Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025

#R1#
Madera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Turmarrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turmarrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turmarrov works over Madera with some ground and pound from guard.
Turmarrov works over Madera with some ground and pound from guard.
Turmarrov throws a strike but Madera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Turmarrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Madera is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turmarrov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Madera is looking to defend but Turmarrov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Madera! Turmarrov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Madera taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Turmarrov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.#CL2#
Castro instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Castro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Castro persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Castro is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Clark is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Castro is tapping! Great win for Clark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Owen Clark!

Event: MFC - 55
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Shima.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima closes the distance but Vieira moves to the side
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Shima darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.#T1#
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima wants to stall.
Vieira is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Vieira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vieira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima is looking to control Vieira's arms but Vieira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shima has his back to the cage.
Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima closes the distance but Vieira moves to the side
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Vieira blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Vieira trying to stall but Shima improves his position.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.#T3#
Shima is leaning against Vieira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Shima trying to control the position but instead, Vieira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shima into the cage.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Shima trying to control the position but instead, Vieira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shima into the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vieira's efforts to push away.
Shima misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vieira.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vieira.
Vieira receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vieira up against the cage.
Vieira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eli Vieira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shima misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Shima.
A left lands for Shima.
Shima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shima throws a combination that misses
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Shima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira tries to break free but Shima pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch. #CL#
Shima gets a clinch.
Shima pushes Vieira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vieira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima has Vieira pressed against the cage.
Vieira being controlled against the cage.
Shima taking a breather.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vieira, pushing him back against the cage.
Vieira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Vieira to work.
Vieira looking to slow down the pace here.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shima to score with a decent uppercut.
Shima tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vieira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Shima has managed to clinch.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Vieira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vieira slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eli Vieira.
Shima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shima tries to clinch but Vieira moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eli Vieira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shima is looking to clinch but Vieira is avoiding it.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shima scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima scores with a jab.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.#T1#
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vieira into the cage.
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.#BC2#
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Shima shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shima trying to advance position but Vieira counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Shima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather.
Shima looking to pass the guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Shima from controlling successfully.
Shima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Shima stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shima wants to clinch.
Shima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
Vieira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima looks to clinch
and Vieira counters with a left to the body.
Eli Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
As Tetsuo Shima got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: MFC - 55
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Bjurstrom connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Bjurstrom cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bjurstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Bjurstrom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjurstrom connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Bjurstrom looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bjurstrom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson wants to stay close but Bjurstrom steps back to make room for something. Jackson seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Bjurstrom and Jackson drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Bjurstrom!
A very excited looking Marco Bjurstrom 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: MFC - 54
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Jackson blocks a jab.
Rakotoarisoa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rakotoarisoa lands with a right hand.
Rakotoarisoa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rakotoarisoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Rakotoarisoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Rakotoarisoa looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rakotoarisoa lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rakotoarisoa.#T1#
Rakotoarisoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
We've been told by Rakotoarisoa's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakotoarisoa throws out the jab.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rakotoarisoa.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Rakotoarisoa avoids it easily.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rakotoarisoa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson slips a jab from Rakotoarisoa.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rakotoarisoa defends it well.
Rakotoarisoa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rakotoarisoa. Jackson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rakotoarisoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiandy Rakotoarisoa!
An out of breath Kiandy Rakotoarisoa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFC - 54
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1##TD2#
West looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
West trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lynar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but West is defending well. Lynar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! West has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lynar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastion Lynar!
After the fight, Sebastion Lynar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Joao Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Joao Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Turmarrov is trying to control Joao Diaz's posture but Joao Diaz avoids it.
Turmarrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turmarrov tries to get out of the position.
Turmarrov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Turmarrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turmarrov is looking for a sweep.
Turmarrov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joao Diaz's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turmarrov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Joao Diaz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Turmarrov is not content to let Joao Diaz control the position.#T1#
Joao Diaz is thwarting Turmarrov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Turmarrov is refusing to be controlled, as Joao Diaz sits in half guard. #SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turmarrov trying to control here.
Joao Diaz prevents Turmarrov from improving his position.
Turmarrov is not content to let Joao Diaz control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turmarrov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Turmarrov tries to roll over but Joao Diaz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Turmarrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Turmarrov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Joao Diaz is keen to just control but Turmarrov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Joao Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turmarrov keeps working.
Turmarrov wants to improve his position but Joao Diaz is controlling well. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joao Diaz is thwarting Turmarrov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joao Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turmarrov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joao Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turmarrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Joao Diaz 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##TD2#
Joao Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turmarrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joao Diaz off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Turmarrov looking to break Joao Diaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joao Diaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Turmarrov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Joao Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Charles Joao Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turmarrov is punishing Joao Diaz with some ground and pound.
Turmarrov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #SUB#
Joao Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turmarrov's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turmarrov connects with a big shot to the side of Joao Diaz's head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Turmarrov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Can Joao Diaz hold on?! Turmarrov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Turmarrov is persistently looking for the submission but Joao Diaz is defending it well.
Joao Diaz is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Turmarrov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've been informed that Joao Diaz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1##SUB#
Turmarrov looking for the choke but no joy.
Joao Diaz tries to roll but Turmarrov sticks to his back. #SUB#
Joao Diaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Turmarrov is working for a rear naked choke. Joao Diaz is not defending it well and Turmarrov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Joao Diaz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Joao Diaz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexey Turmarrov!

Event: MFC - 52
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Fremed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Vieira counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fremed! Vieira lets Fremed back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Fremed is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Josh Fremed has been cut.
Fremed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Vieira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fremed is still in real trouble! Can Vieira finish him?
Vieira controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Fremed is posturing up here but Vieira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fremed tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fremed has to tap! Slick submission there by Vieira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Vieira!
A pretty intense looking Eli Vieira took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: MFC - 51
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
West shoots in and drives through. Peramaki sprawls well.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch.
Peramaki leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
West wants to control but Peramaki is keeping him busy.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.
Peramaki is working hard here to advance position.
Peramaki struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because West is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peramaki regains half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peramaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Peramaki tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
Peramaki lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Peramaki gets full guard.#SUB#
Peramaki 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! West rolls with it to try and escape but Peramaki cranks on the arm and West is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Tarlah gets a takedown into half guard.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tarlah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tarlah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tarlah with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tarlah landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlah loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jackson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Tarlah land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Tarlah stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 49
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turmarrov feints the counter takedown.
Turmarrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Turmarrov avoids them all with ease.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Turmarrov with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Turmarrov avoids them all with ease.
Turmarrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Turmarrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Turmarrov avoids it well.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Turmarrov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##ES#
Anderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Turmarrov counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Turmarrov throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Turmarrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Turmarrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Anderson stands up from Turmarrov's guard - Anderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Turmarrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Anderson misses with a hook. Turmarrov ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Turmarrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Anderson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Turmarrov crashing down! Turmarrov tries to stagger back to his feet but Anderson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Turmarrov asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Brownie Anderson stared into the camera and said 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.

Event: MFC - 49
Date: Jan 30, 2025

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Pfanne!
Our winner, Brad Pfanne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFC - 49
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1##TD#
West closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hageman did well to prevent West getting side control.
Hageman wants to control but West is keeping busy and won't allow it.
West content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman keeping control of the position. #T1#
West is taking a breather. Hageman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hageman is concentrating on defense, preventing West from advancing position.
West slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hageman was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hageman 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.
West sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hageman looks winded!#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
West looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
West shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hageman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Hageman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
West dives in and scores a takedown into Hageman's guard.
Hageman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
West content to stall in guard here.
Hageman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hageman is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T1#
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
West closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman prevents West from improving position.
Hageman trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position.#T2#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
West shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hageman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
West in side control, just content to control the action for now.
West really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hageman was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West dominated that second round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
West shoots in and gets a takedown into Hageman's guard.
West controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
West seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hageman for as long as he can get away with.
Hageman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman is trying to keep West in close.
Hageman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
West controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hageman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hageman controls West momentarily but West frees himself. #T2#
West is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
West slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hageman prevents West from improving position. #T3#
West is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hageman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West working away.
Alan West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around?
Hageman is trying to escape the position but West is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
West closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hageman tries to kick West off in order to stand up. West Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Alan West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West!

Event: MFC - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Shima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Shima has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.

Shima is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jackson 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.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima stalls.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Shima. #T1#
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jackson.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Shima throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.#T3#
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Shima stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima dips a shoulder and cracks Jackson with a mighty uppercut! Jackson falls back against the cage and Shima unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jackson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shima screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: MFC - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Farina feints and then cracks Vieira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vieira down.
Farina misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Farina moves out of range of the strikes.
Farina loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Farina.
Farina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farina.
Farina tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farina.
Despite the aggression on Farina's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Farina throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira checks a leg kick.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Farina throws a leg kick but Vieira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farina connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Farina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farina tries to clinch up.
Farina throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Farina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vieira blocks a leg kick.
Farina misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira backing away here, and Farina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Farina throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Davide Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farina tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Farina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vieira checks a leg kick.
Vieira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farina throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farina.#T2#
Nice shot by Farina.
Farina motions for Vieira to come forward. Farina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Farina.
Farina takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farina connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farina tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Donk. Farina catches Vieira right on the button with a cross.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Farina.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Farina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farina throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Farina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vieira is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Farina's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Farina tries a low kick but Vieira avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Vieira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Farina throws a chopping leg kick but Vieira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Farina manages to avoid it.
Farina lands a lovely overhand right.
Farina is looking to clinch but Vieira is avoiding it.
Farina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vieira's sensitive parts.
Farina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Farina misses with a body punch
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Farina.
Farina scoring well with a low kick there.
Farina wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Farina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vieira is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Farina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Farina misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira walks into a stiff left hand from Farina.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Farina swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farina.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Farina misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Farina dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Farina throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Farina misses with a low kick.
Davide Farina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farina lands a jab to the nose.
Farina throws a right hand that misses
and Farina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farina looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
A low kick from Farina misses
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farina tries to clinch up.
Farina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farina misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farina thows a leg kick but Vieira checks it
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Farina is rocked!
Farina swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Farina is still on wobbly legs! Can Vieira finish him?
Farina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira drops Farina with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Farina! Vieira dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Vieira!
A pretty intense looking Eli Vieira took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Pfanne closes the distance and clinches up with Vieira, looking for a takedown. Pfanne pushes Vieira against the cage but Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pfanne throws an off balance right hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Pfanne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pfanne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pfanne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Pfanne fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Pfanne. 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.
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense.
Pfanne blocks a low kick nicely.
Pfanne jabs Vieira right on the nose. Vieira blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Pfanne tries for a takedown but Vieira circles away easily
and Pfanne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira jabs Pfanne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pfanne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vieira is fending him off so far but Pfanne persists. Nope, Vieira circles away and we're back to standing.
Pfanne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vieira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pfanne scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pfanne is defended easily by Vieira.
Brad Pfanne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vieira closes the distance and pushes Pfanne back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Pfanne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vieira's half guard.
Pfanne trying to control from Vieira's half guard. Vieira has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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!
Vieira wants to stand up but Pfanne is controlling him.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pfanne is controlling him.
Pfanne tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Pfanne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Vieira has momentary wrist control but Pfanne slips an elbow through the middle.
Pfanne postures up and lands a big shot to Vieira's brow.
Pfanne chips away with some ground and pound.
Pfanne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pfanne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pfanne with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Pfanne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pfanne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pfanne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vieira is looking to stand up but Pfanne isn't so interested in that idea.
Pfanne is in close to Vieira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Pfanne finish him?
Pfanne postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Vieira's head off the mat! Vieira is out! He's out! Pfanne jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brad Pfanne!
A very excited looking Brad Pfanne 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: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Tarlah dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Tarlah's head and hops out.#TD#
Tarlah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Tarlah getting side control.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
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. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlah 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Jackson wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah working Jackson over with strikes. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Tarlah lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tarlah jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##TD2#
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zakrzewski sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zakrzewski is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position.
Zakrzewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West 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.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
It looks like West might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Zakrzewski.
West is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zakrzewski wants to stand up but West is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Zakrzewski looking for submissions off his back.
Zakrzewski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Zakrzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West is pressing down on Zakrzewski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zakrzewski is holding on for now.
West perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
West prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
Zakrzewski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Zakrzewski wants to get back to full guard.
Zakrzewski is working hard here to advance position.
West stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Zakrzewski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows West to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zakrzewski has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.#T4#
Zakrzewski wants to stand but West is controlling the position.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zakrzewski being controlled here, momentarily.
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard but West manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
West gets a takedown into half guard.
West not doing much here.
Zakrzewski is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zakrzewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Zakrzewski pulls West in close to his closed guard and prevents West from doing any damage or advancing position.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West keeps trying to improve his position.
Zakrzewski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zakrzewski sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zakrzewski missing with punches from the bottom.
Alan West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West trying to control the pace.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position.
West performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
West prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Zakrzewski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
Zakrzewski seems keen to control West's posture.
West trying to move into half guard but instead Zakrzewski has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zakrzewski is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
West content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West prevents Zakrzewski from standing back up. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zakrzewski is controlling West's position as best he can from this difficult position.
West is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zakrzewski is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
West showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zakrzewski was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West won't allow Zakrzewski to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Zakrzewski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Zakrzewski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
West content to stall in guard here.
Alan West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zakrzewski looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.#TD2#
West gets a double leg takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West!

Event: MFC - 44
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Turmarrov misses with a takedown
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turmarrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atunes sprawls well. Atunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turmarrov gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Turmarrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cavalho Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Turmarrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes drops Turmarrov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Turmarrov! Atunes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cavalho Atunes!
As Cavalho Atunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Quero agradecer aos fãs e ao meu treinador!!'.

Event: MFC - 43
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva clinches up against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ferreira Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A short left from Ferreira Da Silva.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Ferreira Da Silva's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
Ferreira Da Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Ferreira Da Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferreira Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva fails to land.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira Da Silva is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand.
Ferreira Da Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferreira Da Silva won't allow it.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Ferreira Da Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferreira Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva drops Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ferreira Da Silva is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!

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