk has double underhooks.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Patryk has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Patryk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakespeare's efforts to push away.
Patryk has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shakespeare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patryk.
Patryk fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shakespeare is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Shakespeare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Patryk slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Patryk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patryk was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patryk in his tracks.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Patryk counters with a left and a right that stings Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patryk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patryk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
Patryk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk.
Patryk throws a combination. Shakespeare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Patryk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakespeare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patryk shoots in and drives through. Shakespeare sprawls well.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patryk manages to avoid it.#T1#
Patryk shoots for a takedown but Shakespeare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patryk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakespeare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patryk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakespeare appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patryk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Patryk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Patryk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakespeare lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patryk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Patryk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.#T2#
Patryk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shakespeare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patryk somewhat.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Patryk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Patryk.
Patryk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
As Shakespeare tries to get set, Patryk tries to push him back and clinch up but Shakespeare manages to avoid the attempt.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Shakespeare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patryk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakespeare throws out the jab.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk.
Shakespeare fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Patryk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shakespeare lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick as Patryk jumps back.
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patryk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakespeare to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Lukasz Patryk's cut is getting worse.
Patryk throws a series of punches but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Patryk saw that one coming.
Patryk slips a straight right by Shakespeare.
Patryk is looking for a counter combo.
Shakespeare throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patryk on the side of the head. #T4#
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Patryk counters with a three punch combo that has Shakespeare backing up. Shakespeare nods at Patryk to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patryk shoots for a double leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well. He's pushed Patryk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patryk shoots and misses
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Patryk's ribcage but misses.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Patryk moved out of range nicely.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
A punch combination from Shakespeare misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Patryk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patryk is defended easily by Shakespeare.
Patryk is looking to clinch.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Patryk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Patryk fails to land the takedown.
Patryk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patryk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Patryk saw that one coming.
Patryk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Patryk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk.
Patryk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Shakespeare. No joy for Patryk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakespeare cracks Patryk's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Patryk slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Shakespeare can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
After winning the bout, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up!'.

Event: MFC - 24
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Patryk swings for the body but Mantzurin moves out of range.
Mantzurin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Mantzurin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Patryk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantzurin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantzurin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantzurin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patryk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Patryk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantzurin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mantzurin drops back looking for a leg! Patryk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patryk manages to kick Mantzurin off! Mantzurin jumps back into Patryk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin won't allow Patryk to sweep him here. #T1#
Patryk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patryk has Mantzurin pulled in close to control his posture.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Patryk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Patryk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantzurin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantzurin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mantzurin wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantzurin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patryk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mantzurin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mantzurin wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving.
Mantzurin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mantzurin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mantzurin works over Patryk with some ground and pound from guard.
Patryk keeping moving, preventing Mantzurin from controlling successfully.
Mantzurin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##ES2#
Patryk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mantzurin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mantzurin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin'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.
Patryk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mantzurin prevents it.
Mantzurin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mantzurin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mantzurin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mantzurin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patryk is defending well.#T4#
Patryk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantzurin is defending well for now.
Patryk goes for a takedown attempt but Mantzurin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Patryk gets tackled into the cage by Mantzurin. Mantzurin maintains the clinch.
Mantzurin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monni Mantzurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk is trying to break the clinch but Mantzurin is controlling him.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Mantzurin manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mantzurin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mantzurin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patryk, pushing him back against the cage.
Patryk looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mantzurin fails with the takedown.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantzurin doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Patryk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mantzurin jumps into guard, dragging Patryk to the mat.
Patryk tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
Mantzurin wants to sweep but no luck.
Patryk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Patryk looking to sit in guard and control but Mantzurin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Patryk has his foot on Mantzurin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantzurin works his way back into a safe position though.
Patryk trying to keep a closed guard but Mantzurin is proving a slippery customer.
Mantzurin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patryk can do to turn this around?
Patryk keeping full guard, as Mantzurin tries to pass.
Patryk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantzurin controls the pace.#SU#
Mantzurin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Mantzurin. No joy for Patryk on that attempt.
Patryk misses with a low kick as Mantzurin jumps back.
Patryk fails with the takedown.#T2##CL#
Mantzurin has Patryk up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Mantzurin manages to break the clinch.
Patryk tries to clinch there but Mantzurin circles away.
Patryk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantzurin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monni Mantzurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mantzurin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Monni Mantzurin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Patryk is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Mantzurin there. #CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantzurin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Patryk is trying to maintain the position but Mantzurin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mantzurin content to control rather than advance.
Mantzurin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Mantzurin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patryk sees it coming and defends easily.
Mantzurin slips a nice elbow through Patryk's hands, connecting with Patryk's forehead.#CUT#That has opened up Lukasz Patryk's cut even more.#T4#
Mantzurin is looking to take a break and control but Patryk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mantzurin is working for a kimura but Patryk is defending it quite comfortably.
Patryk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patryk has his hands clasped together around Mantzurin's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantzurin trying to mount his opponent but Patryk defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mantzurin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mantzurin breaks from the clinch.
Patryk dives in for a single leg takedown but Mantzurin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patryk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mantzurin is trying to control. Patryk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patryk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mantzurin is working away from the top position though.
Patryk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mantzurin 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.
Mantzurin working the head and body with strikes.
Mantzurin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Mantzurin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patryk manages to get to full guard.
Mantzurin 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.
Patryk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mantzurin seems keen to control Patryk's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Patryk trying to control but Mantzurin is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Patryk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patryk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monni Mantzurin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Patryk instigates a clinch.
Patryk tries to stall but Mantzurin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Patryk tries to pull guard but Mantzurin holds him up against the cage and eventually Patryk drops back down to his feet.
Patryk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mantzurin is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patryk. #T3##TD2#
Patryk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mantzurin regains guard immediately.
Patryk is standing up over Mantzurin. Mantzurin looks to escape but Patryk dives into side control. #REVR#
Patryk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mantzurin manages to get back to half guard.
Patryk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mantzurin is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard. #ES#
Mantzurin has one foot on Patryk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Patryk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patryk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Patryk with that takedown attempt.
Monni Mantzurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.#CL#
Mantzurin forces Patryk back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mantzurin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Patryk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mantzurin to the mat. Mantzurin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patryk defends well.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Mantzurin keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukasz Patryk.
I think Mantzurin 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monni Mantzurin!
A very excited looking Monni Mantzurin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.

Event: OFK 442 - Nik Vs Ward
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Herrera looks for a takedown but Sorenson sprawls well.#CL2#
Sorenson pushes Herrera up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorenson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sorenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herrera's elbow.
Sorenson lands with a light punch inside.
Sorenson keeps control of Herrera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sorenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sorenson can't find room to land a body shot as Herrera controls the action.
Herrera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sorenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herrera backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Sorenson fails to land.
Sorenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Herrera has Sorenson pressed against the cage.
Herrera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sorenson prevents it. #T1#
Sorenson working Herrera over with knees to the body.
Herrera has been working on his balance at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sorenson.
A left hand lands to the body for Sorenson.
Herrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sorenson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Herrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sorenson scores with the left hand. Herrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Herrera walks into a jab.#CL2#
Sorenson darts in and clinches Herrera up against the cage.
Herrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sorenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herrera backwards.
Sorenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herrera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Sorenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herrera trying to stall but Sorenson improves his position. #T2#
Herrera blocks a body shot from Sorenson.
Herrera wants to take the fight to the mat but Sorenson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sorenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorenson stalling.
Sorenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sorenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herrera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sorenson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorenson.
Herrera jumps guard but Sorenson stands there with Herrera around his waist. Herrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sorenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herrera backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herrera.
Sorenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herreras head.
Sorenson has Herrera pressed against the cage, preventing Herrera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sorenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sorenson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Herrera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sorenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Herrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Sorenson.
Sorenson misses with a knee to the head.
Sorenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Herrera backwards.
Sorenson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sorenson lands a shoulder strike.
Sorenson misses with a punch to the body.
Sorenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sorenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Herrera decides to pull 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.#SU2#
Sorenson gets to his feet. Herrera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Herrera shoots in for a double leg but Sorenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4##CL2#
Sorenson rushes Herrera and presses him up against the cage.
Sorenson keeps control of Herrera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herrera.
A short right from Sorenson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sorenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sorenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Sorenson.
Sorenson gets through Herrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sorenson has Herrera pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sorenson on the inside.
Sorenson pushes Herrera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sorenson avoiding damage as Herrera throws knees to the body.
Sorenson lands with a light punch inside.
Herrera blocks a body shot from Sorenson.
A short uppercut from Sorenson. #ROC2#Herrera is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Sorenson 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#
Sorenson drops Herrera with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sorenson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Sorenson!
Luka Sorenson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Paul Herrera was interviewed post fight and said 'I love you all!'.

Event: MFC - 21
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Patryk tries to clinch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Patryk's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Patryk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bjornsson's guard.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Patryk throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjornsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Patryk trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Bjornsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patryk walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjornsson swivels and escapes.
Bjornsson scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Bjornsson has closed the distance and engaged Patryk in a clinch.
Bjornsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patryk wants a takedown but no success here.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patryk's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bjornsson.
Patryk tries to pull guard but Bjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Patryk drops back down to his feet.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eddie Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Bjornsson lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Bjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patryks head.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown attempt but Patryk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Patryk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patryk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjornsson dodges the punch combination from Patryk. #TD#
Patryk gets caught napping as Bjornsson dives in and scores a takedown. Patryk manages to retain guard.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patryk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Patryk is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bjornsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Bjornsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bjornsson controlling from side mount. #T4#
Patryk is looking for a sweep.
Patryk seems a little lost for a moment, as Bjornsson dominates the positioning.
Bjornsson cracks Patryk with a big right hand but Patryk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Patryk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Patryk's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson is looking to wear down Patryk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
Patryk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patryk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Patryk clinches up against the cage.
Patryk blocking some punches.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patryk can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bjornsson has Patryk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bjornsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Patryk tumbling to the mat - Bjornsson dives into Patryk's guard.
Bjornsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Patryk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bjornsson defends it easily.#T1#
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Bjornsson advances position into side control!
Bjornsson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Patryk!
Bjornsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Bjornsson controlling the pace for now.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patryk really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bjornsson prevents Patryk from getting the reversal.
Bjornsson content just to control the position here.
Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Patryk working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Bjornsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Patryk's face.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bjornsson content just to control the position here.
Patryk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bjornsson controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Patryk for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Bjornsson continues to hold on tight.
Bjornsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount.
Patryk working to try and regain half guard.
Bjornsson controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson working Patryk over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Patryk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjornsson.
Patryk moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patryk wants to counter the offense by Bjornsson and move into the clinch position.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Patryk is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Patryk. Those never looked like landing.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patryk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bjornsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bjornsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Patryk. Patryk gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk tries to clinch up.
Bjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patryk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patryk wants to counter the offense by Bjornsson and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Patryk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Patryk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bjornsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Bjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Patryk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patryk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patryk walks into a left hand.
Eddie Bjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Bjornsson as Patryk shoots in.
Eddie Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Bjornsson works Patryk's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Bjornsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bjornsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Patryk breaks from the clinch.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Patryk is just out of range.
Bjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Patryk is rocked!
Bjornsson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Patryk tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bjornsson wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.

Event: OFK 440-Esposito Vs Calrissian
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Wheeler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anjo slips under a jab from Wheeler.
Anjo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a head kick that misses.
Anjo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anjo goes for a double leg but Wheeler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wheeler continues to drive forward.
Wheeler scores with a nice strike.
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wheeler backing away here, and Anjo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anjo looking to sit in guard and control but Wheeler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.
Anjo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wheeler working for a triangle but Anjo defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wheeler is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Anjo stays in close to Wheeler's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Wheeler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anjo defends well.
Anjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Anjo tries to stand but Wheeler is controlling from the bottom.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anjo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wheeler's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wheeler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anjo shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Wheeler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wheeler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Wheeler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Wheeler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wheeler scores with the left hand. Anjo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Wheeler.
Anjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wheeler to score with a decent uppercut.
Anjo dives in and grabs Wheeler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wheeler pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Anjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anjo tries to clinch but Wheeler is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylan Wheeler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a right hand that Anjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjo also avoids with ease.
Anjo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anjo.
Wheeler is looking to chop away at Anjo's legs.
Wheeler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Wheeler misses the target.
Anjo wants to counter with a clinch but Wheeler pushes him away.
Wheeler lands with an overhand left.
Wheeler misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut. Anjo saw that one coming.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler with a jab.
Wheeler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Wheeler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anjo unleashes a big counter combination but Wheeler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Anjo fails with the takedown.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Wheeler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anjo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wheeler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wheeler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Wheeler throws a jab but it's blocked by Anjo.
Wheeler lands a two punch combo.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjo. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wheeler circles away.
Wheeler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anjo. #T2#
Anjo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anjo misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler lands an overhand right.
Rylan Wheeler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wheeler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Wheeler is looking for a counter combo.
Wheeler feints and then cracks Anjo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anjo down.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wheeler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Anjo takes one to the side of the head.
Wheeler throws a right hand that Anjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjo also avoids with ease.
Wheeler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wheeler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anjo ducks under a wild hook from Wheeler.
A combination from Wheeler does no damage.
Wheeler misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anjo.
Anjo pushes down on Wheeler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Anjo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anjo wants to control but Wheeler is keeping him busy. #T4#
Wheeler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wheeler is working hard here to advance position.
Anjo moves nicely into side control.
Wheeler regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylan Wheeler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wheeler misses with a left hand
and Anjo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wheeler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Wheeler sprawls well.
Wheeler lands a nice looking body shot.
Wheeler misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Wheeler coming out on top.
Wheeler throws a head kick that misses
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wheeler circles away.
It looked like Wheeler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anjo pulls his head out easily.
Wheeler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cant Lose MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Anjo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wheeler.#T1#
Wheeler is looking for a sweep.
Anjo controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wheeler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anjo connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Wheeler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wheeler is looking to reverse the position.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anjo trying to control the position but Wheeler is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB2#
Anjo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wheeler tries to buck Anjo off but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo trying to control the action but Wheeler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wheeler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No joy there for Anjo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wheeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wheeler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wheeler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anjo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anjo.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anjo is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wheeler to the mat! Wheeler manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Anjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anjo has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wheeler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anjo has passed into half guard!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoji Anjo Anjo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wheeler 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rylan Wheeler!
Our winner, Rylan Wheeler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '.

Event: OFK 440-Esposito Vs Calrissian
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Porfirigo finds it's way through Gomes's defenses.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Porfirigo instigates a clinch.
Gomes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Porfirigo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Porfirigo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomes uses from the top position.
Porfirigo pulls Gomes in to control the position. #SUB#
Porfirigo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo managing to control the position.
Gomes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Porfirigo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Porfirigo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Porfirigo! #REVR#
Gomes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB2#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Porfirigo is defending well.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to full guard.
Porfirigo controlling the position well.
Porfirigo is trying to stand back up but Gomes is controlling him #SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Porfirigo is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Porfirigo defends it well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Porfirigo is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
Porfirigo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gomes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Porfirigo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomes, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Porfirigo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Porfirigo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Porfirigo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Gomes working for submissions but it's allowed Porfirigo to get to half guard.
Porfirigo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes.#SUB2#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Porfirigo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porfirigo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Porfirigo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gomes is looking to sweep but instead, Porfirigo has passed into half guard.
Gomes moves into full guard.
Porfirigo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Porfirigo stands and steps away. Gomes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porfirigo.#TD#
Porfirigo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Porfirigo content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tayaen Porfirigo 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##TD#
Porfirigo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Porfirigo stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo 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.
Gomes has momentary wrist control but Porfirigo slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Porfirigo gets to his feet. Gomes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Gomes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Porfirigo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Porfirigo content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Porfirigo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Gomes is rocked!#TD#
Porfirigo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gomes is trying to keep an underhook but Porfirigo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gomes is still in real trouble! Can Porfirigo finish him?
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. Porfirigo connects with a nice short shot to Gomes's temple.
Porfirigo slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Porfirigo decides to return to a standing position.
Gomes misses with a lunging right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a big right hand! Oh Gomes is in trouble here! Porfirigo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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