Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Old Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Dukes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Old Fox tries to get set, Dukes tries to push him back and clinch up but Old Fox manages to avoid the attempt.
Old Fox tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
Old Fox takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Old Fox moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.
A head punch on the inside from Old Fox fails to land. #BC#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Old Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.#CL2#
Old Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Dukes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Old Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Old Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Old Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dukes has Old Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Old Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Old Fox slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes. #T1#
Old Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Old Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Old Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukes blocks an uppercut.
Old Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Dukes is trying to force a seperation but Old Fox has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Old Fox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Still in the clinch, Old Fox scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes is trying to maintain a safe position but Old Fox gets an underhook and turns Dukes into the cage.
Old Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Old Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Old Fox gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Old Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dukes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Dukes is trying to drag Old Fox to the mat but Old Fox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox. #T3#
Old Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Old Fox back against the cage.
Old Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Old Fox has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Dukes is trying to force a seperation but Old Fox has the dominant position.
Old Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Old Fox lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Old Fox.
Old Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Old Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dukes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dukes has had enough of the clinch but Old Fox keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Old Fox lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes.
Dukes trying to control the position but instead, Old Fox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dukes into the cage.
Old Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dukes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Old Fox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukes blocking some punches.
Old Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dukes.
A short uppercut from Old Fox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Striking Old Fox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dukes misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Old Fox! But no joy.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Dukes's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Old Fox forces Dukes back against the cage and clinches.
Dukes blocking some punches.
Old Fox tries a body shot but Dukes blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Old Fox.
Old Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukes.
Old Fox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dukes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Old Fox blocks an elbow strike.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Old Fox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dukes's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Old Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Old Fox prevents Dukes from breaking the clinch.
Striking Old Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards. #T1#
Dukes blocks a body shot from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Old Fox pushes Dukes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Old Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Old Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Old Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Old Fox dips a shoulder and cracks Dukes with a mighty uppercut! Dukes falls back against the cage and Old Fox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dukes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Old Fox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striking Old Fox!
Striking Old Fox is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Johnny Dukes had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.

Event: HC MMA 7
Date: Mar 04, 2024

#R1#
Song misses with a few strikes there.
Try was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Try clinches up against the cage.
Song is trying to force a seperation but Try has the dominant position.
Try lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Try keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Song's efforts to push away.
Try digs a right hand underneath Song's ribcage. Song let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Try.
Try has Song pressed against the cage, preventing Song from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Try gets through Song's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Try has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LazyFighters Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Song comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Song, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Try clinches with his opponent.
Song tries to circle away but Try has him pinned against the cage.
Try lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song tries to break the clinch but Try is controlling the position.
Try lands a hook to the side of the head.
Try keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Song's efforts to push away.
Song can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Song's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Try scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Try - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Try.
Try lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Try.
Song looks winded!
Try presses Song against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Song is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Try.
Song wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Try lands a body shot in the clinch.
Try lands with a short shot to the head.
Try digs a right hand into Song's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Song's gas tank.
Try lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Try.
Try lands a left hand that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Try lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Try cracks Song with a nice body shot.
Try lands a right hand.
Try lands a shoulder strike.
Try lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Try scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Try.
Try lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Try.
Try lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Try.
Try is working Song over against the cage.
Try lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Try - that landed with a thud.
Try lands a right hand.
Try lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Try lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Try lands a body shot in the clinch.
Try lands a hook to the side of the head.
Try lands a left hand.
Try scores with a hook to the body.
Try lands a shot to the body.
Try working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Try throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Songs head.
Try working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Try.
Try lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Try.
Try stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Try lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Try lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Try lands with a short shot to the head.
Try lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Try.
Try lands a left hand.
Try pushes Song back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Try gets through Song's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Try lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Try lands with a right to the head.
Try lands a right hand that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Try pushes Song back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Try is leaning against Song and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Try lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Try.
Try lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Try.
Try lands a shoulder strike.
Try is leaning against Song and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Try scores with a nice short uppercut.
Try lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Song looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Try.
Try pushes Song back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Try.
Try lands with a light punch inside.
Try lands a left hand that snaps the head of Song backwards.
A shot in the inside from Try.
A shot in the inside from Try.
A shot in the inside from Try.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Try lands with a left to the head.
Try working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Try lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Song's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Try lands a left hand.
Try lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Try.
Try lands a nice uppercut.
Try throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Try scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Song takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Another Try dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Try.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Try.
Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacob Song is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Try throws a right hand that Song ducks under and follows up with a left that Song also avoids with ease.
Song is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Try with a body shot.
Song throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Song misses with a wild combination.
Try connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Try slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Try gets a clinch.
Try lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Song wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Try has him pressed against the cage.
Try pushes Song back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Try lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Try working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Try.
Try is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Song can do to turn this around?
Try lands with a left to the head.
Try lands a right hand that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Song is breathing heavily.
Try lands a right hand.
Try lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Try.
Try lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Try lands a hook that snaps the head of Song backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Try.
Still in the clinch, Try scores with a nice short uppercut.
Try softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Try scores with a shoulder strike.
Try cracks Song with a nice body shot.
Try lands with a right to the head.
Try lands a hook that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Try lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Try lands a shot to the body.
Try lands a body shot in the clinch.
Try lands with a right to the head.
Try lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Try lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Try lands a body punch.
Try working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Try lands a left hand.
Try lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Try scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Try creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Another Try has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Try gets through Song's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Try lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Song backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Try.
Try scores with a shoulder strike.
Try working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Try lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Try creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Try is leaning against Song and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Try lands a body punch in the clinch.
Try scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Try lands a left hand that snaps the head of Song backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Try.
Try throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Songs head.
Song takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Try.
Try stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Try creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Try lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Song or not.
Try scores with a shot to the side of Song's head. #T3#
Try lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Try lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Try working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Try lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Try scores with a shot to the side of Song's head.
Try lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Try lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Try.
A nice right hand lands inside from Try.
Try scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Try.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Try lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Try.
Try softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Song takes a shot to the head.
Song's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Try.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Try.
A short right from Try on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Try. #T4#
Try lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Try lands a left hand that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Try lands with a left to the head.
Try lands a nice uppercut.
Try lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Try scores with a shot to the side of Song's head.
Try softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Try working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Try lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Song is rocked!
Good body shot from Try.
A nice left hand lands by Try.
Song is still on wobbly legs! Can Try finish him?
Try scores with a shoulder strike.
Try throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Song seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Try.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Try has Song pressed against the cage, preventing Song from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Try lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Try creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Try.
Try lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Another Try dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Try connects with a single shot there.
Song misses with a series of wild punches. #KD#
Try lands a big right hand that sends Song crashing to the mat! Try stays standing though and waves Song back to his feet!
Try throws a monster overhand right that drops Song! Try follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Another Try!

Event: SUPREME 13
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
McConor lands a glancing blow to the side of Slivers's head.
Slivers takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slivers misses with a straight left.
McConor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McConor missing with a left hand there. Slivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slivers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slivers duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Gregor McConor has been cut.
McConor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slivers.
Slivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McConor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McConor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConor slips a jab from Slivers.
McConor slips a straight right by Slivers.
Slivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConor swinging wildly here.
McConor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slivers momentarily.
Slivers tries to move into range but McConor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slivers slips under a jab from McConor.
Slivers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slivers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slivers throws an overhand right that lands on McConor's shoulder, as McConor tries to avoid the shot.
McConor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
McConor throws a right and a left that Slivers avoids nicely.
A big right from Slivers misses.
A big right from Slivers misses.
Slivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConor.
McConor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slivers at a distance.
McConor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConor misses with the combination.
Slivers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConor.
McConor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Slivers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Slivers has been cut.
McConor lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Slivers falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregor McConor!
Gregor McConor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FCL - 9
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Way moves into range and clinches up with Grappler.#TD2#
Way wants the takedown. Grappler is fighting it off but Way persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grappler's guard against the cage.
Grappler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Way controls the pace.
Grappler trying to keep a closed guard but Way is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Way trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grappler's guard.
Way not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grappler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Way wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Way with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grappler looking for a sweep. Not yet Grappler, not yet.
Way pushing down on Grappler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Way is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grappler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Way. #T1##SUB2#
Way is working for a kimura but Grappler is defending it quite comfortably.
Way looks winded!
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Way is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grappler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grappler taking some punishment here, with Way in his half guard.
Grappler really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Way is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grappler is just riding it out for now. Way eventually gives up the hold.
Grappler wants to control but Way is keeping busy. #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.#SUB2#
Way is working for a kimura but Grappler is defending it quite comfortably.
Way thows a huge punch but Grappler dodges it nicely.
Way really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grappler missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Way is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grappler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Way.
Grappler moves into full guard. #T3#
Way stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Way passes Grappler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Way is trying to control the action in half guard but Grappler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Way wants to work for an arm triangle but Grappler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grappler keeping control of the position.
Grappler manages to get to full 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.#SUB2#
Way drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grappler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Way has Grappler in his guard.#REVR#
Grappler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Way can't keep his opponent in guard - Grappler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlitos Way 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##CL#
Grappler moves into range and clinches up with Way.
Way wants a takedown. #BC#
Grappler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grappler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grappler throws a head kick that misses.
And Way tries to counter it with a takedown but Grappler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Way fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Way shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grappler looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Way is thwarting Grappler's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Way is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grappler is just riding it out for now. Way eventually gives up the hold.
Way thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grappler's head.
Way lands strikes from half guard.
Carlitos Way has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Grappler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Way is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grappler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Way. #SUB2#
Way is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grappler is looking to control Way's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grappler avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Grappler is defending against the submission attempts here by Way.
Grappler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Way. #SUB2#
Way is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grappler is just riding it out for now. Way eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Grappler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Way is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Way is working for a submission of some sort.
Grappler trying to control here.
Way throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Way missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grappler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grappler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grappler goes for a double leg but Way avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Way continues to drive forward.
Way has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grappler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Young City Grappler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlitos Way.#TD#
Grappler jumps into guard, dragging Way to the mat. #SUB2#
Way drops back looking for a leg! Grappler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grappler manages to kick Way off! Way jumps back into Grappler's guard.
Grappler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Way wants to stand but Grappler has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Grappler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Way has his hands clasped together but Grappler extends and breaks Way's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grappler.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Young City Grappler!

Event: MILF 12
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Violet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Violet misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Saarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Violet misses.
Violet misses with a low kick.
Saarinen slips a jab from Violet.
A telegraphed right hand from Saarinen misses the target.
Violet misses with a hook. Saarinen ducked under it nicely.
Violet loads up on a big right hand but Saarinen slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Saarinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Violet forces Saarinen back against the cage and clinches.
Violet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Violet backwards.
Saarinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Saarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Violet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saarinen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Violet. #T1#
Violet just leaning against Saarinen, taking a breather.
Saarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Violets head.
Saarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarinen.
Violet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Violet blocks an uppercut.
Saarinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saarinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Violet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Violet.
Saarinen misses with some punches.
Saarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Saarinen fails to land. #T2#
Saarinen tries to land a knee to the head but Violet blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Violet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Violet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Violet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saarinen working aggressively here.
Saarinen misses with the head strike.
Violet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saarinen up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarinen.
Violet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Violet.
Saarinen misses with the head strike.
Violet blocking some punches.
Saarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Violet blocks an elbow strike from Saarinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Violet. #T3#
Saarinen lands an uppercut.
Saarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Violet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Violet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Violet blocking some punches.
Saarinen working aggressively here.
Saarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Violet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Violet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Violet.
Violet blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Saarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Violet.
Violet misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarinen tries a knee to the head but Violet blocks it.
Saarinen misses with a knee to the head.
Saarinen working aggressively here.
Violet blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Violet.
Violet slowing the pace effectively.
Saarinen working aggressively here.
Saarinen working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Violet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Saarinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Saarinen throws a good cross that connects.
Saarinen misses with a straight left.
Violet punishes Saarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Violet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Violet looks to land a right hand but Saarinen moved out of range.
Violet takes a swing at Saarinen's ribcage but misses.
Violet throws a looping overhand right but Saarinen ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Violet throws a leg kick which misses Saarinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Saarinen tries to avoid it.
Saarinen looks to throw the jab but Violet is out of range.
Saarinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Violet finds it's way round the side to connect with Saarinen's head.
Violet is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Violet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Violet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Violet moves out of range as Saarinen strikes.
Violet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tug Violet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Violet blocks a jab.
Saarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Violet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Violet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Violet slips under a jab.
Saarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Saarinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Violet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Violet can do to turn this around?
Violet is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Saarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Violet with a hook.
Saarinen throws a hook to the side of Violet's head but Violet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Saarinen.
Violet lands a slapping body shot.
Saarinen slips a straight right by Violet.
A swing and a miss from Saarinen.
Violet sizes up Saarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Violet misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Saarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saarinen tries to work over Violet's front leg with a kick but Violet checks it.
Violet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Violet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarinen.
Violet looks to land a left hand but Saarinen moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Violet instigates a clinch.
Violet leaning his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Violet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Saarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Violet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Violet lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Saarinen is rocked!
Violet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarinen backwards.
Oh Saarinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Violet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Violet creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Saarinen with a big uppercut! Saarinen tries to clinch up but Violet pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Saarinen to the mat! Saarinen covers up and Violet unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tug Violet!

Event: FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Old Fox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacTiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacTiernan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacTiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacTiernan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Old Fox misses with some punches.
MacTiernan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Old Fox.
MacTiernan wants to stall.
A short right from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of MacTiernan backwards.
Old Fox misses with the head strike.
Old Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacTiernan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Old Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacTiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Old Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of MacTiernan backwards.
Old Fox throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Old Fox misses with some punches.
Old Fox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacTiernans head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Old Fox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Old Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacTiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Old Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacTiernan backwards.
Old Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Old Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Old Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Old Fox to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Old Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Old Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Old Fox fails to land.
Old Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Old Fox lands with a short shot to the head.
MacTiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Old Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox working aggressively here. #T2#
Old Fox misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of MacTiernan backwards.
MacTiernan is looking to break free of the clinch but Old Fox has double underhooks.
MacTiernan stalling in the clinch but Old Fox improves position.
Old Fox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacTiernan's efforts to push away.
MacTiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacTiernan pushes Old Fox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Old Fox on the inside.
A short uppercut from Old Fox.
MacTiernan misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Old Fox.
MacTiernan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacTiernan wants to break free but Old Fox has control.
MacTiernan misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
MacTiernan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Old Fox or not.
Old Fox pushes MacTiernan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacTiernan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Old Fox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Old Fox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Old Fox lands a right hand.
Old Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Old Fox pushes MacTiernan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacTiernan throws a head punch that misses.
Old Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Old Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Old Fox takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Old Fox lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Old Fox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacTiernans head.
A short body shot lands from MacTiernan as the two fighters clinch.
Old Fox digs a right hand into MacTiernan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacTiernan's gas tank.
Old Fox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
MacTiernan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Old Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by MacTiernan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Old Fox.
A short left from Old Fox.
Old Fox slowing the pace effectively.
MacTiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Old Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacTiernan takes a shot to the head.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacTiernan wants to stall.
Old Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacTiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as Old Fox controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Old Fox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Old Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Old Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacTiernan backwards.
Old Fox lands a left hand.
Old Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Striking Old Fox 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##CL2#
MacTiernan forces Old Fox back against the cage and clinches.
Old Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Old Fox.
MacTiernan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Old Fox tries to throw a body punch but MacTiernan avoids it by throwing Old Fox back against the cage.
Old Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacTiernan can do to turn this around?
Old Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
MacTiernan working aggressively here.
Old Fox lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#MacTiernan is rocked!
Old Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacTiernan is still on wobbly legs! Can Old Fox finish him?
Old Fox lands an uppercut.
Old Fox unloads with a big right hand that wobbles MacTiernan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Old Fox is unloading with more strikes now! MacTiernan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striking Old Fox!

Event: UIW 11: Road to Champions 5
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Lange lands a body shot.
Lange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pojka manages to avoid it.
Lange stuffs the takedown attempt from Pojka. Pojka gets slowly back to his feet.
Pojka misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Lange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lange wants to control from the top but Pojka keeps moving.
Lange is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Pojka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lange is aware though and is defending well.
Pojka keeping full guard, as Lange tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pojka has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pojka has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pojka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pojka has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though.
Lange passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Pojka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lange is pressing down on Pojka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pojka is holding on for now.
Lange content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Pojka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lange pulls his head out easily.
Lange is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Pojka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lange pulls his head out easily.
Lange is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lange seems to be looking for submissions.
Pojka is not content to let Lange control the position.
Lange with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Pojka looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lange pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pojka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lange looking to control but Pojka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Pojka is looking to get to half guard.
Pojka has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Lange connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pojka to escape the position.
Pojka is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lange's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pojka tries to escape the position.
Lange trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pojka is really stuck here. #T4#
Lange doesn't have the hooks in and Pojka manages to turn into his guard.
Lange trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lange has Pojka pulled in close to control his posture.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pojka looking to pass the guard.
Lange is trying to control the position but Pojka postures up.
Pojka looking to pass the guard.
Lange is trying to keep Pojka in close. #SUB2#
Pojka has gone for a leg lock! Lange slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pojka's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pojka keeping moving, preventing Lange from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Lange dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lange throws a good cross that connects.
Lange misses with a few strikes there.
Pojka misses with a takedown attempt
and Lange counters with a right hand to the body.
Pojka fails with a takedown attempt.
Lange throws out a powerful jab.
Pojka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lange slaps away a takedown attempt from Pojka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lange appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lange is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nico Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pajni Pojka.
Pojka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lange counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Pajni Pojka has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pojka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lange counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Pojka is rocked!
Lange walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pojka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lange swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pojka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Lange!
Nico Lange thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UIW 10: Road to Champions 4
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Jones avoids the head kick by For Island.
Jones throws a series of punches but For Island moves out of range.
For Island tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
For Island closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - For Island looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Island changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but For Island manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
For Island with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings For Island.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for For Island on that attempt.
Milo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Too Young For Island.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
For Island misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has For Island backing up. For Island nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Jones misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
For Island drives through with a takedown into guard.
For Island stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones looking to control.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but For Island is one step ahead there.
For Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the position. #T2#
Jones keeping full guard, as For Island tries to pass.
Jones is striking off his back. For Island thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
For Island wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
For Island tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jones controls his leg. #T3#
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding For Island's attempts to control the action.
Jones tries to lock up and control but For Island gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
For Island can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
For Island takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
For Island landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
For Island looking to isolate an arm here. Jones doesn't see it coming and as For Island extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by For Island!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Too Young For Island!

Event: SSD 12: Gangster vs Loke
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Mfer lands a jab.#CL2#
Meta has managed to clinch.
Mfer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Meta misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer is leaning against Meta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer trying to stall but Meta improves his position.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meta backwards.
Mfer digs a right hand into Meta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meta's gas tank.
Meta has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Meta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meta prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Meta misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meta.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Meta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Meta blocks a body shot from Mfer.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Meta.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meta trying to stall but Mfer improves his position.
Meta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meta misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meta looks winded!
Meta prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like New Meta has been cut.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Meta.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meta backwards.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Mfer on the inside. #ROC#Meta is rocked!
A short right from Mfer.
Meta is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer is trying to stall.
Meta seems to have recovered his senses.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Meta takes a shot to the head.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch. #KD#
Mfer drops Meta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Meta is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Mfer has Meta pressed against the ropes. Meta drops his hands and Mfer takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Meta tumbling to the canvas! Mfer rains down with more punches but Meta was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Mfer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mfer!
Mike Mfer is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: MILF 8
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##CL#
Downey clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Downey wants the takedown. Saarinen is fighting it off but Downey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saarinen's guard against the cage.
Downey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saarinen striking off his back but it's not causing Downey any problems.
Saarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Downey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Saarinen wants to stand but Downey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Downey looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Downey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Downey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Saarinen is trying to maintain the position but Downey is very close to passing his half guard.
Downey trying to control the action but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
Saarinen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Downey is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarinen wants to control but Downey is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Downey is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Saarinen blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Saarinen.
A swing and a miss from Downey.
Saarinen throws out a counter right but Downey avoids it with no problem.
Gord Downey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarinen slips a jab from Downey.
Saarinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Downey as Saarinen shoots in.
Saarinen moves in looking to clinch but Downey pushes him off.
Saarinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Downey swivels and escapes.
Gord Downey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downey throws the left hand but Saarinen avoids the punch easily.
Downey slips a jab and a cross from Saarinen.
Downey lands a jab to the nose.
Downey throws a shot from downtown. Saarinen moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Saarinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Downey misses with a looping left.
Saarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Downey misses with a low kick.
Downey leaves Saarinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gord Downey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarno Saarinen.
A low kick from Downey is predictable there
and Saarinen counters with a three punch combo that has Downey backing up. Downey nods at Saarinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Saarinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Downey throws a hook but Saarinen avoids it easily.
Downey misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Downey has Saarinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Saarinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Downey pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Downey clinches up with Saarinen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Downey walks away with a smile on his face. Saarinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Saarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Downey throws out the jab. #TD2#
Saarinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saarinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Saarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Downey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saarinen trying to control but Downey is working from the bottom.
Downey looking for a sweep. Not yet Downey, not yet.
Saarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Downey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Downey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gord Downey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Downey moves into range and clinches up with Saarinen.
Saarinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Downey won't allow it. #TD#
Downey wants the takedown. Saarinen is fighting it off but Downey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saarinen's guard against the cage.
Saarinen wants to stand but Downey is controlling the position.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Downey from controlling successfully.
Downey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saarinen can do to turn this around?
Saarinen wants to get back to his feet but Downey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Downey trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
Downey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Downey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Downey wants to control for a moment but Saarinen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Downey wants to take a breather but Saarinen is having none of it.
Saarinen pushes Downey off looking to stand but Downey dives back in and keeps control.
Downey trying to control from half guard but Saarinen is working away.
Downey passes to full mount!
Saarinen is looking to get to half guard.
Saarinen wants to hold on but Downey pushes him away.#T2#
Saarinen is trying to escape the mount.
Saarinen is squirming around, avoiding Downey's attempts to control the action.
Saarinen working to try and regain half guard.
Downey looking to control but Saarinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Downey is trying to control here but Saarinen has managed to regain half guard.
Downey wants to control but Saarinen is keeping him busy.
Downey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saarinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Downey is just content to waste time from the top position. Saarinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Downey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saarinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Downey from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Downey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Saarinen closes the distance and clinches up with Downey, looking for a takedown. Saarinen pushes Downey against the cage but Downey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Downey closes the distance and clinches.
Saarinen tries to pull guard but Downey won't allow it.
Saarinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saarinen being controlled against the cage.
Saarinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Downey won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saarinen tries for a takedown but Downey manages to get underhooks.
Gord Downey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarno Saarinen.
Downey just leaning against Saarinen, taking a breather.
Downey stalling against the cage.
Saarinen has had enough of the clinch but Downey keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gord Downey dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Downey sprawls well. Downey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saarinen gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Downey forces Saarinen back against the cage and clinches.
Downey misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarinen is trying to break free.
Downey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Downey misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Downey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Saarinen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Downey smiles and moves away.
Jarno Saarinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downey misses the jab.#T1#
Downey misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Saarinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Downey tries to get to full guard but Saarinen has control of the leg.
Downey trying to hold on to Saarinen's head to control him but Saarinen postures up.
Saarinen moves nicely into side control.
Downey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Downey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saarinen on the ground.
Downey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Downey tries to get out of the position.
Saarinen controls the position. #T2#
Saarinen trying to control the position but Downey is working away. #SUB2#
Saarinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Downey, who protects the arm well.
Downey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saarinen off and has taken his back!
Downey throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Saarinen turns into Downey and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Downey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saarinen wants to get up but he can't break Downey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Downey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Downey is stalling here. Saarinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Downey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saarinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Saarinen wants to control but Downey is keeping him busy.
Downey struggling a bit here.
Saarinen just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Saarinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Downey tries to improve position but can't.
Saarinen tries to get to his feet but Downey is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Saarinen in his guard.
Downey looking for a sweep. Not yet Downey, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downey controls Saarinen momentarily but Saarinen frees himself.
Jarno Saarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gord Downey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saarinen postures up in Downey's guard and throws a big left but Downey blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarno Saarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Downey 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gord Downey!

Event: FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Blanco leaves Striker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blanco misses with a body shot.
Striker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt.
Blanco lands a head shot.
Blanco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Striker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young City Striker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker misses with the body kick
and Blanco counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Striker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker has a takedown stuffed.
Striker tries to clinch but Blanco moves away
and Blanco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blanco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blanco.
Blanco throws a body punch but Striker moves out of range. #T1#
Blanco throws a body shot but no joy.
Blanco lands with an uppercut that bounces Striker off the cage and back into range.
Blanco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanco looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Blanco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Striker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Striker closes the distance and clinches.
Blanco is trying to maintain a safe position but Striker gets an underhook and turns Blanco into the cage.
Blanco tries to work over Striker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Striker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blanco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blanco pushes Striker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Striker is breathing heavily.#BC#
Striker breaks the clinch.
Blanco misses with a wild body shot.
Saul Blanco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco throws a right hand that Striker ducks under and follows up with a left that Striker also avoids with ease.#T2#
Blanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Striker moves away.
Blanco scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Striker at a distance.
Blanco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blanco.
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Striker manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Striker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Striker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Striker.
Striker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Striker is rocked!
Blanco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blanco swings for the body but Striker moves out of range.
Blanco throws a shot to the body. #T3#
A lazy left from Blanco finds it's target.
Blanco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saul Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Striker.
Blanco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Blanco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Striker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blanco misses with the combination.
Blanco lands a nice hook to Striker's body. Striker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blanco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Striker at a distance.
Blanco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanco scores with a hook to the body. Striker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Blanco throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Striker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blanco lands a glancing blow to the side of Striker's head.
Blanco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blanco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blanco connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Striker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Striker momentarily.
Blanco digs a good hook to Striker's body.
Blanco lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Striker is looking to close the distance but Blanco sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Striker crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Striker is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Saul Blanco!

Event: UIW 9: Road to Champions 3
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Pojka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Mordan is looking for the big counter here.
Pojka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Hali Pojka has been cut.
Pojka with a poor takedown
and Mordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pojka moves forwards but Mordan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pojka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mordan but Mordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hali Pojka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pojka 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordan throws an overhand right that lands on Pojka's shoulder, as Pojka tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Pojka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pojka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mordan!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mordan is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1#
Mordan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Pojka looking to secure an arm triangle but Mordan defends it well. #SUB#
Pojka working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mordan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Pojka off and cradles Mordan's limp body as Pojka celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hali Pojka!
After the big win, Hali Pojka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors LazyCombat Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Acosta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slivers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Slivers misses.
Johnny Slivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slivers clobbers Acosta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acosta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slivers circles away.
Slivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Acosta under the eye.#ROC2#Acosta is rocked!
Slivers pounces like a tiger and cracks Acosta with a vicious hook! Acosta is down but not out! Slivers follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Slivers!

Event: MILF 5
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Saarinen throws out a powerful jab.
Mil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saarinen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mil out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jorma Saarinen!

Event: UIW 6: Road to Champions
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
For Island throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Kaarme tries to counter it with a takedown but For Island pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaarme shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts For Island as he jumps to the side.
For Island tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Kaarme gets tackled into the cage by For Island. For Island maintains the clinch. #TD#
For Island has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kaarme clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
For Island looking to break Kaarme's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kaarme remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise For Island will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
For Island is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kaarme 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.#SUB#
For Island is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kaarme has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kaarme is trying to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
For Island looking for the RNC.
For Island is hanging on to Kaarme's back as he tries to escape.
Kaarme looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1##SUB#
For Island working for a choke but Kaarme is defending well. #SUB#
For Island is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kaarme won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips For Island off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Too Young For Island!

Event: UIW 6: Road to Champions
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Weiss has managed to clinch.
To Stop Hitting stops a takedown attempt from Weiss.
Weiss has To Stop Hitting pressed against the cage, preventing To Stop Hitting from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weiss tries to score a body lock takedown but To Stop Hitting shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weiss tries to work over To Stop Hitting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
To Stop Hitting pulls guard effortlessly.
To Stop Hitting working a defensive guard here.
Weiss trying to control but To Stop Hitting is working from the bottom.
Weiss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Weiss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
To Stop Hitting managing to control the position.
Weiss is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
To Stop Hitting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
To Stop Hitting is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
To Stop Hitting seems keen to control Weiss's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by To Stop Hitting as he connects with a hook.
Weiss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as To Stop Hitting sprawls well. To Stop Hitting wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weiss gets slowly back to his feet.
Too Young To Stop Hitting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Weiss.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
To Stop Hitting shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
Weiss taking a breather.
Weiss is trying to push To Stop Hitting away but To Stop Hitting has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
To Stop Hitting fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weiss tries to score a body lock takedown but To Stop Hitting shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
To Stop Hitting is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weiss is keeping busy.
Weiss tries to circle away but To Stop Hitting has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
To Stop Hitting blocks a body shot from Weiss.
To Stop Hitting holding his opponent close, against the cage.
To Stop Hitting wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Weiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
To Stop Hitting dives in for a single leg takedown but Weiss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
To Stop Hitting wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
To Stop Hitting is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weiss is defending well.
To Stop Hitting drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weiss pulls his leg out and moves away.
To Stop Hitting closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weiss circles away.
To Stop Hitting is breathing heavily.
To Stop Hitting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by To Stop Hitting or perhaps it was just good defense by Weiss, which made it look bad.
Weiss tries to score a power double leg takedown but To Stop Hitting sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weiss somewhat.
Weiss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. To Stop Hitting defends it nicely.
Weiss misses with a takedown attempt - To Stop Hitting sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Weiss tries to get set, To Stop Hitting tries to push him back and clinch up but Weiss manages to avoid the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
To Stop Hitting moves in looking to clinch but Weiss pushes him off.
Weiss throws a right and a left that To Stop Hitting avoids nicely. #CL2#
Weiss drives through and clinches with To Stop Hitting against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Weiss dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from To Stop Hitting as Weiss shoots in.
To Stop Hitting slaps away a takedown attempt from Weiss, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
To Stop Hitting goes for a takedown attempt but Weiss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Too Young To Stop Hitting is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weiss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Weiss moves into range and clinches up with To Stop Hitting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Weiss gets control of To Stop Hitting's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weiss will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
To Stop Hitting wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.
Weiss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but To Stop Hitting has passed into side control. #T1##SU#
To Stop Hitting decides to stand back up.
Weiss closes the distance and clinches up with To Stop Hitting, looking for a takedown. Weiss pushes To Stop Hitting against the cage but To Stop Hitting circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Too Young To Stop Hitting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Weiss.
To Stop Hitting dives in and grabs Weiss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weiss pushes down on To Stop Hitting's head and hops out.
Weiss darts in looking for a takedown but To Stop Hitting gets double underhooks and turns Weiss into the cage.
To Stop Hitting throws a quick counter head kick but Weiss was just out of range.
To Stop Hitting will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weiss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Weiss tries to counter it with a takedown but To Stop Hitting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
To Stop Hitting tries to land a front kick but Weiss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
To Stop Hitting moves into the clinch.#T2#
To Stop Hitting wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weiss has him pressed against the cage.
To Stop Hitting is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Weiss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning To Stop Hitting up against the cage.
To Stop Hitting jumps guard but Weiss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
To Stop Hitting wants a takedown.
To Stop Hitting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weiss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Weiss fails to land. #T3#
To Stop Hitting wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weiss prevents the takedown attempt.
Weiss is working for takedown but To Stop Hitting is calmly controlling the position for now.
To Stop Hitting is trying to drag Weiss to the mat but Weiss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
To Stop Hitting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
To Stop Hitting keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weiss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but To Stop Hitting swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Weiss rushes To Stop Hitting and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weiss is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
To Stop Hitting goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weiss prevents it.
Weiss wants to break free but To Stop Hitting has control. #TD2#
Weiss manages to pull guard. #SU#
To Stop Hitting decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weiss, up you get!
No luck for Weiss with that takedown attempt.
Weiss is breathing heavily.
To Stop Hitting has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but To Stop Hitting paws at him with a jab and circles away.
To Stop Hitting looks to land a body kick but Weiss moved away.
Weiss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bjorn Weiss 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#
Weiss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
To Stop Hitting lands a right hook to the body.
To Stop Hitting lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Bjorn Weiss has been cut.
Weiss misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Oooooh!!! To Stop Hitting has knocked Weiss down with a huge combo! To Stop Hitting steps away and waves a wobbly Weiss back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Weiss is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
To Stop Hitting fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Weiss square on the jaw! Damn, Weiss is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Too Young To Stop Hitting!

Event: HC MMA 5
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1#
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Kaveri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Kaveri is trying for a kimura here. Try looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kaveri wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Kaveri!
Pikku Kaveri is the new bantamweight champion!
Pikku Kaveri decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: UIW 5
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Pojka gets tackled into the cage by Moreno. Moreno maintains the clinch.
Moreno effectively controlling the action here.
Moreno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Pajni Pojka has been cut.
Pojka blocks an elbow strike.
Pojka avoids the elbow strike from Moreno, against the cage.
Moreno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moreno throws an elbow but misses.
Moreno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moreno taking a breather.
Pojka tries to pull guard but Moreno holds him up against the cage and eventually Pojka drops back down to his feet.
Pojka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreno prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pajni Pojka. 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.
Pojka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moreno smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Moreno clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Pojka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreno prevents it.
Moreno is pressed up against the cage. Pojka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moreno down to the mat. Moreno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moreno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Pojka feints and as Moreno raises his hands in defense, Pojka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moreno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pojka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Pojka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pojka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Pojka drops back looking for a leg! Moreno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreno manages to kick Pojka off! Pojka jumps back into Moreno's guard. #SUB#
Pojka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Pojka forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Pojka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreno won't allow Pojka to pass to mount.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Pojka has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pojka is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Pojka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moreno could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pojka has cracked it and Moreno is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pojka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pajni Pojka!

Event: UIW 5
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Pojka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pai but Pai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pojka. That did some damage!
Pai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pai leaves Pojka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pai with the inside leg kick.
Hali Pojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pai lands with an overhand left.
Pojka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Hali Pojka has been cut.
Pai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pojka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pai.
Pojka needs to keep his hands up - Pai had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pai jabs at Pojka's body.
Pojka shoots in for a takedown but Pai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tao Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hali Pojka.
Pai slaps away a takedown attempt from Pojka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Pai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pojka doesn't seem phased though.
Pai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pai wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Pojka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pai as he jumps to the side.
Pojka looks winded!
Pai connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick from Pai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pai with a nice calf kick.
Pai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pojka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pai cracks Pojka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Pojka is rocked!
Pai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pojka is still on wobbly legs! Can Pai finish him?
Pai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pojka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pai is fending him off so far but Pojka persists. Nope, Pai circles away and we're back to standing.
Pojka seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pai.
Pojka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pojka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pai can pounce on him.
Pojka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pojka has a takedown stuffed.
Pai lands with a right hand. #T2#
Pai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pojka.
Pai thumps Pojka with a low kick.
Pai's corner calls for a 1-2. Pai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pojka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pai swivels and escapes.
Pai connects with a crisp jab.
Pojka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pai counters with a right hand to the body.
Pai connects with a leg kick.
Pai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pai tests Pojka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pai throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pai.
Pojka shoots in and drives through. Pai sprawls well.
Pojka shoots for a double leg takedown but Pai sprawls well. He's pushed Pojka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pai catches Pojka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pai is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Pai lands a nice hook to Pojka's body. Pojka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Pai.
Pojka moves forwards but Pai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pojka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Pai. No joy for Pojka on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pai. That's going to slow Pojka down.
Pai is looking to slow Pojka down with leg kicks.
Pojka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pojka shoots in for a double leg but Pai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Pai. That snapped Pojka's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Pai tenderised Pojka's leg. Pojka is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick lands for Pai.
Pojka is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pai is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pojka.
Pai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pai lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Pai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pai with the inside leg kick.
Pojka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pojka with a poor takedown
and Pai counters with a low kick, right behind Pojka 's knee.
Pojka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pai scores with a leg kick.
Pai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pojka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pojka.
Pai feints and then cracks Pojka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pojka down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tao Pai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hali Pojka's cut.
That's time! Pai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pai stuffs the takedown attempt from Pojka. Pojka gets slowly back to his feet.
Pojka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pai but Pai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pojka shoots in and drives through. Pai sprawls well.
Tao Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hali Pojka.
Pojka moves forwards but Pai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pojka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pai defends well and Pojka ends up having to push Pai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pojka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pai.
Pojka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pojka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pai can pounce on him.
Pai lands a jab.
Pojka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pojka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pojka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Pai lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pojka falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pai dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tao Pai!

Event: MILF 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Saarinen misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Freeman blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Freeman gets caught flat footed, as Saarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saarinen trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Saarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Saarinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Freeman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saarinen has Freeman in his guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarinen trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Saarinen working for a triangle but Freeman defends it easily. #T1#
Freeman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saarinen has his hands on Freeman's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saarinen is keeping the position for now.
Saarinen is trying to control the position but Freeman postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freeman trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
Freeman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Saarinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Freeman is aware though and is defending well.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Saarinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saarinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saarinen is pulling down on Freeman's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Saarinen defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarinen.
Saarinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freeman misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Saarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Saarinen wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
Freeman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Freeman has wrist control.
Saarinen wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
Saarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saarinen.
Freeman is trying to keep Saarinen in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freeman moves out of range as Saarinen strikes.#TD2#
Saarinen gets a double leg takedown into Freeman's guard.
Saarinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Saarinen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Saarinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Freeman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Freeman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Freeman! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarno Saarinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Saarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarinen staying out of range there.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Saarinen ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Saarinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Freeman struggling a bit here.
Jarno Saarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarinen tries to advance position but instead Freeman slips a leg back in to half guard.
Saarinen trying to advance position but Freeman counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Saarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saarinen wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Saarinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Saarinen tries to get set, Freeman tries to push him back and clinch up but Saarinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Freeman throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Saarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Freeman fights it but they end up in guard.
Saarinen is looking to stand up but Freeman won't let him.
Freeman controls Saarinen momentarily but Saarinen frees himself.
Saarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarinen preventing the sweep.
Saarinen throwing strikes from guard but Freeman blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarinen stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position. #T3#
Saarinen looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Freeman has a closed guard, preventing Saarinen from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Saarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freeman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freeman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarinen.
Saarinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Freeman throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Saarinen slips the punch.#TD2#
Saarinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Freeman sprawls well initially but Saarinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saarinen trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
Freeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Saarinen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Freeman to regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freeman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarno Saarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Saarinen scores with a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Morgan Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freeman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Saarinen being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Saarinen pulls Freeman in close to his closed guard and prevents Freeman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saarinen is striking but Freeman is not phased and passes to half guard.
Saarinen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saarinen has a hand on Freeman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Freeman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Saarinen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Freeman.
Saarinen is looking to improve his position but Freeman isn't that keen on the idea.
Freeman tries to control but Saarinen wriggling away.
Freeman is really struggling to control Saarinen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Freeman avoids the attempt from Saarinen to control.#T3#
Saarinen working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Saarinen tries to improve his position but Freeman has taken his back! Freeman has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Saarinen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Freeman pushes Saarinen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morgan Freeman!

Event: FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Dukes throws a lazy uppercut
and Old Fox counters with a straight right hand.
Old Fox takes one on the button.#CL#
Old Fox drives through and clinches with Dukes against the cage.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a left hand.
Dukes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Old Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Old Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Old Fox pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Eli Dukes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Old Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dukes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Old Fox throws a big uppercut that drops Dukes! More strikes from Old Fox and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dukes lies dazed against the cage as Old Fox celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striking Old Fox!

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