Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 213
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Frost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#McFistface is rocked!
McFistface wants to clinch.
Oh McFistface is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
McFistface seems to have got his legs back now.
Frost misses with a hook
and McFistface counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McFistface walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McFistface darts in trying to clinch
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McFistface sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McFistface throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McFistface plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost missing with a left hand there. McFistface was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFistface throws a half hearted mid kick.
McFistface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.#T1#
McFistface is looking to clinch. #CL#
McFistface fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frost, pushing him back against the cage.
McFistface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Frost forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McFistface misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFistface creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McFistface instigates a clinch.
Frost is pressed up against the cage. McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McFistface plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Frost lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Frost!
After winning the bout, Conrad Frost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 65
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1##CL#
Pizziconi has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Pizziconi wants the takedown. Rakotoarisoa is fighting it off but Pizziconi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rakotoarisoa's guard against the cage.
Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around but Pizziconi manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Rakotoarisoa missing with punches from the bottom.
Rakotoarisoa trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Rakotoarisoa is looking for a sweep. Pizziconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pizziconi slows the pace down in half guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Rakotoarisoa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakotoarisoa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pizziconi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Pizziconi is looking to advance position but Rakotoarisoa won't allow it.
Rakotoarisoa trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi lands with a punch from half guard.
Rakotoarisoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pizziconi is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Pizziconi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakotoarisoa. Pizziconi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rakotoarisoa sprawls well. Rakotoarisoa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL#
Pizziconi pushes Rakotoarisoa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rakotoarisoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakotoarisoa connects with a body shot.
Rakotoarisoa leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rakotoarisoa misses the shot to the body.
Rakotoarisoa looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Rakotoarisoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pizziconi clobbers Rakotoarisoa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pizziconi gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Rakotoarisoa is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Pizziconi lands strikes from half guard.
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but Rakotoarisoa dodges it nicely.
Rakotoarisoa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pizziconi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pizziconi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pizziconi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rakotoarisoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pizziconi.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Pizziconi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rakotoarisoa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pizziconi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rakotoarisoa's face.
Pizziconi breaks from Rakotoarisoa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kiandy Rakotoarisoa has been cut.
Pizziconi landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC# Rakotoarisoa is rocked!
Pizziconi is landing with some decent strikes but Rakotoarisoa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rakotoarisoa is still in real trouble! Can Pizziconi finish him?
Pizziconi lands a big shot to the head and Rakotoarisoa winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Osmany Pizziconi!
In his post fight interview, Osmany Pizziconi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IFA 24: Arizona
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Rivelinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cole as he jumps to the side.
Rivelinho has a takedown stuffed.
Rivelinho takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Socrates Rivelinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivelinho with a jab.
Cole avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rivelinho's efforts to push away.
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Rivelinho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cole. #T1##SU#
Cole stands up and beckons Rivelinho to his feet. #TD#
Cole looking to score a takedown here. Rivelinho is defending well but Cole drives through and ends up in Rivelinho's guard.
Rivelinho wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Cole stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole sets himself, and Rivelinho steps forward looking for the clinch! Cole avoids it this time.
Rivelinho shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaizer Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Socrates Rivelinho.
Rivelinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Cole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivelinho shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole blocks a head kick by Rivelinho. #T2#
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivelinho. #CL2#
Rivelinho has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Rivelinho stalling.
Cole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivelinho smiles and moves away.
Rivelinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole feinted with a counter takedown.
Rivelinho 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.
Rivelinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Cole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivelinho's guard.#SU#
Cole stands up and waves to Rivelinho to follow him.
Cole lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cole throws a big counter combination but Rivelinho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivelinho.
Rivelinho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivelinho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4##CL2#
Rivelinho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivelinho fails to pull guard.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivelinho smiles and moves away.
Rivelinho wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Rivelinho tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Rivelinho breaks away and moves out of range.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rivelinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cole sprawls well. Cole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivelinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Cole throws a big counter combination but Rivelinho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaizer Cole 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#
Rivelinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into Rivelinho's guard.
Rivelinho is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cole dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Cole decides to stand back up. Cole steps back and let's Rivelinho get back to his feet.
Rivelinho dives in for a single leg takedown but Cole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivelinho dives in for a single leg takedown but Cole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Rivelinho has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Cole has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cole jumps guard.
Rivelinho looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Cole gets to his feet. Rivelinho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##TD#
Cole darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rivelinho trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up. #SUB#
Rivelinho is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Cole has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook� has he got it?? YES! Rivelinho is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kaizer Cole!

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

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Kangas blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Kangas 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.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kangas misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Kangas lands but Gomez takes it in his stride.
Gomez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kangas on the side of the head.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Gomez misses with a left hand
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kangas takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Kangas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kangas connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Gomez wants to slow Kangas down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Kangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Kangas takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomez momentarily.
Gomez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kangas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gomez - the referee stops the clock and Kangas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gomez. Kangas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gomez lands a nice shot that snaps Kangas's head back.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKangas.
Gomez swings widly with a right hand
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Kangas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grapple in the buildup to the fight.
Gomez throws a push kick but Kangas slaps the foot to one side.
Gomez throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Gomez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kangas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gomez will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a hook but Kangas avoids it easily.
Gomez tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kangas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Kangas's head.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Pedro Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Gomez scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez throws a hook but Kangas avoids it easily.
Kangas scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Gomez coming out on top.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kangas is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Gomez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kangas 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.
Kangas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kangas forces Gomez back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kangas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kangas.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a hook
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Kangas lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Gomez avoids a kick to the body.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Kangas throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Kangas.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez connects with a right hand. Kangas shakes it off.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Gomez lands an overhand right.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kangas off the cage and back into range.
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Gomez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kangas throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Gomez moves forwards but Kangas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Kangas's knee but Kangas avoids it well.
Gomez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kangas in his tracks.
A left lands for Kangas.
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Nice straight punches there by Gomez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomez.
Gomez walks into a jab.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
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!
Gomez pushes Kangas away with a front kick.
Kangas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Kangas connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Gomez tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Gomez blocks the leg kick.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gomez checks a leg kick.
Gomez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kangas to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pedro Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas with a nice calf kick.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Kangas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Kangas ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kangas counters with a nice body shot.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Kangas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gomez. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gomez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kangas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kangas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kangas misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Kangas throws a leg kick which misses Gomez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomez tries to avoid it.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Kangas.
Gomez jabs Kangas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Gomez misses. #T3#
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Kangas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gomez throws a head kick but Kangas moves out of range.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kangas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Kangas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gomez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Gomez throws a hook but Kangas avoids it easily.
Kangas unleashes a big counter combination but Gomez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gomez slips a jab from Kangas.
Kangas with a jab.#T4#
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gomez!
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Kangas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kangas.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Kangas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Gomez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Kangas.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kangas tried to score with a low kick but Gomez checks it.
Kangas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kangas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kangas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez scores with a hook.
Gomez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kangas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez lands a right hook to the body.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Kangas's head but Kangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez digs a good hook to Kangas's body.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Kangas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Kangas slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Gomez. That snapped Kangas's head back.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Kangas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez moves away from the strike by Kangas. #T2#
Gomez cracks Kangas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomez checks a leg kick.
Kangas looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Gomez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Kangas misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez is looking to slow Kangas down with leg kicks.
Kangas throws a right hand that misses
and Gomez counters with a leg kick.
Kangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kangas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
Kangas misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
Gomez throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Gomez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Kangas throws a head kick that misses.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Kangas misses with a hook.
Gomez throws out a powerful jab.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez throws out a powerful jab.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas throws a push kick but Gomez slaps the foot to one side.
Kangas cracks Gomez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomez misses the jab.
Kangas throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kangas.
Kangas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Kangas takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Gomez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomez lands with a right hand.
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!
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas lands with an overhand left.
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
A left lands for Gomez.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
Kangas connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kangas.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kangas misses with a hook
and Gomez counters with a body kick.
Kangas throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Kangas moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Kangas 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.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas slips a straight right by Gomez.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target. #T1#
Gomez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Kangas takes one to the chin there.
Gomez throws out a powerful jab.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomez's head backwards.
Gomez scores with a shot to the body.
Kangas swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
Kangas jabs at Gomez's body.
Good leg kick by Gomez. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kangas finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
Kangas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kangas 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.
Gomez thuds his right hand into Kangas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Kangas throws a low kick, looking for Gomez's leg but Gomez calmly moves out of range.
Gomez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Kangas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gomez scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Gomez lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Gomez misses.
Kangas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas unleashes a big counter combination but Gomez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Kangas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gomez can pounce on him.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kangas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kangas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Gomez tries to land a front kick but Kangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomez cracks Kangas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez tries to land a front kick but Kangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez had his way with Tapani Kangas in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Kangas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Kangas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Kangas misses with an uppercut
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez blocks a jab.
Kangas misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Gomez tries to land a leg kick but Kangas saw it coming and moves away.
Gomez misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Kangas throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kangas ducks right into an uppercut from Gomez. #T1#
Kangas slips under a jab from Gomez.
Kangas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
Kangas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kangas.
Gomez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Gomez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kangas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gomez.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Kangas sizes up Gomez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kangas slips under a jab from Gomez.
Kangas wants to land a leg kick but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gomez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gomez lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Kangas slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomez.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
Gomez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Kangas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomez throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Gomez lands a lovely overhand right.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Kangas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kangas misses with a hook.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Kangas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gomez misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas counters with a body kick.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Gomez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kangas. Kangas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Gomez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gomez.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Gomez throws a hook but Kangas avoids it easily.
Kangas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kangas throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
Gomez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gomez.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gomez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Kangas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Gomez misses with a left hand
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kangas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kangas moves out of range of the body kick from Gomez.
Kangas throws a chopping leg kick but Gomez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas counters with a leg kick.
Kangas misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Kangas jabs Gomez right on the nose. Gomez blinks but takes it well.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Gomez!
Pedro Gomez retains his featherweight title!
Pedro Gomez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC - 61
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Rakotoarisoa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rakotoarisoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Rakotoarisoa lands a slapping body shot.
Rakotoarisoa takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Rakotoarisoa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Rakotoarisoa. Beautiful body shot.
Rakotoarisoa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Rakotoarisoa.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rakotoarisoa scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rakotoarisoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Rakotoarisoa avoids it with no problem.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rakotoarisoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Rakotoarisoa works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rakotoarisoa.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Rakotoarisoa avoids it with no problem.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rakotoarisoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakotoarisoa scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson leaves his chin hanging out and Rakotoarisoa seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jackson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

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

Event: MFC - 58
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Pizziconi defending well as Rakotoarisoa loads up on a big left hand.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a looping right.#TD#
Rakotoarisoa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakotoarisoa is retaining full guard.
Rakotoarisoa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Rakotoarisoa has wrist control.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi controlling from the top position.
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.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Rakotoarisoa looking to control. #T1#
Pizziconi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakotoarisoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pizziconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rakotoarisoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakotoarisoa as he avoids it easily.
Rakotoarisoa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pizziconi attempts a counter takedown but Rakotoarisoa avoids it well and moves away.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakotoarisoa with a hook.
Rakotoarisoa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into Rakotoarisoa's guard.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but Rakotoarisoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pizziconi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakotoarisoa's guard. #REVR##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizziconi pushes down on Rakotoarisoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pizziconi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rakotoarisoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pizziconi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pizziconi controlling the action here.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Rakotoarisoa's head.
Rakotoarisoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rakotoarisoa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pizziconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Rakotoarisoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but Rakotoarisoa dodges it nicely.
Pizziconi throws a strike but Rakotoarisoa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3##SU#
Pizziconi stands and steps away. Rakotoarisoa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sloppy strikes from Rakotoarisoa. Those never looked like landing.
Rakotoarisoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pizziconi moves away.
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Rakotoarisoa keeps it at a distance.
Pizziconi tries to land a leg kick but Rakotoarisoa saw it coming and moves away.
Rakotoarisoa takes a swing at Pizziconi's ribcage but misses.
Rakotoarisoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Rakotoarisoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pizziconi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rakotoarisoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rakotoarisoa throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Pizziconi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pizziconi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rakotoarisoa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi can't get the takedown.
Rakotoarisoa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pizziconi goes for a takedown attempt but Rakotoarisoa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Pizziconi slips a straight right by Rakotoarisoa.
Pizziconi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rakotoarisoa avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Rakotoarisoa misses.#CL#
Pizziconi has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rakotoarisoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Pizziconi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rakotoarisoa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pizziconi manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakotoarisoa wants to control but Pizziconi is having none of it.
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 Osmany Pizziconi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rakotoarisoa misses with a hook.
Pizziconi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rakotoarisoa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rakotoarisoa throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Pizziconi counters with a single leg into guard. Rakotoarisoa didn't expect that.
Pizziconi distracts Rakotoarisoa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pizziconi is stalling in the full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Osmany Pizziconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Rakotoarisoa has wrist control.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi chips away with some ground and pound.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Rakotoarisoa working a defensive guard here.
Rakotoarisoa wants to stand up but Pizziconi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Pizziconi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rakotoarisoa was covering up waiting for the punch and Pizziconi finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Pizziconi lands a couple of elbows.
Rakotoarisoa wants to hit a sweep here but Pizziconi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rakotoarisoa there!
Pizziconi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pizziconi avoids the attempt from Rakotoarisoa to control.
Pizziconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rakotoarisoa is looking to escape. #T4#
Pizziconi scoring with strikes but Rakotoarisoa is staying in there. #CUT#It looks like Kiandy Rakotoarisoa has been cut.
Pizziconi avoids the attempt from Rakotoarisoa to control.
Pizziconi raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC# Rakotoarisoa is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pizziconi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rakotoarisoa is still in real trouble! Can Pizziconi finish him?
Pizziconi with the ground and pound from mount.
Pizziconi looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rakotoarisoa covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MFC - 54
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Jackson blocks a jab.
Rakotoarisoa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rakotoarisoa lands with a right hand.
Rakotoarisoa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rakotoarisoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Rakotoarisoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Rakotoarisoa looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rakotoarisoa lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rakotoarisoa.#T1#
Rakotoarisoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
We've been told by Rakotoarisoa's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakotoarisoa throws out the jab.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rakotoarisoa.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Rakotoarisoa avoids it easily.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rakotoarisoa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson slips a jab from Rakotoarisoa.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rakotoarisoa defends it well.
Rakotoarisoa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rakotoarisoa. Jackson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rakotoarisoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiandy Rakotoarisoa!
An out of breath Kiandy Rakotoarisoa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFA 18: Downtown
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Cole.
Webster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Cole has managed to clinch.
Webster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cole tries to work over Webster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cole jumps guard but Webster stands there with Cole around his waist. Cole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cole looking to slow down the pace here.
Our sources have told us that Cole has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster lands a damaging elbow.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##TD#
Cole has Webster pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cole pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Webster tumbling to the mat - Cole dives into Webster's guard.#SU#
Cole stands up from Webster's guard - Cole perhaps looking for a knockout.
Webster blocks a head kick by Cole.
Webster wants to counter with a clinch but Cole pushes him away.
Cole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole is looking to clinch but Webster is avoiding it.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Webster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cole.
Cole dives in and grabs Webster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes down on Cole's head and hops out.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Cole goes for a double leg but Webster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Webster continues to drive forward.
Webster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaizer Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Cole avoids the elbow strike from Webster, against the cage.
Webster pushes off an throws an elbow but Cole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cole takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Webster.
Webster has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole tries to pull guard but Webster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Webster throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Cole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Webster. #BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Webster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Webster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Webster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Webster has the dominant position.#T4#
Cole avoids a wild elbow strike from Webster.
Webster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Cole takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Kaizer Cole has been cut.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Webster throws an elbow but misses.
Webster misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster misses with an elbow over the top.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dane Webster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaizer Cole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Webster gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Webster.
Cole blocks an elbow strike from Webster. #T1#
Cole avoids a wild elbow strike from Webster.
Webster gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cole avoids the elbow strike from Webster, against the cage.
Cole wants to take the fight to the mat but Webster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Webster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Webster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Webster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Webster lands an elbow that stopped Cole in his tracks for a moment.
Webster lands an elbow that stopped Cole in his tracks for a moment.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Webster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cole's defenses.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Webster lands an elbow just above Cole 's eye. #ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Webster lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webster misses with an elbow strike.
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Webster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cole dodges an elbow strike from Webster.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Webster prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaizer Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webster keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole looks for a takedown but Webster sprawls well.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cole wants to clinch up but Webster keeps it at a distance.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Webster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cole tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
Kaizer Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cole is defended easily by Webster.
Webster tries to counter by closing the distance.
Webster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Webster wants to counter with a clinch but Cole pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dane Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaizer Cole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Webster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webster wants it to stay on the feet.
Webster wants to counter with a clinch but Cole pushes him away.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webster paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Webster gets caught napping as Cole dives in and scores a takedown. Webster manages to retain guard.
Webster trying to control the position here.
Cole preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Cole stands up from Webster's guard - Cole perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole throws a head kick but Webster moves out of range.
Webster wants to counter the offense by Cole and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webster tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cole tries to clinch up but Webster circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaizer Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Cole misses #CL2#
and Webster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webster.
Cole takes an elbow to the temple.
Webster gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Webster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Webster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Webster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cole's brow.
Webster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Webster throws an elbow but misses.
Webster lands an elbow that stopped Cole in his tracks for a moment.
Webster lands an elbow just above Cole 's eye.
Webster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cole's efforts to push away.
Webster misses with an elbow over the top.
Webster misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Webster throws an elbow that misses.
Webster prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Webster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Webster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cole is trying to push Webster away but Webster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Webster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Webster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cole's brow.
Cole avoids a wild elbow strike from Webster.
Webster throws an elbow but it misses.
Cole working aggressively here. #T4#
Cole can't break the clinch.
Cole can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Webster.
Webster pushes off an throws an elbow but Cole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cole takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster lands an elbow inside that Cole shrugs off.
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaizer Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Webster lands an elbow that stopped Cole in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Webster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Webster 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Webster!

Event: MFC - 51
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Rakotoarisoa throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rakotoarisoa walks into a stiff left hand from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a double jab
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Crowder blocks the leg kick.
Rakotoarisoa misses with the combination.
Rakotoarisoa misses the shot to the body.
Rakotoarisoa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa jabs at Crowder's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crowder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crowder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crowder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rakotoarisoa backwards.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rakotoarisoa's efforts to push away.
Crowder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rakotoarisoa.#T1#
Rakotoarisoa prevents a body shot from Crowder. #TD#
Crowder wants the takedown. Rakotoarisoa is fighting it off but Crowder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rakotoarisoa's guard against the cage.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
Rakotoarisoa trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Crowder trying to control from Rakotoarisoa's half guard. Rakotoarisoa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rakotoarisoa pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rakotoarisoa is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rakotoarisoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Crowder thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Crowder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakotoarisoa is fighting to break Crowder's control of his arms but Crowder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakotoarisoa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rakotoarisoa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rakotoarisoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crowder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crowder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Rakotoarisoa is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowder. That's going to slow Rakotoarisoa down.
Rakotoarisoa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Rakotoarisoa misses with a few strikes there.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rakotoarisoa tries to sprawl but Crowder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rakotoarisoa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rakotoarisoa trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Crowder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rakotoarisoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crowder is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rakotoarisoa landing rabbit punches to the side of Crowder's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Crowder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakotoarisoa keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder 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#
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rakotoarisoa is out of range.
Rakotoarisoa loads up on a big right hand but Crowder slips the punch.#CL#
Crowder clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder stalling against the cage.
Crowder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crowder throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakotoarisoa.
Crowder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rakotoarisoa wants to break free but Crowder has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rakotoarisoa prevents it.
Crowder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rakotoarisoa is looking to break free of the clinch but Crowder has double underhooks.
Crowder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crowder. #T1#
Crowder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to break free.
Crowder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Rakotoarisoa can't break the clinch.
Rakotoarisoa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowder controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Crowder lands a takedown into guard.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing.
Rakotoarisoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowder is in close to Rakotoarisoa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rakotoarisoa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder lands a couple of digs.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder 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.
Crowder trying to control but Rakotoarisoa is working from the bottom.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakotoarisoa can do to turn this around?
Rakotoarisoa pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully. #T3#
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rakotoarisoa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crowder manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rakotoarisoa looking to sit in guard and control but Crowder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Rakotoarisoa keeps moving.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
Crowder won't allow Rakotoarisoa to get back to his feet.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakotoarisoa pulls Crowder in to control the position.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Crowder slips a straight right by Rakotoarisoa.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakotoarisoa circles away.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a straight left.
Rakotoarisoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakotoarisoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Crowder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rakotoarisoa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crowder counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Crowder moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crowder has Rakotoarisoa pressed against the cage, preventing Rakotoarisoa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crowder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rakotoarisoa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Boyd Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rakotoarisoa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Crowder has Rakotoarisoa flattened out and is raining down punches. #T1#
Crowder lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crowder wants to control but Rakotoarisoa is keeping busy.
Crowder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rakotoarisoa is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Crowder is persistently looking for the submission but Rakotoarisoa is defending it well.
Rakotoarisoa is taking damage to the body and head.
Crowder is not going to allow Rakotoarisoa to sit and survive in this position.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crowder lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rakotoarisoa.
Rakotoarisoa trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now.
Crowder throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rakotoarisoa could be in trouble here!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crowder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crowder is working the ground and pound. Can Rakotoarisoa escape?
Crowder lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rakotoarisoa hold on?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rakotoarisoa to escape the position.
Rakotoarisoa covers up after that shot from Crowder. #T3#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Crowder. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #ROC# Rakotoarisoa is rocked!
Rakotoarisoa is trying to remain composed but Crowder is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Rakotoarisoa is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Will Crowder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rakotoarisoa is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crowder off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Rakotoarisoa right now.
Crowder is working the ground and pound. Can Rakotoarisoa escape?#SUB#
Rakotoarisoa fending off the submission attempt from Crowder.
Crowder scores with punches to the body.
Crowder scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Rakotoarisoa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crowder. #T4#
Crowder is not going to allow Rakotoarisoa to sit and survive in this position.
Rakotoarisoa seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Crowder is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Crowder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crowder is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Crowder gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Crowder gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Crowder apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rakotoarisoa scores with a sloppy right hand. Crowder should have avoided that one.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot
and Rakotoarisoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rakotoarisoa looks to throw the jab but Crowder is out of range.
Crowder half committed to a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowder, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder!

Event: Just some fights 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kangas.
Johns misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kangas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Johns has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johns swings widly with a right hand
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Johns tries to clinch up
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangas lands with a cross.
Kangas dips to his left and cracks Johns with an uppercut!
Johns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.#CL2#
Kangas drives through and clinches with Johns against the cage.
Kangas lands a nice uppercut.
Kangas lands a hook that snaps the head of Johns backwards. #T1#
Kangas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kangas lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Kangas.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Kangas breaks the clinch.
Johns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Johns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kangas digs a good hook to Johns's body.
Kangas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Johns's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Kangas. Beautiful body shot.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Johns misses with a left hand
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kangas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johns at a distance.
Kangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kangas scores with a jab. Johns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kangas slips a straight right by Johns.
Johns throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
Johns misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johns throws a leg kick
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Kangas lands with a cross.
No joy there for Johns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kangas lands a body shot.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kangas lands a jab.#CL2#
Kangas has Johns up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
Johns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johns backwards. #BC2#
Kangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kangas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kangas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kangas jabs Johns right on the nose. Johns blinks but takes it well.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johns momentarily. #T4#
Johns misses with a straight left.
Johns throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johns's knee momentarily.
Johns throws a combination that misses
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Kangas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Johns's head back.
Johns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kangas can pounce on him.
Kangas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kangas cracks Johns with a good jab.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Johns's ribs.
Kangas thows a body kick. Johns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Johns's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johns misses with a body shot
and Kangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Johns throws a chopping leg kick but Kangas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Kangas cracks a nice hook into Johns's ribs.
Johns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Kangas's corner calls for a 1-2. Kangas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kangas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kangas connects with a crisp jab.
Kangas lands with an uppercut that bounces Johns off the cage and back into range.
Jab, jab by Kangas - just one landing. #ROC2#Johns is rocked!
Kangas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johns takes a step back to recover.
Johns misses with a wild body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johns. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kangas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Johns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johns looks to land a combination but Kangas avoids it well.
Johns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Kangas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kangas fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Johns to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Johns looks to clinch but Kangas throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Johns taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
McFistface lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Katsuhito avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsuhito throws a lazy right hand but McFistface sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
McFistface throws a leg kick but Katsuhito sees it coming and moves out of range.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsuhito throws a body kick that misses.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Katsuhito moves out of range easily.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from McFistface misses.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsuhito circles away.
McFistface just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKatsuhito.
McFistface avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katsuhito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McFistface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katsuhito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Katsuhito tries to keep at a distance but McFistface has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Katsuhito gets control of McFistface's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katsuhito will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McFistface postures up and lands a big shot to Katsuhito's brow.
Katsuhito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Katsuhito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface is fighting to break Katsuhito's control of his arms but Katsuhito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFistface tries to free his leg and advance position but Katsuhito is retaining full guard.
Katsuhito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McFistface advances to half guard.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katsuhito wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
McFistface throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFistface trying to advance position but Katsuhito counters by regaining guard.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McFistface has gone for a leg lock! Katsuhito slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFistface's guard.#REVR#
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Katsuhito from controlling successfully.
Katsuhito throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katsuhito's guard. Nice move by McFistface!#REVB##T3#
Katsuhito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katsuhito keeping full guard, as McFistface tries to pass.
Katsuhito wants to sweep here but McFistface controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFistface is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsuhito has wrist control.
McFistface content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McFistface passes Katsuhito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFistface lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
McFistface prevents Katsuhito from improving his position.
Katsuhito trying to control but McFistface postures up.
McFistface trying to advance position but Katsuhito counters by regaining guard.
McFistface throws a big right hand that misses.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
McFistface drops back, looking for a kneebar! Katsuhito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Katsuhito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Katsuhito! #REVR#
McFistface stops Katsuhito from passing to mount. #T5##SUB#
Katsuhito is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McFistface knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Katsuhito wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFistface keeps working.
McFistface tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Katsuhito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Katsuhito postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T6#
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.
Katsuhito 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.
McFistface is trying to get back to half guard.
Katsuhito controlling the position from side mount.
Katsuhito wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFistface keeps working.
McFistface looking for a sweep but Katsuhito has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T7##SUB#
Katsuhito goes for an armbar but McFistface turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McFistface.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McFistface stands up over Katsuhito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katsuhito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
McFistface postures up in Katsuhito's guard and throws a big left but Katsuhito blocks it. #T8#
McFistface trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Katsuhito blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Katsuhito can't keep his opponent in guard - McFistface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
McFistface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katsuhito sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Katsuhito has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McFistface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katsuhito sees it coming and defends easily.#T9##SUB2#
McFistface seems to be working for a kimura but Katsuhito defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McFistface is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Katsuhito is just riding it out for now. McFistface eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Katsuhito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Katsuhito missing with a left hand there. McFistface was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFistface lands a head kick!
McFistface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katsuhito walks into a stiff left hand from McFistface.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Katsuhito moves out of range easily.
McFistface throws a body punch but Katsuhito moves out of range.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
Katsuhito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFistface.
Katsuhito thinks about countering with a head kick.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
McFistface tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
and Katsuhito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katsuhito throws a jab when McFistface was well out of range.
Katsuhito swinging wildly here.
Katsuhito throws a body punch but McFistface moves out of range.
Koji Katsuhito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Katsuhito drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage. #TD2#
McFistface successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Katsuhito from controlling successfully.
Katsuhito throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface is trying to keep Katsuhito in close.
Katsuhito tries to free his leg and advance position but McFistface is retaining full guard. #T2#
McFistface wants to stand but Katsuhito is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dougie McFistface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katsuhito works the jab nicely.
Katsuhito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katsuhito scores with a head kick.
Katsuhito thuds a left hand into McFistface's body.
Katsuhito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
enabling Katsuhito to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface avoids the body shot from Katsuhito. #T3#
Katsuhito misses with a straight right.
McFistface lands a head kick. Katsuhito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Katsuhito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
McFistface tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Katsuhito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFistface blocks a jab.
Dougie McFistface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFistface is looking to clinch but Katsuhito is avoiding it. #CL#
Katsuhito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFistface, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Katsuhito decides to pull guard.
Katsuhito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
McFistface scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McFistface postures up in Katsuhito's guard and throws a big left but Katsuhito blocks it.
Katsuhito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
McFistface working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Katsuhito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFistface defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFistface lands a couple of digs.
McFistface postures up in Katsuhito's guard and throws a big left but Katsuhito blocks it. #SUB#
Katsuhito working for a triangle but McFistface defends it easily.
McFistface is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsuhito has wrist control.#T5#
McFistface slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McFistface looks up at the clock and then as Katsuhito takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McFistface smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McFistface working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katsuhito can't do much from the bottom here.
McFistface scoring with punches and elbows.
McFistface scoring with punches from side control.
McFistface creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Katsuhito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McFistface lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Katsuhito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6##SUB2#
McFistface is trying to get an arm triangle but Katsuhito is defending well.
McFistface throwing strikes but Katsuhito manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Katsuhito misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Katsuhito wants to control but McFistface is keeping him busy.
McFistface is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Sloppy strikes there by Katsuhito.#SUB#
Katsuhito goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McFistface rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Katsuhito's guard! Nice work there by McFistface!
McFistface being controlled here momentarily.
McFistface loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFistface accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T8##SUB2#
McFistface has gone for a leg lock! Katsuhito slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFistface's guard.#REVR#
McFistface is adopting a defensive guard.
Katsuhito trying to move into half guard but instead McFistface has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Katsuhito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katsuhito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
McFistface postures up and lands a big shot to Katsuhito's brow.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McFistface throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface passes Katsuhito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
McFistface seems to be working for a kimura but Katsuhito defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougie McFistface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsuhito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Katsuhito moves out of range easily.
Katsuhito looks to land a left hand but McFistface moved out of range nicely.
Katsuhito scores with a nice right hand.
McFistface tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katsuhito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katsuhito 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.
McFistface will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Katsuhito has taken the fight to the clinch.
McFistface takes a shot to the head.
Katsuhito tries to stall but McFistface uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Katsuhito won't allow it. #TD#
Katsuhito has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McFistface uses from the top position.
McFistface wants to pass the guard but Katsuhito is keeping the position.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFistface throws an elbow that misses. Katsuhito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McFistface's guard. Nice move by Katsuhito!#REVR##T1#
Katsuhito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McFistface 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##SUB2#
McFistface seems to be looking for submissions.
Katsuhito blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFistface.
McFistface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katsuhito trying to control but McFistface postures up.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katsuhito wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy. #T3#
McFistface sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katsuhito defending well though.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFistface takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura but Katsuhito is defending well.
McFistface is thwarting Katsuhito's attempts to control the position.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Katsuhito is controlling McFistface's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katsuhito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McFistface finds it's way round the side to connect with Katsuhito's head. #CL2#
McFistface darts in and clinches Katsuhito up against the cage.#TD2#
McFistface has hold of one of Katsuhito's legs. Katsuhito is fighting the takedown attempt but McFistface gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface throws a strike but Katsuhito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Katsuhito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsuhito throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katsuhito's guard. Nice move by McFistface!#REVB#
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss. #T5##SUB2#
McFistface drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Katsuhito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McFistface has Katsuhito in his guard.#REVR#
Koji Katsuhito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katsuhito manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McFistface working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McFistface postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Katsuhito is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McFistface, into his guard. #REVR#
McFistface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Katsuhito 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.
Dougie McFistface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Katsuhito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katsuhito trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom. #T7#
McFistface pulls Katsuhito in close to his closed guard and prevents Katsuhito from doing any damage or advancing position.
Katsuhito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McFistface has Katsuhito pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsuhito throwing strikes from guard but McFistface blocks nicely.
Katsuhito throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katsuhito's guard. Nice move by McFistface!#REVB#
McFistface is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McFistface trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuhito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsuhito looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFistface is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T9#
Katsuhito keeping full guard, as McFistface tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katsuhito misses with a hook. McFistface ducked under it nicely.
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katsuhito blocks a head kick by McFistface.
McFistface tries to clinch there but Katsuhito circles away.
Katsuhito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McFistface lands a head kick. Katsuhito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McFistface lands a head kick!
McFistface tries to clinch but Katsuhito moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsuhito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
Katsuhito connects with a body shot that sends McFistface's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougie McFistface.
I've got McFistface 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025

#R1#
No luck for Demir with that takedown attempt.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demir dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Demir throws a shot to the body.
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Demir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Demir manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Cole gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demir to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Cole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cole is striking but Demir is not phased and passes to half guard.
Cole has his hands clasped together around Demir's back. He's all about the action.
Demir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Demir seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Demir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Demir escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Cole tries to keep at a distance but Demir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole wants to stall.
Cole avoids the elbow strike from Demir, against the cage.
Demir drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cole pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yigit Demir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole fails with the takedown.#T3##TD#
Demir shoots in and gets a takedown into Cole's guard.
Cole is trying to control the position but Demir postures up.
Cole wants to stand but Demir is controlling the position.
Cole trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Demir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cole, up you get! #TD2#
Cole drives through with a takedown into Demir's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Demir kicks Cole off and gets to his feet.
Cole looks winded!#TD#
Demir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cole quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Demir stands up out of the half guard.
Demir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demir off to one side.
Demir fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demir defends it nicely.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Cole tries to clinch there but Demir circles away.
It looked like Demir was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yigit Demir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cole lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Demir on that attempt.
Cole stuffs the takedown.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demir avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demir seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demir pinned against the cage. Demir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yigit Demir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaizer Cole.
Cole is breathing heavily.#T1#
Demir fails with a takedown attempt.
Demir shoots in but no luck this time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Demir!
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demir's waist but Demir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
Demir fails with the takedown
and Cole counters with a head kick. That will keep Demir thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Demir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cole but Cole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.#CL#
Demir drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Demir is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole trying to control the position but instead, Demir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cole into the cage.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Demir lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demir wants to pass to mount but Cole is defending the position.
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!
Cole wants to control but Demir is keeping busy. #T3#
Demir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though. #SUB#
Demir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demir is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
Demir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yigit Demir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demir as he jumps to the side.
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 Yigit Demir will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Demir blocks the body kick.
Demir jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cole tries to clinch but Demir is having none of it.
Demir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.#CL#
Cole gets tackled into the cage by Demir. Demir maintains the clinch.
Demir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Demir is blocking nicely.
Cole tries to pull guard but Demir holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demir walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yigit Demir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaizer Cole.
Cole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demir has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL#
Demir rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cole is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Demir is defending well.#BC#
Demir breaks the clinch.
Demir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Demir shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Demir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demir leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Cole is looking to clinch. #CL#
Demir moves into the clinch.
Demir lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Demir avoiding damage as Cole throws knees to the body. #BC#
Demir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole with a poor takedown #CL#
and Demir counters by clinching up. #BC#
Demir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demir goes for a double leg but Cole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cole continues to drive forward.
Cole tries to stall but Demir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Demir avoids the damage to the body.
Demir missing with knees to the body. #T3##BC#
Demir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demir circles away.
Demir looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
Cole takes one on the button.
Demir scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Demir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cole on his heels. He'll look to pass Cole's guard now, I'm sure.
Demir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
Demir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Demir with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Demir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Demir trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Demir trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaizer Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yigit Demir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cole is looking to cinch up a triangle. Demir throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cole's body to avoid the submission. Cole has instead reached around Demir's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cole arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaizer Cole!

Event: MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Travis misses with a few strikes there.
Mferi avoids a kick to the body.
Mferi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Mferi has been cut.
Travis's coach down at Freakshow Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Travis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mferi misses the jab.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Travis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Travis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mferi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Travis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Travis slips a jab from Mferi.
Mferi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Travis.
Mferi throws an off balance right hand
and Travis counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mferi.
A combination from Travis does no damage.
Mferi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Travis.
Travis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mferi.
Mferi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Travis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Travis misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Mferi throws a lazy right hand but Travis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mferi throws a jab but it's blocked by Travis.
Mferi moves out of range of the body kick from Travis.
Mferi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Travis's head backwards.
Travis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mferi misses with a wild combination.
Mferi avoids the head kick by Travis.
Mferi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mferi.
Travis avoids the body shot from Mferi.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Travis.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Mferi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Travis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Mferi misses.
Some wild striking there from Travis. #T2#
Mferi takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Mferi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mferi scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Travis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mferi swings for the body but Travis moves out of range.
Travis feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Travis does no damage.
As Travis tries to get set, Mferi tries to push him back and clinch up but Travis manages to avoid the attempt.
Travis throws a nice looking combination but Mferi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mferi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Travis.
Mferi throwing a counter right hand but Travis manages to avoid it.
Travis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mferi misses with a straight right.
Mferi lands with an uppercut that bounces Travis off the cage and back into range.
Travis ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
Travis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mferi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mferi checks a low kick from Travis.
Mferi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Travis avoids the body shot from Mferi.
Travis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Travis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mferi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mferi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Travis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mferi throws a hook but Travis avoids it easily.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
Mferi lands with a good body shot.
Mferi throws a hook but Travis avoids it easily.
Travis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mferi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Travis.
Mferi scores with a nice right hand.
Mferi scores with a sloppy right hand. Travis should have avoided that one. #ROC#Travis is rocked!
Mferi lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Travis head around and knocks him out cold! Mferi hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
Mike Mferi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Just some fights 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Kangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Damato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Damato.
Damato throws a leg kick but Kangas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kangas - that will leave a mark!
Kangas lands with a straight right. Damato didn't see that one coming.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Damato slips the punch.
Damato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damato.
Damato jabs at Kangas's body.
Damato's corner calls for a 1-2. Damato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Kangas defending well as Damato loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas walks into a jab.
Damato throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Damato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Damato throws a hook to the side of Kangas's head but Kangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Damato.
Kangas lands with a nice body punch.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kangas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kangas with a hook.
Damato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kangas 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.
Kangas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damato throws a right hand that Kangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangas also avoids with ease.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damato moves away.
Nice jab there from Kangas.
We've been hearing reports that Damato has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damato.
Damato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kangas scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas slips a jab from Damato.
A lazy left from Kangas finds it's target.
Kangas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Kangas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Damato throws a chopping leg kick but Kangas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Damato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damato throws a poor cross that misses
and Kangas counters with a left to the body.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Damato moves away and avoids it.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
Damato has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Kangas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kangas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Damato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kangas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kangas swings for the body but Damato moves out of range.
Damato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Damato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Damato throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
A jab lands there for Damato.
A slow jab from Damato misses its intended target.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Damato.
Kangas scores with a jab. Damato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kangas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Damato looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kangas.
Damato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Damato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damato throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Damato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Damato.
Damato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kangas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Kangas.
A nice combination there by Damato. #T4#
Damato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Damato's head.
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Damato tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Good exchange - Damato coming out on top.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body.
Damato shoots for a double leg takedown but Kangas sprawls well. He's pushed Damato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damato.
Damato throws a combination that misses
and Kangas counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Damato misses.
Damato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kangas.
Damato throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Damato tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas scores with a nice strike.
Kangas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damato doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas 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#
Damato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Kangas.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kangas.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damato misses with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Damato might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kangas checks a low kick from Damato.
Damato tries to land a leg kick but Kangas saw it coming and moves away.
Damato with a poor takedown
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damato was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Damato.
Damato swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Damato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Damato drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kangas misses with a hook to the body
and Damato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damato tries to clinch up but Kangas circles away and keeps his distance.
Kangas works Damato's body with a nice hook.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Damato or perhaps it was just good defense by Kangas, which made it look bad.
Kangas throws a leg kick which misses Damato's front leg but catches the back leg as Damato tries to avoid it.
Kangas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Damato misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kangas defending well as Damato loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas punishes Damato's body with a nice straight punch.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
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!
Damato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Damato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kangas.
Kangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Damato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Damato throws out a powerful jab.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
Damato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas tests Damato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kangas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damato somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kangas connects with a looping right hand.
Damato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kangas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damato thinking.
Damato misses with the combination.
Damato shoots for a takedown but Kangas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Damato takes one on the button.
A jab from Kangas finds it's way through Damato's defenses. #TD#
Damato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kangas to the mat! Kangas manages to get full guard.
Kangas pulls Damato in to control the position.
Damato sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kangas's guard.
Damato is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Damato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Damato eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas wants to improve his position but Damato is controlling well.
Damato thows a huge punch but Kangas dodges it nicely.
Damato is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.
Kangas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Damato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kangas sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas 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#
Damato misses with a takedown
and Kangas counters with a solid body kick.
Kangas lands with a straight right. Damato didn't see that one coming.
Damato scores with a punch to the head.
Damato throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Damato shoots for a double leg takedown but Kangas sprawls well. He's pushed Damato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Nice sprawl there from Kangas as Damato shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. 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.
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Damato. Damato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kangas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Damato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kangas circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Damato takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Damato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damato thinking.
Damato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Damato shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
Damato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Damato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
Kangas lands a jab to the nose.
Damato fails to land the takedown.
Damato drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kangas works Damato's body with a nice hook.
Damato takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas keeps Damato at a distance using the push kick.
Damato misses with an uppercut.
Kangas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Kangas tenderised Damato's leg. Damato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kangas tests Damato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kangas.
Kangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kangas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Damato shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Damato showed some decent athleticism there.
Damato wants to take a breather but Kangas is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Damato is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kangas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damato.
Kangas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kangas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kangas wants to control but Damato is keeping busy.
Kangas has his hands clasped together around Damato's back. He's all about the action.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Damato trying to control the action but Kangas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Damato is working for a kimura but Kangas is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Damato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kangas defends it well.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kangas defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kangas 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: RFL - Get Cracking
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Freud shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Freud was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freud lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rakotoarisoa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Freud connects with a decent elbow.
Freud creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rakotoarisoa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Freud misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rakotoarisoa bucks up and tries to throw Freud off but instead Freud has got his back!
Freud misses with punches from the back.
Freud is throwing strikes but Rakotoarisoa counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Rakotoarisoa regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rakotoarisoa's head.
Rakotoarisoa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Freud.
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!
Freud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freud working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rakotoarisoa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rakotoarisoa controls Freud momentarily but Freud frees himself.
Rakotoarisoa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rakotoarisoa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Freud from controlling successfully.
Freud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Freud scoring with some ground and pound.
Freud landing with the ground and pound.
Freud with a nice head shot there.
Freud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Freud trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakotoarisoa wants to get back to his feet but Freud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freud is working Rakotoarisoa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Freud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Freud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rakotoarisoa's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Freud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Freud throws a big right hand that misses.
Freud trying to control but Rakotoarisoa is working from the bottom.
Freud throwing strikes from guard but Rakotoarisoa blocks nicely.
Rakotoarisoa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Freud distracts Rakotoarisoa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Freud 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.
Rakotoarisoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freud landing some decent shots from guard.
Rakotoarisoa working a defensive guard but Freud passes into half guard.
Freud throws a strike but Rakotoarisoa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rakotoarisoa is looking to stand up but Freud isn't so interested in that idea.
Rakotoarisoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Rakotoarisoa wants to stand but Freud is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Freud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Freud is looking to work some ground and pound but Rakotoarisoa has wrist control.
Freud is working Rakotoarisoa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakotoarisoa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Freud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Freud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Freud postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Rakotoarisoa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Freud lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Rakotoarisoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freud swings widly with a right hand
and Rakotoarisoa counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sig Freud 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#
Freud lands with a right hand.
Freud avoids the body shot from Rakotoarisoa.
Rakotoarisoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freud.
Freud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rakotoarisoa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Rakotoarisoa. No joy for Freud on that attempt.
Freud scores with a jab to the head.
Freud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freud moves forwards but Rakotoarisoa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freud sizes up Rakotoarisoa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rakotoarisoa punishes Freud's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Rakotoarisoa moves out of range as Freud strikes.#TD2#
Freud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rakotoarisoa sneaks out the side door and pushes Freud away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
A punch combination from Freud misses.
Freud throws a poor cross that misses
and Freud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rakotoarisoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freud sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Freud drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rakotoarisoa kicks Freud off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freud throws a lazy right hand but Rakotoarisoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rakotoarisoa lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Rakotoarisoa - just one landing.
Freud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Freud lands an overhand right.
Rakotoarisoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freud.
Freud throws out a counter right but Rakotoarisoa avoids it with no problem.
Rakotoarisoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freud misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Freud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Freud postures up. #T2#
Rakotoarisoa is looking to stand up but Freud isn't so interested in that idea.
Rakotoarisoa has momentary wrist control but Freud slips an elbow through the middle.
Freud trying to control but Rakotoarisoa is working from the bottom.
Freud landing some decent shots from guard.
Rakotoarisoa wants to stand and escape but Freud is having none of it.
Freud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Rakotoarisoa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Freud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freud pulls Rakotoarisoa in close to his closed guard and prevents Rakotoarisoa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Freud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rakotoarisoa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Freud working for submissions but it's allowed Rakotoarisoa to get to half guard. #T4#
Freud has hold of Rakotoarisoa's hands but Rakotoarisoa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rakotoarisoa throwing shots but Freud is blocking nicely.
Freud is trying to get back to full guard.
Rakotoarisoa is thwarting Freud's attempts to control the position.
Freud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Freud tries to roll over but Rakotoarisoa keeps him under control.
Freud wants to get back to full guard but Rakotoarisoa has passed into side control.
Freud is trying to control Rakotoarisoa's posture but Rakotoarisoa avoids it.
Freud is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rakotoarisoa is staying active.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiandy Rakotoarisoa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Freud throws out a loose jab but Rakotoarisoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Rakotoarisoa misses.
Rakotoarisoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freud misses with a takedown attempt
and Rakotoarisoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freud moves out of range of the strikes.
Freud shoots in and drives through. Rakotoarisoa sprawls well.
Rakotoarisoa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Freud staying out of range there.
Freud fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sig Freud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freud.
Rakotoarisoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Freud. Freud gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakotoarisoa ducks under a wild hook from Freud.
Rakotoarisoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freud.
Rakotoarisoa lands a nice hook to Freud's body. Freud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Freud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Rakotoarisoa. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Rakotoarisoa throws a series of strikes that have Freud backpedaling.
Rakotoarisoa with a jab.
Rakotoarisoa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Freud is rocked!
Freud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakotoarisoa circles away.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Freud throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rakotoarisoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Freud is in Rakotoarisoa's guard.
Freud postures up in Rakotoarisoa's guard and throws a big left but Rakotoarisoa blocks it.
Rakotoarisoa controlling Freud's posture.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to control the position but Freud postures up.
Freud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakotoarisoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Rakotoarisoa pulls Freud in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freud looking to sit in guard and control but Rakotoarisoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Freud looking for a sweep. Not yet Freud, not yet. #SUB2#
Rakotoarisoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rakotoarisoa has managed to get both his arms back between Freud's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Freud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakotoarisoa defends it easily.
Rakotoarisoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Rakotoarisoa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Freud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakotoarisoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rakotoarisoa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rakotoarisoa working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Freud looking for subs off his back but Rakotoarisoa has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rakotoarisoa controlling the action here.
Freud is looking for a sweep. Rakotoarisoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rakotoarisoa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freud defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakotoarisoa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freud trying to get back to full guard but Rakotoarisoa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Freud is looking to improve his position but Rakotoarisoa isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rakotoarisoa 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiandy Rakotoarisoa!
After winning the bout, Kiandy Rakotoarisoa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Mebab misses with a series of wild punches.
Mebab takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mebab moves to clinch but Kangas breaks away
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas lunges at Mebab with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mebab's hand.
Kangas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mebab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Kangas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas throws the left hand but Mebab avoids the punch easily.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Mebab tries to clinch up
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mebab misses with a takedown attempt
and Kangas counters with a good low kick that Mebab was not able to check.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Mebab moved out of range.
Kangas swats away the attempt to clinch by Mebab.
Kangas with a hook.#T1#
Kangas leaves Mebab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kangas connects with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Kangas.
Mebab looks to land a combination but Kangas avoids it well.
Mebab tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Mebab misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mebab wants to clinch.
Kangas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mebab tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kangas swings widly with a right hand
and Mebab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL2#
Mebab forces Kangas back against the cage and clinches.
Kangas is pressed up against the cage. Mebab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kangas down to the mat. Kangas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Mebab.
Mebab on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mebab's head.
Mebab tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mebab.
Khabib Mebab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mebab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mebab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kangas after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Kangas breaks the clinch.
Kangas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kangas.
Kangas misses with a two punch combination.
Mebab misses with a left hand
and Kangas counters with a left to the body.
Kangas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mebab tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kangas lands a jab to Mebab's midsection.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kangas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mebab will feel that in the morning.
Kangas circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Kangas punishes Mebab's body with a nice straight punch.
Kangas scores with a jab. Mebab acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mebab takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Kangas gets a clinch.
Mebab tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kangas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mebab is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mebab tries to pull guard but Kangas holds him up against the cage and eventually Mebab drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Kangas on the inside.
A short left from Kangas.
Kangas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mebab! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kangas is unloading with more strikes now! Mebab drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider works over Gunnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Gunnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cider defends it well.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Cider misses with a double jab
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into Cider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gunnarsson controlling from the top position.
Cider looking to control.
Cider pulls Gunnarsson in close to prevent any damage.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Cider wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Cider.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cider's guard.#T2#
Gunnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider 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.
Gunnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnarsson not doing much here.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
Gunnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
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 Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cider throws a right hand that Gunnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunnarsson also avoids with ease.
Gunnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson stops Cider from standing up. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Cider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cider manages to kick Gunnarsson off! Gunnarsson jumps back into Cider's guard.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cider tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson won't allow Cider to get back to his feet. #T1#
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunnarsson advances to half guard.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Cider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Cider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider 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.
Cider is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
Gunnarsson passes to side control.
Gunnarsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Gunnarsson controls the position.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cider knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
Gunnarsson working the body and head with strikes.
Gunnarsson lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson takes a little break here. Cider wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cider throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Deepen Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider misses with a combination #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunnarsson.
Our sources have told us that Cider has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cider trying to control the position but instead, Gunnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cider into the cage.#T1#
Cider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Gunnarsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cider wants to get back to his feet but Gunnarsson passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to Cider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cider won't allow Gunnarsson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cider is trying to stand.
Gunnarsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson passes to full mount!
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
Gunnarsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cider hang on?#T4##SUB2#
Cider defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunnarsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson tries to control but Cider wriggling away.
The referee warns Cider that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cider looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunnarsson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
After the fight, Magnus Gunnarsson 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.

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Yarmalenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Durnin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yarmalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Durnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yarmalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Durnin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarmalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durnin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Yarmalenko drops back looking for a leg! Durnin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durnin manages to kick Yarmalenko off! Yarmalenko jumps back into Durnin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Yarmalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yarmalenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Yarmalenko throws an elbow that misses. Durnin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yarmalenko's guard. Nice move by Durnin!#REVR#
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Durnin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##SU#
Durnin stands and steps away. Yarmalenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Durnin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durnin throws a body punch but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko is looking for the big counter here.
Yarmalenko moves out of range as Durnin strikes.
Yarmalenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durnin throws a jab when Yarmalenko was well out of range.
Durnin tests Yarmalenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Durnin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Durnin does no damage.
Yarmalenko throws a fast counter high kick but Durnin manages to duck under it in time.
Durnin throws a combination that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Durnin misses.
Yarmalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Durnin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durnin looks to land a body kick but Yarmalenko moved away.
A combination from Durnin does no damage.
Durnin is breathing heavily.
Yarmalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarmalenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Yarmalenko pushes Durnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.#BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Durnin as Yarmalenko shoots in.
Yarmalenko shoots in and drives through. Durnin sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Yarmalenko drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Durnin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yarmalenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Durnin's guard.
Durnin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko working some strikes from top position.
Durnin wants to stand but Yarmalenko is controlling the position.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yarmalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durnin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durnin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Durnin won't allow Yarmalenko to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yarmalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Durnin throws a shot from downtown. Yarmalenko moves away and avoids it.
Durnin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durnin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durnin as he avoids it easily.
Durnin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yarmalenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Durnin throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Durnin uses from the top position.
Yarmalenko is looking to stand up but Durnin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Durnin stands up from Yarmalenko's guard - Durnin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Durnin looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarmalenko! But no joy.
Naoise Durnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches with his opponent.
Durnin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Durnin manages to get underhooks.
Yarmalenko is trying to drag Durnin to the mat but Durnin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Naoise Durnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andriy Yarmalenko.
Durnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durnin looking to throw knees to the head but Yarmalenko is blocking nicely.
Durnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durnin.
Yarmalenko just leaning against Durnin, taking a breather.
Yarmalenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Durnin avoids the damage to the body.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarmalenko jumps guard but Durnin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yarmalenko can't get the takedown. #T2#
Durnin misses with a body punch.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Yarmalenko controls the action.
Yarmalenko managing to block the knees to the body from Durnin.
Yarmalenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Durnin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Durnin.
Yarmalenko is breathing heavily.
Durnin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durnin tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Durnin tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko avoiding damage as Durnin throws knees to the body.
Yarmalenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durnin walks away with a smile on his face. Yarmalenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durnin throws a series of punches but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Durnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yarmalenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarmalenko looks for a takedown but Durnin sprawls well.#T3#
Durnin swings widly with a right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Durnin.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Yarmalenko forces Durnin back against the cage and clinches.
Durnin has a couple of punches blocked by Yarmalenko.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarmalenko blocks an uppercut.
Durnin misses with the head strike.
Durnin tries to work over Yarmalenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Yarmalenko successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Durnin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Durnin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naoise Durnin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Durnin lands an elbow inside.
Durnin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durnin lands an elbow inside that Yarmalenko shrugs off.
Durnin tries to work over Yarmalenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin tries a knee to the head but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarmalenko ducks right into an uppercut from Durnin.
Durnin throws a body kick that misses.
Durnin looks to land a left hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range nicely.
Durnin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Yarmalenko drives through and clinches with Durnin against the cage.
Yarmalenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durnin blocks it with crossed arms.
Yarmalenko misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoise Durnin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Durnin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durnin misses with a body shot.
Durnin tries to land a front kick but Yarmalenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yarmalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Durnin throws a good cross that connects.
Yarmalenko ducks under a wild hook from Durnin.
A nice leg kick from Durnin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durnin looks to land a combination but Yarmalenko avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko defending well as Durnin loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Yarmalenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yarmalenko tries to stand and escape but Durnin is controlling the position.
Durnin looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Yarmalenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yarmalenko thows a huge punch but Durnin dodges it nicely.
Yarmalenko throwing shots but Durnin is blocking nicely.
Yarmalenko thows a huge punch but Durnin dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durnin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko wants to stand up but Durnin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Yarmalenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Andriy Yarmalenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yarmalenko is working for a kimura but Durnin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durnin defends it well.
Durnin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko. #T3#
Yarmalenko lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Yarmalenko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Durnin tries to land a leg kick but Yarmalenko saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Durnin cracks Yarmalenko with a nice body shot.
Durnin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yarmalenko prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Yarmalenko wants a takedown.
A short right from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yarmalenko throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yarmalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durnin connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Yarmalenko looking to score a takedown here. Durnin is defending well but Yarmalenko drives through and ends up in Durnin's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarmalenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko has gone for a leg lock! Durnin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yarmalenko's guard.#REVR#
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Durnin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Yarmalenko is working an open guard so Durnin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andriy Yarmalenko.
I think Yarmalenko 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Craven throws a jab when Broadaxe was well out of range.
Craven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Broadaxe on the side of the head.
Craven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Craven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Broadaxe's head.
Broadaxe fails with the takedown
and Craven counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadaxe is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#Broadaxe is rocked!
Broadaxe gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Craven gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OFK 367 - Johnson vs Cruzeiro
Date: Jan 13, 2024

Keir Toal really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Dwalin Broadaxe was cancelled.

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Fang looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range.
A big left from Fang misses.
Yarmalenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yarmalenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yarmalenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fang throws out a loose jab but Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fang misses the body punch
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Fang throws out a leg kick but Yarmalenko moves out of range and Fang only half commits.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarmalenko needs to keep his hands up - Fang had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Yarmalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yarmalenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fang wants to control but Yarmalenko postures up.#T1#
Yarmalenko prevents Fang from escaping the position.
Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yarmalenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fang gets back to half guard.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yarmalenko wants to pass the guard but Fang is defending well.
Fang wants to control but Yarmalenko is keeping busy.
Fang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes from guard but Fang blocks nicely.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yarmalenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fang is proving hard to escape from.
Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Fang, not yet.
Fang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yarmalenko dives into side control.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yarmalenko with the ground and pound but Fang regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Fang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yarmalenko seems to be working for a kimura but Fang defends the submission attempt.
Fang is looking to improve his position.
Yarmalenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is working for a kimura but Fang is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Yarmalenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yarmalenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Yarmalenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that Fang semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarmalenko.
And Yarmalenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Fang blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Fang.
Yarmalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donk. Fang catches Yarmalenko right on the button with a cross.
Fang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yarmalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fang is looking to chop away at Yarmalenko's legs. #CL2#
Fang takes the fight into the clinch.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarmalenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fang takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Fang misses with the head strike.
A short left from Fang.
Yarmalenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fang is keeping busy.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Fang misses with a looping left.
Yarmalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarmalenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fang thows a leg kick but Yarmalenko checks it
and Yarmalenko counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Fang misses its intended target.
Yarmalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch there but Fang circles away.
Xue Fang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fang jabs Yarmalenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Yarmalenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarmalenko is just out of range.
Fang drops Yarmalenko with a naaaaasty hook - Yarmalenko is in real trouble here! Fang dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xue Fang!
Xue Fang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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