Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Sunrise 20
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Jansen misses with an uppercut.
Jansen avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Jansen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jansen misses with a straight left.
Jansen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jansen throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Jansen checks a leg kick.
Jansen needs to keep his hands up - Mandiang had a free shot at his head there.
Jansen misses the shot to the body.
Jansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Mandiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jansen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jansen throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Mandiang misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang. #T1#
Jansen moves out of range of the body kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jansen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
Jansen tries to bum rush Mandiang with a series of wild strikes but Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang throws a wild body kick that Jansen sees coming a mile off.
Jansen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jansen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jansen's hands.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Jansen moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Jansen.
Jansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang defending well as Jansen loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.#T2#
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Jansen scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jansen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mandiang looks winded!
Mandiang swings for the body but Jansen moves out of range.
Jansen throws a good cross that connects.
Jansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
A nice side step and Mandiang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jansen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jansen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jansen lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jansen.
It seemed like Mandiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jansen throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Jansen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jansen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jansen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lotte Jansen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mandiang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jansen.
Jansen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandiang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jansen connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Jansen.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Jansen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jansen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jansen checks a leg kick.
Jansen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses
and Jansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jansen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mandiang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mandiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lotte Jansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang is breathing heavily.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Mandiang is rocked!
Jansen slips under a jab.
Mandiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Jansen finish him?
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Jansen.
Mandiang seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Jansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jansen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jansen tests Mandiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jansen misses with a two punch combination.
Jansen takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Jansen moves out of range.
Mandiang misses with a hook
enabling Jansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandiang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Jansen throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Jansen lands.#CUT#That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.
Jansen slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Jansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Jansen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Jansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jansen scores with a nice right hand.
Mandiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Jansen cracks Mandiang with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Mandiang get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Mandiang looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Jansen lunges at Mandiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mandiang's hand.
Mandiang walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Mandiang is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lotte Jansen!

Event: Sunrise 15
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Heredia throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Heredia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heredia scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Heredia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heredia throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Heredia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Heredia is out of range.
Heredia slips a jab from Mandiang.
Heredia throws a series of punches but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heredia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mandiang to score with a decent uppercut.
Heredia blocks a jab.
Heredia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandiang under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Heredia's shoulder, as Heredia tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heredia in his tracks.
Heredia moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Heredia looks to land a combination but Mandiang avoids it well.
Mandiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mandiang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heredia's head.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.#T1#
Heredia throws a hook but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heredia lands with an uppercut that bounces Mandiang off the ropes and back into range.#KD2#
Heredia cracks Mandiang with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Mandiang get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Mandiang looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#Mandiang is rocked!#CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heredia walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heredia slips under a jab.
Heredia throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Heredia works the jab nicely.
Mandiang works the jab nicely.
Heredia looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Heredia! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Heredia!
Post fight, Roberto Heredia took to the microphone: 'Bueno pues ya emos ganao, aora viene lo bueno, BOOM. Fiesta, asta el domingo! BOOM Y voi a cojer un par de requetonas, y las voi a partir las bragas. BOOM'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 139
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Invasion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeFell.
Nice takedown defense from Invasion. No joy for LeFell on that attempt. #TD#
Invasion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeFell looking for a sweep. Not yet LeFell, not yet.
Invasion postures up.
Invasion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that LeFell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
LeFell pulls Invasion in close to his closed guard and prevents Invasion from doing any damage or advancing position.
LeFell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
LeFell has control of Invasion's left arm, preventing Invasion from doing any damage.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but LeFell blocks nicely.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Invasion distracts LeFell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LeFell looking for a sweep. Not yet LeFell, not yet.
Invasion trying to control but LeFell is working from the bottom.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
LeFell has momentary wrist control but Invasion slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion scoring with some ground and pound.
Invasion works over LeFell with some ground and pound from guard.
LeFell wants to sweep here but Invasion controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Invasion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeFell wants to sweep but no luck.
LeFell looking to control.
Invasion is working LeFell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LeFell looking to control.
Invasion chips away with some ground and pound.
LeFell keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Invasion working some strikes from top position.
LeFell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Invasion.
LeFell trying to control the position here.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Invasion with a nice head shot there.#T3#
LeFell keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
LeFell has momentary wrist control but Invasion slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion postures up in LeFell's guard and throws a big left but LeFell blocks it.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeFell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeFell wants to sweep here but Invasion controlling him for the moment.
Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Invasion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LeFell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Invasion is looking to take a break and control but LeFell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Invasion throwing shots but LeFell is blocking nicely.
LeFell trying to hold on to Invasion's head to control him but Invasion postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion thows a huge punch but LeFell dodges it nicely. #T4#
Invasion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Invasion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeFell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LeFell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
Invasion preventing the sweep.
LeFell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Invasion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeFell pulls Invasion in to control the position. #SUB2#
LeFell working for a triangle but Invasion defends it easily.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeFell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alien Invasion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Invasion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Invasion with a nice head shot there.
Invasion content to stall in guard here.
Invasion is fighting to break LeFell's control of his arms but LeFell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
LeFell wants to sweep here but Invasion controlling him for the moment.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
Invasion trying to control but LeFell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Invasion is one step ahead there.
LeFell trying to control the position.
Invasion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeFell can do to turn this around?#T1#
LeFell has Invasion pulled in close to control his posture.
Invasion trying to control but LeFell is working from the bottom.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Invasion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LeFell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFell pulls Invasion in close to prevent any damage.
LeFell trying to control the position.
LeFell seems keen to control Invasion's posture.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Invasion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LeFell's head.
Invasion stopping the sweep attempt from LeFell.
Invasion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
LeFell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Invasion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion lands a couple of digs.
Invasion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Invasion wants to control from the top but LeFell keeps moving.
Invasion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Invasion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeFell is pulling down on Invasion's head. It's preventing any offense from Invasion, at least for the moment.#T3#
Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
LeFell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Invasion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeFell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeFell looking for a sweep. Not yet LeFell, not yet.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invasion throws an elbow that misses. LeFell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Invasion's guard. Nice move by LeFell!#REVB##SUB#
LeFell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Invasion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LeFell has managed to get both his arms back between Invasion's legs - danger averted.#T4#
LeFell stopping the sweep attempt from Invasion.
LeFell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
LeFell wants to control from the top but Invasion keeps moving. #SUB#
Invasion has his foot on LeFell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeFell works his way back into a safe position though.
Invasion is trying to keep LeFell in close.
Alien Invasion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Invasion working for a triangle but LeFell defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Invasion is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alien Invasion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
LeFell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Invasion is defending against the submission attempts here by LeFell.
Invasion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeFell is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily.
Invasion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell controlling the action here. #SUB2#
LeFell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
LeFell prevents Invasion from improving his position.
Invasion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeFell is working away from the top position though.
LeFell is trying to control. Invasion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Invasion wants to get back to full guard but LeFell has mounted him!
Invasion is looking to get to half guard.
LeFell is trying to take his opponent's back. #T2#
LeFell prevents Invasion from getting the reversal.
LeFell wants to control the pace but Invasion is squirming around nicely.
Invasion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Invasion regains half guard.#SUB2#
LeFell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Invasion is just riding it out for now. LeFell eventually gives up the hold.
LeFell trying to control the action but Invasion is working from the bottom. #T3#
LeFell is pressing down on Invasion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Invasion is holding on for now. #SUB#
Invasion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larry LeFell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Invasion looking for submissions off his back.
LeFell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Invasion! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Invasion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LeFell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Invasion tries to reverse the position but LeFell maintains control.
Invasion is trying to reverse the position but instead LeFell has taken his back - oops!
Invasion is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Invasion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
LeFell landing with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry LeFell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Invasion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alien Invasion!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 22
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Slice avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Slice darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanaka as Slice tries to tie him up.
Slice pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanaka lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kimbino Slice has been cut.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice misses with some punches.
Tanaka lands an uppercut.
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slices head.
Tanaka is working Slice over against the cage.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Slice up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Tanaka from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Slice's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaito Tanaka!
Kaito Tanaka 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: BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Hutchinson misses with a double jab.
Juarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.
Hutchinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Hutchinson throws out a loose jab but Juarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut.
Juarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hutchinson defends it well.
Hutchinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juarez circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Juarez with that takedown attempt.
Jamison Hutchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez fails with the takedown
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez.#CL2#
Juarez takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Juarez has hold of one of Hutchinson's legs. Hutchinson is fighting the takedown attempt but Juarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hutchinson wants to get back to his feet but Juarez passes into half guard. #REVR#
Juarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juarez is trying to control. Hutchinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hutchinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Juarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hutchinson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elix Juarez!

Event: Sunrise 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Mandiang takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss throws out a counter right but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss slips under a jab.
Strauss 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.
Strauss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang takes one to the side of the head.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss throws out a counter right but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mandiang has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss scores with a nice strike.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Strauss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mandiang in his tracks.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandiang walks into a jab.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Strauss's legs.
Strauss scores with a spinning back kick!
Strauss lands with a hook. Mandiang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandiang scores with a head kick. Strauss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strauss bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strauss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mandiang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Strauss tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss scores with a decent looking hook.
Mandiang connects with a high kick.
Jab, jab by Strauss - just one landing. #T2#
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mandiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss thumps Mandiang with a low kick.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a straight left.
Strauss throws a right hand that Mandiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Mandiang also avoids with ease.
Strauss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strauss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mandiang momentarily.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang walks into a straight right hand from Strauss.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
Mandiang takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandiang takes one to the chin there.
Mandiang thuds his right hand into Strauss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strauss throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
That's time! Mandiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strauss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
Mandiang is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Strauss.
Strauss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strauss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strauss defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Mandiang.
Strauss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandiang.
Mandiang thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Strauss lands with a nice body kick.
Mandiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Strauss throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Nice cross by Strauss.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strauss scores with a jab to the head.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Mandiang's head back.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Strauss.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Mandiang misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss tries a head kick but it misses.
Strauss lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss connects with a body shot.
Strauss lands a two punch combo.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Mandiang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strauss, as that shot connected.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strauss throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Mandiang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mandiang counters with a big head kick but Strauss shrugs it off. #ROC#Strauss is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Strauss is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandiang finish him?
Mandiang throws a head kick but Strauss moves out of range.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strauss defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang lands a right and a left and another right! Strauss goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 19
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Serrano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Invasion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Invasion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Serrano wants to sweep here but Invasion controlling him for the moment.
Serrano is working hard here to advance position.
Invasion scoring with some ground and pound.
Invasion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion scoring with some ground and pound.
Invasion trying to control but Serrano is working from the bottom. #T1#
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but Serrano blocks nicely.
Invasion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Invasion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serrano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Invasion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Invasion works over Serrano with some ground and pound from guard.
Invasion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Serrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Invasion manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Invasion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Invasion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Serrano defends it easily.
Serrano cracks Invasion with a solid left hand.
Serrano is working Invasion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Invasion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Invasion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Invasion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Serrano uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Serrano working away.
Invasion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Serrano winds up and cracks Invasion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Serrano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Invasion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
Invasion tries to get to full guard but Serrano has control of the leg.
Invasion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Serrano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Invasion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serrano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Invasion is looking to improve his position.
Invasion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Serrano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Serrano's back!
Serrano has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Invasion.
Serrano is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Invasion punishes Serrano with strikes from the back mount.
Invasion tries to get the hooks in deep but Serrano pushed the leg off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serrano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Serrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Invasion is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alien Invasion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Serrano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Serrano prevents Invasion from improving his position.
Invasion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Serrano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Serrano's back!
Invasion lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Invasion connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Serrano to escape the position.
Invasion lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Serrano hold on?!
Invasion is landing with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Will Invasion go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Serrano breaks Invasion's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serrano is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Invasion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion looking for a sweep. Not yet Invasion, not yet.
Serrano postures up. #SUB2#
Invasion working for submissions but it's allowed Serrano to get to half guard.
Serrano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Invasion!
Serrano raining down shots from the mount!
Invasion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Invasion wants to sweep but Serrano has passed to side control!
Alien Invasion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serrano landing strikes.
Invasion gets back to half guard.#T2#
Serrano is thwarting Invasion's attempts to control the position.
Invasion tries to get to full guard but Serrano has control of the leg.
Invasion trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Serrano manages to pass to mount!
Invasion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Serrano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Serrano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Serrano winds up and cracks Invasion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Invasion is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Serrano prevents Invasion from improving his position.
Serrano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Invasion trying to control from the bottom.
Invasion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Invasion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Serrano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Invasion gets back to full guard.
Serrano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Invasion's head.#SUB2#
Invasion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Invasion wants to hit a sweep here but Serrano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Invasion there!
Serrano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Invasion? #T4#
Serrano landing strikes from the mount and Invasion is in trouble!
Serrano cracks Invasion with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#Invasion is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serrano lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Invasion! Serrano sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Invasion and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lawson Serrano!
In his post fight interview, Lawson Serrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 18
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Brade tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
Slice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brade. That one must have hurt.
Slice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brade scores with a push kick.#KD2#
Slice cracks Brade with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brade looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Slice finish him?
Brade circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Slice. Brade falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Slice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbino Slice!
Arthur Brade spoke after the fight, saying 'I gave my all, but I actually was injured going into my camp. Congratulations to my opponent, He did well.'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Rahim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Juarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rahim wants to advance to full mount but Juarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Juarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahim, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juarez drops back looking for a leg! Rahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rahim manages to kick Juarez off! Juarez jumps back into Rahim's guard.
Rahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Rahim keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
Juarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Juarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahim is on top in guard. #REVB#
Juarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Juarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahim with a nice head shot there.
Juarez working a defensive guard here.
Rahim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Juarez's brow.
Rahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Juarez gets caught napping as Rahim dives in and scores a takedown. Juarez manages to retain guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
Rahim 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.
Juarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Juarez shoots in and bounces Rahim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rahim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Juarez's guard now, I'm sure.
Faarooq Rahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Juarez has his foot on Rahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim pushing down on Juarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rahim slows the pace down in half guard.
Rahim thows a huge punch but Juarez dodges it nicely. #T1#
Rahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahim postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juarez staying out of range there.
Rahim scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Rahim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rahim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim wants to control but Juarez is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rahim is nestled in close to Juarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahim is looking to stall here but Juarez recovers full guard.
Juarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rahim stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Juarez throws up his legs and catches Rahim in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rahim tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Juarez! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elix Juarez!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Parker misses with a looping left.#TD#
Juarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juarez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Parker is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Juarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Juarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Juarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to bench press Juarez off him but Juarez keeps the position. #T1#
Juarez wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Juarez swings around for an armbar but Parker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Juarez's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juarez holds on and takes a little breather.
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Juarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB#
Juarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juarez has Parker pulled in close to control his posture.
Juarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Elix Juarez has been cut.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juarez moves away from the strike by Parker.
Juarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juarez.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker misses with a left hand #TD#
and Juarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Parker! #SUB#
Juarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Juarez wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aden Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elix Juarez'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.#R2#
Parker throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Juarez counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Juarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juarez content to stall in guard here.
Juarez slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juarez is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Juarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Juarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Juarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Juarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.
Juarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parker can't escape the position.
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Juarez goes for an armbar but Parker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Parker.
Juarez trying to control the position here. #T3#
Juarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Juarez pulls Parker in close to his closed guard and prevents Parker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Juarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juarez keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Juarez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elix Juarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elix Juarez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Parker missing with a left hand there. Juarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juarez feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker leaves Juarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Parker does it's job there.
Juarez staying out of range there.
Juarez tries to counter with a takedown but Parker is quick to defend against it.
Juarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker lands the left hand.
Juarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Juarez is rocked!#T1#
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Juarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker connects with a body shot.
Parker misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elix Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juarez slips a straight right by Parker.
Aden Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juarez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Juarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Parker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juarez.
Juarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Parker sends Juarez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Parker is motioning to the referee to let Juarez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Juarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard.#T2#
Juarez passes Parker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Juarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Parker wants to improve his position but Juarez is controlling well.
Juarez is pressing down on Parker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parker is holding on for now. #SUB#
Juarez is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Parker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Juarez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Juarez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Parker is on top in guard.
Parker preventing the sweep. #T4#
Juarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aden Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aden Parker!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 127
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Virtanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Kimbino Slice has been cut.
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Janne Virtanen has been cut.#KD2#
Virtanen sends Slice crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Virtanen is motioning to the referee to let Slice up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Slice is rocked!
Virtanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Slice feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Virtanen sprawling to the canvas! Virtanen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slice finish him?!
Slice misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Virtanen counters with a nice right hand that sends Slice toppling to the canvas! Slice scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virtanen finish him?!
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtanen connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Slice out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janne Virtanen!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 128
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Invasion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zoric's guard.
Invasion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Invasion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zoric doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Invasion stopping the sweep attempt from Zoric.
Invasion landing some decent shots from guard.
Invasion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zoric knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Invasion on the ground.
Zoric throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Invasion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Invasion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Invasion slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Zoric.
Invasion lands with a punch from half guard.
Invasion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zoric landing small, sideways elbows.
Invasion working over Zoric with some ground and pound. Zoric looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zoric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoric is in trouble now - Invasion has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Invasion has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zoric's face. #ROC2#Zoric is rocked!
Invasion cracks Zoric with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alien Invasion!

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

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Invasion.
Popper leaves Invasion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Popper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Alien Invasion has been cut.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Invasion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popper avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Invasion with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Invasion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Popper tries to improve position but can't.
Popper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Invasion.
Invasion 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.
Popper is trying to improve his position.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Popper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Invasion.
Invasion throws a strike aimed at the side of Popper's head but Popper avoids it well.
Popper struggling a bit here.
Invasion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Invasion.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Invasion lands a nice forearm strike.
Invasion is putting a hurting on Popper here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Invasion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Invasion throws a strike aimed at the side of Popper's head but Popper avoids it well.#T2#
Invasion in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Invasion working the head with strikes.
Invasion throws a strike aimed at the side of Popper's head but Popper avoids it well.
Popper dodges the ground and pound from Invasion.
Invasion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Invasion lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Popper down.
Invasion throws an elbow but Popper slips to the side and avoids it well.
Invasion throwing strikes but Popper manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Invasion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Popper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Popper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Popper passes into side control, despite Invasion's attempt to control the position.
Invasion tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Invasion is working hard here to advance position.
Invasion throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Invasion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Popper off and has taken his back!
Invasion trying to control momentarily.
Invasion throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Invasion throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Invasion scores with punches to the body.
Invasion missing with strikes from the back. #T4#
Invasion connects with a big shot to the side of Popper's head.
Invasion is looking to control Popper but Popper is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Invasion misses with an elbow to the head.
Invasion is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Popper. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Popper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Invasion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Invasion throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Invasion misses with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Invasion missing with strikes from the back.
Invasion misses with punches from the back.
Popper avoids the strikes from Invasion.
Invasion is punishing Popper with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alien Invasion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alien Invasion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Invasion tries for a takedown but Popper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Invasion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Popper throws a nice looking combination but Invasion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Invasion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Invasion somewhat.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Invasion walks into a jab.#TD#
Invasion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Popper on his heels. He'll look to pass Popper's guard now, I'm sure.
Popper trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Invasion working some strikes from top position.
Alien Invasion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popper is pulling down on Invasion's head to control his posture. #T1#
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Invasion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Invasion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Invasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.
Popper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Popper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
Invasion distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Invasion is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popper can do to turn this around?
Invasion is working Popper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Invasion with a nice head shot there.
Popper keeping full guard, as Invasion tries to pass.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Invasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
Popper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Invasion scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Invasion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Invasion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Invasion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
Invasion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
Invasion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alien Invasion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alien Invasion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Invasion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popper sprawls well. Popper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Invasion gets slowly back to his feet.
Popper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pascal Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Invasion slips under a jab from Popper.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Invasion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Invasion shoots in looking for a takedown. Popper tries to sprawl out of it but Invasion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Popper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Invasion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Invasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Invasion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Popper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Invasion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Invasion is working Popper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Invasion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Popper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Invasion.
Invasion trying to control but Popper is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popper lands a jab to Invasion's midsection.#TD#
Popper tries to sprawl but Invasion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Invasion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Invasion misses with a head shot. Popper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Invasion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Popper has momentary wrist control but Invasion slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion works over Popper with some ground and pound from guard.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
Invasion throws a strike but Popper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Popper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Invasion trying to strike off his back. #T4#
Invasion controls Popper momentarily but Popper frees himself.
Invasion being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Popper is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Popper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Invasion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Popper has managed to get both his arms back between Invasion's legs - danger averted.
Popper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Invasion swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alien Invasion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Invasion, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alien Invasion!

Event: C345: Shida vs Marley II
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Franco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heart throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Franco counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Heart misses
and Franco counters with a nice leg kick.
Heart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heart's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heart duly obliges. #CL#
Franco clinches.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land. #BC2#
Heart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heart throws a hook to the side of Franco's head but Franco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heart throws a lazy right hand but Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franco looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Franco moves out of range of the strikes.
Franco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heart clobbers Franco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Franco.
A solid leg kick lands there for Franco.
Manny Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Heart misses with a hook.
Franco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Heart throws a poor cross that misses
and Franco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart throws a lazy uppercut
and Franco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franco lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
Franco jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Heart misses.
A little feinted left hand from Franco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Heart 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.
Heart thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Franco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heart 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.
Franco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Franco blocks a head kick by Heart.
Franco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Franco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Franco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Heart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heart throws a head kick that misses.
Franco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heart.
Franco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heart throws a lazy uppercut
and Franco counters with an inside leg kick.
Heart missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Franco slips under a jab from Heart.
Heart misses with an uppercut.
Franco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heart's sensitive parts.
Franco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick by Heart misses
and Franco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heart thinking.
Donk. Franco catches Heart right on the button with a cross.
Heart looks to throw the jab but Franco is out of range.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Heart. #T3#
A low kick lands for Franco.
Franco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heart throws a head kick that misses.
Heart throws a shot from downtown. Franco moves away and avoids it.
Heart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heart just manages to avoid it.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Heart coming out on top.
Jab from Franco.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
Heart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franco throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Heart misses its intended target.
Franco is looking to counter with a body kick.
Heart throws a hook but Franco avoids it easily.
Heart misses with a hook
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heart throws an off balance right hand
and Franco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Franco slips under a jab from Heart.
Heart misses with a straight right.
Heart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heart throws a right hand that misses
and Franco counters with a nice body kick.
Franco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Franco lands with a straight right. Heart didn't see that one coming.
Heart misses with a body punch
and Franco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.
Franco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Franco.
Heart misses with a right hand
and Franco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heart digs a good body shot into Franco's ribs.
A big right from Heart misses.
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 Manny Franco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Franco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heart has time to react.
Heart throws a looping overhand right but Franco ducks down to avoid it.
Franco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Franco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manny Franco is winning the standup battle so far.
Franco moves away from the strike by Heart.
Heart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franco counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Franco.
Heart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.
Franco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heart throws out the jab.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Heart misses.
A jab from Heart misses. #T1##CL#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Franco tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franco misses with some punches.
Heart prevents a body shot from Franco.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Heart.
Heart swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Franco misses with a punch to the body.
Franco blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Heart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Franco tried to counter with a leg kick but Heart avoided it.
Heart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Franco.
Franco is looking to counter punch.
Heart throws a jab when Franco was well out of range.
Heart throws a jab when Franco was well out of range.#T2#
Heart connects with a nice looking jab.
Heart throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Franco to counter with a crisp jab.
Heart misses with a hook.
Heart throws a right hand that misses
and Franco counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart scores with a sloppy right hand. Franco should have avoided that one.
Franco tries a low kick but Heart avoids it.#CL#
Franco clinches up against the cage.
Franco lands a shot to the body.
Heart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Franco up against the cage.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
Franco digs a right hand underneath Heart's ribcage. Heart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heart prevents a body shot from Franco.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow. #T3#
Heart prevents a body shot from Franco.
Heart trying to stall but Franco improves his position.
Franco lands a shoulder strike.
Franco tries to pull guard but Heart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Heart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Franco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Franco misses with a body punch.
Franco is leaning against Heart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heart stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heart wants to break free but Franco has control.
Heart prevents a body shot from Franco.
Manny Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco being controlled against the cage.
Franco misses with the head strike. #T4#
Heart tries to break the clinch but Franco is controlling the position.
Heart is trying to stall.
Heart blocks a body shot from Franco.
Heart blocks a body shot from Franco.
Franco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart. #BC2#
Heart manages to break the clinch.
Heart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franco tries to avoid it but Heart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franco to the ground. Franco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franco throwing a counter right hand but Heart manages to avoid it.
Heart throws a poor cross that misses
and Franco counters with a stiff right hand.
Franco walks into a straight right hand from Heart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heart misses with an uppercut. Franco saw that one coming.
Heart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Franco dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heart.
Franco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heart misses with an uppercut
letting Franco counter with a right hand.
Heart misses with an uppercut
and Franco counters with a stiff right hand.
Franco avoids the head kick by Heart.
An inside leg kick lands from Franco.
Franco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heart throws a jab when Franco was well out of range.
Heart misses with a left hand
and Franco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Heart swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart throws out a loose jab but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heart misses with a hook
and Franco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heart really felt that one!
Heart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Franco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Franco lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Heart.
Franco scores with a sloppy right hand. Heart should have avoided that one.
Franco moves out of range of the strikes.
Heart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franco.
Franco moves forwards but Heart connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franco wants to clinch.
Heart throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Heart swings widly with a right hand
and Franco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heart cracks Franco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hearts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Franco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heart.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
A jab from Heart does it's job there.
Heart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franco.
Heart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heart thinking.
Franco staying out of range there.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heart.
Heart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Franco.
Heart misses the jab.
Heart misses with a hook to the body
and Franco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heart throws a right hand that misses
and Franco counters with a left to the body.
Franco slips a straight right by Heart.#T3#
Franco staying out of range there.
And Franco counters with a quick kick to the body but Heart blocks it.
Good shot there by Franco.
Heart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Franco rushes Heart and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Heart manages to break the clinch.
Heart misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Franco to counter with a crisp jab.
Franco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Heart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heart throws a poor cross that misses
and Franco counters with a left to the body. #T4#
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!
Heart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Franco.
Franco wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Franco thinks about countering with a body kick.
Franco scores with a hook to the body. Heart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heart walks into a jab.
Heart throws a big shot that misses.
Franco scores with the left hand. Heart knows he should have avoided that one.
Franco wants to clinch up but Heart keeps it at a distance.
Heart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Heart misses
and Franco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Black Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco slips a straight right by Heart.
And Franco counters with a quick kick to the body but Heart blocks it.
Franco scores with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franco, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Franco!
A very excited looking Manny Franco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MIlF 123 Montana VS Young
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Serrano slaps away a takedown attempt from Invasion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Serrano sprawls well. Serrano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Invasion gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Invasion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Invasion trying to control but Serrano is working from the bottom.
Serrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Invasion manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Invasion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Invasion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Serrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Invasion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Invasion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serrano looking to pass the guard.
Invasion strikes from his own guard. #SUB#
Invasion working for a triangle but Serrano defends it easily.
Invasion has momentary wrist control but Serrano slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion wants to sweep here but Serrano controlling him for the moment.
Invasion trying to control the position.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Invasion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serrano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Serrano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Serrano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serrano postures up in Invasion's guard and throws a big left but Invasion blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Invasion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion 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.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
Invasion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serrano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serrano distracts Invasion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Serrano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Invasion's head.#SUB#
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serrano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serrano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Invasion looking for a guillotine here but Serrano defends easily.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Invasion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Invasion working for a triangle but Serrano defends it easily. #T4#
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
Serrano postures up.
Serrano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Invasion's head.
Serrano stands up over Invasion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Invasion has momentary wrist control but Serrano slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Invasion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Invasion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Serrano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Serrano shoots in and drives through. Invasion sprawls well.
Invasion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Serrano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
Serrano lands with a punch from half guard.
Invasion tries to get to full guard but Serrano has control of the leg.
Invasion is pressing down on Serrano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Serrano working some strikes from top position.
Serrano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serrano is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Serrano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Serrano postures up and lands a big shot to Invasion's brow. #ROC2#Invasion is rocked!
Serrano advances position into side control!
Oh Invasion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Invasion taking a bit of punishment here - Serrano scoring with strikes. #T1#
Invasion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Invasion wants to control but Serrano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Invasion seems to have got his legs back now.
Serrano wants to free his trapped foot but Invasion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serrano passes into side control, despite Invasion's attempt to control the position.
Serrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Serrano cracks Invasion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Invasion takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Serrano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Serrano lands a huge shot from side control! Invasion is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lawson Serrano!
In his post fight interview, Lawson Serrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MILF SHW Week 3
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Slice closes the distance and pushes Pogie back into the cage.
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pogie backwards.
Come on Slice - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Slice cracks Pogie with a nice body shot.
Pogie is working for takedown but Slice is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slice pushes Pogie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice avoiding damage as Pogie throws knees to the body.
Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Slice.
A short right from Slice on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slice gets through Pogie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pogie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Come on Slice - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Slice lands with a left to the head.
Pogie looks winded!
Slice slowing the pace effectively.
Slice is working Pogie over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Slice.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slice slows down the pace here.
Slice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pogie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slice lands a shoulder strike.
Slice is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Slice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slice works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Slice. #ROC#Pogie is rocked!#KD#
Slice drops Pogie onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pogie is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pogie is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
Slice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slice unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pogie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Slice is unloading with more strikes now! Pogie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbino Slice!

Event: MILF WW Week 2
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1##CL#
From Statefarm has closed the distance and engaged Benjamin in a clinch.
From Statefarm is pushing Benjamin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
From Statefarm pulls guard effortlessly.
From Statefarm trying to control the position.
Benjamin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with From Statefarm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Benjamin is sitting in close to From Statefarm's body. From Statefarm has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Benjamin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Benjamin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by From Statefarm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake From Statefarm!

Event: MILF WW Week 2
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Juarez ducks down to avoid it.
Juarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hutchinson tries to sprawl out of it but Juarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hutchinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hutchinson lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez defending well as Hutchinson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hutchinson stuffs the takedown.
Juarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hutchinson counters with a left and a right that stings Juarez. #ROC#Juarez is rocked!
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez.#CL2#
Juarez rushes Hutchinson and presses him up against the cage.
Juarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hutchinson to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Juarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Juarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juarez holds on and takes a little breather.
Juarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hutchinson wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Hutchinson wants to stand and escape but instead Juarez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Hutchinson keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez won't allow Hutchinson to get back to his feet.
Hutchinson is trying to control the position but Juarez postures up. #ES#
Hutchinson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juarez moves out of range as Hutchinson strikes.
Juarez fails to land the takedown.
Juarez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hutchinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hutchinson misses the target.
And Juarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hutchinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juarez with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hutchinson counter with a right hand.
Juarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Hutchinson finish him?
Hutchinson throws a hook but Juarez blocks it.
Juarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Juarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Juarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hutchinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Juarez manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Hutchinson throws out a loose jab but Juarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hutchinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hutchinson is looking to counter the offense by Juarez and move into the clinch.
Hutchinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hutchinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hutchinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hutchinson counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamison Hutchinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hutchinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hutchinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hutchinson connects with a single shot there.
Hutchinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juarez can do to turn this around?
Juarez blocks a jab.
Juarez looks for a takedown but Hutchinson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Hutchinson lands a big uppercut and Juarez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Juarez looks OK. Hutchinson waves Juarez back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Elix Juarez has been cut.
Hutchinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Juarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Juarez.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hutchinson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Juarez wants the takedown. Hutchinson is fighting it off but Juarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hutchinson's guard against the cage.
Juarez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Juarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hutchinson sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hutchinson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Juarez has latched onto it... Big trouble! Juarez pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hutchinson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Juarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elix Juarez!

Event: MILF 121 Baroza vs Young
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Chvarak misses with a hook. Invasion ducked under it nicely.
Chvarak misses with a straight left. #TD#
Invasion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chvarak did well to prevent Invasion getting side control.
Chvarak wants to control but Invasion is keeping busy.
Invasion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Invasion drops an elbow to the side of Chvarak's head.
Invasion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Invasion prevents Chvarak from improving his position.
Invasion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Invasion prevents Chvarak from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chvarak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chvarak trying to control here.
Chvarak wants to improve his position but Invasion is controlling well. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Invasion connects with a nice short shot to Chvarak's temple.
Invasion slips a nice elbow through Chvarak's hands, connecting with Chvarak's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion trying to control from half guard but Chvarak is working away.
Chvarak is looking to escape.
Invasion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Invasion is keen to just control but Chvarak is a slippery customer.
Invasion drops an elbow to the side of Chvarak's head.
Invasion drops an elbow to the side of Chvarak's head.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion thows a huge punch but Chvarak dodges it nicely.
Invasion throws a strike but Chvarak avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Chvarak keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
Chvarak wants to sweep but no luck.
Chvarak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Invasion trying to control but Chvarak is working from the bottom.
Invasion postures up and lands a big shot to Chvarak's brow.
Chvarak is trying to keep Invasion in close.
Invasion cracks Chvarak with a solid left hand.
Invasion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Invasion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Invasion scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chvarak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Invasion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Invasion trying to control but Chvarak is working from the bottom.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Chvarak is looking for a triangle here but Invasion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chvarak tries to improve position but can't.
Chvarak is still trying to improve position.
Chvarak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Invasion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chvarak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Invasion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Invasion's back!
Chvarak missing with strikes from the back. #T4#
Invasion manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chvarak's guard. Nice work there by Invasion.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chvarak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Invasion landing some decent shots from guard.
Invasion lands a couple of digs.
Chvarak has momentary wrist control but Invasion slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chvarak wants to improve his position but instead Invasion has moved into half guard.
Chvarak wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Invasion lands a nice short elbow.
Invasion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Chvarak is rocked!
Chvarak is trying to get back to full guard.
Chvarak is in trouble now - Invasion has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alien Invasion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Invasion misses with a takedown attempt - Chvarak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Invasion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chvarak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Alien Invasion has been cut.#TD#
Invasion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chvarak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Invasion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chvarak can do to turn this around?
Chvarak is trying to control Invasion's posture but Invasion avoids it.
Invasion working the body and head with strikes.
Invasion works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chvarak is looking to regain half guard here but Invasion keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Chvarak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chvarak is not content to let Invasion control the position. #T1#
Chvarak tries to bench press Invasion off him but Invasion keeps the position.
Chvarak is not content to let Invasion control the position.
Invasion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Invasion cracks Chvarak with a big right hand but Chvarak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chvarak is looking to reverse the position.
Chvarak regains half guard, as Invasion was trying to land strikes.
Invasion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Invasion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chvarak is trying to stand back up but Invasion is controlling him #T2#
Chvarak is looking to improve his position.
Chvarak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Invasion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chvarak is still in real trouble! Can Invasion finish him?#SUB2#
Chvarak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chvarak is staying active underneath Invasion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Invasion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Invasion throwing shots but Chvarak is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Chvarak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chvarak seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Chvarak actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Invasion works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chvarak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chvarak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chvarak gets full guard.
Chvarak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but Chvarak blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Invasion stopping the sweep attempt from Chvarak.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chvarak works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Invasion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Invasion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Invasion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Invasion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chvarak looking to control.
Invasion landing with the ground and pound.
Invasion 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.
Chvarak is pulling down on Invasion's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chvarak keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alien Invasion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alien Invasion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Chvarak.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Invasion.
Chvarak avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Invasion.
Invasion works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Invasion scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chvarak stops Invasion from passing to mount.
Chvarak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Invasion is chipping away with strikes.
Invasion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chvarak is avoiding damage well.
Chvarak is pushing Invasion's head away, looking to escape. Invasion manages to hold on to the position though.
Chvarak is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Invasion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chvarak tries to bench press Invasion off him but Invasion keeps the position.
Check out the look on Invasion's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Invasion lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Chvarak! Invasion senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Chvarak out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alien Invasion!

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

#R1##CL2#
From Statefarm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferriera, pushing him back against the cage.
From Statefarm is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by From Statefarm.
Ferriera leaning his opponent against the cage.
From Statefarm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferriera walks away with a smile on his face. From Statefarm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferriera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferriera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but From Statefarm paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
From Statefarm forces Ferriera back against the cage and clinches.
From Statefarm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferriera displaying some good clinch control by pressing From Statefarm up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm letting Ferriera take a breather here.
From Statefarm being controlled against the cage.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferriera working aggressively here.
Ferriera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferriera struggles to land a body shot inside as From Statefarm controls his hands.
Ferriera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferriera displaying some good clinch control by pressing From Statefarm up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera.
From Statefarm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
From Statefarm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
From Statefarm jumps guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake From Statefarm.#T2#
Ferriera is trying to pull guard but From Statefarm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera. #TD#
Ferriera manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Ferriera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! From Statefarm rolls with it to try and escape but Ferriera cranks on the arm and From Statefarm is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!

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

#R1##TD#
Knight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Juarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Juarez working a defensive guard here.
Juarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knight haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knight is working Juarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Juarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knight distracts Juarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control.#T2#
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juarez 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.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Juarez's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is working Juarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Juarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juarez has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knight works over Juarez with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juarez!
Knight working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Juarez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight laying and praying for a moment but Juarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Xavier Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight thows a huge punch but Juarez dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Knight.
Juarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard. #REVB##T1#
Knight keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Juarez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knight dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juarez can do to turn this around?
Knight wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juarez is keeping the position for now.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely. #T2#
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juarez's head.
Knight throws an elbow that misses. Juarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Juarez!#REVB#
Juarez looking to sit in guard and control but Knight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely. #T3#
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control.
Knight trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Knight forces his way into half guard.
Knight is trying to control. Juarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Juarez.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Juarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juarez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Knight dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elix Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Knight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knight is controlling the pace.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Juarez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez wants to control but Knight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Juarez to regain full guard.
Knight is fighting to break Juarez's control of his arms but Juarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Knight throws a sloppy strike and Juarez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Knight is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Juarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elix Juarez!

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