Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 133
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Andolini finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Mario Waters has been cut.
Waters looks for a takedown but Andolini sprawls well.
Andolini with a nice calf kick.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Andolini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andolini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Waters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Waters controlling from the top position.
Waters stopping the sweep attempt from Andolini.#T1#
Waters wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Waters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andolini slaps away a takedown attempt from Waters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Andolini there.#T2#
Andolini throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Andolini.
Waters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andolini swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Waters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andolini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Waters wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy. #T3#
Andolini trying to control here.
Andolini is staying active underneath Waters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andolini won't allow Waters to pass to mount.
Andolini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Andolini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Waters 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andolini holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Waters looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Waters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andolini dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valentino Andolini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Waters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andolini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters throws a big counter combination but Andolini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mario Waters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waters looks for a takedown but Andolini sprawls well.
Valentino Andolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waters gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Andolini gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Waters is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentino Andolini!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 132
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinkovic, as that shot connected.
Vinkovic works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Frane Vinkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinkovic throws a head kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Vinkovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Vinkovic misses.
Vinkovic throws an off balance right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Vinkovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Vinkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu takes one to the chin there.
Vinkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Vinkovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Vinkovic throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinkovic throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vinkovic pounces like a tiger and cracks Veainu with a vicious hook! Veainu is down but not out! Vinkovic follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frane Vinkovic!
A relieved looking Frane Vinkovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 379
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Dariush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Dariush scores with the left hand. Karjalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Dariush throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Al Dariush with a nice cross.
Karjalainen missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range. #CL#
Al Dariush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Dariush blocks the elbow strike.
Karjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Karjalainen 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.
A short uppercut from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen stalling the fight.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Dariush avoids the damage to the body.
Karjalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Karjalainen.
Al Dariush is breathing heavily.
Al Dariush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen leaning against his opponent.
Al Dariush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Dariush avoids it.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Al Dariush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Dariush digs a right hand underneath Karjalainen's ribcage. Karjalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karjalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen looking to throw knees to the head but Al Dariush is blocking nicely.
Karjalainen misses with a knee to the head.
Al Dariush swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Al Dariush blocks an elbow strike.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Karjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
The referee calls for Karjalainen to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Al Dariush lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Dariush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Karjalainen looking to stall.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
A short left from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a hook that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Al Dariush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Dariush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.#T4#
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Dariush throws a head punch that misses.
Al Dariush is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen misses with a knee strike.
Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karjalainen lands with a right to the head.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Dariush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Nice body punch from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Dariush is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Al Dariush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karjalainen.
Al Dariush with the inside leg kick.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Dariush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Dariush wants to clinch but Karjalainen slips to the side
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Dariush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karjalainen's sensitive parts.
Karjalainen moves in looking to clinch but Al Dariush pushes him off.
Karjalainen scores with a jab. Al Dariush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Dariush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Karjalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Dariush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Dariush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Al Dariush lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.#T1#
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karjalainen loads up on a big right hand but Al Dariush slips the punch.
Al Dariush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Karjalainen keeps it at a distance.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Karjalainen strikes.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
A big left from Karjalainen misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Dariush!
A solid body kick from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karjalainen's head backwards.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Dariush avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Dariush with a nice cross.
Al Dariush lands with a nice body kick.
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Al Dariush closes the distance and clinches.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Karjalainen is trying to break free.
Karjalainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the head but Al Dariush blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karjalainen lands a left hand.
Karjalainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush lands with a right to the head.
Karjalainen working aggressively here. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Karjalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Al Dariush clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karjalainen throws an elbow but misses.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karjalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Karjalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Dariush is keeping busy.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Dariush cracks Karjalainen with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karjalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Al Dariush avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Al Dariush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Dariush misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen'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.#R3#
Al Dariush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Karjalainen moves out of range as Al Dariush throws a body kick.
Karjalainen misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Dariush lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Karjalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Al Dariush has closed the distance and engaged Karjalainen in a clinch.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but Al Dariush blocks it.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen stalling in the clinch but Al Dariush improves position.
Al Dariush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush. #T1#
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Karjalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
Karjalainen has Al Dariush pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush. #T2#
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Dariush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karjalainen leaning against his opponent.
Al Dariush pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen misses with some punches.
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen trying to stall but Al Dariush improves his position.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karjalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Al Dariush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush lands a shot to the body.
Al Dariush lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Al Dariush fails to land.
Al Dariush lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Al Dariush - that landed with a thud.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Dariush lands a left hand.
A short right from Al Dariush on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
Al Dariush lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Al Dariush scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Al Dariush. #T4#
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
Al Dariush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Dariush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Dariush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.
Good body shot from Al Dariush.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Karjalainen is rocked!
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
That's time! Al Dariush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL#
Karjalainen tries to keep at a distance but Al Dariush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Dariush avoids the elbow strike from Karjalainen, against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Al Dariush stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Dariush lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karjalainen or not.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Dariush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Al Dariush fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Dariush finish him?
Al Dariush lands with a right to the head.
Karjalainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Al Dariush scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Dariush avoids it.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Al Dariush improves his position.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Al Dariush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
Al Dariush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Dariush is defending well for now.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen stalling in the clinch but Al Dariush improves position. #T2#
Al Dariush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karjalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Dariush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Dariush is working Karjalainen over against the cage.
Al Dariush lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
A shot in the inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
Al Dariush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Karl Karjalainen's cut even more.
Al Dariush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but Al Dariush blocks it.
Karjalainen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Dariush lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands with a light punch inside.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Karjalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Al Dariush working aggressively here.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike. #T4#
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Al Dariush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Dariush blocks the elbow strike.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Dariush managing to block the knees to the body from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Dariush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Al Dariush scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush had his way with Karl Karjalainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
That's time! Al Dariush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##CL2#
Karjalainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Karl Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karjalainen pushes Al Dariush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karjalainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush misses with some punches.
Al Dariush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karjalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Al Dariush avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karjalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Karjalainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karjalainen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Dariush's defenses.
Al Dariush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Karjalainen blocks it.
Al Dariush misses with some punches.
Karjalainen avoiding damage.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush. #T2#
Karjalainen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Dariush in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Karjalainen lands a good knee to the midsection. Al Dariush won't want to take too many of those.
Karjalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Karjalainen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karjalainen throws an elbow but misses.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Dariush is defending well for now.#T3#
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karjalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Karjalainen controlling the action here for a moment.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen is trying to break the clinch but Al Dariush has him pressed against the cage.
Karjalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Al Dariush up against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Dariush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Dariush is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen has had enough of the clinch but Al Dariush keeps him there for the moment.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Dariush is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Al Dariush leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Dariush lands a left hand.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
Al Dariush blocks a body shot from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
A short uppercut from Al Dariush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Dariush 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Edgars Al Dariush thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 378
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahmut is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Mahmut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Mahmut misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmut misses with a straight left.
Mahmut doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Mahmut lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmut throws a combination that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmut tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Mahmut was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Mahmut toppling to the canvas! Mahmut scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!#ROC#Mahmut is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmut walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mahmut limp body while Thibodeaux jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Marcel Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 130
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Calderon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
Calderon misses with a looping right.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Calderon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Calderon finds it's way through Freeman's defenses.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Calderon tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calderon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calderon defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Calderon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calderon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Freeman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Calderon wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderon keeps working. #SUB#
Freeman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Calderon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Freeman has cracked it and Calderon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Freeman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morgan Freeman!
Morgan Freeman is the new featherweight champion!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinkovic.
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Tanaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanaka is looking to slow Vinkovic down with leg kicks.
Vinkovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vinkovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinkovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vinkovic tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Vinkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frane Vinkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinkovic throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka counters with a good, hard body kick but Vinkovic shrugs it off.
Vinkovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vinkovic's knee momentarily.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Vinkovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinkovic tries to avoid it. #T1#
Tanaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinkovic slips under a jab from Tanaka.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Vinkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinkovic throws a lazy body kick
and Tanaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic misses with a double jab
and Tanaka counters with a good, hard body kick but Vinkovic shrugs it off.
Vinkovic is breathing heavily.
Tanaka defending well as Vinkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Vinkovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Tanaka.
A big left from Vinkovic misses.
Vinkovic ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.#CL2#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Vinkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Vinkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Vinkovic misses with some punches.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinkovic controls his hands.
Vinkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinkovic.
Vinkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vinkovic's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Vinkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vinkovic working hard to break the clinch.
Tanaka lands a right hand.
Vinkovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tanaka lands a right hand. #BC2#
Tanaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka throws the kick towards the body but Vinkovic avoids it.
Vinkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinkovic misses with a right hand
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Tanaka there.
Vinkovic takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Vinkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Tanaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinkovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Tanaka clinches.
Vinkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
A nice left hand lands by Tanaka.
Tanaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vinkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinkovic misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tanaka.
Vinkovic takes a shot to the head.
Tanaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Vinkovic throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Tanaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Vinkovic.
Tanaka counters with a body kick.#KD2#
Tanaka drops Vinkovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vinkovic looks back up at him and smiles so Tanaka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Vinkovic is rocked!
Vinkovic switches off momentarily and Tanaka cracks him with a monster right hand! Vinkovic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tanaka dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tanaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaito Tanaka!
A relieved looking Kaito Tanaka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 374
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Okoro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Okoro is out of range.
Okoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karjalainen throws out a loose jab but Okoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoro thinks about countering with a head kick.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Okoro counters with a series of strikes. Karjalainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoro.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okoro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #KD#
Okoro cracks Karjalainen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Okoro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Karjalainen to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okoro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Okoro misses.
Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.#T1#
Karjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karjalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
It appears Okoro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okoro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karjalainen throws out a loose jab but Okoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen lands a front kick.
Okoro takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Okoro has been cut.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Okoro moves away and avoids it.
Okoro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Okoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen throws a lazy right hand but Okoro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Karjalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Okoro off the cage and back into range.
Okoro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okoro.
Karjalainen misses with a hook.
Okoro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Karjalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okoro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Okoro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okoro misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Karjalainen thuds his right hand into Okoro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Karjalainen throws a looping overhand right but Okoro ducks down to avoid it.
Karjalainen lands with a good body shot.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okoro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Okoro counters with a nice leg kick.
Okoro throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karjalainen looks to land a left hand but Okoro moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karjalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Okoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Karl Karjalainen's cut even more.
Okoro slips a straight right by Karjalainen.#T4#
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Okoro counters with a right hand to the body.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the side of Okoro's head but Okoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Okoro misses its target.
Nice jab there from Okoro.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okoro counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Okoro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Kobe Okoro's cut is getting worse.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Okoro moves away and avoids it.
Okoro is looking to counter punch.
Okoro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Okoro cracks Karjalainen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Karjalainen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okoro finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Okoro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Okoro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okoro throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Okoro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karjalainen! Okoro lets Karjalainen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Karjalainen is rocked!
Karjalainen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Okoro crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Karl Karjalainen!
A very excited looking Karl Karjalainen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Montoya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montoya wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Freeman feints and as Montoya raises his hands in defense, Freeman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman postures up.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montoya tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Freeman passes Montoya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Freeman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Montoya is defending well.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Montoya is looking to escape.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Montoya wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Freeman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Montoya is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morgan Freeman!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 119
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Rahim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andolini is trying to defend but Rahim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andolini won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
Rahim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rahim wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Andolini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rahim on the ground.
Rahim thows a huge punch but Andolini dodges it nicely.
Rahim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rahim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rahim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim thows a huge punch but Andolini dodges it nicely.
Rahim wants to pass to mount but Andolini is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Andolini is not content to let Rahim control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahim working over Andolini with some ground and pound. Andolini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andolini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahim.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andolini keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Rahim working Andolini over with strikes.
Rahim lands with a punch from half guard.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Andolini is refusing to be controlled, as Rahim sits in half guard.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rahim works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rahim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rahim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Rahim wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely.
Rahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rahim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andolini is bucking up trying to escape but Rahim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rahim tries to control but Andolini wriggling away.
Andolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andolini tries to lock up and control but Rahim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Andolini is looking to improve his position but Rahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahim thowing shots but they're missing.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely.
Andolini avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rahim.
Andolini is working to get back to half guard.
Rahim landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andolini tries to reverse the position but Rahim maintains control.
Rahim controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rahim tries to clinch there but Andolini circles away.
Rahim scores with a punch to the head.
Rahim defending well as Andolini loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Andolini.
Rahim looks to land a right hand but Andolini moved out of range.
Andolini looks to throw the jab but Rahim is out of range.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andolini defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Andolini misses the target.
Rahim ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Rahim wants to counter with a clinch but Andolini pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andolini circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Andolini. No joy for Rahim on that attempt.
Andolini throwing a counter right hand but Rahim manages to avoid it.
Valentino Andolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faarooq Rahim.
Andolini throws a hook but Rahim blocks it.
Rahim cracks Andolini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rahim has managed to clinch.
Rahim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1##TD2#
Rahim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Faarooq Rahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andolini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahim.
Andolini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andolini tries to get out of the position.
Rahim trying to control from half guard but Andolini is working away.
Rahim is taking a breather. Andolini 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.
Rahim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andolini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andolini keeps working.
Rahim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andolini defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Andolini misses with a straight right.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Rahim blocks a jab.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Rahim.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Rahim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahim shoots in for a takedown but Andolini shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rahim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andolini is in trouble now - Rahim has advanced to mount!
Rahim controlling from the full mount.
Rahim wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Andolini is bucking up trying to escape but Rahim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rahim avoids the attempt from Andolini to control.
Rahim landing strikes from the mount and Andolini is in trouble!
Rahim raining down shots from the mount!
Rahim controlling the pace for now.
Rahim looking to control but Andolini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rahim with shots to the head and body - Andolini looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rahim with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim 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.
Andolini can't escape the position.
Rahim looking to control but Andolini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rahim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andolini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rahim controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentino Andolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andolini walks into a left hand.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Valentino Andolini is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Andolini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Andolini is retaining full guard.
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rahim lands a couple of digs.
Andolini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Andolini's brow.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rahim 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.
Andolini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving.
Andolini being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim looking to sit in guard and control but Andolini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andolini has passed into side control. #T3#
Andolini trying to control the action but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Andolini tries to advance to mount but Rahim denies him.
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andolini looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rahim is avoiding damage well.
Rahim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andolini off and has taken his back!#T4#
Rahim tries to keep control of the position but Andolini is staying busy.
Rahim connects with a big shot to the side of Andolini's head.
Rahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahim punishes Andolini with strikes from the back mount.
Andolini biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Rahim lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andolini hold on?!
Rahim lands a shot to the head.
Andolini avoids the strikes from Rahim.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rahim is working the ground and pound. Can Andolini escape?

And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahim 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim!

Event: DMMA 367 Okoro v Johnson
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Mahmut throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmut throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Oliva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mahmut if he has to take too many more of those.
Good shot there by Oliva.#CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Oliva lands with a nice body punch.
Oliva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahmut on the side of the head.
Mahmut scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Oliva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mahmut keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
Oliva throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Oliva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Mahmut keeps moving.
Oliva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmut swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mahmut throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mahmut throws a right hand that misses
and Oliva counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliva, as that shot connected. #T2#
Oliva scores with a nice right hand.
Mahmut misses with a looping right.
Mahmut misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Mahmut.
Oliva walks into a left hand.
Mahmut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch lands to the side of Mahmut 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Oliva staying out of range there.
Mahmut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliva cracks Mahmut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Oliva drops Mahmut with a big left hand and mounts him. Mahmut is in big trouble! #ROC2#Mahmut is rocked!
Mahmut is squirming around, avoiding Oliva's attempts to control the action.
Oh Mahmut is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahmut seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliva controlling from mount. #T3#
Oliva looking to finish with strikes here!
Oliva looking to control but Mahmut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliva landing shots from mount.
Oliva punching from mount but Mahmut doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Oliva lands a big shot there that rocks Mahmut but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #CUT2#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oliva 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.
Oliva trying to control but Mahmut is having none of it.
Oliva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mahmut hang on?#CUT2#Jeez, Sheikh Mahmut's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Vinkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinkovic.
The fighters circling - Vinkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD#
Vinkovic drops Lopez with a beautiful combination! Lopez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vinkovic is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lopez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Louie Lopez has been cut.
Vinkovic fakes the body blow, causing Lopez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lopez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frane Vinkovic!
A victorious Frane Vinkovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 363 Karjalainen v Kluz
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Kluz slips under a jab from Karjalainen.
Kluz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.#CL2#
Kluz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kluz tries to move into range but Karjalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluz moves away.
Kluz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kluz instigates a clinch.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karjalainen connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Celestyn Kluz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Karjalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Kluz tries a body shot but Karjalainen blocks it.
Kluz tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Kluz back against the cage.
Kluz dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Karjalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karjalainen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kluz won't want to take too many of those.
Kluz looks winded!
Karjalainen has Kluz pushed against the cage.
Kluz misses with a body punch.
Kluz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karjalainen.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kluz avoids it.
Karjalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Kluz.
Kluz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karjalainen or not. #T2#
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kluz.
Karjalainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Karjalainen as the two fighters clinch.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen missing with knees to the body.
Karjalainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen lands a right hand.
Karjalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karjalainen landing knees to the body.
Karjalainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluz. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Kluz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Kluz.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karjalainen obliges.
Karjalainen pushes Kluz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kluz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karjalainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen gets through Kluz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Kluz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kluz - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Karjalainen, and another! Kluz is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Karl Karjalainen!
Karl Karjalainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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

#R1#
McKane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick.
Karjalainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and McKane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karjalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karjalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and McKane counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Karjalainen lands.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
McKane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A left lands for Karjalainen.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen slips a jab and a cross from McKane.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut.
McKane throws a body kick that misses.
Karjalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karjalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKane throws out a counter right but Karjalainen avoids it with no problem.
McKane misses with a looping left.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karjalainen misses with a hook.
McKane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
McKane misses with a hook. Karjalainen ducked under it nicely.
McKane slips a jab from Karjalainen.
McKane lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.
McKane throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and McKane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but McKane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#Karl Karjalainen's cut is getting worse.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karjalainen with a hook.
McKane throws out a loose jab but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD2#
McKane lands a big uppercut and Karjalainen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Karjalainen looks OK. McKane waves Karjalainen back to his feet!#ROC2#Karjalainen is rocked!#CUT2#Karl Karjalainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from McKane misses.
McKane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karjalainen works the jab nicely.
Karjalainen cracks McKane with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Karjalainen circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends McKane tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Karjalainen wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karjalainen!
Karl Karjalainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 355 Okoro v Kluz
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Ship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmut was well out of range. Poor timing from Ship.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship scores with a hook to the body. Mahmut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ship connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahmut fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ship on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Ship.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Ship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmut was well out of range. Poor timing from Ship.
Mahmut throws the left hand but Ship avoids the punch easily.
Mahmut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmut slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Ship.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ship scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahmut throws a lazy right hand but Ship sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmut fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Mahmut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ship just misses with a punch to the body.
Ship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ship jabs at Mahmut's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ship misses the target.
Ship swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahmut.
Ship jabs Mahmut right on the nose. Mahmut blinks but takes it well.
Mahmut on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ship connects with a body shot that sends Mahmut's belly button to the back.
Mahmut scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ship. Mahmut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ship blocks a jab.
Mahmut throws a series of punches but Ship moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ship misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahmut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sheikh Mahmut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ship just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Ship's head but Ship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ship fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Ship misses
and Mahmut scores with a counter punch that sends Ship to the canvas! Mahmut smells blood - he's punishing Ship with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ship has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

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 WW Week 2
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andolini throws out the jab.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Andolini counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker connects with a looping right hand.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andolini has time to react.
Andolini needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Parker lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Andolini falls backwards - clearly groggy! Parker dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aden Parker!

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

#R1#
Pacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Pacio's coach down at Zanshin MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pacio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacio.
Donk. Freeman catches Pacio right on the button with a cross.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacio misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Freeman misses.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Pacio's shoulder, as Pacio tries to avoid the shot.
Pacio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Freeman gets a double leg takedown into Pacio's guard.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacio is pulling down on Freeman's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman cracks Pacio with a solid left hand.
Pacio keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
Freeman trying to control but Pacio is working from the bottom.
Freeman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Pacio ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman misses with a left hand
and Pacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacio's waist but Pacio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Pacio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Pacio's shoulder, as Pacio tries to avoid the shot.
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Pacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Pacio.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown but Pacio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freeman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman blocks a jab.#TD#
Freeman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pacio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Freeman is in Pacio's guard.
Pacio 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.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freeman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Freeman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Freeman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Freeman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freeman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Freeman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Freeman is looking to take a break and control but Pacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freeman working the head and body with strikes.
Freeman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
Pacio stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Freeman has an Americana. Pacio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Freeman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Freeman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Morgan Freeman!

Event: MILF WW Week 1
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Gelovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andolini.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gelovkin is defended easily by Andolini.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Gelovkin moved out of range nicely.
Gelovkin with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Andolini counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gelovkin! Andolini lets Gelovkin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gelovkin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sherpov Gelovkin has been cut.
Crack! Andolini connects with the perfect overhand right and Gelovkin falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Andolini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentino Andolini!

Event: DMMA 346 Mogh v Pisswater
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Karjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thuta.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thuta moves away from the strike by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Thuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karjalainen throws a front kick aimed at Thuta's knee but Thuta avoids it well.
Thuta misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thuta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thuta.
Thuta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut.
Thuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Thuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.#T1#
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Thuta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Thuta moves into the clinch successfully.
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Karjalainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karjalainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Thuta has double underhooks.
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thuta lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Thuta is out of range.
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Thuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen. #CL2#
Thuta closes the distance and pushes Karjalainen back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen has had enough of the clinch but Thuta keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC#
Karjalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Thuta throws out a counter right but Karjalainen avoids it with no problem.
Thuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karjalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thuta counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Thuta moves out of range.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Thuta moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Thuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thuta counters with a right hand to the body.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thuta has Karjalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Karjalainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Karjalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karjalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Thuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.#CL2#
Thuta clinches up against the cage.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Our sources have told us that Karjalainen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Thuta.
A short right from Thuta.
Karjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Karjalainen back against the cage.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karjalainen wants to break free but Thuta has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen trying to control the position but instead, Thuta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karjalainen into the cage.
Thuta lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Thuta misses with a punch to the body.
Thuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen looking to stall.
Karjalainen stalling in the clinch but Thuta improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
Thuta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Thuta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
Thuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.#BC2#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thuta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Thuta was well out of range.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thuta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karjalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thuta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karjalainen misses with a hook
and Thuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Thuta connects with an inside leg kick.
Thuta with the inside leg kick.
Thuta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen throws the left hand but Thuta avoids the punch easily.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
Thuta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance. #T1#
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thuta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#Karl Karjalainen's cut is getting worse.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thuta throws the left hand but Karjalainen avoids the punch easily.
Thuta sizes up Karjalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Thuta misses its intended target.
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen misses with a straight right.
Karjalainen misses with a hook
enabling Thuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta with a hook.
Karjalainen misses with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Karjalainen is rocked!#CUT2#Karl Karjalainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThuta.#T2#
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Thuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen misses with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a good low kick that Karjalainen was not able to check.
Thuta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Thuta moves away and avoids it.
Karjalainen misses with a hook
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thuta staying out of range there.
Thuta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thuta slips under a jab from Karjalainen.
Thuta is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thuta with a hook.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Thuta.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thuta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karjalainen's head.
Oh Karjalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen throws a hook to the side of Thuta's head but Thuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karjalainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Thuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. Thuta saw that one coming.
Thuta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#Jeez, Karl Karjalainen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thuta dances in with a quick combination. Karjalainen is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Thuta snaps Karjalainen's head back. Karjalainen stumbles backwards against the cage. Thuta steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Karjalainen's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Karjalainen just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Pyay Thuta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 346 Mogh v Pisswater
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Panda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahmut's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut moves out of range of the body kick from Panda.
Mahmut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahmut checks it well.
Mahmut misses with a straight left.
Panda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahmut with a body shot.
Mahmut checks a leg kick.
Mahmut misses with a looping right.
Panda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahmut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmut throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Panda 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.
Panda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahmut will feel that in the morning.
Mahmut walks into a left hand.
Mahmut lands a really nice looking cross but Panda seems unphased.
Mahmut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Panda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahmut as he connects with a hook.
Panda thows a leg kick but Mahmut checks it
and Mahmut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Mahmut counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Mahmut lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda misses the body punch #KD#
and Mahmut counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Mahmut lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Mahmut is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda looks winded!
Mahmut circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Panda tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mahmut wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Post fight, Sheikh Mahmut stared into the camera and said 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

Event: DMMA 339 PoPo vs Pedersoli
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Mahmut throws a right hand that misses
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Rua 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.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rua misses.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua blocks a jab.
Mahmut just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua slips under a jab from Mahmut.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut misses with a left hand
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmut misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmut misses with a hook.
Mahmut scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.#T1#
Mahmut misses with a body shot
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmut swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Rua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mahmut! Rua lets Mahmut back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.
Mahmut throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua counters with a leg kick.
Mahmut misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Mahmut falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wanderlei Rua!
After winning the bout, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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