Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Madera drives through and clinches with Shrute against the cage. #BC#
Shrute breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Shrute's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Shrute gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Madera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Madera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madera trying to control the position from guard on top but Shrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shrute haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Madera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madera postures up in Shrute's guard and throws a big left but Shrute blocks it.
Shrute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madera is one step ahead there.
Madera prevents Shrute from getting back to his feet.
Madera told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shrute seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Madera swings for the body but Shrute moves out of range. #KD2#
Madera lands a left and a right that sends Shrute crashing to the canvas! Madera dives into mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shrute is wriggling around trying to escape.
Madera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Shrute has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Madera's lack of action.
Madera lands strikes from half guard.
Madera is looking to take a break and control but Shrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shrute with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Shrute is rocked!
Shrute is refusing to be controlled, as Madera sits in half guard.
Oh Shrute is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shrute seems to have got his legs back now.
Madera stalling. #T3#
Madera is looking to advance position but Shrute won't allow it.
Madera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shrute keeps working. #SUB2#
Madera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Madera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shrute defending well though.
Madera is looking to take a break and control but Shrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shrute trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Madera passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madera is looking to take a break and control but Shrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shrute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Allejo Madera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Madera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shrute looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Shrute bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shrute shoots in for a takedown but Madera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Madera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shrute manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shrute keeping moving, preventing Madera from controlling successfully.
Madera prevents Shrute from getting back to his feet.
Shrute knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madera on the ground.
Madera is in close to Shrute's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Madera chips away with some ground and pound.
Madera wants to control from the top but Shrute keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Madera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Madera trying to control but Shrute is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Madera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Madera trying to control the position from guard on top but Shrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madera working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shrute trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shrute is trying to keep Madera in close. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shrute tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shrute somewhat.
Dwight Shrute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Madera rushes Shrute and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madera throws an elbow but it misses.
Madera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Shrute manages to pull guard.
Madera trying to control the position from guard on top but Shrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Madera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Madera working some strikes from top position.
Madera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Madera trying to control the position from guard on top but Shrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Madera trying to control the position from guard on top but Shrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shrute keeping moving, preventing Madera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shrute throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madera wants to control from the top but Shrute keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shrute's head.
Madera scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Allejo Madera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shrute's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Madera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Madera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shrute is trying to defend but Madera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Madera drops an elbow to the side of Shrute's head.
Madera is keen to just control but Shrute is a slippery customer.
Madera passes to full mount!
Madera lands a heavy elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madera lands a big shot to the head and Shrute winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Allejo Madera!

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Zuev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shrute.
Shrute misses with a takedown attempt - Zuev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shrute misses with a straight right. #TD#
Zuev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Zuev decides to stand and escape the position.
Zuev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Zuev.
Shrute takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuev thumps Shrute with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shrute misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Zuev.#ROC#Shrute is rocked!#TD#
Zuev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shrute is trying to defend but Zuev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shrute is still in real trouble! Can Zuev finish him?#SU#
Zuev gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Shrute wants to stay close but Zuev steps back to make room for something. Shrute seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Zuev and Shrute drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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

#R1#
Good misses with a double jab. #TD#
Takemura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Good wants to get back to his feet but Takemura is dominant here and he's now got Good's back!
Takemura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Good trying to control the action but Takemura just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Takemura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Good has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Good is trying to defend against the choke here but Takemura has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takemura Tightens the hold and Good taps out furiously! Takemura displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Goro Takemura!
Our winner, Goro Takemura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFC - 48
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Shrute shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Anstey lands a left and a right that send Shrute crashing to the mat, dazed. Anstey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Shrute is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dwight Shrute has been cut.
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey connects with a superb combination that knocks Shrute out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Anstey before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Shrute!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
As Corwin Anstey got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.

Event: Just some fights 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Reyes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lawson is trying to defend but Reyes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reyes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reyes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reyes is looking to take a break and control but Lawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reyes is one step ahead there.
Reyes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reyes advances to half guard.
Reyes winds up and cracks Lawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet.
Reyes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawson defending well though.
Lawson wants to get back to full guard.
Reyes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawson taking some punishment here, with Reyes in his half guard.
Reyes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes throwing shots but Lawson is blocking nicely.
Reyes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reyes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawson's head.
Lawson trying to control from the bottom.
Reyes wants to control but Lawson is keeping him busy.
Lawson trying to control here. #T3#
Reyes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reyes is nestled in close to Lawson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Reyes is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawson wants to improve his position but Reyes is controlling well.
Reyes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reyes is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawson pushes Reyes off looking to stand but Reyes dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Reyes working the head and body with strikes.
Reyes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reyes is keen to just control but Lawson is a slippery customer.
Reyes lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson is refusing to be controlled, as Reyes sits in half guard.
Lawson tries to get to full guard but Reyes has control of the leg.
Lawson is trying to maintain the position but Reyes is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes drops an elbow to the side of Lawson's head.
Lawson wants to improve his position but Reyes is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Reyes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Reyes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawson has momentary wrist control but Reyes slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Lawson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reyes has passed into half guard!
Reyes lands with a punch from half guard.
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reyes slips a nice elbow through Lawson's hands, connecting with Lawson's forehead.
Roman Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reyes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reyes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Reyes with the ground and pound but Lawson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lawson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Reyes stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Reyes scoring with some ground and pound.
Reyes scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Lawson is rocked!
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh Lawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyes stays in close to Lawson's body and controls the position.
Lawson seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reyes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reyes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lawson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reyes throws a strike aimed at the side of Lawson's head but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson has one of Reyes's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Reyes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lawson!#T3#
Reyes breaks from Lawson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lawson tries to lock up and control but Reyes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reyes lands a big shot there that rocks Lawson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lawson wants to hold on but Reyes pushes him away.
Reyes working the ground and pound effectively.
Reyes tries to control but Lawson wriggling away.
Lawson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Reyes's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Reyes!
Roman Reyes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MFC - 46
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Turmarrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Turmarrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shrute to the ground. Turmarrov is now in Shrute's guard.#SUB#
Turmarrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shrute keeping moving, preventing Turmarrov from controlling successfully.
Turmarrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turmarrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Turmarrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turmarrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turmarrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shrute utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shrute is striking from the bottom but Turmarrov uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turmarrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Turmarrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turmarrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shrute wants to control but Turmarrov is keeping busy.
Turmarrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Turmarrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turmarrov drops an elbow to the side of Shrute's head.
Shrute tries to kick Turmarrov off but Turmarrov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shrute has hold of Turmarrov's hands but Turmarrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Turmarrov seems content to control.
Turmarrov lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Shrute is rocked!#SUB#
Turmarrov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shrute tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Turmarrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexey Turmarrov!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 20
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramisu moves out of range easily. #CL#
Tiramisu closes the distance and pushes Watson back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Tiramisu.
Watson has Tiramisu pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Tiramisu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watson lands with a hook. Tiramisu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tiramisu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tiramisu shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Tiramisu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiramisu fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramisu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiramisu moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Tiramisu.#CUT#It looks like King Watson has been cut.
Watson looks winded!#TD#
Tiramisu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Watson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tiramisu throws a powerful right kick. Watson tried to block low but the kick was high! Watson was taken right off of his feet! Tiramisu jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steven Tiramisu!

Event: MFC - 44
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Shrute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shrute there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Shrute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Shrute, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Shrute changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Shrute manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.#ROC#Shrute is rocked!
Shrute gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Shrute tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Anderson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Shrute buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Shrute!! Shrute is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Anderson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
As Sparky Anderson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 41
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Shrute shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shrute tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco lands with a nice combination. Shrute backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Shrute avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Shrute to the canvas! Franco follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan David Franco!
A very excited looking Juan David 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: BANZAI COMBAT 132
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Good misses with a double jab.
Keegan Good seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good lands a jab-cross combination.
Good throws a hook to the side of Piekny's head but Piekny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Piekny tries to counter it with a takedown but Good pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Good's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good can't find room to land a body shot as Piekny controls the action.
Good throws a punch but it's blocked by Piekny.
Piekny wants to take the fight to the mat but Good manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good wants to break free but Piekny has control.
Good working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Piekny manages to pull guard.
Piekny looking for a sweep. Not yet Piekny, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piekny working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Piekny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Good manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Piekny drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Good dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Piekny lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Good can't keep his opponent in guard - Piekny advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Good wants to improve his position but Piekny is controlling well. #SUB2#
Piekny wants to work for an arm triangle but Good is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Piekny is trying for a kimura here. Good looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Piekny wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Piekny!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boris Piekny waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Just some fights 3
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Lawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Long defends well and Lawson ends up having to push Long into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Long stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Long.
Long lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Long lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Long lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Long.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Long lands a body shot.
Long scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Lawson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Long lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawson takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Lawson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Lawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Long lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Long digs a right hand underneath Lawson's ribcage. Lawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Lawson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tian Long!
Our winner, Tian Long, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFC - 38
Date: Dec 12, 2024

#R1#
Zuev cracks Shrute with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zuev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zuev wants it to stay on the feet.
Zuev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zuev lands with a cross. #KD#
Zuev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shrute sprawling to the canvas! Shrute rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zuev finish him?! #ROC#Shrute is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuev lands a jab to Shrute's midsection.
Shrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuev finish him?
Zuev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shrute looks winded!
Zuev weaves into range and cracks Shrute right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Shrute goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Zuev is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Zuev!
A less than humble Aleksandr Zuev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MFC - 37
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Farina closes the distance and clinches.
Farina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Farina on the inside.
Farina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shrute's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shrute backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shrute backwards.
Shrute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farina has him pressed against the cage.
Farina lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Shrute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farina has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Farina.
Shrute is trying to break free.#BC2#
Shrute breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farina slips under a jab.
Farina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shrute.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shrute or perhaps it was just good defense by Farina, which made it look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farina. That's going to slow Shrute down.
Farina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shrute.#CL#
Farina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Farina. #T2#
Farina lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
Farina lands a big right hand that drops Shrute! The killer instinct kicks in and Farina finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Farina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!
Our winner, Davide Farina, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Watson leaves Blevins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blevins.#TD#
Watson gets a takedown into half guard.
Blevins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blevins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blevins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Blevins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Watson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Blevins! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Liam Blevins!

Event: MFC - 33
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
Turmarrov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shrute sprawls well initially but Turmarrov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Turmarrov drops an elbow to the side of Shrute's head.
Shrute is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turmarrov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turmarrov's back!#SUB2#
Turmarrov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Turmarrov wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Shrute goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Turmarrov escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Turmarrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shrute taking some punishment here, with Turmarrov in his half guard.
Turmarrov stalling. #T1#
Turmarrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shrute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turmarrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shrute keeping full guard, as Turmarrov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shrute working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turmarrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turmarrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turmarrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shrute on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Turmarrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Shrute is defending against the submission attempts here by Turmarrov.
Nice strikes from Turmarrov there. #ROC#Shrute is rocked!
Shrute pushes Turmarrov off looking to stand but Turmarrov dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turmarrov controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Shrute is out! Turmarrov gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Turmarrov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024

#R1##TD#
Lawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lawson lands a couple of digs.
Legend Jr is striking from the bottom but Lawson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB#
Lawson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Legend Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lawson has cracked it and Legend Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lawson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Lawson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Shrute dips to his left and cracks Bagwell with an uppercut!
Shrute looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bagwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Bagwell lands a big right hand that sends Shrute crashing to the mat! Bagwell stays standing though and waves Shrute back to his feet!#ROC#Shrute is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dwight Shrute has been cut.
Bagwell knocks out Shrute with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bagwell before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bagwell picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biff Bagwell!
Biff Bagwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Bradshaw has a takedown stuffed.
Watson is looking to chop away at Bradshaw's legs.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradshaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradshaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Bradshaw has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Watson as Bradshaw shoots in.
Jab, jab by Bradshaw - just one landing.
Watson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bradshaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bradshaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bradshaw throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Watson moves into the clinch.
Bradshaw stalling. #BC#
Bradshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradshaw as he avoids it easily.
Bradshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Bradshaw is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Bradshaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Watson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bradshaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bradshaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Watson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bradshaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bradshaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Watson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bradshaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Bradshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradshaw fails with the takedown
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson throws a nice looking combination but Bradshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watson looks winded!
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
Watson misses with a low kick.
King Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Bradshaw.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradshaw shoots in for a double leg but Watson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Bradshaw has managed to clinch. #T4#
Bradshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Bradshaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bradshaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense.
Bradshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watson's waist but Watson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradshaw off to one side.
Bradshaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Bradshaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bradshaw has Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

King Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bradshaw'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#
Bradshaw has a takedown stuffed.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Bradshaw instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradshaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradshaw has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradshaw counters with a two punch combo.
Watson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bradshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Bradshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bradshaw moves into the clinch.
Watson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradshaw lands a left hand. #BC#
Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Bradshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson stalling in the clinch but Bradshaw improves position. #TD#
Bradshaw manages to pull guard.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Watson won't allow Bradshaw to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw looking to control.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bradshaw is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Bradshaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bradshaw distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Watson keeping full guard, as Bradshaw tries to pass.
Bradshaw trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw looking to pass the guard.
Bradshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradshaw controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bradshaw fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Bradshaw darts in and clinches Watson up against the cage.
Bradshaw looking for a takedown.
Bradshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Bradshaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradshaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watson smiles and moves away.
Bradshaw stalks Watson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Watson's face. Watson staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bradshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bradshaw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Bradshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Bradshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Bradshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bradshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bradshaw. Bradshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradshaw avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradshaw dives in and grabs Watson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes down on Bradshaw's head and hops out.
Bradshaw darts in looking for a takedown but Watson gets double underhooks and turns Bradshaw into the cage.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradshaw wants a takedown.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Bradshaw keeps him there for the moment.
Bradshaw tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bradshaw drops back down to his feet.
Bradshaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Watson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Watson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Watson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up here but Watson is controlling him well. #SU2#
Watson stands up from half guard.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Bradshaw darts in and clinches Watson up against the cage.#BC#
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with Bradshaw, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes Bradshaw against the cage but Bradshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well.
Bradshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Bradshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Watson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##CL#
Bradshaw instigates a clinch.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradshaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Billy Bradshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Bradshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Watson. No joy for Bradshaw on that attempt.
Watson throws a head kick but Bradshaw moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradshaw misses with a low kick.
Watson tries to move into range but Bradshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bradshaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Watson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Good does no damage.
Good misses with the combination.
Good throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weeks feints a jab promting Good to slip. Weeks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Good slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weeks connects with a high kick.
Good shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weeks as he avoids it easily.
Good throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weeks's waist but Weeks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Good off to one side.
Good shoots in but Weeks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Weeks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Good.
Grady Weeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keegan Good.
Good on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Weeks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck for Good with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Weeks misses its target.#T1#
Weeks lands with a kick to the temple. Good shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weeks just misses with a punch to the body.
Good has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weeks.
Good shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weeks sprawls well. Weeks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Good gets slowly back to his feet.
Good misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grady Weeks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Good with that takedown attempt.
Weeks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good looks winded!#CL2#
Good darts in and clinches Weeks up against the cage.
Weeks tries to break the clinch but Good is controlling the position. #BC2#
Good breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Weeks lands a head kick!
Good shoots in and drives through. Weeks sprawls well.
It appears Weeks was looking to counter with a kick there.
A swing and a miss from Weeks.
Good misses with a leg kick
and Weeks counters with a big head kick but Good shrugs it off.
A head kick from Weeks lands but Good takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weeks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weeks lands a nice hook to Good's body. Good takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Weeks slaps away a takedown attempt from Good, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Weeks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Weeks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keegan Good seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good throws a sloppy head kick and Weeks moves out of range easily.
Good swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weeks counters with a three punch combo that has Good backing up. Good nods at Weeks to acknowledge the strikes.
Weeks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weeks.
A head kick misses from Weeks. #CL2#
Good has Weeks up against the cage in a clinch.
Weeks is trying to break the clinch but Good is controlling him.
Weeks can't break the clinch.
Weeks can't break the clinch.
Good lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weeks is looking to break free of the clinch but Good has double underhooks. #T4##TD2#
Good jumps guard.
Weeks looking to sit in guard and control but Good gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Good gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Good fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Weeks. No joy for Good on that attempt.
Weeks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weeks but Weeks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Good misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Weeks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good moves out of range of the strikes.
Good lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Grady Weeks is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Good gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weeks can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Good jumps guard.
Weeks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Good keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Weeks won't allow Good to sweep him here.
Good being controlled here, momentarily.
Good is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Good keeping full guard, as Weeks tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Good closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weeks wants to break free but Good has control.
Good is trying to pull guard but Weeks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weeks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good has Weeks pressed against the cage, preventing Weeks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weeks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good keeps control of Weeks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Good jumps into guard, dragging Weeks to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Good can do anything to dispel that myth.
Good keeping full guard, as Weeks tries to pass.
Weeks trying to control but Good is working from the bottom. #T3#
Weeks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Good swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weeks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Good trying to strike off his back.
Good looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Good is pulling down on Weeks's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weeks throws a quick counter head kick but Good was just out of range.
Good on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weeks. Weeks obviously looking to wear him down.
Weeks connects with a crisp jab.
Good shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weeks as he avoids it easily.
Weeks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4##TD2#
Weeks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Good to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Good is breathing heavily.
Good wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
Weeks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weeks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Good has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weeks is trying to work for a sweep but Good has mounted him!
Weeks is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keegan Good showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Weeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Good uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weeks.#TD2#
Good drives through with a takedown into Weeks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Good throwing strikes but missing.
Good looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Good wants to get up but he can't break Weeks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Good is now in half guard. #T1#
Good controlling the action here.
Weeks won't allow Good to pass to mount.
Good works his foot free and advances to mount.
Good can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weeks is looking to escape.
Weeks is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Good is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Weeks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Good controlling from the full mount.
Good breaks from Weeks's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Weeks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Good throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Weeks is trying to escape the mount.
Good fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Good tries to control but Weeks wriggling away.
Good thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Good thowing shots but they're missing.
Good controlling the position easily from mount.
Good trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Good is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Weeks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Weeks shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weeks is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keegan Good comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Good 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keegan Good!

Event: MFC - 23
Date: Oct 10, 2024

#R1#
Lawson fails with the takedown.
Bjurstrom cracks Lawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Jack Lawson has been cut.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Bjurstrom sends Lawson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bjurstrom is motioning to the referee to let Lawson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Lawson is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Bjurstrom and Lawson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Bjurstrom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Bjurstrom!
An out of breath Marco Bjurstrom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFC - 20
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1##CL#
Liee instigates a clinch.
Lawson can't get the takedown.
Liee lands a shot to the body.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Liee gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Liee is working for a submission of some sort.
Liee not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Liee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Liee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liee. #T1##SUB#
Liee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES2#
Lawson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Liee has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Liee has Lawson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Liee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lawson tumbling to the mat - Liee dives into Lawson's guard.
Liee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liee wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Liee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lawson pulls Liee in close to prevent any damage.
Lawson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Liee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Liee wants to pass to mount but Lawson is defending the position. #SUB#
Liee seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawson is trying to keep Liee in close. #T3#
Liee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Lawson looking to control.
Lawson looking to control but Liee passes into half guard.
Lawson is looking to control Liee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawson avoid being mounted?
Liee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Liee lands a big shot there that rocks Lawson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liee avoids the attempt from Lawson to control.#T4#
Liee raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lawson wants to hold on but Liee pushes him away.#SUB#
Liee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lawson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lawson!
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Liee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brusse Liee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Liee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Lawson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lawson has Liee in his guard.#REVR#
Liee wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
Liee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson controlling the position.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liee is one step ahead there.
Liee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
Liee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liee won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
Liee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Liee tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Liee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Liee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but Liee is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lawson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Liee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Liee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lawson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Liee dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Liee stays in close to Lawson's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Lawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Lawson trying to control the position.
Liee stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Liee trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lawson is tightening it up a little... Liee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Liee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Liee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lawson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Lawson!
The defeated Brusse Liee had this to say: 'No! Not water! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ohhh! I'm melting! I'm melting! What a world, what a world! It was a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude!'.

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