Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 18
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Patron thuds his shin into the meat of Herrera's side.
Patron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patron stuffs the takedown.
Herrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Herrera with a body shot.
Patron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Herrera under the eye.
Herrera is looking to clinch but Patron is avoiding it.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Patron avoids them all with ease.
Herrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herrera somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera closes the distance but Patron moves to the side
and Patron counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Herrera thinking.
Nice body kick from Patron.
Herrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Herrera moves out of range of the body kick from Patron.
Patron connects with a nice looking jab.
Patron has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Herrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fiya Patron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera slips a jab from Patron.
Herrera tries to counter with a takedown but Patron is quick to defend against it.
Patron throws out a loose jab but Herrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herrera drops his hands momentarily and Patron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Herrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Herrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Patron tries to get set, Herrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Patron manages to avoid the attempt.
Patron with a nice calf kick.
Herrera misses with a jab to the body
and Patron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patron thows a body kick. Herrera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Patron lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herrera will feel that in the morning.
Patron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patron follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That kick from Patron tenderised Herrera's leg. Herrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patron lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herrera will feel that in the morning.
Patron digs a good hook to Herrera's body.
Patron lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Patron.
Herrera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
Herrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herrera goes for a double leg but Patron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patron continues to drive forward.
Herrera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Patron prevents it. #T2##BC2#
Patron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Herrera. That did some damage!
Herrera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Patron throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patron.
Good leg kick by Patron.
Patron lands a leg kick that knocks Herrera off balance momentarily.
Patron with the inside leg kick.
Patron slips a jab from Herrera.
Patron looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Patron lands a lovely overhand right.
Patron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patron with the inside leg kick.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Patron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Patron.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Patron, right into the meat of the thigh.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Patron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patron throws a big counter head kick but Herrera avoids it with no problem.
Patron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Patron is looking to land body kicks.
Herrera tries to clinch but Patron is having none of it.
Patron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Herrera's head backwards.
Patron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Patron scores with a push kick.
Patron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herrera takes one to the side of the head.
Herrera misses with a head kick.
Patron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Patron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Patron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herrera.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patron paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Herrera blocks a head kick by Patron.
Herrera is looking to counter the offense by Patron and move into the clinch.
Patron lands with a nice body kick.
Herrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Patron throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Herrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patron tries a head kick but it misses.
Herrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patron can pounce on him.
Herrera shoots in but Patron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patron keeps the fight on the outside.
Patron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Herrera shoots in for a double leg but Patron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Herrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Patron sprawls well initially but Herrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Patron is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patron is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fiya Patron 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#
Patron feints and then cracks Herrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herrera down.
Herrera moves out of range of the body kick.
Herrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Herrera wants to clinch.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Patron scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patron thuds his shin into the meat of Herrera's side.
Patron slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patron swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Patron throws a leg kick which misses Herrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Herrera tries to avoid it. #T1#
Patron lands a nice hook to Herrera's body. Herrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patron throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patron connects with a high kick.
Patron connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Herrera is rocked!
Patron lands a big right hook! Herrera looks hurt but is still standing! Patron lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Herrera falls down and Patron dives in with a huge hammer fist! Herrera's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Patron runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fiya Patron!
After the fight, Fiya Patron was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Caceres
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Porfirigo defending well as Mendiola loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Porfirigo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Mendiola drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendiola cracks Porfirigo with a solid left hand.
Mendiola trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Mendiola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Porfirigo controls Mendiola momentarily but Mendiola frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendiola is fighting to break Porfirigo's control of his arms but Porfirigo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Porfirigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendiola. #T1#
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porfirigo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendiola has passed into side control.
Mendiola fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mendiola tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mendiola misses with the ground and pound.
Mendiola cracks Porfirigo with a big elbow.
Porfirigo is looking to reverse the position.
Porfirigo is working hard here to advance position.
Porfirigo prevents Mendiola from moving into mount. #T2#
Porfirigo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendiola wants to free his trapped foot but Porfirigo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendiola lands strikes from half guard.
Mendiola throwing shots but Porfirigo is blocking nicely.
Porfirigo is pressing down on Mendiola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Porfirigo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendiola's guard. #REVR#
Porfirigo wants to stand but Mendiola is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mendiola trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mendiola keeping moving, preventing Porfirigo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mendiola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendiola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendiola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mendiola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendiola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Porfirigo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Porfirigo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Mendiola chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendiola lands a couple of digs.
Mendiola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendiola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendiola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Porfirigo looking for a sweep. Not yet Porfirigo, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendiola stands up over Porfirigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendiola throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mendiola needs to keep his hands up - Porfirigo had a free shot at his head there.
Mendiola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porfirigo at a distance.
Porfirigo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendiola throws a jab but it's blocked by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo is looking to counter punch.
Mendiola digs a good hook to Porfirigo's body.
Porfirigo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendiola tries to avoid it but Porfirigo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendiola to the ground. Mendiola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mendiola to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Porfirigo tries to keep at a distance but Mendiola has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mendiola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Porfirigo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendiola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendiola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porfirigo backwards.
A body shot lands from Mendiola.
Mendiola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Mendiola gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Porfirigo regains guard.
Mendiola wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Mendiola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendiola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Mendiola is looking to advance position but Porfirigo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendiola tries to lock up and control but Porfirigo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendiola can't escape the position.
Mendiola is still trying to improve position.
Porfirigo misses with a head shot.
Mendiola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porfirigo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendiola is looking to escape.
Mendiola is desperately trying to improve his position but Porfirigo has a good base and remains in mount.
Porfirigo throwing strikes but Mendiola recovers to half guard. A much better position. #T3##SUB#
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Porfirigo is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendiola wants to control but Porfirigo is keeping busy.
Porfirigo wants to pass the guard but Mendiola is defending well. #SUB#
Porfirigo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendiola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porfirigo trying to control the action but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendiola manages to get to full guard.
Porfirigo stopping the sweep attempt from Mendiola.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendiola will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sabas Mendiola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendiola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mendiola throwing shots but Porfirigo is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendiola with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendiola.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Mendiola on that attempt.
Mendiola throws a jab when Porfirigo was well out of range.
Mendiola swings for the body but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Mendiola lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Mendiola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendiola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Porfirigo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Mendiola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendiola can't find room to land a body shot as Porfirigo controls the action.
Mendiola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porfirigo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mendiola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mendiola can't find room to land a body shot as Porfirigo controls the action.
Mendiola lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendiola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porfirigo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendiola lands a body shot.
Mendiola pushes Porfirigo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendiola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Porfirigo tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendiola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendiola cracks Porfirigo with a nice body shot.
Mendiola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendiola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Mendiola. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendiola.
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!
Mendiola pushes Porfirigo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mendiola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mendiola lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Porfirigo is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendiola.
Oh Porfirigo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendiola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mendiola as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Mendiola is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Porfirigo can't fight it off and eventually Mendiola manages to take the fight to the floor. Porfirigo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendiola gets to his feet and stands over Porfirigo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Porfirigo felt that one! Mendiola unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Porfirigo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola!
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: RMMA - Rio
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Garcia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bonner's head.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia scores with a head kick. Bonner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Crystian Bonner has been cut.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
As Garcia tries to get set, Bonner tries to push him back and clinch up but Garcia manages to avoid the attempt.
Some wild striking there from Garcia. #CL#
Bonner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Bonner has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonner taking a breather.
Garcia stalling. #T1##BC2#
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Bonner tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonner. Bonner gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bonner shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crystian Bonner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia is looking to slow Bonner down with leg kicks. #CL#
Bonner clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Bonner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bonner manages to end up in side control.
Bonner tries to advance to mount but Garcia denies him.
Bonner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet.
Bonner trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Bonner looks up at the clock and then as Garcia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bonner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Bonner stands up.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bonner throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Bonner misses with the combination.
Bonner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Bonner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcia lands a high kick!
Garcia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
Bonner is breathing heavily.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Bonner avoids them all with ease.
Garcia misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Garcia swings for the body but Bonner moves out of range.
Bonner shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Bonner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia lands a head kick. Bonner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonner has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonner dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Bonner fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crystian Bonner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bonner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Bonner will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Bonner is rocked!
Garcia plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Bonner to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bonner just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Garcia!
Crystian Bonner spoke after the fight, saying 'I love to love goats'.

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Patryk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Patryk content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Patryk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shakespeare sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk trying to control the action but Shakespeare is working from the bottom.
Shakespeare has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Patryk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Patryk wants to control but Shakespeare is keeping him busy.
Patryk trying to mount his opponent but Shakespeare defends it.
Patryk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working.
Patryk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shakespeare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shakespeare tries to get out of the position.
Shakespeare is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patryk moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
Shakespeare misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Patryk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Patryk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patryk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shakespeare is squirming around, avoiding Patryk's attempts to control the action.
Shakespeare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patryk on the ground.
Patryk controlling from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Patryk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up.
Patryk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Patryk controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Patryk looking for a guillotine from mount but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Patryk tries to control but Shakespeare wriggling away. #T4#
Patryk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shakespeare?
Patryk looking to finish with strikes here!
Patryk wants to control but Shakespeare has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patryk prevents Shakespeare from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Patryk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patryk.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patryk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A leg kick checked by Patryk.
Shakespeare throws a lazy right hand but Patryk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Patryk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice takedown defense from Shakespeare. No joy for Patryk on that attempt.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt - Shakespeare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robbie Shakespeare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patryk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Patryk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.#T1#
Patryk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Patryk moves out of range.
Shakespeare connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Patryk counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Patryk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shakespeare to the mat! Shakespeare manages to get full guard.
Patryk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shakespeare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shakespeare keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakespeare swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Patryk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Shakespeare keeps moving.
Patryk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Patryk content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
Patryk unleashes a big counter combination but Shakespeare bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Patryk moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Patryk moved out of range.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Patryk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Patryk moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with the combination.
Patryk unleashes a big counter combination but Shakespeare bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Patryk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patryk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Patryk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robbie Shakespeare is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Shakespeare scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patryk walks into a straight right hand from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare tests Patryk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Patryk moves out of range. #T4#
Shakespeare throws a right hand that Patryk ducks under and follows up with a left that Patryk also avoids with ease.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Patryk with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patryk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patryk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakespeare counters with a left to the body.
Patryk is breathing heavily.
Shakespeare lands an overhand right.
Shakespeare lands a big right hook! Patryk looks hurt but is still standing! Shakespeare lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Patryk falls down and Shakespeare dives in with a huge hammer fist! Patryk's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Shakespeare runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up!'.

Event: Just Fight 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Igor connects with an inside leg kick.
Igor keeps Anjo at a distance using the push kick.
Igor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anjo only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Anjo gets tackled into the cage by Igor. Igor maintains the clinch.
Igor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anjo avoids the elbow strike from Igor, against the cage.
Anjo wants to take the fight to the mat but Igor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Igor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A good leg kick by Igor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo avoids the head kick by Igor.
Anjo throws a head kick but Igor moves out of range.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Igor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Igor tries to clinch but Anjo is having none of it.
Igor sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! Igor avoids it this time.#CL2#
Anjo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anjo has Igor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Igor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Igor pushes Anjo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anjo's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Igor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Igor is defending well.
Igor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anjo is looking to break free of the clinch but Igor has double underhooks.
Igor prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Igor smiles and moves away. #CL#
Igor has closed the distance and engaged Anjo in a clinch. #T2#
Igor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Igor lands an elbow just above Anjo 's eye.
Igor is working Anjo over against the cage.
Igor tries a body shot but Anjo blocks it.
Igor lands an elbow that stopped Anjo in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Igor misses with a body punch.
Igor prevents the takedown attempt.
Igor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Our sources have told us that Igor has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Igor lands an elbow just above Anjo 's eye.
Anjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Igor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Igor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Igor.
Igor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Igor.
Igor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anjo's defenses. #T3#
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Igor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Igor throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Igor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anjo tries to keep at a distance but Igor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Igor lands a nice elbow.
Igor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anjo avoids it.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch. #CL#
Igor clinches. #BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Igor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Igor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anjo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Igor misses with a head kick.
Anjo throws a lazy head kick
and Igor counters with a body kick that stops Anjo in his tracks momentarily.
Igor wants to clinch up but Anjo keeps it at a distance.
Anjo is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igor scores with a spinning back kick!
Igor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anjo darts in looking for a takedown but Igor gets double underhooks and turns Anjo into the cage.
Igor tries to clinch there but Anjo circles away.
A head kick misses from Igor.
Anjo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anjo misses with a double jab.
Igor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Igor misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Igor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Igor is looking to clinch. #CL#
Igor rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Igor scores with a head kick. Anjo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Igor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anjo circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Anjo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Igor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anjo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Igor. Igor obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Igor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Igor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igor is trying to get back to his feet.
Anjo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Igor wants to control but Anjo postures up.#SU2#
Anjo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Igor to his feet.
Igor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anjo takes a step back to recover.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Alexander Igor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igor throws a nice head kick!
Igor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Igor circles away.
Alexander Igor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igor lands a front kick.#T2#
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Igor closes the distance and clinches.
Igor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Igor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anjo's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Igor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anjo pushes Igor up against the cage in a clinch.
Igor misses with an elbow strike.
Anjo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Igor after a bit of a struggle.
Igor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Anjo looking for a takedown.
Alexander Igor has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch.
Igor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo keeps the fight on the outside.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Igor as he avoids it easily.
Igor connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Igor clinches up against the cage.
Anjo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anjo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Igor.
Igor lands with a short shot to the head.
Anjo has Igor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Igor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Igor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Igor prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Igor. #T4#
Igor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anjo's defenses. #CUT#The cut above Yoji Anjo Anjo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Igor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anjos head.
Anjo is looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Igor lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Igor lands an elbow inside.
Igor lands a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Igor!
Alexander Igor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Inhanamoto
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Saqqaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Saqqaf connects with a body shot that sends Porfirigo's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Saqqaf. #CL2#
Porfirigo clinches up against the cage.
Saqqaf just leaning against Porfirigo, taking a breather.
Porfirigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Saqqaf to work.
Saqqaf lands a left hand.
Saqqaf slows down the pace here.
Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Saqqaf fails to land.
Saqqaf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Saqqaf misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saqqaf lands a body shot.
Saqqaf lands a shot to the body.
Porfirigo tries to break the clinch but Saqqaf is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Saqqaf.
A hook to the body from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Porfirigo is working for takedown but Saqqaf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Porfirigo wants a takedown.
Porfirigo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Waheed Saqqaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.#T2#
Saqqaf holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saqqaf is leaning against Porfirigo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Saqqaf to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saqqaf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Saqqaf pulls guard effortlessly.
Porfirigo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Porfirigo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Saqqaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porfirigo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Porfirigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Saqqaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo being controlled here, momentarily.
Saqqaf looking to sit in guard and control but Porfirigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Porfirigo throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Saqqaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porfirigo stands and throws Saqqaf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Porfirigo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Saqqaf is looking to regain half guard here but Porfirigo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saqqaf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo trying to control the position but Saqqaf is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Porfirigo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saqqaf lands a lovely overhand right.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porfirigo manages to avoid it.
Porfirigo with the counter takedown but Saqqaf avoids it easily.
Porfirigo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saqqaf throws a body shot but no joy.
Porfirigo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Porfirigo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saqqaf tries a low kick but Porfirigo avoids it.
Porfirigo with the counter takedown but Saqqaf avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porfirigo tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Porfirigo gets a double leg takedown into Saqqaf's guard.
Porfirigo postures up in Saqqaf's guard and throws a big left but Saqqaf blocks it.
Porfirigo throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Porfirigo slips an elbow through the middle.
Saqqaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Saqqaf, not yet.
Porfirigo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Saqqaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Porfirigo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Saqqaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Porfirigo defends it easily.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Porfirigo from controlling successfully.
Saqqaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Porfirigo throws a big elbow that misses.
Saqqaf wants to hit a sweep here but Porfirigo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saqqaf there!
Saqqaf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saqqaf manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Saqqaf is staying active underneath Porfirigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saqqaf is looking for a sweep. Porfirigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porfirigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saqqaf tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg.
Saqqaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saqqaf is trying to control but Porfirigo passes into side control! #T4#
Saqqaf regains half guard.
Saqqaf tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg.
Porfirigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Porfirigo seems to be working for a kimura but Saqqaf defends the submission attempt.
Saqqaf is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Porfirigo is working for a submission of some sort.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Saqqaf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Porfirigo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saqqaf 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo gets back to full guard.
Saqqaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Saqqaf advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Saqqaf decides to stand up, so the ref orders Porfirigo to his feet. #T1#
Saqqaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Porfirigo.
Saqqaf throws a right and a left that Porfirigo avoids nicely.
Porfirigo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saqqaf.
Porfirigo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy head kick and Porfirigo moves out of range easily.
Saqqaf throws a combination that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a straight right hand.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Porfirigo moved away.#TD2#
Porfirigo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Porfirigo is looking to stand up but Saqqaf won't let him.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porfirigo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Porfirigo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Porfirigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saqqaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porfirigo has managed to get both his arms back between Saqqaf's legs - danger averted.
Saqqaf 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#
Saqqaf tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Saqqaf is looking for a kimura here.
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 gets back to full guard. #T3#
Porfirigo looking to control.
Saqqaf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
Saqqaf advances to half guard.
Saqqaf trying to control the action but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo has his hands clasped together around Saqqaf's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Saqqaf seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Saqqaf has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Porfirigo defend it? Saqqaf steps over the head and cranks it - Porfirigo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saqqaf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waheed Saqqaf!
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: Just some fights 12
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Herrera misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Herrera instigates a clinch. #BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Taurus is trying to stall.
Herrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taurus blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taurus trying to stall but Herrera improves his position. #T1##TD#
Herrera drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taurus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Herrera is tightening it up a little... Taurus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Taurus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Taurus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Herrera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Herrera!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Herrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Just some fights 12
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Patron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Patron has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patron swivels and escapes.
Patron misses with a straight right.
Anjo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anjo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice shot by Patron.
Patron misses with a straight right. #CL#
Anjo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patron gets through Anjo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Patron breaks the clinch.
Patron delivers a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patron scores with a decent looking hook.
Anjo blocks a jab.
Patron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anjo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Patron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anjo avoids a kick to the body.
Patron scores with a nice right hand.
Patron looks to throw the jab but Anjo is out of range.
Anjo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Patron is looking to slow Anjo down with leg kicks.
Anjo needs to keep his hands up - Patron had a free shot at his head there.
Patron misses with an uppercut. Anjo saw that one coming.
Patron lands a right hook to the body.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
and Patron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patron throws a front kick that sends Anjo stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Patron with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Anjo gets the takedown into side control.
Patron regains half guard there - taking advantage of Anjo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Patron wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Patron wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well.
Patron trying to control here. #SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but Patron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anjo to get the leverage. #T3#
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Patron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Anjo stands up and beckons Patron to join him on the feet.
Fiya Patron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anjo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4##BC2#
Patron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anjo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Anjo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patron, pushing him back against the cage.
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Patron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anjo slips under a jab.
Patron misses with a hook.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Patron circles away easily
and Patron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Patron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Patron counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fiya Patron dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patron as he jumps to the side.
Patron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Patron throws a hook to the side of Anjo's head but Anjo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Patron.
Patron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is looking to clinch but Patron is avoiding it.
Patron looks for the body kick but Anjo saw that one coming.
Anjo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Patron looks to score with a jab to the body but Anjo is just out of range.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patron but Patron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Patron misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Anjo blocks a jab.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Patron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patron throws out the jab.
Anjo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Patron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patron. Anjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Patron backs away, Anjo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anjo tries to clinch but Patron is having none of it.
Anjo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patron lands with a shot to the body.
Anjo blocks a jab.
Anjo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Patron lands an overhand right.
Patron misses with an uppercut.
Anjo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patron takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Patron with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patron swinging wildly here.
Jab by Patron.#T3#
A low kick from Anjo is predictable there
and Patron counters with a stiff right hand.
Patron looks to land a left hand but Anjo moved out of range nicely.
Patron lands a nice looking body shot.
Patron misses with a hook. Anjo ducked under it nicely.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Patron counter with a right hand.
Patron throws a shot from downtown. Anjo moves away and avoids it.
Anjo avoids a kick to the body.
Anjo shoots and misses
and Patron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Patron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anjo walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Patron - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patron.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Patron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Patron circles away easily
enabling Patron to counter with a crisp jab.
Patron takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Patron misses.
Anjo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patron sprawls and moves away.
Anjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patron.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fiya Patron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Patron misses.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Patron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patron scores with a body shot.
Patron swings widly with a right hand
and Anjo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patron throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.
Anjo is looking to clinch.
Patron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fiya Patron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patron.
Patron lands a jab.
Anjo tries to clinch but Patron moves out of range.
Patron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anjo circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Patron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Patron misses with a straight left.
Patron bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anjo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up with Patron, looking for a takedown. Anjo pushes Patron against the cage but Patron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Patron with a hook.
Anjo ducks under a wild hook from Patron.
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 shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patron loads up on a big right hand but Anjo slips the punch.
Anjo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patron sprawls and moves away.
Patron lands a jab to the nose.
Patron jabs Anjo right on the nose. Anjo blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Patron misses. #T2#
Patron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anjo's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anjo.
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Patron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anjo looking to control but instead Patron has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Patron is trying to stand back up but Anjo is controlling him
Anjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patron's head.
Anjo trying to control the action but Patron is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3##SUB#
Anjo seems to be working for a kimura but Patron defends the submission attempt.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fiya Patron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patron.
Patron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Patron.
Anjo wants to clinch.#T4#
Anjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Patron sprawls well. He's pushed Anjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patron throws out a counter right but Anjo avoids it with no problem.
Patron throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Anjo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Patron breaks the clinch.
Patron scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Patron. Beautiful body shot.
Patron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anjo doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patron scores with the left hand. Anjo knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiya Patron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patron 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiya Patron!
A very excited looking Fiya Patron 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.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '.

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Gangster lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk defending well as Gangster loads up on a big left hand.
Patryk misses with a kick to the body.
Vahid Gangster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gangster throws a series of punches but Patryk avoids them all with ease.
Patryk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patryk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patryk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patryk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gangster defends well and Patryk ends up having to push Gangster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gangster avoids the head kick by Patryk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gangster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patryk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Patryk scores with a takedown into Gangster's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patryk throwing strikes from guard but Gangster blocks nicely. #T1##SUB#
Gangster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Gangster keeps moving. #SUB#
Gangster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Patryk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters circling - Gangster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gangster sets himself, and Patryk steps forward looking for the clinch! Gangster avoids it this time.
Gangster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patryk unleashes a big counter combination but Gangster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#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 fails to land the takedown.
Gangster swings for the body but Patryk moves out of range. #TD2#
Patryk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gangster has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Patryk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gangster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Gangster breaks the clinch.
Patryk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gangster.
Vahid Gangster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patryk slips a straight right by Gangster.
Patryk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gangster connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Patryk tumbling to the canvas! Gangster pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Patryk was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vahid Gangster!
Vahid Gangster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lukasz Patryk spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never give up!'.

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!'.

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