Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Suraman
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Adamos lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Junior Junior has been cut.
We've been told by Junior's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adamos throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
Junior moves away from the strike by Adamos.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adamos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adamos throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Junior misses the target.#CL2#
Adamos moves into range and clinches up with Junior.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adamos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Adamos on the inside.
Adamos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamos blocks an elbow strike.
Junior scores with a shot to the side of Adamos's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Adamos. #T1#
Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamos's elbow.
Adamos blocks a body shot from Junior.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Junior.
Adamos digs a right hand underneath Junior's ribcage. Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Junior fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Adamos as the two fighters clinch.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamos.
Adamos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Junior avoids it.
Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Junior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adamos backwards.
Junior tries a body shot but Adamos blocks it.
Adamos crunches a lovely knee into Junior's ribcage.
Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Junior lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Adamos landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Adamos.
Adamos crunches a lovely knee into Junior's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adamos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adamos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junior backwards. #ROC2#Junior is rocked!#T2#
Adamos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Junior to his knees! Adamos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Adamos!
A victorious Adrian Adamos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 113: Perry vs Harklie
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Simbolon misses with an uppercut.
Gabriel feinted with a counter takedown.
Gabriel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simbolon lands an overhand right.
Simbolon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simbolon slips under a jab from Gabriel.
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by Gabriel.
Simbolon scores with a punch to the head.
Gabriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simbolon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!
Gabriel tries to get into range but Simbolon steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gabriel! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Simbolon scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Simbolon!
After winning the bout, Mario Simbolon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 215
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Junior goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Junior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Junior persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Murphy kicks off Junior and gets to his feet.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Junior and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy is leaning against Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Junior won't want to take too many of those.
Junior takes an elbow to the temple.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Junior looks winded!
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy is working Junior over against the cage.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Junior's defenses.
Junior takes an elbow to the temple.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Junior trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Junior into the cage.
Junior jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Junior around his waist. Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#KD#
Murphy lands a vicious elbow to the side of Junior's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Murphy tries to finish him with strikes but Junior still seems able to defend himself so Murphy steps back and lets Junior get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Junior is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hermio Junior has been cut.#CL#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Junior or not.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Junior won't want to take too many of those.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Junior takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Murphy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Junior to his knees! Murphy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven Murphy!
After the fight, Kaven Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NYF Fight Night 63
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Monroe misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a single leg into guard. Monroe didn't expect that.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.
Monroe is looking to stand up but Gabriel isn't so interested in that idea.
Monroe trying to control the position here.
Gabriel prevents Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe has Gabriel pulled in close to control his posture.
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monroe trying to control but Gabriel postures up. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monroe is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monroe wants to improve his position but Gabriel is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gabriel seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Monroe has recovered full guard.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gabriel throws an elbow that misses. Monroe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabriel's guard. Nice move by Monroe!#REVR#
Monroe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabriel keeps working.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep.
Gabriel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gabriel gets back to full guard.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Monroe lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gabriel is proving hard to escape from.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monroe is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Monroe stands up from Gabriel's guard - Monroe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Monroe throws the left hand but Gabriel avoids the punch easily.
Gabriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gabriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Monroe.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Gabriel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Gabriel 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.#R2#
Gabriel looks for a takedown but Monroe sprawls well.
Monroe tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monroe won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Gabriel crashes against the mat.
Gabriel working the body and head with strikes.
Gabriel is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Gabriel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gabriel working the ground and pound but Monroe is defending the strikes.
Monroe struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gabriel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monroe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gabriel.
Gabriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gabriel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Monroe 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.
Monroe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gabriel connects with a decent elbow.
Monroe can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gabriel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monroe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabriel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gabriel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monroe some visible discomfort.
Gabriel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joao Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gabriel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2##ES#
Monroe throws Gabriel to one side and escapes!#CL#
Monroe has managed to clinch.
Monroe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Monroe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Isiah Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Gabriel.
Gabriel prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch. #TD#
Monroe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabriel sprawls well initially but Monroe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gabriel won't allow Monroe to pass to mount. #T3#
Gabriel wants to get back to full guard.
Gabriel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabriel.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monroe wants to stand and escape but instead Gabriel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
Monroe is controlling Gabriel's posture.
Gabriel stops Monroe from standing up. #T4#
Monroe is pulling down on Gabriel's head to control his posture.
Monroe wants to stand and escape but Gabriel is having none of it.
Gabriel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gabriel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monroe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabriel has Monroe in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Monroe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gabriel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Monroe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gabriel pulls down on the head and he's put Monroe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Gabriel!
A relieved looking Joao Gabriel 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: BANZAI COMBAT 145
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Piekny shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikidropov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piekny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Piekny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikidropov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piekny throws a series of punches but Mikidropov moves out of range. #TD2#
Piekny gets caught flat footed, as Mikidropov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mikidropov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mikidropov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piekny wants to get back to his feet but Mikidropov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mikidropov drops back looking for a leg! Piekny is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piekny manages to kick Mikidropov off! Mikidropov jumps back into Piekny's guard.
Piekny seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mikidropov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piekny wants to stand up but Mikidropov is controlling him.
Piekny can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikidropov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Mikidropov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##ES#
Piekny manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mikidropov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Mikidropov jumps guard and drags Piekny to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mikidropov trying to control the position.
Piekny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikidropov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mikidropov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piekny defends well.
Mikidropov trying to keep a closed guard but Piekny is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
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.
Piekny forces his way into half guard.
Mikidropov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Piekny drops back looking for a leg! Mikidropov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mikidropov manages to kick Piekny off! Piekny jumps back into Mikidropov's guard. #SUB#
Piekny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Mikidropov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piekny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mikidropov is tightening it up a little... Piekny has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Piekny reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Piekny taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mikidropov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Viktor Mikidropov!
Our winner, Viktor Mikidropov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2025

#R1#
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tucker!
An elbow from Gabriel crashes against the mat.
Gabriel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tucker down.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tucker wants to control but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tucker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gabriel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabriel throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely. #T1#
Gabriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tucker's head.
Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker gets back to full guard.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gabriel works over Tucker with some ground and pound from guard.
Tucker 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.
Gabriel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker 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.
Gabriel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker working a defensive guard here.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabriel is looking to work some ground and pound but Tucker has wrist control.
Tucker pulls Gabriel in close to his closed guard and prevents Gabriel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gabriel postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it. #T3#
Gabriel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tucker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.#SUB2#
Gabriel 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.
Tucker is trying to control the position but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Gabriel postures up and lands a big shot to Tucker's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tucker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabriel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gabriel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Tucker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tucker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel wants to sweep but no luck.
Tucker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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#
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gabriel or perhaps it was just good defense by Tucker, which made it look bad.
Tucker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tucker misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabriel with the ground and pound but Tucker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabriel postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel distracts Tucker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gabriel preventing the sweep.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabriel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker is keeping the position for now.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing.
Gabriel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Tucker is retaining full guard.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gabriel postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it.
Gabriel working some strikes from top position.
Gabriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joao Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tucker has control of Gabriel's left arm, preventing Gabriel from doing any damage.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.#T2#
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tucker has his hands on Gabriel's head, controlling the position.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Tucker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tucker manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Tucker's guard.
Gabriel being controlled here momentarily.
Gabriel is in close to Tucker's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabriel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tucker controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Tucker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gabriel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tucker has managed to get both his arms back between Gabriel's legs - danger averted.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Tucker controlling from the top position. #T4#
Tucker won't allow Gabriel to sweep him here.
Gabriel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Tucker avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Gabriel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Gabriel slips the punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tucker enables Gabriel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tucker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tucker controlling Gabriel's posture.
Gabriel throws a strike but Tucker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tucker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tucker is posturing up here but Gabriel has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tucker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tucker has to tap! Slick submission there by Gabriel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Gabriel!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Gabriel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Junior connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
Junior slips a jab from Hurst.
Hurst misses the shot to the body.
Hurst throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Junior on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Junior Junior has been cut.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurst swings widly with a right hand
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junior has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Junior there as he acknowledges the shot.
Junior scores with a jab. Hurst acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Hurst looks to move away, Junior throws a big counter combo but Hurst just gets out of the way.
Hurst cracks Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hurst misses with a wild body shot.
Junior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurst swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##TD2#
Hurst fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Junior to the ground. Hurst is now in Junior's guard.#ES#
Junior pushes Hurst off and gets back to his feet.
Junior tries to bum rush Hurst with a series of wild strikes but Hurst uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hurst swings for the body but Junior moves out of range. #KD#
Junior lands a left and a right that send Hurst crashing to the mat, dazed. Junior thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hurst is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurst swings away with a body shot that misses
and Junior counters with a huge right that knocks Hurst out cold! Junior is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Junior!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2025

#R1#
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Cavahlo.
Cavahlo takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Cavahlo moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Junior lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Junior.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Cavahlo has been cut.
Cavahlo tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a right hand that Cavahlo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavahlo also avoids with ease.
Cavahlo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Junior defends well and Cavahlo ends up having to push Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Cavahlo has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Cavahlo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Junior Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Cavahlo.
Cavahlo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cavahlo is defended easily by Junior.
Cavahlo misses with a takedown attempt
and Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Junior's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavahlo moves away.#KD#
Junior cracks Cavahlo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Junior has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cavahlo to stand back up!#ROC#Cavahlo is rocked!
Junior closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cavahlo out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Junior!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2025

#R1#
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Junior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Junior!
Gordon misses with a body punch
and Junior counters with a nice body shot.
Junior lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Gordon misses with a leg kick
and Junior counters with a big left hand that crumples Gordon! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Junior!

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!

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