Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 22
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Church misses the target.
Church misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Church gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Piekny drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Piekny jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Piekny drops back looking for a leg! Church is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Church manages to kick Piekny off! Piekny jumps back into Church's guard.
Church looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Piekny stands up from Church's guard - Piekny perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Piekny throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Church tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Piekny is in Church's guard.
Piekny wants to stand but Church is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Piekny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Church wants to sweep here but Piekny controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Piekny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Church wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Piekny is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Piekny drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Piekny seems to have locked his on tight now - Church screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Piekny, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Boris Piekny!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boris Piekny waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 132
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Good misses with a double jab.
Keegan Good seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good lands a jab-cross combination.
Good throws a hook to the side of Piekny's head but Piekny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Piekny tries to counter it with a takedown but Good pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Good's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good can't find room to land a body shot as Piekny controls the action.
Good throws a punch but it's blocked by Piekny.
Piekny wants to take the fight to the mat but Good manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good wants to break free but Piekny has control.
Good working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Piekny manages to pull guard.
Piekny looking for a sweep. Not yet Piekny, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piekny working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Piekny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Good manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Piekny drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Good dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Piekny lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Good can't keep his opponent in guard - Piekny advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Good wants to improve his position but Piekny is controlling well. #SUB2#
Piekny wants to work for an arm triangle but Good is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Piekny is trying for a kimura here. Good looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Piekny wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Piekny!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boris Piekny waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MFC - 38
Date: Dec 12, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Junior feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Junior has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Junior is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junior, up you get!
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.

Anderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Junior away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Junior shoots in.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Anderson leaves Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily. #T3#
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving. #SUB#
Junior working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily. #SU2#
Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Junior backing up. Junior nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Junior shoots in.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Junior with a lazy takedown attempt
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson scores with a jab. Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Anderson lands a left and a right that send Junior crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Junior is rocked!
Anderson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Junior can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Anderson and Junior drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Brownie Anderson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 014
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Gabriel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcos pinned against the cage. Marcos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marcos stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Gabriel with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos with a nice cross.#TD#
Gabriel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcos!

Marcos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcos as he jumps to the side.
Gabriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel shoots for a takedown but Marcos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marcos misses the shot to the body.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Gabriel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gabriel tries for a takedown but Marcos circles away easily
and Marcos counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Marcos.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Gabriel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcos!

Marcos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcos but Marcos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gabriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcos.#TD#
Gabriel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabriel lands in his opponent's guard.

Marcos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gabriel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marcos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gabriel staying out of range there.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
Marcos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Marcos closes the distance and pushes Gabriel back into the cage.#T2#
Marcos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Marcos - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
Marcos tries a body shot but Gabriel blocks it.
Marcos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcos.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
Marcos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gabriel is looking for a takedown.
Marcos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Good body shot from Marcos.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action.
Marcos digs a right hand into Gabriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabriel's gas tank.
Gabriel looking for a takedown.
Marcos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Gabriel avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcos.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Gabriel's head.
Marcos lands a nice uppercut.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Gabriel controls his hands.
Marcos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabriel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Gabriel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos lands a body shot. #TD#
Gabriel jumps guard.
Gabriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marcos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Marcos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabriel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinand Alexander Marcos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcos defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Marcos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gabriel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcos pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Marcos darts in and clinches Gabriel up against the cage.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gabriel's elbow.
Marcos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been informed that Marcos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcos smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Marcos gets caught napping as Gabriel dives in and scores a takedown. Marcos manages to retain guard.

Marcos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel has his takedown stuffed
and Marcos counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but Marcos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Marcos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gabriel rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcos misses with a double jab.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt - Marcos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Marcos.
Sloppy strikes from Marcos. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Marcos as Gabriel shoots in.
Gabriel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joao Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Gabriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Marcos closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos presses Gabriel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Marcos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gabriel.
Gabriel can't get the takedown.
Gabriel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
Marcos misses with a body punch. #TD#
Gabriel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marcos is trying to keep an underhook but Gabriel manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gabriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Gabriel seems to be working for a kimura but Marcos defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Gabriel seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcos manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Gabriel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gabriel, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gabriel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marcos stacks Gabriel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marcos!
Gabriel is trying to work for a sweep but Marcos has mounted him!
Gabriel is working to get back to half guard.
Marcos trying to control but Gabriel is having none of it.
Marcos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gabriel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinand Alexander Marcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Marcos has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike.
Gabriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos tries a body shot but Gabriel blocks it.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Marcos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos misses with some punches. #TD#
Gabriel has Marcos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gabriel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marcos tumbling to the mat - Gabriel dives into Marcos's guard.

Marcos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gabriel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Marcos.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Marcos holds him up against the cage and eventually Gabriel drops back down to his feet.
Marcos lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcos scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcos lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
A short right from Marcos on the inside.
Gabriel blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcos gets through Gabriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Marcos. #T2#
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Marcos.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action.
Gabriel blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Gabriel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marcos prevents it.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Gabriel jumps guard but Marcos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos tries to work over Gabriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos pushes Gabriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##TD#
Gabriel has clasped his hands together around Marcos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marcos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marcos is looking to reverse the position.
Marcos pushes Gabriel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gabriel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gabriel scores with punches from side control.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Gabriel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marcos manages to get back to half guard.
Gabriel throws a strike but Marcos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gabriel throws a strike but Marcos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Gabriel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos passes into half guard.
Gabriel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabriel.
Marcos passes Gabriel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joao Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Alexander Marcos!

Event: MFC - 35
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Anstey gets caught flat footed, as Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anstey dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Junior advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anstey, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Anstey tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position. #SUB2#
Junior has hold of Anstey's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Anstey tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Junior cranks the arm and Anstey screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Anstey, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hermio Junior!
Hermio Junior is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: MFC - 35
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Junior. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Vieira drives through with a takedown into Junior's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Vieira passes into half guard. #SUB#
Vieira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vieira works his way into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to buck Vieira off but he can't manage it.
Vieira content just to control the position here. #T1#
Junior wants to try and get back to his feet.
Junior is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Vieira is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Junior is surviving well by controlling Vieira's body position as best he can.
Junior tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira takes his back!
I would not like to be Junior right now.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet but Vieira has full control of the position and if anything, Junior has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Junior knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Junior for a finish.
Junior wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Vieira working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Junior is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Vieira has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Junior taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farina is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Farina circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior looks for a takedown but Farina sprawls well.
Farina appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Farina as Junior shoots in.
Farina tries a quick counter leg kick but Junior is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farina lands a right hook to the body.
Farina swings for the body but Junior moves out of range. #CL2#
Farina clinches up with Junior and pushes him back against the cage.
Farina gets underhooks to prevent Junior's takedown attempt.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farina is keeping busy.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farina smiles and moves away. #TD#
Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Farina tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Junior is in Farina's guard.#SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Farina tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Farina holding on.#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Junior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Farina's legs.
Farina is trying to get back to half guard.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farina has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farina struggling a bit here.
Farina tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farina wants to control but Junior postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Farina is looking for a sweep.
Junior has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Junior working for a submission but Farina is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Junior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Farina has worked his arm free - good work by Farina! #SUB#
Junior is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Farina looks calm but he's in trouble here. Junior gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Farina is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Junior lets go of the hold and Farina can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hermio Junior!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 114
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Piekny fails to land the takedown.
De Floor throws a quick counter head kick but Piekny was just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Floor.
De Floor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Floor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piekny avoids the head kick by De Floor.
Piekny walks into a stiff left hand from De Floor.
Piekny walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Floor throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Floor throws a head kick that misses.
De Floor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piekny.
De Floor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
De Floor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Piekny has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
De Floor gets through Piekny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piekny tries to pull guard but De Floor holds him up against the cage and eventually Piekny drops back down to his feet.
Piekny blocks a body shot from De Floor.
Good body shot from De Floor.
De Floor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from De Floor.
De Floor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piekny backwards.
De Floor scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Floor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Floor lands a body punch.
Piekny jumps guard but De Floor stands there with Piekny around his waist. Piekny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flip De Floor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Piekny.
De Floor stalling in the clinch.
Piekny tries to pull guard but De Floor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Floor pushes Piekny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
De Floor lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from De Floor as the two fighters clinch.
Piekny looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Floor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Floor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Piekny is rocked!
De Floor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Floor.
Piekny is still on wobbly legs! Can De Floor finish him?
Piekny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Floor lands a big right hand that drops Piekny! The killer instinct kicks in and De Floor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by De Floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flip De Floor!

Event: MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Junior lands a jab-cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Junior Junior has been cut.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Junior throws a counter combo.#T1#
Junior works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
As Junior looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Junior just gets out of the way.
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Anderson defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Junior's head. #ROC#Junior is rocked!
Anderson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Junior! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, Brownie Anderson took to the microphone: 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.

Event: MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Junior fails with the takedown
and Farina counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farina scores with a decent looking hook.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Junior checks a low kick from Farina.
Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farina wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard.
Farina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farina is controlling Junior's posture.#SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Farina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farina's guard. #SUB#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Farina is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Junior is working for a kimura but Farina is defending it quite comfortably.
Farina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farina trying to control the position.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior pushes down on Farina's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior. #SUB#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior. #SUB#
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farina sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior uses his free foot to push down on Farina's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farina. #T3##SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine from mount but Farina is having none of it. #SUB#
Junior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Farina tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.#SUB#
Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farina turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard. #SUB#
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farina defends it easily.
Farina postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
Farina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farina's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB#
Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farina has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Farina manages to pass to side control!
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior regains half guard.
Farina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Farina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Junior moves into full guard. #SUB#
Farina avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farina.
Farina wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hermio Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Farina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Farina, which made it look bad.
Farina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farina! But no joy.#TD#
Junior scores with a takedown into Farina's guard.#SUB#
Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Farina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Farina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Farina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Farina passes into half guard.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Farina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Junior has an active guard here but Farina has managed to pass into half guard.
Farina working the head and body with strikes.
Farina passes to side control.
Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Farina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Farina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Farina throws an elbow but Junior slips to the side and avoids it well.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior regains half guard.
Junior tries to roll over but Farina keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farina's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard.
Farina wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Farina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Farina controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Farina trying to control the position.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farina tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Farina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Farina has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Farina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farina advances to half guard.
Junior manages to get to full guard.
Farina wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard. #REVR#
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hermio Junior will probably get the nod.
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#
Farina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farina wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Farina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Farina counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Farina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior fails to pull guard.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farina to keep the fight standing.
Farina digs a right hand underneath Junior's ribcage. Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to pull guard but Farina holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Farina gets control of Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Farina will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farina seems keen to control Junior's posture.#T1#
Junior passes Farina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Farina is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farina keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Farina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Junior tries to pass to full mount but Farina defends it.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farina is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Farina defending well. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farina defends it well. #SUB#
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farina is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Farina is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farina is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farina is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hermio Junior.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hermio Junior!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 007
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Gabriel fails to land the takedown.
Igor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor misses with a head kick.
Gabriel fails with the takedown.
Joao Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gabriel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Igor's half guard.#SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Igor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Gabriel there.
Igor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gabriel.
Gabriel prevents Igor from standing back up. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Igor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Igor defends it well.
Gabriel winds up and cracks Igor with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Igor is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gabriel connects with a nice short shot to Igor's temple. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igor is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Igor is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
Gabriel stops Igor from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Igor is defending it quite comfortably.
Igor wants to get back to his feet.
Gabriel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gabriel throwing shots but Igor is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gabriel lands a nice short elbow.
Igor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gabriel. #SUB#
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Igor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabriel is looking to advance position but Igor won't allow it.
Igor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gabriel.
Gabriel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura here.
Gabriel is pressing down on Igor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Igor is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Igor defends it well.
Igor is trying to maintain the position but Gabriel is very close to passing his half guard.
Gabriel prevents Igor from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gabriel looking for a submission but Igor manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gabriel postures up and lands a big shot to Igor's brow. #SUB#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gabriel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel throws an elbow that misses. Igor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabriel's guard. Nice move by Igor!#REVB##SUB#
Gabriel has an active guard here but Igor has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gabriel wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Gabriel 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#
Igor with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gabriel is defended easily by Igor.
Igor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Igor. No joy for Gabriel on that attempt.
Gabriel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Igor defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Igor's waist but Igor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabriel off to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Igor!
Igor throws the kick towards the body but Gabriel avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Igor defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Igor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Igor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Igor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Gabriel has been cut.#T1#
Igor is working Gabriel over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Igor obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Igor.
A right hand to the body from Igor.
Gabriel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor lands a hook that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
Igor lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Igor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Igor rushes Gabriel and presses him up against the cage.
Igor lands an elbow just above Gabriel 's eye. #T2#
Igor lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!
Igor pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Gabriel! Igor unloads with more strikes and Gabriel sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Igor!
A relieved looking Alexander Igor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Junior gets a takedown into half guard.
Junior is looking to advance position but Farina won't allow it.
Farina is controlling Junior's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Farina is doing well to control the position and prevent Junior from advancing to side control.
Farina is trying to control but can't.
Junior is pressing down on Farina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farina is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina won't allow Junior to pass to mount. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Farina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. #SUB#
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior passes Farina's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Farina is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Farina is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farina won't allow Junior to pass to mount. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farina trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is pressing down on Farina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farina is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior. #SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farina manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Farina has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position.
Farina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Farina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a triangle but Farina pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Junior working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Farina has passed into half guard!
Farina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Farina looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hermio Junior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farina trying to control from the bottom.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Farina defends it. #T1#
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farina is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Farina keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Farina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.
Farina is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farina is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Farina trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Farina is retaining full guard.
Farina has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard.
Farina wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Farina trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Junior has Farina in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hermio Junior dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Junior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy. #SUB#
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farina sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farina is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farina avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farina is in trouble now - Junior has advanced to mount!
Farina tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away. #SUB#
Junior has hold of Farina's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farina manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Junior has hold of Farina's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farina manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farina tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine from mount but Farina is having none of it.
Farina tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Farina working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Junior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Farina has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Farina! #SUB#
Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farina has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Farina manages to pass to side control!
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Farina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior regains half guard.#SUB#
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farina tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it. #SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farina's back!#SUB#
Farina showing good submission defense here.
Farina trying to control the hands but Junior breaks the grip. #SUB#
Junior has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farina tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Junior looking for the RNC.
Farina is really stuck here.
Farina wants to control his opponent's hands but Junior gets his hands free. #SUB#
Junior has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Farina has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Farina is trying to defend against the choke here but Junior has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Junior Tightens the hold and Farina taps out furiously! Junior displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hermio Junior!

Event: MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Junior closes the distance and pushes Bash back into the cage.
Junior lands a body shot in the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bash has eaten all the pies!
Bash taking a breather.
Bash wants to take the fight to the mat but Junior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Junior gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Trent Bash has been cut.
Junior is leaning against Bash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Junior.
Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Junior.
Bash looks winded!
Junior gets underhooks to prevent Bash's takedown attempt.
Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Junior.
Junior scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Good body shot from Junior.
Junior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bash backwards.
Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Junior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Junior lands a body shot in the clinch.
Junior cracks Bash with a nice body shot.#T1#
Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Junior lands an elbow just above Bash 's eye.
A hook to the body from Junior.
Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Junior.
Junior gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Junior lands a hook that snaps the head of Bash backwards.
A shot in the inside from Junior.
Junior lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Junior.
A nice left hand lands by Junior.
Junior gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Junior gets through Bash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Bash is rocked!
Junior lands a left hand.
Bash is still on wobbly legs! Can Junior finish him?
Junior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Junior dips a shoulder and cracks Bash with a mighty uppercut! Bash falls back against the cage and Junior unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bash 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 - Junior screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Junior!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Pitstain tried to score with a low kick but Piekny checks it.
Pitstain throws a head kick but Piekny moves out of range.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Pitstain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piekny moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitstain.
Piekny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Pitstain.
Pitstain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piekny.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Piekny has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Piekny takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Piekny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Pitstain. #CL2#
Piekny instigates a clinch.
Pitstain has had enough of the clinch but Piekny keeps him there for the moment.
Piekny leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Pitstain is trying to force a seperation but Piekny has the dominant position.
Pitstain tries to circle away but Piekny has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piekny.
Pitstain is trying to break free.
Pitstain managing to block the knees to the body from Piekny.
Piekny wants to take the fight to the mat but Pitstain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Piekny avoiding damage.
Pitstain is trying to break the clinch but Piekny is controlling him.
Piekny keeps control of Pitstain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#BC#
Pitstain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piekny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitstain throws the kick towards the body but Piekny avoids it.
Pitstain looks to score with a jab to the body but Piekny is just out of range.
A combination from Pitstain does no damage.
No joy there for Pitstain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitstain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piekny pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Piekny closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pitstain did well to prevent Piekny getting side control.
Piekny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pitstain tries to kick Piekny off but Piekny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Piekny seems content to control.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Piekny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Piekny is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitstain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Piekny prevents Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
Piekny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitstain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piekny passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Piekny has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Piekny moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitstain prevents Piekny from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitstain is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Piekny is controlling him well.
Piekny controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Pitstain 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##CL2#
Piekny takes the fight into the clinch.
Pitstain tries to circle away but Piekny has him pinned against the cage.
Pitstain being controlled against the cage.
Piekny tries to pull guard but Pitstain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piekny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Piekny is pushing Pitstain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Piekny receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Piekny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pitstain is defending well.#TD2#
Piekny decides to pull guard.
Piekny is adopting a defensive guard.
Pitstain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pitstain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Piekny is working an open guard so Pitstain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pitstain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pieknys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piekny darts in looking for a takedown but Pitstain gets double underhooks and turns Piekny into the cage.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Piekny.
Pitstain throws a right hand that Piekny ducks under and follows up with a left that Piekny also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Piekny moves into range and clinches up with Pitstain.
Piekny wants a takedown. #TD2#
Piekny manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pitstain won't allow Piekny to sweep him here.
Pitstain is looking to stand up but Piekny won't let him.
Piekny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pitstain tries to stand but Piekny is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Pitstain gets to his feet - Piekny follows without any prompting.
Pitstain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Pitstain misses.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses.
Pitstain misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Piekny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Piekny stops Pitstain from standing up.
Piekny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Pitstain wants to stand but Piekny is controlling the position.
Piekny trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Piekny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitstain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Piekny is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Piekny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Piekny moves out of range.
Pitstain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitstain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Piekny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piekny slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet but Piekny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Piekny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piekny advances to half guard.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up but Piekny is controlling him
Piekny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pitstain is looking to get back to is feet but Piekny passes into side control. #T1#
Piekny taking a breather here.
Piekny tries to move to mount but Pitstain blocks the move with his legs.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.
Piekny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitstain keeps working.
Piekny happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piekny's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Piekny in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pitstain is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Piekny!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boris Piekny waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Rodney Pitstain stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

Event: MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shrute tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Junior is in Shrute's guard.#SUB2#
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shrute is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shrute has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Shrute is posturing up here but Junior has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shrute tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shrute has to tap! Slick submission there by Junior!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hermio Junior!

Event: MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Junior is working Turmarrov over against the cage.
Turmarrov can't get the takedown.
Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turmarrov takes a shot to the head.
Turmarrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Junior pushes Turmarrov against the cage. Junior is working some dirty boxing. Junior pushes off with a quick right hook! Turmarrov goes down! Turmarrov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Junior moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Junior!

Event: MFC-17
Date: Sep 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Junior scores with a takedown into Turmarrov's 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.
Junior is pushing down on Turmarrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turmarrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Turmarrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior moves into full mount! Turmarrov won't be happy about that!
Turmarrov is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turmarrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Junior 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. Turmarrov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Junior off and cradles Turmarrov's limp body as Junior celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hermio Junior!

Event: MFC- 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shrute looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Junior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shrute backwards.
Junior lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Dwight Shrute has been cut.
Junior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shrutes head.
Still in the clinch, Junior scores with a nice short uppercut.
Junior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Junior lands a body shot.
Junior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shrute.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Junior.
Shrute jumps guard but Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shrute looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Junior.
Junior cracks Shrute with a nice body shot.
Shrute tries to pull guard but Junior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Junior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Shrute is rocked!
Junior throws a big uppercut that drops Shrute! More strikes from Junior and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shrute lies dazed against the cage as Junior celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Junior!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Law has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Piekny.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
Piekny scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Piekny changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Law looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Law's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Piekny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Law, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Piekny is working to tighten his grip on Law's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Law has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Piekny is really squeezing tight and eventually Law passes out! Piekny breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boris Piekny!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Boris Piekny made sure he mentioned BANZAI NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 002
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoost defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Hoost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoost.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost misses with the head strike.
Hoost lands a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Gabriel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hoost swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Hoost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel takes a shot to the head.
Hoost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoost scores with a hook to the body.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoost lands a left hand.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hoost.
Gabriel is trying to pull guard but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoost.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Hoost lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoost lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards. #ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!#T2#
Hoost dips a shoulder and cracks Gabriel with a mighty uppercut! Gabriel falls back against the cage and Hoost unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gabriel 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 - Hoost screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Hoost!

Event: MFC-13
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Junior dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.
Junior with a poor takedown
letting Anderson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior. #SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Junior wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson tries to hold on but Junior postures up.#SUB2#
Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anderson turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Junior looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anderson passes into side control!#SUB#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.#SUB2#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Junior looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Junior is trying to escape the mount but Anderson keeps good control and instead manages to take Junior's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Junior is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Junior prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB#
Anderson working for the choke.
Junior tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Junior manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Junior.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Junior swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Junior's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving. #SUB2#
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Junior throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Junior is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Junior isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Junior on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
You can see the frustration on Junior's face as Anderson controls the position.
Anderson wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #T2#
Anderson moves into full mount!
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson tries to control but Junior wriggling away.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior regains half guard.
Anderson moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior is trying to improve his position.
Junior is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson gets to mount! Junior was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Anderson trying to control but Junior is having none of it.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Junior tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back!
Junior can't escape the position. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for the choke from the back position but Junior is controlling his hands well.
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Junior rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to bum rush Junior with a series of wild strikes but Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.#TD2#
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Junior regains half guard.#T1#
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson advances position into side control!#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Junior has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
Junior tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Anderson trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anderson is trying for a kimura here. Junior looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anderson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

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