Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 60
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Oyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Dukic circles away.
Oyama slips under a jab.
Oyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukic.
Oyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oyama throws a nice looking combination but Dukic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Dukic.#CL#
Dukic has Oyama up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dukic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dukic defending well as Oyama loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukic.
The fighters circling - Oyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oyama needs to keep his hands up - Dukic had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Dukic drives through with a takedown into guard.

Oyama has his feet on Dukic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Dukic.#T1#
Dukic looks to throw the jab but Oyama is out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oyama enables Dukic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oyama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Oyama is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dukic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Oyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oyama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Oyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama slips a jab and a cross from Dukic.
Dukic throws a lazy uppercut
and Oyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukic.
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!#TD#
Dukic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oyama to the ground. Dukic is now in Oyama's guard.

Oyama wriggles free and stands up.
Oyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Oyama slips a straight right by Dukic.#TD#
Dukic shoots in and gets a takedown into Oyama's guard.

Oyama is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dukic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##BC#
Dukic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dukic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dukic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dukic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oyama looks to land a left hand but Dukic moved out of range nicely.
Oyama cracks Dukic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masutatsu Oyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Oyama is avoiding it. #CL2#
Oyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dukic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukic working aggressively here. #T3#
Dukic has Oyama pressed against the cage, preventing Oyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oyama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oyama is trying to push Dukic away but Dukic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Oyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama misses with a looping left.
Dukic misses with an uppercut
enabling Oyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Dukic throws a series of punches but Oyama moves out of range.
Dukic misses the jab.#TD#
Dukic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oyama's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Oyama manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dukic taking a breather. #BC#
Dukic manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Oyama closes the distance and pushes Dukic back into the cage.#BC#
Dukic breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukic throws out a loose jab but Oyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dukic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Dukic clinches. #T4#
Dukic taking a breather.
Dukic throws a punch but it's blocked by Oyama. #BC#
Dukic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
Dukic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oyama.
Oyama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukic was well out of range. Poor timing from Oyama.
Dukic wants to clinch up but Oyama keeps it at a distance.
Oyama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Dukic misses its intended target.
Dukic swats away the attempt to clinch by Oyama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukic fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Oyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Dukic misses.
Dukic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Oyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Oyama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oyama slips a jab and a cross from Dukic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masutatsu Oyama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Dukic.
Bruno Dukic is winning the standup battle so far.
Dukic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dukic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oyama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dukic with a body shot.
Dukic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oyama throws out a counter right but Dukic avoids it with no problem.
Dukic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oyama on the side of the head.
Oyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oyama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dukic has time to react.
Dukic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dukic misses with a combination
and Dukic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oyama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukic lands a lovely overhand right.
Dukic is looking to clinch.
Oyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oyama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Dukic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Oyama pushes Dukic off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Dukic cracks Oyama with a good jab.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oyama circles away.
Nice jab there from Dukic.
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Oyama there.
Oyama missing with a left hand there. Dukic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Oyama is avoiding it. #CL2#
Oyama pushes Dukic up against the cage in a clinch.
Dukic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Masutatsu Oyama has been cut.
Dukic misses with a punch on the inside.
Dukic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Dukic manages to break the clinch.
Dukic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Oyama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dukic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oyama ducks under a wild hook from Dukic.
Oyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Oyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Dukic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oyama tries to break free but Dukic pushes him back against the cage.
Dukic wants to stall.
I was talking to Dukic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dukic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oyama is trying to break free.
Dukic has Oyama pressed against the cage, preventing Oyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oyama connects with a right hand. Dukic shakes it off.
Dukic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Oyama clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Oyama tries to break the clinch but Dukic is controlling the position.
Oyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Dukic won't allow it.
Oyama wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Dukic breaks the clinch.
Oyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Oyama clinches with his opponent.
Dukic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch but Dukic keeps him there for the moment.
Oyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Dukic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dukic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dukic misses with a left hand
letting Oyama counter with a right hand.
Oyama looks to land a right hand but Dukic moved out of range.
Oyama swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Oyama misses with a double jab.
Oyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukic tries to clinch but Oyama is having none of it.
Oyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!#CL2#
Oyama forces Dukic back against the cage and clinches.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Oyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dukic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oyama.
Decent striking displayed by Dukic there.
Dukic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukic loads up on a big right hand but Oyama slips the punch.
Oyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dukic finds it's way round the side to connect with Oyama's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukic.
Oyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
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#
Oyama misses with a wild body shot.
Dukic misses with the combination.
Oyama slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oyama in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Oyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oyama lands a body shot.
Dukic throws a nice looking combination but Oyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dukic loads up on a big right hand but Oyama slips the punch.
Dukic throws a nice looking combination but Oyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oyama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dukic tries to clinch but Oyama moves away
enabling Oyama to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oyama tries to circle away but Dukic has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Dukic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Oyama scores with a hook to the body. Dukic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Dukic scores with a four punch combination!
Dukic looks to land a right hand but Oyama moved out of range.
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oyama tries to clinch there but Dukic circles away.
Dukic misses with an uppercut
and Oyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dukic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oyama throws out a counter right but Dukic avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Oyama.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oyama circles away.
Dukic fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Dukic drives through with a takedown into guard.

Oyama has his feet on Dukic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukic tries to clinch up
and Oyama counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Dukic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dukic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Dukic pushes Oyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Oyama wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Oyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oyama keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Dukic closes the distance and pushes Oyama back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Oyama uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Oyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dukic's head backwards.#TD#
Dukic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Oyama bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Oyama slips a jab from Dukic.
Oyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oyama counters with a straight right hand.
Oyama looks to land a right hand but Dukic moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dukic.

Oyama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Oyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Dukic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oyama!

Oyama throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Oyama misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Oyama.
Dukic tries to clinch but Oyama moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Oyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Oyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dukic, pushing him back against the cage.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch but Dukic keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Oyama breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Oyama.
Oyama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oyama misses with a hook. Dukic ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukic connects with a looping right hand.
Oyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dukic thuds his right hand into Oyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masutatsu Oyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oyama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masutatsu Oyama!

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Tengri
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1##CL#
Prescott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Szabolcs blocks an uppercut.
Szabolcs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott takes a shot to the head.
Szabolcs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szabolcs misses with a body punch.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs lands a hook that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
Szabolcs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Szabolcs.
Szabolcs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Prescott blocking some punches.
Prescott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Szabolcs - that landed with a thud.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Szabolcs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands with a light punch inside.
Szabolcs blocking some punches. #T1#
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prescott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szabolcs.
Prescott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott throws an elbow but it misses.
Szabolcs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Szabolcs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szabolcs works on Prescott's body with a couple of short punches.
Prescott is breathing heavily.
Szabolcs lands with a right to the head.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
Szabolcs pushes Prescott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szabolcs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prescott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs pushes Prescott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szabolcs tries a body shot but Prescott blocks it.
Szabolcs can't find room to land a body shot as Prescott controls the action.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Szabolcs pushes Prescott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szabolcs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prescotts head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szabolcs pushes Prescott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szabolcs gets through Prescott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs misses with some punches.
Szabolcs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Szabolcs gets through Prescott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Nice body punch from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands a nice uppercut.
Szabolcs is leaning against Prescott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prescott blocks an uppercut.
Szabolcs lands a shoulder strike.
Szabolcs throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Szabolcs lands a hook that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
Szabolcs lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Prescott is rocked!
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Prescott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prescott blocking some punches.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Prescott.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs misses with some punches.
Prescott working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prescott.
Prescott seems to have got his legs back now.
Szabolcs tries a body shot but Prescott blocks it.
Nice body punch from Szabolcs - that landed with a thud.
Szabolcs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
Szabolcs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Szabolcs presses Prescott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Szabolcs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Szabolcs digs a right hand underneath Prescott's ribcage. Prescott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szabolcs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szabolcs digs a right hand underneath Prescott's ribcage. Prescott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szabolcs gets through Prescott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szabolcs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Szabolcs lands a big right hand that drops Prescott! The killer instinct kicks in and Szabolcs finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Szabolcs!

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

Event: MFC - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Nelson is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Zuev moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Zuev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Zuev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Zuev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zuev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Nelson is leaning against Zuev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksandr Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zuev throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Zuev misses.
Nice shot by Nelson.
Zuev throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Zuev takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zuev.#BC2#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Zuev knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Zuev's ribs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nelson duly obliges. #CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Nelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nelson scores with a shot to the side of Zuev's head. #T3#
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson lands a jab to Zuev's midsection.
Zuev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nelson cracks Zuev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson lands with a cross. #CL2#
Nelson clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Nelson manages to pull guard.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Zuev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuev has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Zuev wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Zuev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nelson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zuev is looking to defend but Nelson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zuev! Nelson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zuev taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pudd Nelson!
Pudd Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Materlak
Date: Mar 07, 2025

#R1#
Tepes lV catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tepes lV cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV lands a jab to the nose.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes lV connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan slips a jab from Tepes lV.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Tepes lV coming out on top.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes lV jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Tepes lV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tepes lV lands with an overhand left.
Vlad Tepes lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes lV.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes lV is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes lV ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tepes lV leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan slips a straight right by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes lV is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes lV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Tepes lV lands.#T3#
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes lV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes lV darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Ryan clinches. #T4#
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Tepes lV misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan blocking some punches.
Tepes lV misses with the head strike.
Tepes lV prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tepes lV stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tepes lV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow. #TD#
Ryan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tepes lV regains guard.
Tepes lV looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Tepes lV pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tepes lV cracks Ryan with a good jab.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Tepes lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lV scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes lV defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Tepes lV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tepes lV lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tepes lV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tepes lV pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tepes lV scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tepes lV scores with a shoulder strike.
Tepes lV tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Tepes lV back against the cage.
Tepes lV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes lV. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes lV lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes lV creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Tepes lV scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tepes lV.
Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Tepes lV lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Tepes lV.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tepes lV avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tepes lV scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head. #ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Tepes lV lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes lV lands a left hand.
Tepes lV lands a big right hand that drops Ryan! The killer instinct kicks in and Tepes lV finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tepes lV!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes lV!
A victorious Vlad Tepes lV thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Inhanamoto
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Van Der Sloot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Der Sloot tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Der Sloot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Van Der Sloot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Van Der Sloot.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Van Der Sloot and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Der Sloot takes a shot to the head.
Van Der Sloot stalling against the cage.
Van Der Sloot is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Der Sloot has his back to the cage.
Van Der Sloot avoiding damage.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Sloot.
Van Der Sloot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Der Sloot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.
Van Der Sloot shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Van Der Sloot misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Sloot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Romero forces Van Der Sloot back against the cage and clinches.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Der Sloot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van Der Sloot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Der Sloot gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Der Sloot backwards.
Romero has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Der Sloot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romero can turn it around.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Der Sloot backwards.
Van Der Sloot taking a breather.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Sloot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Sloot stalling the fight.
Van Der Sloot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Romero being controlled against the cage.
Van Der Sloot blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Van Der Sloot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Sloot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Der Sloot taking a breather.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Sloot goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Van Der Sloot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero. #BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Sloot throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Der Sloot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Romero forces Van Der Sloot back against the cage and clinches.
Van Der Sloot trying to stall but Romero improves his position.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Van Der Sloot. #T3#
Van Der Sloot slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Van Der Sloot trying to stall but Romero improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romero as Van Der Sloot tries to tie him up.
Van Der Sloot can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Sloot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Van Der Sloot back into the cage.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Van Der Sloot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Der Sloot is trying to stall. #BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Ernesto Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Romero has Van Der Sloot up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Sloot is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Der Sloot has his back to the cage.
Van Der Sloot wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Der Sloot stalls. #BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Der Sloot swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch but Van Der Sloot moves out of range.
Van Der Sloot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Der Sloot.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Sloot trying to stall but Romero improves his position.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Van Der Sloot tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Der Sloot stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.#CL2#
Romero rushes Van Der Sloot and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero 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#
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Sloot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Der Sloot.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero tries to clinch but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. #CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position but instead, Romero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Der Sloot into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Van Der Sloot would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Romero. #T1#
Van Der Sloot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sloot backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Der Sloot stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.
Romero leaves Van Der Sloot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Van Der Sloot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Romero rushes Van Der Sloot and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Sloot scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Romero has Van Der Sloot up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Van Der Sloot blocks an uppercut.
Van Der Sloot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Romero letting Van Der Sloot take a breather here.#T2#
Van Der Sloot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Der Sloot is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sloot into the cage.#BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Van Der Sloot swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.#CL2#
Romero gets a clinch.
Van Der Sloot stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Van Der Sloot wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Ernesto Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Sloot misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Van Der Sloot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Der Sloot blocks an uppercut.
Van Der Sloot leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Romero darts in and clinches Van Der Sloot up against the cage.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Sloot.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Der Sloot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Sloot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sloot backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Van Der Sloot wants to stall.
Van Der Sloot stalling.
Van Der Sloot blocks an uppercut.
Van Der Sloot taking a breather.
Van Der Sloot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Der Sloot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ernesto Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero working aggressively here. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Sloot shoots in but no luck this time.
Romero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Van Der Sloot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Sloot throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Romero misses.
Van Der Sloot attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Van Der Sloot looking to stall.
Van Der Sloot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Der Sloot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Van Der Sloot takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Der Sloot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Van Der Sloot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Sloot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Sloot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Sloot takes one to the side of the head.
Van Der Sloot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Der Sloot.#CL2#
Romero rushes Van Der Sloot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Sloot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Sloot.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Sloot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Van Der Sloot is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sloot into the cage.
Van Der Sloot stalling against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Van Der Sloot is struggling to control the position.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Der Sloot taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.
Romero tries to clinch but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Van Der Sloot back into the cage.
Van Der Sloot is trying to stall.
Van Der Sloot tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Van Der Sloot stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Der Sloot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Der Sloot taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sloot backwards.
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!
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Sloot.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ernesto Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero working aggressively here.
Van Der Sloot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Der Sloot is trying to stall.
Van Der Sloot seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Romero is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Van Der Sloot stalling.
Romero working aggressively here. #BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Romero darts in and clinches Van Der Sloot up against the cage.
Van Der Sloot tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romero lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Romero tries to clinch up but Van Der Sloot circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Sloot attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.#T4##CL2#
Van Der Sloot gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Van Der Sloot gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Van Der Sloot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Van Der Sloot.
Van Der Sloot trying to stall but Romero improves his position.
Van Der Sloot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Sloot tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Der Sloot tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Van Der Sloot.
Romero tries to clinch there but Van Der Sloot circles away.
Van Der Sloot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Romero rushes Van Der Sloot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Sloot looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Der Sloot stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Viktor Van Der Sloot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Sloot throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romero 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C398: Tae vs Karlsson
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Ferkingstad lands a head shot.#TD#
Rome closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ferkingstad's guard.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Ferkingstad is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferkingstad looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rome gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.
Rome sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferkingstad's guard.
Rome is keen to just control but Ferkingstad is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura but Ferkingstad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rome to get the leverage. #T1#
Rome wants to take a breather but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
Rome wants to pass to mount but Ferkingstad is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferkingstad trying to control but Rome postures up. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rome trying to mount his opponent but Ferkingstad defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferkingstad defends it well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferkingstad actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Rome is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rome uses his free foot to push down on Ferkingstad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ferkingstad.
Rome landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Rome has control of Ferkingstad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ferkingstad regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ferkingstad is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Rome is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferkingstad can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Rome has hold of Ferkingstad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ferkingstad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rome wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ferkingstad manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura but Ferkingstad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rome to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferkingstad is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Rome 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.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but Rome keeps him under control.#T4#
Ferkingstad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rome is working away from the top position though.
Rome passes to full mount!
Rome cracks Ferkingstad with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Rome jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferkingstad is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferkingstad and Rome has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferkingstad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome 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#
Ferkingstad motions for Rome to come forward. Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rome checks a leg kick.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Ferkingstad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Ferkingstad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rome to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rome being controlled here momentarily.
Rome scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferkingstad can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rome passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferkingstad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferkingstad, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferkingstad is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Rome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rome tries for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending well.
Ferkingstad is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferkingstad, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferkingstad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Ferkingstad is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferkingstad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferkingstad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferkingstad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferkingstad manages to get to full guard.
Ferkingstad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rome manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rome escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferkingstad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferkingstad prevents Rome from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rome shoots in for a double leg but Ferkingstad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Rome shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferkingstad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome forces his way into half guard.
Ferkingstad is trying to control but can't.
Rome is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferkingstad!
Ferkingstad is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rome goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ferkingstad turns into him and now he's in Rome's guard. #SUB#
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Ferkingstad trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferkingstad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferkingstad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferkingstad passes into half guard.
Rome gets back to full guard.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Ferkingstad from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rome is looking for a triangle here but Ferkingstad uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rome is looking for a sweep.
Ferkingstad advances nicely into full mount.
Ferkingstad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rome is looking to escape.
Rome slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rome looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ferkingstad passes into side control!#T3#
Ferkingstad is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rome is looking for a sweep.
Rome sneaks back into half guard.
Ferkingstad controlling the action here.
Curtis Rome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rome manages to get to full guard.
Rome trying to strike off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rome wants to sweep here but Ferkingstad controlling him for the moment.
Ferkingstad stays in close to Rome's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rome is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferkingstad is keeping the position for now.

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 Curtis Rome.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rome, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Rome!
An out of breath and clearly excited Curtis Rome thanked Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: NYF 106: Perry vs Garcia
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Frieberg scores with a takedown into Brandt's guard.
Brandt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Frieberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frieberg keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Brandt stopping the sweep attempt from Frieberg.
Frieberg is working hard here to advance position.
I've been told that Brandt has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Frieberg looking for a guillotine here but Brandt defends easily. #SUB#
Frieberg has an active guard here but Brandt has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg is looking for a sweep. Brandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Frieberg actively working from the bottom here.
Frieberg wants to improve his position but Brandt is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Frieberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandt slips a nice elbow through Frieberg's hands, connecting with Frieberg's forehead.
Brandt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Frieberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frieberg wants to control but Brandt is keeping busy.
Brandt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frieberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Brandt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Brandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Frieberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandt looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Brandt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frieberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brandt has managed to get both his arms back between Frieberg's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Frieberg is looking for a triangle but Brandt pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Frieberg isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brandt stacks Frieberg 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 Brandt!#T3#
Brandt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Frieberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brandt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brandt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frieberg to see if he's OK.
Brandt taking a breather here.
Brandt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brandt wants to control but Frieberg is keeping him busy. #T4#
Frieberg looks to move to half guard but instead Brandt has passed into mount! Damn!
Frieberg is trying to escape the mount.
Brandt blocks Frieberg's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Brandt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frieberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandt controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Frieberg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
That's time! Frieberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Frieberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandt pinned against the cage. Brandt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Brandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Frieberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frieberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Frieberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brandt dives in and scores a takedown into Frieberg's guard.#T1#
Brandt wants to control from the top but Frieberg keeps moving.
Frieberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brandt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brandt wants to control but Frieberg is keeping him busy.
Frieberg wants to control but Brandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frieberg taking some punishment here, with Brandt in his half guard.
Brandt is trying to control. Frieberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frieberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Frieberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandt is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandt wants to free his trapped foot but Frieberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brandt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frieberg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
Frieberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Frieberg is trying to maintain the position but Brandt is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandt passes into side control, despite Frieberg's attempt to control the position.
Brandt wants to control but Frieberg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brandt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frieberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Frieberg tries to bench press Brandt off him but Brandt keeps the position. #SUB2#
Brandt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Frieberg looks to move to half guard but instead Brandt has passed into mount! Damn!
Brandt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brandt tries to control but Frieberg wriggling away.
Frieberg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Frieberg wants to hold on but Brandt pushes him away.
Brandt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frieberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandt has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Brandt blocks Frieberg's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Frieberg working to try and regain half guard.
Brandt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frieberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Frieberg working to try and regain half guard.
Brandt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frieberg is looking to get to half guard.
Brandt lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Frieberg is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Frieberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Brandt actively working from the bottom here.
Brandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brandt.#SUB2#
Brandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frieberg is pushing down on Brandt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brandt is fighting to maintain full guard but Frieberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt manages to get to full guard.
Brandt wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frieberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frieberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Frieberg lands a couple of digs.
Frieberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frieberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandt keeping moving, preventing Frieberg from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandt is on top in guard. #REVB#
Frieberg keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Rayan Brandt has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Frieberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandt defends it easily.
Brandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frieberg trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Frieberg keeping full guard, as Brandt tries to pass.
Brandt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brandt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Brandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Frieberg working for submissions but it's allowed Brandt to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Nice strikes from Brandt there.
Brandt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frieberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandt wants to free his trapped foot but Frieberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frieberg is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Brandt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frieberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brandt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Frieberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frieberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frieberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandt blocks the strikes from Frieberg. #T4#
Frieberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandt is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions off his back.
Frieberg trying to hold on to Brandt's head to control him but Brandt postures up.
Brandt is trying to control the action in half guard but Frieberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Frieberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gregor Frieberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayan Brandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandt 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 Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayan Brandt!
A very excited looking Rayan Brandt 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: SMASH Kentas vs Hiro
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Aengus cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Aengus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt 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.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Aengus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aengus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aengus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aengus tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away easily
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aengus throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but Aengus steps away.
Aengus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Aengus closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Aengus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Aengus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Aengus slips the punch.#CL#
Aengus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Aengus breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Damian Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aengus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Aengus.
It looked like Aengus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aengus misses the jab.
Dilbrandt wants to counter the offense by Aengus and move into the clinch position.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Aengus looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Aengus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dilbrandt eats them both and turns towards Aengus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aengus doesn't seem bothered though.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Despite the aggression on Dilbrandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aengus lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Aengus misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
Aengus staying out of range there.#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Aengus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aengus throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Aengus moves out of range easily. #CL#
Aengus pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Aengus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aengus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aengus misses the jab.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.#T4#
Aengus feints a jab promting Dilbrandt to slip. Aengus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dilbrandt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aengus lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Aengus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Aengus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aengus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick aimed at Aengus's knee but Aengus avoids it well.
Aengus connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aengus.
Aengus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aengus throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt walks into a jab.
Aengus throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Aengus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Aengus moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Aengus.
A left and a right from Dilbrandt both land. Nice combination.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
Dilbrandt wants to counter with a clinch but Aengus pushes him away.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Aengus lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Aengus's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Aengus avoids it.
Aengus looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt cracks Aengus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aengus takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown attempt from Aengus. Aengus gets slowly back to his feet.
Aengus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Aengus's leg but Aengus calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Aengus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aengus lands with an overhand left.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Aengus throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.#CL#
Aengus rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
Aengus blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Aengus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to circle away but Aengus has him pinned against the cage.
Aengus lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Aengus blocks it. #T2#
Dilbrandt tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Aengus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aengus lands with a right to the head.
Aengus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Aengus controls his hands.
Aengus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aengus is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Dilbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Aengus breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Aengus counters with a nice uppercut.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
An attempted straight right counter from Aengus misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilbrandt.
Aengus scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Aengus pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Aengus lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Aengus breaks the clinch.
Aengus wants to clinch but Dilbrandt slips to the side
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Aengus moves out of range.
Aengus connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Aengus does no damage.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the body
and Aengus counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aengus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caelan Aengus is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aengus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Aengus checks a leg kick nicely.
Aengus throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Aengus.
Aengus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aengus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Aengus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Aengus is out of range.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Aengus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aengus counter with a right hand.
Aengus misses with a straight left.
Aengus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Aengus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Aengus.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aengus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Aengus sets himself, and Dilbrandt steps forward looking for the clinch! Aengus avoids it this time.#T1#
Aengus moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.#CL#
Aengus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Aengus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Aengus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aengus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt unleashes a big counter combination but Aengus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aengus with a hook.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Aengus misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot that snaps Aengus's head back.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Aengus is rocked!
Aengus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Oh Aengus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aengus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aengus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
Dilbrandt tries to counter with a clinch but Aengus shakes him off and moves away.
Aengus seems to have got his legs back now.
Aengus swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt. #CL#
Aengus closes the distance and pushes Dilbrandt back into the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Aengus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Aengus.
Aengus jabs Dilbrandt right on the nose. Dilbrandt blinks but takes it well.
Aengus lands a lovely overhand right.
Aengus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aengus.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Aengus there.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Aengus checks it. #T4#
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Aengus blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Aengus's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aengus.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Aengus misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Aengus throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.

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 Caelan Aengus.
Well Aengus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caelan Aengus!
A victorious Caelan Aengus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFC - 55
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Milka connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milka pinned against the cage. Milka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milka scores with a kick to the body.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Jab from Milka.
Milka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Araujo.
Araujo throws a shot from downtown. Milka moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Milka gets a clinch.
Milka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Araujo.
Milka lands a shoulder strike.
Milka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Araujo blocking some punches.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Milka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Araujo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Milka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milka gets through Araujo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Milka as the two fighters clinch.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Milka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Araujo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
Milka pushes Araujo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Milka.
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
Araujo wants a takedown but no success here.
Milka scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Milka.
Milka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Araujo or not.
Milka lands a shot to the body.
Araujo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Milka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Milka keeps control of Araujo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Milka working aggressively here.
Milka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Araujo.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Araujo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Araujo controls the action.
Araujo prevents a body shot from Milka.
Milka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Milka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Araujo is rocked!
Milka throws a big uppercut that drops Araujo! More strikes from Milka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Araujo lies dazed against the cage as Milka celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Milka!
Rico Milka is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Rico Milka 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: TOF 200
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Valo misses the jab.#CL#
Montrose closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Montrose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Montrose closes the distance and pushes Valo back into the cage.
Montrose fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Valo manages to break the clinch.
Valo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montrose was well out of range. Poor timing from Valo.
Valo misses with a double jab.
Montrose blocks a head kick by Valo. #CL#
Valo tries to keep at a distance but Montrose has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valo is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Montrose breaks from the clinch.
Valo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Montrose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valo, pushing him back against the cage.
Montrose tries to land knees in the clinch but Valo avoids the damage to the body.
Valo looking to throw knees to the head but Montrose is blocking nicely. #T1#
Valo tries to break the clinch but Montrose is controlling the position.
Montrose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montrose prevents Valo from breaking the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Montrose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Montrose.
Montrose lands an elbow inside that Valo shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Montrose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Valo looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montrose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montrose landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Montrose.
Montrose misses with a knee to the head.
Montrose working Valo over with knees to the body.
Montrose has Valo pushed against the cage.
Montrose connects with a nasty looking knee right to Valo's face.
Montrose wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastien Montrose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Montrose. #T2#
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!
Montrose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montrose lands a nice elbow.
Montrose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Montrose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Montrose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montrose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valo sprawls well. Valo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montrose gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Valo misses.#CL2#
Valo closes the distance and pushes Montrose back into the cage.
Montrose avoids the elbow strike from Valo, against the cage.
Montrose blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Valo breaks from the clinch.
Montrose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montrose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montrose lands a nice knee to the body.
Montrose crunches a lovely knee into Valo's ribcage.
Montrose lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Ville Valo's cut even more.
Montrose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Montrose has Valo pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Valo is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Montrose - that's hurt Valo badly! Oh, another knee lands and Valo is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Valo doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bastien Montrose!
An out of breath Bastien Montrose thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: Just Fight 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Igor connects with an inside leg kick.
Igor keeps Anjo at a distance using the push kick.
Igor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anjo only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Anjo gets tackled into the cage by Igor. Igor maintains the clinch.
Igor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anjo avoids the elbow strike from Igor, against the cage.
Anjo wants to take the fight to the mat but Igor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Igor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A good leg kick by Igor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo avoids the head kick by Igor.
Anjo throws a head kick but Igor moves out of range.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Igor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Igor tries to clinch but Anjo is having none of it.
Igor sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! Igor avoids it this time.#CL2#
Anjo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anjo has Igor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Igor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Igor pushes Anjo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anjo's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Igor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Igor is defending well.
Igor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anjo is looking to break free of the clinch but Igor has double underhooks.
Igor prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Igor smiles and moves away. #CL#
Igor has closed the distance and engaged Anjo in a clinch. #T2#
Igor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Igor lands an elbow just above Anjo 's eye.
Igor is working Anjo over against the cage.
Igor tries a body shot but Anjo blocks it.
Igor lands an elbow that stopped Anjo in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Igor misses with a body punch.
Igor prevents the takedown attempt.
Igor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Our sources have told us that Igor has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Igor lands an elbow just above Anjo 's eye.
Anjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Igor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Igor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Igor.
Igor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Igor.
Igor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anjo's defenses. #T3#
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Igor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Igor throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Igor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anjo tries to keep at a distance but Igor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Igor lands a nice elbow.
Igor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anjo avoids it.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch. #CL#
Igor clinches. #BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Igor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Igor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anjo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Igor misses with a head kick.
Anjo throws a lazy head kick
and Igor counters with a body kick that stops Anjo in his tracks momentarily.
Igor wants to clinch up but Anjo keeps it at a distance.
Anjo is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igor scores with a spinning back kick!
Igor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anjo darts in looking for a takedown but Igor gets double underhooks and turns Anjo into the cage.
Igor tries to clinch there but Anjo circles away.
A head kick misses from Igor.
Anjo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anjo misses with a double jab.
Igor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Igor misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Igor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Igor is looking to clinch. #CL#
Igor rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Igor scores with a head kick. Anjo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Igor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anjo circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Anjo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Igor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anjo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Igor. Igor obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Igor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Igor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igor is trying to get back to his feet.
Anjo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Igor wants to control but Anjo postures up.#SU2#
Anjo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Igor to his feet.
Igor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anjo takes a step back to recover.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Alexander Igor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igor throws a nice head kick!
Igor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Igor circles away.
Alexander Igor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igor lands a front kick.#T2#
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Igor closes the distance and clinches.
Igor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Igor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anjo's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Igor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anjo pushes Igor up against the cage in a clinch.
Igor misses with an elbow strike.
Anjo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Igor after a bit of a struggle.
Igor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Anjo looking for a takedown.
Alexander Igor has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch.
Igor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo keeps the fight on the outside.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Igor as he avoids it easily.
Igor connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Igor clinches up against the cage.
Anjo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anjo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Igor.
Igor lands with a short shot to the head.
Anjo has Igor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Igor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Igor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Igor prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Igor. #T4#
Igor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anjo's defenses. #CUT#The cut above Yoji Anjo Anjo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Igor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anjos head.
Anjo is looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Igor lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Igor lands an elbow inside.
Igor lands a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Igor!
Alexander Igor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

Event: MFC - 52
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson walks straight into a right hand from Pfanne - that's dropped him! Pfanne jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Anderson from any more punishment! Anderson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Pfanne!
Brad Pfanne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 199
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Kusnemirpow slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to slow Kusnemirpow down with leg kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kusnemirpow 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.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson pushes Kusnemirpow away with a front kick.
Johnson cracks Kusnemirpow with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kusnemirpow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Kusnemirpow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Kusnemirpow moves out of range easily.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kusnemirpow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Kusnemirpow's belly button to the back.
Jameel Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kusnemirpow tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Kusnemirpow gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Kusnemirpow prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Kusnemirpow tries to pass. #ES#
Johnson has his feet on Kusnemirpow's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kusnemirpow avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Kusnemirpow ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kusnemirpow fails with the takedown.
Jameel Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kusnemirpow moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kusnemirpow gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Kusnemirpow shoots in.
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Kusnemirpow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson catches Kusnemirpow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kusnemirpow takes one on the button.#ROC#Kusnemirpow is rocked!#T5#
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kusnemirpow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Kusnemirpow on that attempt.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson misses with a double jab. #T6#
Johnson throws a jab when Kusnemirpow was well out of range.
Kusnemirpow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Kusnemirpow drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kusnemirpow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Kusnemirpow to the canvas! Johnson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameel Johnson!
After the fight, Jameel Johnson 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: SMASH: Mumba vs Mettovaara
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartford.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Hartford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartford 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.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Hartford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Hartford back into the cage.#BC#
Hartford breaks the clinch.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hartford thumps Nelson with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Hartford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
Nelson tries to clinch but Hartford moves out of range.
Jab by Nelson.
Hartford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hartford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nelson throws a hook but Hartford blocks it.#T1#
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hartford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hartford swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hartford. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Hartford throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
A jab from Nelson misses.
The fighters circling - Hartford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson misses with a body punch
and Hartford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartford swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hartford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hartford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson lands a jab to Hartford's midsection.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Hartford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Hartford misses
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Hartford circles away.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Hartford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartford is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Hartford circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartford tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.
Hartford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Nelson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hartford. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartford. #CL2#
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hartford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hartford.
Hartford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartford circles away.
Nelson with a jab.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Nelson instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford.
Hartford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hartford lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Hartford.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Hartford misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hartford fails to land. #BC#
Hartford breaks from the clinch.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Nelson rushes Hartford and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.#T4#
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Hartford taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Nelson as the two fighters clinch.
Hartford blocking some punches.
Hartford is trying to stall.
Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nelson tries a body shot but Hartford blocks it.
Hartford pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson tries to work over Hartford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hartford gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hartford takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Hartford.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hartford scores with a head kick.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Hartford has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hartford lands with a right hand.
Hartford is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Nelson instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Hartford slowing the pace effectively.
Hartford has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hartford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards. #T1#
The referee calls for Hartford to work.
Hartford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hartford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hartford taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Hartford manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Nelson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Nelson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hartford regains guard.
Hartford wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him. #ES#
Hartford is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Hartford breaks the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson closes the distance but Hartford moves to the side
and Hartford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hartford tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Hartford pushes him off.
Hartford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hartford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartford is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Hartford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hartford just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stratton Hartford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson blocks the body kick.
Nelson is looking to clinch. #T3#
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws out a counter right but Hartford avoids it with no problem.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it.
Hartford is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Nelson darts in and clinches Hartford up against the cage.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stratton Hartford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson is looking for a takedown.
Stratton Hartford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Nelson letting Hartford take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Hartford blocks a body shot from Nelson.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Hartford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson tries to work over Hartford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hartford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartford misses with a low kick. #T4#
Hartford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Hartford keeps it at a distance.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartford tried to counter with a leg kick but Nelson avoided it.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Hartford.
Hartford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hartford throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hartford as he avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Hartford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Hartford connects with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartford.
Hartford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hartford slips a jab from Nelson.
Hartford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hartford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hartford lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Hartford slips a jab from Nelson.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Nelson moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Hartford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
Nelson checks a low kick from Hartford.
A nice leg kick from Hartford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartford throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Hartford moved out of range nicely.
Hartford takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Nelson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Hartford tries to land a leg kick but Nelson saw it coming and moves away.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it. #T1#
Hartford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nelson.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
A big right from Hartford misses.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Hartford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Hartford circles away.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartford circles away.
Hartford looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Hartford keeps it at a distance.
Hartford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nelson jabs Hartford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stratton Hartford is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hartford's head.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses.
Hartford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it.
Nelson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Hartford pushes him off.
Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Hartford circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hartford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hartford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Hartford pushes him off.
Hartford connects with a jab.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hartford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson throws a hook but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Hartford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hartford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson throws the left hand but Hartford avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Hartford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Hartford keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Hartford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hartford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nelson.
A lazy body kick from Hartford
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson punishes Hartford's body with a nice straight punch.
Hartford drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartford just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Hartford misses with some punches. #T4#
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Hartford breaks from the clinch.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartford throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hartford can pounce on him.
Hartford swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Nelson tries to clinch but Hartford is having none of it.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Hartford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson works Hartford's body with a nice hook.
Hartford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stratton Hartford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartford, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Mumba vs Mettovaara
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ilmarinen sprawls well. Ilmarinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ilmarinen throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ilmarinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryan's head. #T1#
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen throws a good cross that connects.
Ilmarinen looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen lands the left hand.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ryan slips a straight right by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ilmarinen!
Ilmarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ilmarinen jabs Ryan right on the nose. Ryan blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Ilmarinen darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow. #TD#
Ilmarinen tightens his grip and picks Ryan up, before dumping him to the ground. Ryan manages to land in guard.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan is striking but Ilmarinen is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ilmarinen working Ryan over with strikes. #T3#
Ilmarinen blocks the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with Ilmarinen in his half guard.
Ryan punching from the bottom.
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ryan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ryan punching from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ilmarinen tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan gets full guard.
Ryan 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.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ilmarinen is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ilmarinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Ilmarinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Ilmarinen manages to get to full guard.
Ilmarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Ilmarinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ilmarinen pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ilmarinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ilmarinen lands a body shot.
Ilmarinen lands with a light punch inside.
Ilmarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ilmarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ilmarinen fails to land.
Ryan has Ilmarinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ilmarinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jalo Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Ilmarinen pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Ilmarinen manages to get underhooks.
Ilmarinen digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ilmarinen lands a left hand.
I was talking to Ilmarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Ilmarinen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Ilmarinen blocks the strikes from Ryan.
Ilmarinen tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ilmarinen.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ryan has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Ryan is rocked!
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ryan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen scores with a big shot! Ryan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ryan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: TOF 197
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Deckel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takeda! #CUT#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Takeda throws a head kick but Deckel moves out of range.
Deckel moves out of range as Takeda throws a body kick.
Deckel blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Deckel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takeda scores with a nice head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel 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.
A punch lands to the side of Deckel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deckel moves away.
Takeda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Deckel dives in and grabs Takeda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes down on Deckel's head and hops out.
Takeda is pawing at Deckel, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Deckel's nose. Deckel is badly hurt! Takeda pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Deckel tries desperately to hold on but Takeda is relentless in his assault! As Deckel receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Takeda away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shingen Takeda!
A relieved looking Shingen Takeda 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 - 51
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Araujo throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
Hall trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is not content to let Hall control the position. #SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Araujo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Araujo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Araujo working away.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Hall stops Araujo from passing to mount.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Hall.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hall's best efforts.
Araujo is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it. #SUB2#
Hall is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control but Hall postures up.
Araujo is not content to let Hall control the position.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araujo is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hall gets a double leg takedown into Araujo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for submissions but instead, Araujo has regained full guard.
Araujo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Araujo has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Richard Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hall wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##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.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #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.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Araujo working for a choke but Hall is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Araujo looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Araujo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Araujo!
Araujo passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Hall wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Araujo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for submissions but instead, Hall has regained full guard.
Hall is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Hall is pulling down on Araujo's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hall working for submissions but it's allowed Araujo to get to half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Hall wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Hall trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hall gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.#TD2#
Hall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hall moves nicely into side control.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controls the position from side control.#T1#
Araujo is not content to let Hall control the position. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Araujo is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo has one of Hall's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hall feints and as Araujo raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage. #T4#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is controlling Hall's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##TD#
Araujo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araujo works his way into full mount!
Hall is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Araujo has control of Hall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hall regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Araujo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hall looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Araujo! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Jonathas Araujo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Inhanamoto
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Romero has Griggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero cracks Griggs with a good jab.#CL2#
Romero rushes Griggs and presses him up against the cage.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Griggs tries to move into range but Romero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Romero clinches.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero. #T2#
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero pushes Griggs against the cage. Romero is working some dirty boxing. Romero pushes off with a quick right hook! Griggs goes down! Griggs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Romero moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Romero!
A victorious Ernesto Romero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Inhanamoto
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Jab, jab by Prescott - just one landing.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prescott.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prescott misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Prescott drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land. #BC#
Prescott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prescott misses with a looping left.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala defending well as Prescott loads up on a big left hand.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prescott with a body shot.#CL#
Prescott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prescott gets through Takala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takala is looking to break free of the clinch but Prescott has double underhooks. #T1#
Takala blocking some punches.
Takala blocking some punches.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Prescott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala throws out a counter right but Prescott avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Prescott. That snapped Takala's head back.
Prescott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prescott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Prescott clinches. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prescott cracks Takala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
Prescott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Prescott lunges at Takala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takala's hand.
Prescott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prescott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Prescott closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Takala swats away the attempt to clinch by Prescott.
Prescott is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Prescott loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
Takala throws out a counter right but Prescott avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Prescott closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Takala counter with a right hand. #CL#
Prescott moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves away
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Prescott clinches up against the cage.
Takala tries to break free but Prescott pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prescott wants to clinch but Takala slips to the side
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala swats away the attempt to clinch by Prescott.#CL#
Prescott forces Takala back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pete Prescott will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Prescott clinches up against the cage.
Takala wants to get back to striking at distance but Prescott won't allow it.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Prescott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prescott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takala backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Takala can't break the clinch.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Takala.
Prescott working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Prescott rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prescott lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prescott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takala scrambles back to his feet.
Prescott misses with a straight right. #T1#
Prescott misses with a hook.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
Prescott wants to clinch up but Takala keeps it at a distance.
Prescott tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Prescott is looking to clinch.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prescott with a body shot.
Prescott misses with a right hand
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prescott finds it's way round the side to connect with Takala's head.
Prescott throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Takala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Prescott tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prescott wants to clinch.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Prescott darts in trying to clinch
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Prescott wants to clinch.#T3#
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Prescott tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Prescott.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prescott is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prescott with a body shot.
Takala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away. #CL#
Prescott clinches with his opponent.
Prescott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takala.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.
Prescott working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tino Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prescott wants to clinch up but Takala keeps it at a distance.
Takala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prescott darts in trying to clinch
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prescott thinking.
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 Pete Prescott will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
Prescott wants to clinch.#CL#
Takala gets tackled into the cage by Prescott. Prescott maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prescott is looking to clinch.
Takala throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Prescott has Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
Takala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takala blocking some punches.
Prescott prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Prescott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Prescott has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prescott is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Prescott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Prescott does it's job there.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Prescott throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Prescott backing up. Prescott nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Prescott throws a right hand that misses
and Prescott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prescott, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with an inside leg kick.
Prescott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prescott tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prescott with a body shot.
Prescott moves to clinch but Takala breaks away
and Prescott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prescott tries to clinch up.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Prescott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pete Prescott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Takala tries to break free but Prescott pushes him back against the cage.
Takala wants to break free but Prescott has control.
Takala wants to break free but Prescott has control.
Takala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Prescott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takala can turn it around.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prescott keeps control of Takala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Takala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prescott prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Takala blocks an uppercut.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Prescott has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott blocking some punches.
Pete Prescott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Takala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling him.
Prescott has Takala pressed against the cage, preventing Takala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prescott has Takala pressed against the cage, preventing Takala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prescott tries to clinch up
letting Takala counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tino Takala.
I think Prescott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Just some fights 12
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Igor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Igor.
Igor tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake misses with a hook. Igor ducked under it nicely.
Igor tries to clinch there but Blake circles away.
Igor misses with a kick to the body
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Igor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake throws a hook but Igor blocks it.
Blake scores with a hook.
Igor throws a sloppy head kick
and Blake counters with a leg kick.
Igor looks to land a body kick but Blake moved away.
Igor moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
Igor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Igor moves out of range as Blake strikes.
Igor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Blake throws a body punch but Igor moves out of range.
Blake on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Blake avoids a kick to the body.
Blake throws a hook but Igor avoids it easily.
Blake takes a swing at Igor's ribcage but misses.
Igor slips under a jab from Blake.
Blake blocks a head kick by Igor.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Igor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick by Igor misses
and Igor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Igor has been cut.
Blake misses with a looping left.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Blake motions for Igor to come forward. Blake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Igor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake swings for the body but Igor moves out of range.
Igor tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Igor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Igor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Igor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Igor tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Igor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake throws a low kick but Igor avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igor throws a head kick that misses.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Igor.
Blake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blake connects with a single shot there.
Igor tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Igor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Igor uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Igor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Igor throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch.
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blake avoids the head kick by Igor.
Igor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Igor wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Blake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blake cracks Igor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Igor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Igor tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Igor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Igor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Igor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Igor wants to clinch.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Igor. Those never looked like landing.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igor connects with a high kick.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Igor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Blake. Beautiful body shot.
Igor throws a head kick that misses.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Igor.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Igor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scherwin Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Igor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blake 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.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Igor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Igor moves away and avoids it.
Igor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Blake tries to move into range but Igor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blake throws a hook but Igor blocks it.
Igor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igor.
Blake misses with a body shot
and Igor counters with a body kick that stops Blake in his tracks momentarily.
Blake digs a good body shot into Igor's ribs.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igor can do to turn this around?
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Igor has time to react.
Igor throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blake misses the target.
Blake lands a body shot.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Igor's shoulder, as Igor tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Igor - that landed with a thud.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igor gets through Blake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Igor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Igor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.#T2#
Igor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igor blocking some punches.
Blake lands with a short shot to the head.
Igor tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Igor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Igor can turn it around.
Igor digs a right hand into Blake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blake's gas tank.
Igor struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Blake blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igor.
Blake misses with some punches.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igor's elbow.
Igor blocks a body shot from Blake.
Igor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Igor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blake's brow.
Blake gets through Igor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Blake digs a right hand into Igor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Igor's gas tank.
Igor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Igor misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander Igor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blake working aggressively here. #BC#
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Blake. That snapped Igor's head back.
Blake cracks Igor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Igor moves out of range as Blake strikes.
Blake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Igor if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Igor clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Igor.
Blake throws a hook but Igor blocks it.
Igor is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Igor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Igor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.#T4#
Igor wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Igor misses with a head kick.
Blake throws a jab when Igor was well out of range.
Blake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Igor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Igor throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Igor avoids the body shot from Blake.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Blake - just one landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Igor blocks the leg kick.
Igor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scherwin Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Igor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Igor.
Blake blocks a head kick by Igor.
Igor tries to clinch #KD#
and Blake counters with a crisp one two that drops Igor! Blake thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Igor to his feet! Igor is in big trouble!#ROC#Igor is rocked!
Blake stuns Igor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Igor is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Igor walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Blake! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scherwin Blake!
A relieved looking Scherwin Blake 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 - 49
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1##TD#
Pfanne 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.
Pfanne lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Pfanne pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Pfanne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pfanne throwing strikes but missing.
Pfanne throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pfanne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira is controlling Pfanne's posture.
Pfanne is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pfanne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pfanne stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pfanne is looking to work some ground and pound but Vieira has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pfanne chips away with some ground and pound.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pfanne is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pfanne working some strikes from top position.
Pfanne gets to his feet and stands over Vieira, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Vieira felt that one! Pfanne unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Vieira from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Pfanne!
Our winner, Brad Pfanne, 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.

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