Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C301: Queiroz vs Gora
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Palmotic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Palmotic.
St. Gough closes the distance looking to clinch
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.
St. Gough cracks a nice hook into Palmotic's ribs.#CL2#
St. Gough has Palmotic up against the cage in a clinch.
St. Gough gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St. Gough or not.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
St. Gough leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Palmotic manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic scores with a push kick.
Danga de danga de dang - St. Gough scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Palmotic half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
St. Gough moves to clinch but Palmotic breaks away
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
St. Gough throws an overhand right that lands on Palmotic's shoulder, as Palmotic tries to avoid the shot.
Palmotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St. Gough looks to land a left hand but Palmotic moved out of range nicely.
Palmotic throwing a counter right hand but St. Gough manages to avoid it.
St. Gough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmotic.
Palmotic tried to counter with a leg kick but St. Gough avoided it.
St. Gough wants to clinch up but Palmotic keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Palmotic cracks St. Gough with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Palmotic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning St. Gough to stand back up!#ROC#St. Gough is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
St. Gough is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Palmotic circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmotic throws a quick head kick that knocks St. Gough silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Palmotic is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hrvoje Palmotic!
A relieved looking Hrvoje Palmotic 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: C303: Nakagawa vs Lew II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Gregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bozic scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Gregor misses.
Gregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Bozic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gregor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gregor looks winded!
Bozic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Bozic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Gregor gets tackled into the cage by Bozic. Bozic maintains the clinch.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Gregor blocking some punches. #T1#
Bozic scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bozic fails to land.
Gregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Bozic working aggressively here.
A short right from Gregor.
Bozic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bozic.
Bozic misses with some punches.
Bozic tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregor.
Gregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gregor pushes Bozic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gregor is trying to push Bozic away but Bozic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bozic tries to throw a body punch but Gregor avoids it by throwing Bozic back against the cage.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bozic has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Bozic has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Bozic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bozic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bozic fails to land.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Bozic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bozic.
Bozic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Gregor tries to break the clinch but Bozic is controlling the position.
Gregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bozic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic misses with a body punch. #T3#
Gregor lands a shoulder strike.
Gregor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bozic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gregor can turn it around.
Gregor tries a body shot but Bozic blocks it.
Bozic misses with some punches.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Bozic swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozic swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bozic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bozic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bozic.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bozic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bozic tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bozic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bozic.
Bozic working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Gregor.
Bozic pushes Gregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bozic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Gregor lands a left hand.
Gregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gregor.
Gregor lands a body punch.
Bozic swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Gregor breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bozic lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabrijel Bozic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor lands with a right hand.
Bozic tries to land a front kick but Gregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gregor throws out a counter right but Bozic avoids it with no problem.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bozic, as that shot connected.
Bozic misses with a kick to the body
and Gregor counters with a nice body shot.
Gregor throws a jab when Bozic was well out of range.
Bozic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gregor momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic wants to clinch
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Gregor thuds a left hand into Bozic's body.
Bozic throws a leg kick
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregor. Bozic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Gregor misses.
A swing and a miss from Bozic.
Bozic thows a leg kick but Gregor checks it
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregor throws a sloppy body shot
and Bozic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bozic tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Bozic jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bozic.
As Bozic backs off Gregor throws a huge counter combo but Bozic manages to avoid it all.
Bozic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Bozic connects with a single shot there.
Bozic throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Gregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bozic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregor's head backwards.
Bozic tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Bozic tries to clinch there but Gregor circles away.
Bozic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Bozic misses with a right hand
and Gregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregor misses with a left hand
and Bozic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bozic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bozic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gabrijel Bozic is winning the standup battle so far.
Bozic slips a jab from Gregor.
Gregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gregor takes one on the button.
Gregor misses with a right hand
and Bozic counters with a nice body kick.
Gregor is breathing heavily.#T4#
Jab by Bozic.
Bozic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregor.
Bozic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregor.
Gregor tries to bum rush Bozic with a series of wild strikes but Bozic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozic tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it. #KD#
Bozic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gregor sprawling to the canvas! Gregor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bozic finish him?! #ROC#Gregor is rocked!
Gregor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bozic throws a monster overhand right that drops Gregor! Bozic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
Gabrijel Bozic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL83
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Petric lands a glancing blow to the side of Dren Jr's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dren Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petric has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petric and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petric throws a body punch but Dren Jr moves out of range.
Petric swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dren Jr.
We've been informed that Dren Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dren Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dren Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petric stuns Dren Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petric throws a jab when Dren Jr was well out of range.
Petric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Petric.
Petric blocks a head kick by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Ante Petric has been cut.
Petric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dren Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Petric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Petric. #T1#
Dren Jr ducks under a wild hook from Petric.
Petric throws a series of punches but Dren Jr moves out of range.
Dren Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petric lands a jab.
Petric misses with an uppercut.
Petric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dren Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Dren Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petric connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petric throws a hook but Dren Jr avoids it easily.
Petric lands with a straight right. Dren Jr didn't see that one coming.
Dren Jr missing with a left hand there. Petric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dren Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Petric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petric jabs Dren Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dren Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Dren Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dren Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petric was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petric throws a shot to the body.
Dren Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dren Jr throws a head kick but Petric moves out of range.
Petric misses with a straight right.
Dren Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petric throws a lazy right hand but Dren Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Petric.
Petric connects with the punch.
Ante Petric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Petric lands the left hand.#KD#
Petric lands a big right hand that sends Dren Jr crashing to the mat! Petric stays standing though and waves Dren Jr back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
Dren Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petric throws out the jab.
Dren Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Petric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petric connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Petric misses with a body punch
and Dren Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Petric finds it's target.
Petric misses with a looping right.
Petric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petric to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Petric connects with a single shot there.
Petric misses with a body shot.
Dren Jr needs to keep his hands up - Petric had a free shot at his head there.
Dren Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petric works the jab nicely.#ROC#Dren Jr is rocked!
Dren Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dren Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petric is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petric looks to throw the jab but Dren Jr is out of range.
Dren Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Petric manages to duck under it in time.
Petric throws a jab when Dren Jr was well out of range.
Dren Jr throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dren Jr. Petric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petric misses with a looping left.
Dren Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dren Jr tries to move into range but Petric moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dren Jr ducks under a wild hook from Petric.
Dren Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Petric dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Petric.
A jab lands there for Petric.
Dren Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Petric finish him?
Dren Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dren Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Dren Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Petric cracks Dren Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dren Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Petric finish him?
Petric throws a series of punches but Dren Jr avoids them all with ease.
Ante Petric is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dren Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petric counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Petric!
During a confident post fight interview, Ante Petric thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MILF 48 Browning VS Machine
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Radic lands with a good body shot.
Rodney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radic.
Rodney misses with a double jab
and Radic counters with a straight right hand.
Radic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodney on the side of the head.
Zdenko Radic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodney slips a straight right by Radic.
Rodney throws an off balance right hand
and Radic counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Radic lands with an overhand left.
Radic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodney's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodney misses with a body shot.
Rodney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodney throws out a counter right but Radic avoids it with no problem.
Radic throws a body punch but Rodney moves out of range.
Rodney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Radic connects with the punch.
Radic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodney. #T1#
Radic misses with a wild body shot.
Radic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Radic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Radic.
Rodney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Radic.
Radic avoids the body shot from Rodney.
Radic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodney's hands.
Radic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Radic misses its intended target.
Radic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radic scores with a jab to the head.
Radic lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodney's head.
Rodney throws a right and a left that Radic avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Rodney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodney misses with an uppercut
and Radic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Radic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodney on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Rodney misses. #T2#
Rodney takes a swing at Radic's ribcage but misses.
Radic scores with a hook to the body. Rodney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Radic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Radic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodney looks winded!
Rodney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Radic.
Radic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Radic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodney in his tracks. #ROC#Rodney is rocked!
Radic drops Rodney with a straight right hand, right on the button! Radic follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdenko Radic!
During a confident post fight interview, Zdenko Radic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MILF Championships 1
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Vinkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinkovic lands a really nice looking cross but Veainu seems unphased.
Vinkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Vinkovic connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic misses the shot to the body.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinkovic jabs Veainu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vinkovic misses with a body shot. #T1#
Vinkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinkovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vinkovic is looking to wear down Veainu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu throws a body punch but Vinkovic moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinkovic misses its target.
Frane Vinkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinkovic looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Vinkovic throws a big shot that misses.
Vinkovic throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vinkovic throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Vinkovic avoids it with no problem.
Vinkovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Vinkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinkovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Vinkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Vinkovic.
Vinkovic digs a good body shot into Veainu's ribs.
Veainu looks winded!#KD#
Vinkovic lands a big right hand that sends Veainu crashing to the mat! Vinkovic stays standing though and waves Veainu back to his feet!#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu leaves his chin hanging out and Vinkovic seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Veainu crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frane Vinkovic!
Frane Vinkovic is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Frane Vinkovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##TD#
Haggar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haggar controlling the action here.
Bozic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bozic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Haggar controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Bozic dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Haggar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bozic defends it well.
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Haggar is trying to control the action in half guard but Bozic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bozic is trying to maintain the position but Haggar is very close to passing his half guard.
Haggar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bozic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haggar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bozic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Bozic is defending well.
Haggar working the head and body with strikes.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bozic is looking for a sweep. Haggar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bozic is in trouble now - Haggar has advanced to mount!
Bozic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haggar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Haggar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bozic looks a forlorn figure.
Bozic tries to hold on but Haggar pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar lands a big elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bozic wants to control but Haggar is having none of it.
Haggar breaks from Bozic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Haggar 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.
Haggar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haggar with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haggar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Haggar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haggar with shots to the head and body - Bozic looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Bozic is rocked!
Haggar softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bozic is out cold! Haggar jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Pogie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vinkovic scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like George Pogie has been cut.
Pogie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic looks to land a right hand but Pogie moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinkovic. Pogie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pogie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Pogie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pogie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Vinkovic does it's job there.
Vinkovic is stalking Pogie. Pogie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Vinkovic, and it's lights out! Pogie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frane Vinkovic!
Frane Vinkovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Jab by Haden.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Haden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Palmotic avoids it well and moves away.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Haden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmotic doesn't seem phased though.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Palmotic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Palmotic misses.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haden is defended easily by Palmotic.
Haden moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Haden.
Haden digs a good hook to Palmotic's body.
Haden avoids a kick to the body.
Haden throws a body punch but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Palmotic slips the punch.
Palmotic misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Haden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palmotic is looking to improve his position.
Haden trying to control the pace.
Haden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Haden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Palmotic tries to lock up and control but Haden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haden 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.
Palmotic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Palmotic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haden is staying active.
Haden landing shots from mount.
Haden controlling from mount.
Palmotic is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action.
Haden landing strikes from the mount and Palmotic is in trouble!
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haden cracks Palmotic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Palmotic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden. #T4#
Haden content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden breaks from Palmotic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden throws some wild stikes that Palmotic manages to avoid easily.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden 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#
Haden dips to his left and cracks Palmotic with an uppercut!
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Haden staying out of range there.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haden scores with a decent looking hook.
Palmotic throws a push kick but Haden slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haden.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden throws a good cross that connects.
Haden misses the body punch
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Palmotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hrvoje Palmotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palmotic is fending him off so far but Haden persists. Nope, Palmotic circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
Palmotic avoids the body shot from Haden.
Palmotic throws a hook but Haden blocks it.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haden at a distance.
Haden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haden connects with a single shot there.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick.
Palmotic throws out a leg kick but Haden moves out of range and Palmotic only half commits.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmotic.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
Haden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haden misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmotic misses with a hook.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic thows a leg kick but Haden checks it
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palmotic on the side of the head.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmotic can do to turn this around?
Palmotic misses with a body punch #TD#
and Haden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmotic has wrist control.
Palmotic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haden stays in close to Palmotic's body and controls the position. #T4#
Palmotic working a defensive guard here.
Palmotic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there.
Haden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haden is working Palmotic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Haden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Palmotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 ZaDarius Haden 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#
Palmotic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmotic moves out of range as Haden strikes.#TD#
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palmotic wants to control but Haden postures up.
The ground and pound from Haden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Palmotic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Palmotic!
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palmotic can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Haden thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T1#
Haden raining down shots from the mount!
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Palmotic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Palmotic wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Haden with shots to the head and body - Palmotic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Haden looking to ground and pound but Palmotic is blocking nicely.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Palmotic is in a horrible position here. Haden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Haden working Palmotic over with strikes here.
Palmotic wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Palmotic is looking to escape.
Haden sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden landing shots from mount. #T3#
Palmotic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Haden tries to control but Palmotic wriggling away.
Haden with good strikes from the mount here!
Haden tries to control but Palmotic wriggling away.
Haden lands a big elbow.
Haden landing punches.
Haden breaks from Palmotic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Palmotic is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Palmotic?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden lands a couple of good shots and Palmotic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Haden controlling well, preventing Palmotic from escaping the position.
Haden biding his time, controlling Palmotic.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haden, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
A very excited looking ZaDarius Haden rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HRL78
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Petric misses with an uppercut.
Wang Jang Jai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jang Jai looks to score with a jab to the body but Petric is just out of range.
Petric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jang Jai to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Ante Petric has been cut.
Petric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jang Jai moves away.
Jang Jai throws a lazy uppercut
and Petric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petric with a nice cross.
Jang Jai misses with a body shot
and Petric counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jang Jai throws an off balance right hand
letting Petric counter with a right hand.
Jang Jai connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai slips under a jab from Petric.
Jang Jai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petric slips a straight right by Jang Jai.#T1#
Petric walks into a left hand.
A big right from Jang Jai misses.
Good shot there by Jang Jai.
Petric has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jang Jai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jang Jai throws out the jab.
Petric throws a hook but Jang Jai avoids it easily.
Jang Jai throws a nice looking combination but Petric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jang Jai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jang Jai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jang Jai walks into a stiff left hand from Petric.
Jang Jai throws a shot from downtown. Petric moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Petric was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jang Jai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jang Jai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petric throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Jang Jai cracks Petric with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Petric looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jang Jai finish him? #ROC#Petric is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ante Petric's cut even more.#T2#
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut. Petric saw that one coming.
Jang Jai is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Petric like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Petric from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Wang Jang Jai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 LightHeavies
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Radic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mil.
Mil not doing much here.
Mil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Radic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mil content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Mil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Mil is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Radic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mil is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Radic!
Mil landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Radic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#Radic is rocked!
Radic wants to hold on but Mil pushes him away.
Radic is in a horrible position here. Mil smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Radic is still in real trouble! Can Mil finish him?
Mil throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Radic because Mil loaded up on that one.
Radic seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Mil tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mil'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.
Radic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mil raining down shots from the mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BOOM! Mil connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mil cracks Radic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Mil!
Gabriel Mil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Stjepanic slips under a jab from Friday.
Stjepanic keeps the fight on the outside.
Friday throws a hook to the side of Stjepanic's head but Stjepanic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stjepanic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friday throws a leg kick that misses.
Stjepanic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stjepanic lands a jab to the head.
Friday moves in looking to clinch but Stjepanic pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stjepanic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stjepanic throws a leg kick but Friday sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been told by Friday's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stjepanic lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Friday falls backwards - clearly groggy! Stjepanic dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Stjepanic!

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Bozic misses with a left hand
and Olsen counters with a nice body shot.
Olsen misses with a hook. Bozic ducked under it nicely.
Bozic throws a poor cross that misses
and Olsen counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozic. Olsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olsen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bozic with a body shot.
Olsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Bozic's head but Bozic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Bozic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Bozic lands a jab to Olsen's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Bozic saw that one coming.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Olsen misses with a shot to the body
and Bozic counters with a good, hard body kick but Olsen shrugs it off.
Bozic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bozic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Bozic throws a lazy uppercut
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bozic misses with a hook to the body
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bozic feints and then cracks Olsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olsen down.
Bozic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bozic throws a hook but Olsen blocks it.
Bozic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Bozic is predictable there
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic misses with a series of wild punches.
Olsen throws out a counter right but Bozic avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Bozic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olsen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bozic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olsen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Bozic moves out of range.
Bozic misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen counters with a nice leg kick.
Bozic throws a low kick, looking for Olsen's leg but Olsen calmly moves out of range.
Bozic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Bozic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bozic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Olsen!
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Olsen throws a jab when Bozic was well out of range.
Bozic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Olsen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bozic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozic.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bozic misses with a jab to the body
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozic avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Bozic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Olsen connects with a jab.
Olsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bozic misses with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Bozic just misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Bozic misses with a jab to the body
and Olsen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bozic misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a huge head kick that drops Bozic! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
After winning the bout, Kjetil Olsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Vinkovic moves out of range as Virtanen strikes.
Virtanen swings widly with a right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking.
Vinkovic swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Janne Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinkovic manages to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Janne Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Vinkovic saw that one coming.
Virtanen swings widly with a right hand
and Vinkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinkovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Frane Vinkovic has been cut.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Virtanen throws an off balance right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Vinkovic lands a big right hand that sends Virtanen crashing to the mat! Vinkovic stays standing though and waves Virtanen back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinkovic moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Vinkovic slips a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and Vinkovic scores with a counter punch that sends Virtanen to the canvas! Vinkovic smells blood - he's punishing Virtanen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Virtanen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frane Vinkovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Frane Vinkovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Stukov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovacevic loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Kovacevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from Kovacevic misses
and Stukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Stukov.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacevic needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range. #T1#
Kovacevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stukov throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Kovacevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Kovacevic counters with a nice right hand that sends Stukov toppling to the canvas! Stukov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kovacevic finish him?!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacevic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacevic scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
No joy there for Kovacevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov feints and then cracks Kovacevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacevic down.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Kovacevic avoids the body shot from Stukov. #T2#
Kovacevic blocks a jab.
Stukov throws a hook but Kovacevic avoids it easily.
Kovacevic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic swinging wildly here.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacevic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovacevic counters with a left to the body.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.
Stukov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovacevic counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target. #KD#
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stukov sprawling to the canvas! Stukov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
Stukov staying out of range there.
Stukov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Kovacevic slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Kovacevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Stukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacevic lands with an overhand left.
Stukov throws a head kick but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Kovacevic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Kovacevic cracks Stukov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kovacevic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stukov to stand back up!
Stukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Stukov misses
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Kovacevic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
A combination from Stukov does no damage.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Kovacevic moved out of range nicely.
Kovacevic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stukov can do to turn this around?
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.
Kovacevic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovacevic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stukov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kovacevic has got the better of the exchanges.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a big right hand that sends Stukov crashing to the mat! Kovacevic stays standing though and waves Stukov back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Kovacevic moved out of range.
Stukov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kovacevic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stukov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Matti throws an off balance right hand
and Bozic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bozic swings for the body but Matti moves out of range.
Matti is looking to counter punch.
Matti cracks Bozic with a good jab.
Bozic scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Matti scores with a hook.
Bozic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bozic drops his hands momentarily and Matti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bozic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bozic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozic moves away from the strike by Matti.
Matti throws a lazy right hand but Bozic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Nice body kick from Bozic.
Bozic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bozic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matti misses with an uppercut
and Bozic counters with a nice body shot.
Matti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bozic.
A slow jab from Matti misses its intended target.
Bozic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matti is breathing heavily.
Bozic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Bozic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Bozic sends Matti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bozic is motioning to the referee to let Matti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#Parta Matti's cut is getting worse.
Bozic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozic throws a body punch but Matti moves out of range.
Matti throwing a counter right hand but Bozic manages to avoid it.
Matti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bozic throws a hook to the side of Matti's head but Matti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matti moves out of range of the body kick.
Matti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#Parta Matti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matti connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Bozic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bozic lands a right hook to the body.
Bozic thuds his shin into the meat of Matti's side.
Bozic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bozic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2#
Bozic cracks Matti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Matti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bozic finish him? #ROC2#Matti is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matti gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bozic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Matti wakes up just in time to hear Bozic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabrijel Bozic!
Gabrijel Bozic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Parta Matti stepped up to the mic, saying 'PARTY PARTY PARTY!!! Did I really lose if I get to PARTY?'.

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Vitalik thuds his right hand into Palmotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vitalik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmotic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palmotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitalik missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic misses the jab.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Vitalik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for Vitalik.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik lands a slapping body shot.
Vitalik scores with the left hand. Palmotic knows he should have avoided that one.
Vitalik moves out of range of the strikes.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Palmotic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vitalik defending well as Palmotic loads up on a big left hand.
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalik.
Vitalik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palmotic avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Vitalik throws a hook but Palmotic avoids it easily.
As Vitalik backs away, Palmotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Palmotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
Palmotic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vitalik avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitalik.
Palmotic looks to land a left hand but Vitalik moved out of range nicely.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik blocks a jab.#T2#
Vitalik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmotic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palmotic lunges at Vitalik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vitalik's hand.
Vitalik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic looks to land a body kick but Vitalik moved away.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Palmotic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Vitalik moves out of range easily.
Palmotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmotic gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Vitalik counters with a shoot takedown. Palmotic fights it but they end up in guard.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmotic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik is fighting to break Palmotic's control of his arms but Palmotic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Palmotic keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik stands and throws Palmotic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Vitalik.
Palmotic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vitalik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vitalik looking to finish Palmotic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Palmotic!
Vitalik with a couple of short strikes.
Vitalik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Palmotic? #T4#
Vitalik looking to ground and pound but Palmotic is blocking nicely.
Vitalik with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Palmotic is rocked!
Vitalik cracks Palmotic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Super Heavy
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Chvarak fails with a takedown attempt.
Radic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Radic drops Chvarak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chvarak looks back up at him and smiles so Radic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Chvarak is rocked!
Chvarak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Radic lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Chvarak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radic avoids the body shot from Chvarak.
Chvarak seems to have got his legs back now.
Chvarak slips a straight right by Radic.
Radic drops Chvarak with a naaaaasty hook - Chvarak is in real trouble here! Radic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdenko Radic!
Zdenko Radic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Sup misses with a few strikes there.
Sup misses with a shot to the body
and Sup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sup lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bozic throws a leg kick but Sup checks it.
Sup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bozic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sup. That did some damage!
Sup lands a nice shot that snaps Bozic's head back.
Bozic moves away from the strike by Sup.
Sup misses with a combination
and Bozic counters with a huge left! Sup is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bozic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sup from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bozic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
A victorious Gabrijel Bozic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL71
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Kovacevic throws a jab when Gurgel was well out of range.
Gurgel takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gurgel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic cracks Gurgel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gurgel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. #T1#
Gurgel slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Gurgel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gurgel avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
Gurgel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kovacevic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovacevic sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Kovacevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gurgel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Gurgel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Gurgel.
Gurgel tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacevic is quick to defend against it.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gurgel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gurgel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Gurgel tries to counter by clinching up but Kovacevic breaks away and moves out of range.
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Gurgel attempts a counter takedown but Kovacevic avoids it well and moves away.
Gurgel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovacevic missing with a left hand there. Gurgel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacevic looks to throw the jab but Gurgel is out of range.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Fabio Gurgel's cut is getting worse.
Kovacevic scores with a body shot. #T3#
Gurgel walks into a stiff left hand from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Gurgel counters by moving into the clinch.
Gurgel tries to pull guard but Kovacevic won't allow it.
Kovacevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Gurgel pulls Kovacevic into guard.
Kovacevic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gurgel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kovacevic has picked Gurgel up and slammed him! Gurgel can't keep hold of the triangle and Kovacevic manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacevic controls the position from side control.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Kovacevic controlling from side mount.
Gurgel regains half guard.
Gurgel is pressing down on Kovacevic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kovacevic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gurgel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kovacevic frees his head nicely. Oh but Gurgel has switched to an armbar! Kovacevic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: HRL72
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Petric shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Wilson shoots in and bounces Petric off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Petric is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petric knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Petric keeps moving.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petric is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Petric has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Petric blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petric tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Petric sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petric swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petric digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Petric counters with a right hand to the body.
Ante Petric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wilson.
Wilson looks winded!#KD#
Petric cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Petric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wilson to stand back up!#ROC# Wilson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petric jabs Wilson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Petric finish him?
Wilson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Petric swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ante Petric!
After winning the bout, Ante Petric thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated The Wilson had this to say: 'I'll be back, won't get rid of me that easily!'.

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Bozic misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bozic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivera counters with a solid body kick.
Bozic is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Bozic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Bozic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivera is able to avoid easily.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bozic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Good shot there by Bozic.
Nice uppercut lands for Bozic. That snapped Rivera's head back.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bozic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bozic throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bozic, as that shot connected.
Bozic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Bozic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivera moves forwards but Bozic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Bozic.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Rivera blocks the low kick.
Bozic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivera is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rivera thuds a left hand into Bozic's body.
Rivera tries to clinch but Bozic moves away
and Bozic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Bozic lands with a straight right. Rivera didn't see that one coming.
Bozic lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Bozic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bozic walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rivera drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bozic swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rivera's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
An out of breath Gabrijel Bozic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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