Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 215
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Bonelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Make Makkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Makkonen rushes Bonelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonelli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Makkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bonelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Makkonen cracks Bonelli with an uppercut from hell and Bonelli crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Makkonen's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Bonelli has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Makkonen is controlling Bonelli's trapped leg to prevent Bonelli from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makkonen trying to control but Bonelli postures up.
Bonelli wants to pass to mount but Makkonen is defending the position.
Bonelli prevents Makkonen from improving his position.#T1#
Bonelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makkonen wants to get back to full guard.
Bonelli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Makkonen is trying to maintain the position but Bonelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Makkonen tries to get to full guard but Bonelli has control of the leg.
Bonelli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Bonelli is going to stand back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Makkonen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Makkonen has a hand on Bonelli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bonelli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bonelli controlling from the full mount.
Makkonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bonelli controlling his opponent.
Makkonen can't escape the position. #T3#
Bonelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makkonen tries to lock up and control but Bonelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makkonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makkonen is still trying to improve position.
Bonelli controlling the pace for now.
Makkonen gets back to half guard.#T4#
Bonelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bonelli wants to stand up but Makkonen is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonelli wants to free his trapped foot but Makkonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonelli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makkonen wants to get back to full guard.
Bonelli content to control rather than advance.
Bonelli trying to pass the guard but Makkonen defending well.
Makkonen gets back to full guard.
Makkonen 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.#T5#
Bonelli stays in close to Makkonen's body and controls the position.
Bonelli is pushing down on Makkonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makkonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonelli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makkonen wants to control but Bonelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bonelli not doing much here.
Bonelli trying to mount his opponent but Makkonen defends it.
Bonelli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Makkonen is trying to control but can't.
Makkonen tries to get to full guard but Bonelli has control of the leg. #T6#
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.
Makkonen is trying to maintain the position but Bonelli is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bonelli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Makkonen is looking for a sweep. Bonelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonelli wants to stand up but Makkonen is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonelli lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bonelli.
Makkonen misses with a left hand
and Bonelli counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Makkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonelli tries to sprawl out of it but Makkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonelli throws out a powerful jab.#T7#
Bonelli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonelli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonelli looks to land a combination but Makkonen avoids it well.
Makkonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Bonelli misses.
Makkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makkonen misses with a right hand
and Bonelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makkonen misses with a straight left.
Makkonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bonelli scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Makkonen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Make Makkonen's cut even more.
Makkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonelli counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Bonelli!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyson Bonelli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Make Makkonen spoke after the fight, saying 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2025

#R1#
Gable lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Gable lands a lovely overhand right.
Gable lands with a shot to the body.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gable connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santos. Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Gable shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gable loads up on a big left hand. Santos felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gable looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Santos can't hide his disappointment, as Gable celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Gable waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2025

#R1#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pardi drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pardi stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pardi has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Pardi manages to pass to side control!
Gracie is being controlled here.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Pardi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to bench press Pardi off him but Pardi keeps the position.
Pardi controlling the position. #T1#
Pardi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie!
Pardi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Gracie wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.
Pardi controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Pardi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Pardi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Gracie stops Pardi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie wants to hold on but Pardi pushes him away.
Pardi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pardi is continuing to stall.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Pardi has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pardi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Pardi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Pardi 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.
Pardi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi passes into half guard.
Pardi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Pardi works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Pardi controls the position.
Gracie wants to control but Pardi postures up.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Pardi controls from the top position.
Pardi advances to full mount.
Pardi content just to control the position here.
Pardi moves to back control.
Pardi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T2#
The adventures of Pardi the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pardi.
Pardi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Pardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pardi has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Pardi pulls Gracie into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Pardi keeps moving.
Pardi pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pardi is keeping the position for now.
Kristof Pardi 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.
Pardi pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie won't allow Pardi to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pardi holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Pardi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pardi not doing much here. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Pardi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Pardi seems content to control.
Pardi works his way into side control. #T3#
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pardi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pardi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pardi wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Kristof Pardi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pardi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Pardi keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back. #T4#
Pardi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rafael Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristof Pardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pardi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristof Pardi!

Event: TOF 205
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makkonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Shima's head.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Makkonen dips to his left and cracks Shima with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Makkonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Makkonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Makkonen ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Shima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makkonen connects with a looping right hand.
Makkonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makkonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch.
Makkonen blocks a body shot from Shima.
Makkonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makkonen lands a right hand.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makkonen lands a left hand. #T1#
Makkonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Makkonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makkonen.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Makkonen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Makkonen tries to score with some ground and pound. Shima controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shima struggling a bit here.
Shima tries to bench press Makkonen off him but Makkonen keeps the position.
Makkonen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shima works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makkonen controlling the action here. #T2##SUB2#
Shima with the active half guard here but Makkonen passes nicely into side control.
Makkonen wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Shima is trying to control Makkonen's posture but Makkonen avoids it.
Makkonen is looking to take a break and control but Shima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shima wants to control but Makkonen postures up.#SUB#
Makkonen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shima tries to improve position but can't.
Shima manages to get back to half guard.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makkonen wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Makkonen working the head and body with strikes.
Makkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shima manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Shima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shima is looking for a triangle but Makkonen pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Shima keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully.
Makkonen works over Shima with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Shima has his foot on Makkonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makkonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Shima controls Makkonen momentarily but Makkonen frees himself.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makkonen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Makkonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makkonen has managed to get both his arms back between Shima's legs - danger averted.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Makkonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makkonen stands up over Shima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Makkonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makkonen has managed to get both his arms back between Shima's legs - danger averted.
Shima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makkonen postures up and lands a big shot to Shima's brow. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makkonen trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Makkonen 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Makkonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Makkonen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Shima can't do much from the bottom here.
Shima is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Makkonen working away.
Shima is looking for a sweep.
Shima sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Makkonen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makkonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shima is looking to control Makkonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shima avoid being mounted?#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shima tries to roll over but Makkonen keeps him under control.
Shima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makkonen is working away from the top position though.
Makkonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shima trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Makkonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Shima tries to get to full guard but Makkonen has control of the leg.
Makkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makkonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Makkonen is thwarting Shima's attempts to control the position.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makkonen wants to pass to mount but Shima is defending the position. #SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Shima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makkonen is thwarting Shima's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hero Shima's cut.
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#
Makkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shima avoids it really well and circles away.
Makkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Makkonen scores with a nice right hand.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima throws a body punch but Makkonen moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Makkonen.
Makkonen swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws out a counter right but Makkonen avoids it with no problem.
Shima cracks a nice hook into Makkonen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Shima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shima leaves Makkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shima throws out a counter right but Makkonen avoids it with no problem.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Makkonen slips the punch.#T1#
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shima now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shima slips a jab from Makkonen.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Makkonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Makkonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makkonen.
Shima jumps guard but Makkonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makkonen blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Makkonen avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Makkonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Makkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Makkonen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Make Makkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Makkonen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shima is trying to keep an underhook but Makkonen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Makkonen prevents Shima from improving his position.
Shima gets full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Makkonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makkonen has managed to get both his arms back between Shima's legs - danger averted.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makkonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shima is breathing heavily.
Makkonen trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shima is looking for a triangle but Makkonen pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Makkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.#T3#
Makkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shima's head.
Makkonen trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Shima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Make Makkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makkonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makkonen trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Shima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Makkonen.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Makkonen lands a slapping body shot.
Makkonen stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makkonen scores with a punch to the head.
Makkonen misses with a leg kick.
Makkonen misses with a leg kick
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Makkonen cracks Shima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makkonen.
Makkonen is looking to clinch but Shima is avoiding it.
Make Makkonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Makkonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shima momentarily. #ROC#Shima is rocked!
Makkonen ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shima's jaw. Shima's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Makkonen does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Make Makkonen!
As Make Makkonen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times Next time, bring your friend`s too and i will smoke all of you guys!'.

Event: SMASH Kentas vs Hiro
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Yairguez throws a hook to the side of Gable's head but Gable sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yairguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Yairguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yairguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gable looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yairguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt.
Gable lands a nice looking body shot.
Gable tries to clinch up but Yairguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Yairguez looks to land a combination. Gable sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Yairguez throws out a loose jab but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yairguez 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.
Gable throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yairguez looks to land a right hand but Gable moved out of range.#CL2#
Gable takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Gable.
Yairguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yairguez pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Gable drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yairguez throws a nice looking combination but Gable bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gable tries to clinch up but Yairguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Yairguez.
Gable tries to clinch there but Yairguez circles away.
Yairguez throws a body punch but Gable moves out of range.
Gable tries to clinch up but Yairguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yairguez as he avoids it easily.
Rodri Yairguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gable.
Yairguez throws a shot from downtown. Gable moves away and avoids it.
Yairguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gable scores with a hook.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Gable finds it's way through Yairguez's defenses.
Gable rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yairguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Gable tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yairguez tries to clinch but Gable moves out of range. #TD#
Yairguez dives in and scores a takedown into Gable's guard.#SUB2#
Yairguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gable has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yairguez has managed to get both his arms back between Gable's legs - danger averted.
Yairguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gable is retaining full guard.
Gable controlling the position.
Yairguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yairguez won't allow Gable to sweep him here.
Yairguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable controls Yairguez momentarily but Yairguez frees himself. #T3#
Gable being controlled here, momentarily.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving.
Gable looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yairguez is one step ahead there.
Gable seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yairguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yairguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Gable should have avoided that one.
Gable tries to clinch but Yairguez is having none of it.
Gable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yairguez misses with a straight left.
Gable lands a really nice looking cross but Yairguez seems unphased. #T4##CL2#
Gable fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yairguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gable.
Gable blocks an elbow strike from Yairguez.
Gable scores with a shot to the side of Yairguez's head.
Yairguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gable.
Yairguez tries a body shot but Gable blocks it.
Gable makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yairguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gable's elbow.
Yairguez connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yairguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gable is working for takedown but Yairguez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yairguez misses with the head strike.
Yairguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodri Yairguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gable's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gable duly obliges.
Gable listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yairguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yairguez misses with a hook. Gable ducked under it nicely.
Yairguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gable lands with a right hand.
Yairguez throws a jab when Gable was well out of range.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but Yairguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yairguez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Yairguez.
Yairguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gable tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yairguez counters with an outside leg kick.
Yairguez throws a leg kick that misses.
Yairguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gable can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yairguez throws a looping overhand right but Gable ducks down to avoid it.
Yairguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gable misses with a straight right.
Rodri Yairguez is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gable is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gable throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yairguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yairguez throwing a counter right hand but Gable manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Gable closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yairguez obliges.
Yairguez looking for a takedown.
Yairguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Gable avoids the damage to the body.
Gable is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodri Yairguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gable.
Yairguez working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Gable - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Gable to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
Yairguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gable blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Yairguez misses with a knee to the head.
Yairguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gable lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gable looking for a takedown.
Gable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yairguez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable goes for a takedown attempt but Yairguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yairguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable misses with a straight right.
It looked like Yairguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Gable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yairguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yairguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Yairguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gable fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Gable pushes Yairguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Yairguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yairguez has a couple of punches blocked by Gable. #TD#
Yairguez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yairguez manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Yairguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yairguez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gable is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gable tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yairguez taking a break here but Gable is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4##SUB#
Yairguez is looking for a kimura but Gable is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yairguez to get the leverage.
Gable tries to roll over but Yairguez keeps him under control.
Gable wants to control but Yairguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Yairguez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Gable keeping hold of Yairguez's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yairguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodri Yairguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yairguez punishes Gable's body with a nice straight punch.
Gable tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gable has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yairguez landing knees to the body.
Yairguez lands with a right to the head.
Yairguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gable.
Gable is stalling here.
Yairguez scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gable turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez tries to buck Gable off but Gable is having none of it.
Rodri Yairguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gable in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Yairguez is trying to improve his position.
Yairguez manages to get back to half guard.
Yairguez wants to control but Gable is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yairguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gable is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yairguez is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gable wants to free his trapped foot but Yairguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yairguez keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice strikes from Gable there.
Yairguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yairguez.
Yairguez trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Yairguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yairguez 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.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodri Yairguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Yairguez seems keen to control Gable's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yairguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gable throws out the jab.
Gable throws a lazy uppercut
and Yairguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Gable takes the fight into the clinch.
Gable tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yairguez wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Gable is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yairguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodri Yairguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gable.
Gable is looking for a takedown.
Rodri Yairguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gable is pushing Yairguez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gable swings wildly with an uppercut but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodri Yairguez.
Well Yairguez 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 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodri Yairguez!
A very excited looking Rodri Yairguez 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 202
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Mfer moves away from the strike by Cloud.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer attempts a counter takedown but Cloud avoids it well and moves away.
Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Cloud missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cloud 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.
Cloud dodges the punch combination from Mfer.
Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cloud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cloud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Cloud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
Mfer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Cloud misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cloud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cloud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cloud scrambles back to his feet.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloud.
Cloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mfer scores with a jab.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Cloud counters with a left to the body.
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cloud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cloud slips a jab and a cross from Mfer.
As Mfer backs off Cloud throws a huge counter combo but Mfer manages to avoid it all.
Cloud lands with a hook. Mfer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cloud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut.
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!
A big left from Mfer misses.
Cloud lands with a shot to the body.
Mfer is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mfer slips under a jab.
Cloud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Cloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cloud lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mfer. Cloud pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud!
Robby Cloud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 24
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Mercado blocks a head kick by Vargas.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercado misses the target.
Mercado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
A little feinted left hand from Mercado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas misses the jab.
Mercado throwing a counter right hand but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Vargas throws a hook but Mercado blocks it.
Vargas misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Mercado counters with a crisp one two that drops Vargas! Mercado thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vargas to his feet! Vargas is in big trouble!#ROC#Vargas is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Mercado ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Vargas clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrese Mercado!
After the fight, Tyrese Mercado 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Everett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Everett is breathing heavily.
Everett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makkonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Makkonen lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Everett is looking to close the distance but Makkonen sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Everett crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Everett is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Make Makkonen!
As Make Makkonen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times Next time, bring your friend`s too and i will smoke all of you guys!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024

#R1#
Mebab on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mebab throws a hook but Gable blocks it.
Mebab wants to clinch up but Gable keeps it at a distance.
Gable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mebab is fending him off so far but Gable persists. Nope, Mebab circles away and we're back to standing.
Mebab is looking to clinch.
Mebab shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gable but Gable pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gable gets underhooks to prevent Mebab's takedown attempt.
Gable gets underhooks to prevent Mebab's takedown attempt.
Dan Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Mebab.
Mebab fails to pull guard. #TD#
Gable has picked Mebab up - he's going for a ride! Gable dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gable seems content to control.
Gable is nestled in close to Mebab, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Gable is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mebab is just riding it out for now. Gable eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mebab doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gable.
Gable 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.#T1#
Gable trying to control the pace.
Mebab is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gable performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mebab moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mebab is looking to improve his position.
Gable trying to control the action but Mebab is working from the bottom.
Gable prevents Mebab from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mebab wants to get back to full guard.
Gable landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gable slips a nice elbow through Mebab's hands, connecting with Mebab's forehead.
Gable is trying to control. Mebab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mebab actively working from the bottom here.
Mebab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gable keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mebab taking some punishment here, with Gable in his half guard.
Gable passes to side control.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mebab is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable trying to control the action but Mebab is working from the bottom.
Mebab taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#Mebab is rocked!#T3#
Gable in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mebab looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gable turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
Dan Gable took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 369 x
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Montrose pushes Makkonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Makkonen is looking for a takedown.
Makkonen looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Montrose has Makkonen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Montrose pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Makkonen tumbling to the mat - Montrose dives into Makkonen's guard.
Makkonen wants to sweep here but Montrose controlling him for the moment.
Montrose wants to control from the top but Makkonen keeps moving.
Makkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makkonen keeping moving, preventing Montrose from controlling successfully.
Makkonen keeping full guard, as Montrose tries to pass.
Montrose working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montrose is looking to work some ground and pound but Makkonen has wrist control.
Montrose trying to control the position from guard on top but Makkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Makkonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Montrose drops back looking for a leg! Makkonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makkonen manages to kick Montrose off! Montrose jumps back into Makkonen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Montrose drops back looking for a leg! Makkonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makkonen manages to kick Montrose off! Montrose jumps back into Makkonen's guard.
Makkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Montrose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montrose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montrose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montrose preventing the sweep.
Montrose trying to control the position from guard on top but Makkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Montrose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Makkonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montrose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Montrose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montrose distracts Makkonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Montrose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makkonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montrose has managed to get both his arms back between Makkonen's legs - danger averted.
Montrose wants to control from the top but Makkonen keeps moving.
Montrose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Makkonen has his foot on Montrose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montrose works his way back into a safe position though.
Makkonen keeping full guard, as Montrose tries to pass.
Makkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makkonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Montrose advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Makkonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Montrose.
Montrose trying to mount his opponent but Makkonen defends it.
Makkonen is trying to maintain the position but Montrose is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Montrose is working for a kimura but Makkonen is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Montrose is looking to advance position but Makkonen won't allow it. #SUB2#
Montrose is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Montrose is working for a kimura but Makkonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Makkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montrose. #SUB#
Makkonen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Montrose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makkonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montrose.
Makkonen is trying to maintain the position but Montrose is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Montrose looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Makkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montrose pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Montrose is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Montrose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makkonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montrose.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makkonen is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bastien Montrose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Montrose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Montrose shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bastien Montrose has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Montrose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Montrose is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makkonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Montrose scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Montrose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makkonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montrose is working away from the top position though.
Montrose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Makkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Montrose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makkonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makkonen is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Montrose is looking for a kimura here.
Makkonen tries to roll over but Montrose keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Montrose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Makkonen looking for submissions off his back.
Montrose working over Makkonen with some ground and pound. Makkonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Montrose seems to be working for a kimura but Makkonen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Montrose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makkonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montrose. #SUB#
Makkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montrose pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Makkonen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Makkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montrose pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Makkonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Montrose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Montrose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Montrose advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Montrose is trying to get an arm triangle but Makkonen is defending well.
Makkonen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT2#Make Makkonen's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Montrose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makkonen, who protects the arm well.
Makkonen tries to bench press Montrose off him but Montrose keeps the position. #SUB2#
Montrose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Makkonen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Montrose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makkonen is just riding it out for now. Montrose eventually gives up the hold.
Montrose is thwarting Makkonen's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Makkonen is looking for a sweep. Montrose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makkonen trying to control here. #SUB2#
Montrose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makkonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montrose.
Montrose works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makkonen working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bastien Montrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Make Makkonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Makkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montrose counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Montrose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makkonen's half guard.#SUB2#
Montrose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Makkonen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Montrose seems to be working for a kimura but Makkonen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Montrose wants to work for an arm triangle but Makkonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Montrose passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Makkonen!
Montrose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montrose raining down hammerfists from mount.
Makkonen is squirming around, avoiding Montrose's attempts to control the action.
Makkonen is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Montrose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makkonen is looking to escape.
Makkonen working to try and regain half guard.
Makkonen tries to hold on but Montrose pushes him away.
Makkonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Montrose is looking for a kimura here.
Makkonen wants to control but Montrose is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Montrose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Montrose is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Make Makkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makkonen trying to control but Montrose postures up.
Montrose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makkonen defending well though. #SUB2#
Montrose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Makkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Montrose is working for a kimura but Makkonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Montrose is thwarting Makkonen's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Makkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makkonen wants to control but Montrose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montrose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makkonen's head.
Makkonen trying to hold on to Montrose's head to control him but Montrose postures up.
Montrose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makkonen's head. #SUB2#
Makkonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Montrose. #SUB2#
Montrose is trying to work for a kimura but Makkonen is defending well. #SUB2#
Montrose 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. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Montrose is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makkonen defends it well.
Makkonen is refusing to be controlled, as Montrose sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Montrose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Montrose is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makkonen defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Montrose is working for a kimura but Makkonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Bastien Montrose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Makkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montrose pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastien Montrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montrose 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastien Montrose!
After winning the bout, Bastien Montrose thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Make Makkonen spoke after the fight, saying 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'.

Event: DMMA 364 Sakala v Tyler
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Pardi tries for a takedown but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Pardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kofel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kofel seems a little lost for a moment, as Pardi dominates the positioning.
Kofel is trying to control Pardi's posture but Pardi avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Pardi stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pardi is looking to take a break and control but Kofel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kofel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pardi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kofel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pardi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kofel leaves Pardi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pardi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pardi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pardi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Pardi's head but Pardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel throws a right and a left that Pardi avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Kofel.
Kofel darts in looking for a takedown but Pardi gets double underhooks and turns Kofel into the cage.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kofel swivels and escapes.
Kofel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pardi circles away.
Pardi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kofel digs a good hook to Pardi's body.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Pardi checks it.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Kofel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pardi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pardi content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kofel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pardi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel 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#
Pardi shoots for a double leg takedown but Kofel sprawls well. He's pushed Pardi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kofel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown but Kofel shows good takedown defense.
Pardi tries for a takedown but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Pardi with that takedown attempt.
Kofel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pardi defends it well.
Kofel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pardi defends well and Kofel ends up having to push Pardi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pardi 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.
Pardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kofel swivels and escapes.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Pardi.
Pardi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kofel sprawls well. Kofel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Pardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kofel but Kofel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kofel lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Jab from Kofel.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kofel slaps away a takedown attempt from Pardi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel lands a lovely overhand right.
Kofel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pardi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pardi attempts a counter takedown but Kofel avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Pardi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kofel to the mat! Kofel manages to get full guard.
Kofel pulls Pardi in close to his closed guard and prevents Pardi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kofel looking for a sweep. Not yet Kofel, not yet. #T2#
Pardi pushes down on Kofel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pardi is thwarting Kofel's attempts to control the position.
Kofel wants to improve his position but Pardi is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pardi is stalling here. Kofel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pardi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kofel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pardi is trying to work for a sweep but Kofel has mounted him!
Pardi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Kofel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pardi has worked his arm free - good work by Pardi!
Kofel advances to mount.
Pardi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kofel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pardi! #T4#
Kofel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kofel wants to control the pace but Pardi is squirming around nicely.
Kofel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pardi wants to hold on but Kofel pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kofel lands a head shot.
Kristof Pardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Pardi walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
Pardi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kofel misses with a takedown attempt - Pardi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
Kofel cracks Pardi with a good jab.
Xylon Kofel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pardi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pardi shoots in for a double leg but Kofel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kofel, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kofel shoots in and drives through. Pardi sprawls well.
Pardi has a takedown stuffed.
Kofel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Kofel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kofel.#T1#
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kofel as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Pardi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kofel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kofel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Kofel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kofel wants to control but Pardi passes into side.
Kofel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pardi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kofel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kofel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Pardi is taking a breather. Kofel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kofel won't allow Pardi to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kofel actively working from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pardi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kofel!
Kofel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pardi not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kofel 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!
An out of breath Xylon Kofel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kristof Pardi was interviewed post fight and said 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.

Event: DMMA 356 Puno v De Leon
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Trippin cracks Pardi with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Kristof Pardi has been cut.#TD2#
Pardi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pardi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pardi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trippin is trying to control the position but Pardi postures up. #T1#
Pardi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Pardi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trippin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trippin scores with a leg kick.
Pardi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trippin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trippin feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Pardi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pardi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trippin wants to control but Pardi postures up.
Pardi is staying tight to Trippin's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Trippin trying to control but Pardi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Pardi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Trippin.
Pardi avoiding Trippin 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pardi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Trippin's body.
Pardi keeps control of the position as Trippin tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi is riding his opponent, not letting Trippin buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Pardi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristof Pardi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pardi tries to clinch up but Trippin circles away and keeps his distance.
As Pardi backs away, Trippin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pardi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Trippin.
Trippin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pardi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trippin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trippin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pardi is out of range. #TD2#
Pardi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pardi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Trippin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pardi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pardi wants to pass to mount but Trippin is defending the position.
Pardi content to control rather than advance. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pardi trying to mount his opponent but Trippin defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Pardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trippin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Trippin tries to bench press Pardi off him but Pardi keeps the position. #T3#
Pardi is staying tight to Trippin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trippin tries to improve position but can't.
Pardi tries to move to mount but Trippin blocks the move with his legs.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trippin is trying to escape the position but Pardi is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trippin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pardi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trippin.
Trippin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pardi's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Pardi dives in and scores a takedown into Trippin's guard.
Pardi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trippin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Pardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kristof Pardi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Pardi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trippin sprawls well initially but Pardi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ivarsson Trippin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristof Pardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pardi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trippin is holding on to half guard well.
Pardi trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pardi is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trippin is in trouble now - Pardi has advanced to mount!
Pardi content just to control the position here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pardi wants to take Trippin's back here but Trippin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trippin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pardi controlling his opponent.
Pardi fails to advance to Trippin's back. #T3#
Pardi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pardi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Trippin is in real trouble.
Kristof Pardi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pardi controlling the positon.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trippin wants to control his opponent's hands but Pardi gets his hands free.
Pardi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Trippin doesn't escape.
The adventures of Pardi the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristof Pardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pardi 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristof Pardi!

Event: MILF LHW Week 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mike rushes Walton and presses him up against the cage.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waltons head.
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walton has had enough of the clinch but Mike keeps him there for the moment.
Walton lands a body shot.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walton is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Mike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walton up against the cage.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mike prevents Walton from breaking the clinch.
Mike keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walton's efforts to push away.
Mike slows down the pace here. #T1#
Mike slowing the pace effectively.
Mike blocks a body shot from Walton.
Walton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walton can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Walton is trying to push Mike away but Mike has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walton.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Mike effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Walton breaks from the clinch.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walton.#T2#
Mike lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Jake Walton has been cut.#KD#
Mike lands a big uppercut and Walton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walton looks OK. Mike waves Walton back to his feet!#ROC#Walton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walton misses with an uppercut.
Walton is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike misses with a looping left.
Walton seems to have recovered his senses.
Mike throws out a loose jab but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walton jabs Mike right on the nose. Mike blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Mike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Walton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mike is stalling here. #T3#
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walton.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Walton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike has Walton pushed against the cage.
Mike pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Walton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walton can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Mike is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4##BC2#
Walton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walton swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Mike counters by clinching up.
Mike stalls.
Walton working aggressively here.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walton backwards.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Walton.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mike leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Mike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Walton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Walton gets through Mike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walton lands with a light punch inside.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike stalling.
Walton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walton is trying to break the clinch but Mike is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walton.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walton.#ROC2#Mike is rocked!
Mike blocking some punches.
Oh Mike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Walton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walton lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Mike up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Walton from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Mike's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Walton!

Event: MILF FW Week 2
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Morrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freeman. Freeman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Freeman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrow keeps working.
Freeman tries to move to mount but Morrow blocks the move with his legs.
Freeman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Freeman is looking to take a break and control but Morrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freeman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Freeman works to advance to full mount. Morrow defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman trying to control but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow is desperately trying to improve his position but Freeman has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrow wants to control but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman wants to control the pace but Morrow is squirming around nicely.
Morrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freeman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Morrow avoids a series of strikes thrown by Freeman.
Freeman trying to control but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow tries to lock up and control but Freeman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Freeman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Freeman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morrow because Freeman loaded up on that one. #T3#
Freeman wants to control the pace but Morrow is squirming around nicely.
Freeman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Freeman working for a submission but Morrow is keeping him at bay.
Freeman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Morrow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Freeman tries to control but Morrow wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman punching from mount but Morrow doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Freeman controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman punching from mount but Morrow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morrow can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Freeman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morrow has worked his arm free - good work by Morrow!
A lull in the action here as Freeman stalls from top position.
Freeman 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.
Freeman laying and praying for a moment but Morrow takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Freeman 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#
Morrow missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrow on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Freeman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morrow's guard.
Morrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrow 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Freeman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morrow quickly recovers to half guard.
Freeman is trying to control. Morrow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freeman prevents Morrow from improving his position.
Morrow desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Freeman wants to free his trapped foot but Morrow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Freeman in particular looking to stall.
Freeman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Freeman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Freeman is really struggling to control Morrow but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Freeman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Freeman passes to side control.
Freeman controls the position.
The strikes coming from Freeman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morgan Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman tries to move to mount but Morrow blocks the move with his legs.
Freeman controls the position.
Freeman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morrow for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Morrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freeman tries to clinch but Morrow is having none of it.
Freeman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freeman.
The fighters circling - Morrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freeman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morrow.
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Morgan Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman slips under a jab.
As Morrow tries to get set, Freeman tries to push him back and clinch up but Morrow manages to avoid the attempt.
Ross Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Freeman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morrow sprawls well initially but Freeman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Morrow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Freeman manages to mount him!
Morrow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Freeman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Freeman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Freeman 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#
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morrow but Morrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ross Morrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Freeman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrow swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range. #TD#
Freeman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morrow was covering up waiting for the punch and Freeman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now.
Morrow is pulling down on Freeman's head. It's preventing any offense from Freeman, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Morrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freeman defends it easily.
Morrow has his hands on Freeman's head, controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Freeman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrow defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Morrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrow steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Freeman.
Freeman is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morrow after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Freeman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman is pushing down on Morrow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrow is fighting to maintain full guard but Freeman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morrow tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg. #SUB#
Freeman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Freeman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Freeman thowing shots but they're missing.
Freeman wants to control the pace but Morrow is squirming around nicely.
Morrow has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Freeman's lack of action.
Freeman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Freeman is looking to stall here but Morrow recovers full guard.
Morrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrow can't keep his opponent in guard - Freeman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freeman wants to take a breather but Morrow is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Freeman!

Event: MILF 122 Frost vs Ridley 4
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Rahim 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.
Rahim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Rahim with that takedown attempt.
Rahim tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
Rahim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Rahim slips a straight right by Vargas.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rahim dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faarooq Rahim.
Vargas leaves Rahim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas scores with a shot to the body.
Rahim is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rahim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vargas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Rahim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahim trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Rahim passes Vargas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Rahim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rahim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rahim moves nicely into side control.
Vargas defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Rahim working the body and head with strikes.
Rahim controlling the position from side mount.
Rahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahim lands a few punches from side control.
Rahim trying to control the position but Vargas is working away.
Vargas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rahim creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vargas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rahim lands some shots froms side control.
Rahim trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vargas tries to get out of the position.#T3#
The referee asks Rahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vargas is not content to let Rahim control the position.
Rahim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rahim works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahim throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vargas wants to control but Rahim postures up.
Rahim moves into full mount! #T4#
Rahim raining down shots from the mount!
Rahim breaks from Vargas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rahim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rahim unloading with bombs!
Rahim dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Vargas is rocked!
Rahim looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vargas covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim!

Event: MILF LHW week 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Rodney throws a big shot that misses.
Mike seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rodney misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Rodney.#CL#
Mike instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mike - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Mike to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mike for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodney misses with a body punch.
Rodney wants to stall.
Mike blocks a body shot from Rodney. #T1#
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
Mike effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Crazy Mike.#CL#
Mike forces Rodney back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodney tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodney fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mike pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodney has had enough of the clinch but Mike keeps him there for the moment.
Rodney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Rodney avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodney working aggressively here.
Mike dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mike stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike. #T3#
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
Mike stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodney trying to control the position but instead, Mike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodney into the cage.
Mike pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mike is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Crazy Mike.
Rodney misses with the combination. #CL#
Mike clinches up with Rodney and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Mike slowing the pace effectively.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mike prevents Rodney from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodney.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mike effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Rodney's ribcage. Rodney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mike slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Mike dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mike takes one on the button.#CL#
Mike has closed the distance and engaged Rodney in a clinch.
Mike lands a body shot.
Rodney misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Mike to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Crazy Mike.
Rodney misses with a double jab
and Mike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodney unleashes a big counter combination but Mike bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mike moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rodney can't break the clinch.
Rodney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mike is keeping busy.
Rodney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Rodney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodney wants to stall.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Mike.
Mike lands a body punch.
Rodney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike pushes Rodney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
Mike lands with a left to the head.
Rodney can't break the clinch.
Rodney working hard to break the clinch.
Mike is stalling here.
Rodney misses with the head strike. #T2#
Rodney misses with a body punch.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Rodney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mike avoiding damage.
Rodney tries to break free but Mike pushes him back against the cage.
Mike is pushing Rodney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rodney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mike pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rodney is trying to maintain a safe position but Mike gets an underhook and turns Rodney into the cage.#T3#
Mike stalling in the clinch.
Rodney misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Mike.
Rodney looking to slow down the pace here.
Mike keeps control of Rodney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mike - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mike 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.
A head punch on the inside from Rodney fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodney.
Mike effectively controlling the action here.
Mike stalling in the clinch.
Mike seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Rodney avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Crazy Mike has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mike lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Mike has Rodney pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Crazy Mike.
Rodney looks to land a right hand but Mike moved out of range.
Rodney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodney can do to turn this around?
Mike connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodney's hands.
Rodney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodney.
Mike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Derek Rodney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mike clinches up with Rodney and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mike blocks a body shot from Rodney.
Mike stalling in the clinch.
Mike avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Mike dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mike moves into the clinch.
Derek Rodney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
Rodney letting Mike take a breather here.
Mike keeps control of Rodney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mike prevents a body shot from Rodney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Rodney lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Crazy Mike.#CL#
Mike takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodney being controlled against the cage.
Rodney tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Rodney back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
A short left from Mike.
Mike lands with a left to the head.
Rodney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodney up against the cage.#T2#
Rodney swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rodney fails to land.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike stalling in the clinch.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
Mike stalling the fight.
Rodney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodney is trying to break the clinch but Mike is controlling him.
Rodney letting Mike take a breather here.
Mike effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodney can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Rodney taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Mike to work.
Mike manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Crazy Mike.
Mike moves in looking to clinch but Rodney pushes him off.
Mike slips under a jab.#CL#
Mike darts in and clinches Rodney up against the cage.
Mike digs a right hand into Rodney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodney's gas tank.
Mike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodney up against the cage.
Mike cracks Rodney with a nice body shot.
Mike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodney is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodney.
Rodney being controlled against the cage.
Rodney misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Mike showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mike, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Mike!

Event: MILF FW Week 1
Date: Sep 13, 2024

#R1#
Morrow scores with a hook to the body. Parks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow with the inside leg kick.
Parks misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Morrow counters by clinching up.
Parks is trying to drag Morrow to the mat but Morrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parks has Morrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Parks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parks up against the cage.
Morrow is pressed up against the cage. Parks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morrow down to the mat. Morrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been informed that Morrow has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow catches Parks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Parks has been cut.
Parks fails with the takedown
letting Morrow counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Morrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morrow pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Parks tries for a takedown but Morrow circles away easily
and Morrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Parks is rocked!
Morrow lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Parks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parks is breathing heavily.
Morrow cracks Parks with a left hook right on the temple and Parks goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Morrow lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Parks is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ross Morrow!

Event: MILF 119 Night of Champions 3
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Vargas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vargas.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly scores with a hook.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Reilly throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
Vargas lands an overhand right.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
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!
Vargas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vargas connects with the punch.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Vargas.
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Vargas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vargas.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly slips a straight right by Vargas.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vargas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reilly thuds his right hand into Vargas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Reilly misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vargas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vargas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Vargas counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reilly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas thuds a left hand into Reilly's body.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Reilly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vargas on the side of the head.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Reilly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vargas.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Vargas misses with an uppercut.
Reilly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reilly throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body. Reilly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vargas lands a jab.
A big right from Reilly misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vargas! But no joy.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Vargas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reilly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Reilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas punishes Reilly's body with a nice straight punch.
Vargas 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. #T4#
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Danny Vargas has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vargas moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Vargas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vargas defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vargas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Vargas slips the punch.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Vargas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reilly misses with a hook.
Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Reilly counters with a nice body shot.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.
Reilly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vargas's head.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Vargas blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Vargas moved out of range.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Vargas jabs at Reilly's body.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vargas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Vargas misses.#T1#
Vargas misses the jab.
Vargas throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Vargas.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Vargas throws a shot to the body.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Vargas slips a jab from Reilly.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas. #T2#
Vargas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vargas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vargas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reilly checks it well.
Danny Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a right hand
letting Reilly counter with a right hand.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reilly.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reilly might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Vargas throws a right hand that misses
and Reilly counters with a left and a right that stings Vargas.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Vargas slips a straight right by Reilly.#T3#
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vargas.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reilly throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Reilly misses.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas connects with a body shot.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Vargas moved out of range.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Reilly avoids the body shot from Vargas.
Reilly attempts a counter takedown but Vargas avoids it well and moves away.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Vargas connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly misses the jab.
Vargas takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Reilly connects with a single shot there.
Reilly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Vargas moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Vargas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Danny Vargas's cut.
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#
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Vargas misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Vargas.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reilly throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas lands with a shot to the body.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Vargas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reilly slips under a jab from Vargas.
Reilly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reilly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vargas under the eye.
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!
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Vargas moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vargas! But no joy.#T1#
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reilly slips under a jab from Vargas.
Reilly with a hook.
Vargas connects with a body shot that sends Reilly's belly button to the back.
Reilly 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.
Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vargas counters with a right hand to the body.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Vargas misses the jab.
Reilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Vargas throws a series of strikes that have Reilly backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas throws a front kick aimed at Reilly's knee but Reilly avoids it well.
Reilly cracks Vargas with an open hand slap.
Reilly walks into a straight right hand from Vargas.#T2#
Vargas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reilly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reilly with a jab.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Vargas is rocked!
Vargas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly moves away from the strike by Vargas.
Vargas seems to have recovered his senses.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.
Reilly defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas slips a straight right by Reilly.
Reilly throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas misses with a looping right.
Reilly misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vargas! But no joy.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Vargas throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Vargas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vargas slips under a jab.
Vargas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vargas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vargas defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Vargas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reilly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Sloppy strikes from Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Vargas misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas slips under a jab from Reilly.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Vargas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Gregor Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vargas slips under a jab from Reilly.
Vargas slips under a jab.
Reilly with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Danny Vargas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vargas connects with a right hand. Reilly shakes it off.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Vargas.
Well Vargas 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Vargas!

Event: OFK 435 - Johnson Vs Durant
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Mfer ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Mfer tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Mfer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer feints a jab promting Knox to slip. Mfer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knox after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Knox on the inside. #ROC2#Mfer is rocked!
Knox working aggressively here.
Oh Mfer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox digs a right hand into Mfer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mfer's gas tank.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Mfer blocking some punches.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mfer tries for a takedown but Knox manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isopaa Mfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mfer is breathing heavily.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer wants to take the fight to the mat but Knox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knox lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mfer to his knees! Knox keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remington Knox!
Remington Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MILF LHW Week 1
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Potter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mike's hands.
Mike defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mike! But no joy.
Potter misses with a left hand
and Mike counters with a straight right hand.
Potter scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Potter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mike lands with a left to the head.
Mike is stalling here.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
Potter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
Mike controlling the action here for a moment.
Mike prevents a body shot from Potter.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Mike pushes Potter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter lands a right hand. #T1#
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike is trying to stall.
Mike dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Potter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter misses with a body punch.
Potter misses with a body punch.
Mike scores with a hook to the body.
Potter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mike looking to stall.
Mike seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Good body shot from Potter. #T2#
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mike.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potter struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mike blocks a body shot from Potter.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Mike blocks a body shot from Potter.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potter.
Potter misses with some punches.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Potter up against the cage.
Potter tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Potter back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike stalling the fight.
Potter misses with a body punch.
Mike's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mike's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mike is leaning against Potter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Mike's ribcage. Mike let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Potter is leaning against Mike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Potter lands a right hand. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Mike trying to stall but Potter improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mike looking to stall.
Potter takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mike blocking some punches.
Potter tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike looking to stall.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Mike's ribcage. Mike let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Scott Potter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Potter blocks a head kick by Mike.
Potter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Potter missing with a left hand there. Mike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter throws a hook to the side of Mike's head but Mike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Potter's head coaches at Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Mike finds it's target.
Potter throws a body punch but Mike moves out of range.
Mike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Potter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mike doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Mike is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Potter ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mike clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Potter!
In his post fight interview, Scott Potter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HC GRAP 38
Date: Aug 26, 2024

172 cm
35 yrs
154 lbs

188 cm
34 yrs
210 lbs

Pardi

Muffin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Muffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pardi.#TD#
Pardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pardi (4) vs (0) Muffin
Muffin is looking for a sweep.
Muffin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Pardi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pardi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pardi tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin is looking to regain half guard here but Pardi keeps moving and retains side control.
Muffin struggling a bit here.#T1#
Muffin is looking to regain half guard here but Pardi keeps moving and retains side control.
Pardi working away.
Muffin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pardi easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (6) vs (0) Muffin
Pardi controlling from mount.
Muffin tries to lock up and control but Pardi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pardi controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Muffin wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Muffin prevents Pardi from taking his back.
Muffin is trying desperately to improve position.
Pardi fails to advance to Muffin 's back.
Pardi controlling from mount.
Muffin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Muffin wants to get back to full guard.
Pardi is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.
Muffin moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muffin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (6) vs (2) Muffin
Pardi keeping full guard, as Muffin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Muffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pardi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Muffin has Pardi in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (8) vs (2) Muffin #T4#
Pardi controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Muffin working for submissions but it's allowed Pardi to get to half guard.
Muffin wants to control but Pardi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (11) vs (2) Muffin #T5#
Muffin is trying to escape the position but Pardi is controlling the position.
Muffin is looking for a sweep.
Pardi trying to control the position but Muffin is working away.
Muffin is trying to improve his position.
Pardi controlling the position from side mount.
Muffin is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Pardi working away.
Muffin prevents Pardi from moving into mount.
Pardi working away.
Muffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pardi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Pardi prevents Muffin from improving his position.
Pardi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Muffin trying to hold on to Pardi's head to control him but Pardi postures up.
Muffin is trying to control but Pardi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (14) vs (2) Muffin
Pardi wants to control but Muffin is keeping him busy.
Muffin is trying to control Pardi's posture but Pardi avoids it. #T8#
Pardi taking a break here but Muffin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pardi slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
Muffin wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pardi is taking a breather. Muffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
Pardi is pressing down on Muffin 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muffin is holding on for now.
Muffin wants to improve his position but Pardi is controlling well.
Pardi moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (17) vs (2) Muffin
Pardi is staying tight to Muffin 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Muffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pardi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pardi controlling the action here.#T10#
Muffin wants to get back to full guard.
Muffin trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Pardi seems content to control.
Muffin wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pardi is working away from the top position though.
Pardi trying to pass the guard but Muffin defending well. #T11#
Pardi is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Muffin moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Muffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pardi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pardi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin controls Pardi momentarily but Pardi frees himself. #T12##SUB2#
Muffin has an active guard here but Pardi has managed to pass into half guard.
Muffin manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Muffin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pardi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Muffin .
Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (20) vs (2) Muffin
Pardi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Muffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Muffin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Muffin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T14#
Muffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muffin working a defensive guard here.
Pardi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi pushing down on Muffin 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pardi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.

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