Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C405: Duran vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1##CL#
Saitoh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saitoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
Saitoh is working Vitalik over against the cage.
Vitalik tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vitalik back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saitoh.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh presses Vitalik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vitalik looks winded!
Saitoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Saitoh lands with a right to the head.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the side of Vitalik's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vitalik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saitoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vitalik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saitoh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
A short body shot lands from Saitoh as the two fighters clinch.
Saitoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitalik's elbow.
Saitoh gets through Vitalik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vitalik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Vitalik avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Vitalik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
Vitalik is working Saitoh over against the cage.#BC2#
Vitalik breaks the clinch.
Saitoh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Vitalik moved out of range.
Vitalik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Saitoh throws a big shot that misses.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Vitalik throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vitalik. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Saitoh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saitoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Saitoh there.
Saitoh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vitalik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saitoh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vitalik somewhat.#T3#
Saitoh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitalik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Vitalik ducked under it nicely.
Vitalik slips under a jab.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik walks into a straight right hand from Saitoh.
Vitalik walks into a left hand.
Vitalik throws a nice looking combination but Saitoh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Saitoh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
Saitoh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vitalik lands a jab to Saitoh's midsection.#T4#
Vitalik misses with a few strikes there.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vitalik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Vitalik is out of range.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vitalik.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saitoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vitalik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Saitoh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vitalik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh. #TD2#
Vitalik gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saitoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitalik was well out of range. Poor timing from Saitoh.
Vitalik misses the jab.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Vitalik moves away and avoids it.
Vitalik lunges at Saitoh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saitoh's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Vitalik avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but Saitoh avoids it easily.
Vitalik throws a body shot but no joy.
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
Vitalik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saitoh rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik misses with a hook
and Vitalik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitalik defending well as Saitoh loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Saitoh does it's job there.#T1#
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Saitoh tries to clinch but Vitalik is having none of it.
Vitalik looks for a takedown but Saitoh sprawls well.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
Vitalik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitalik throws a right hand that Saitoh ducks under and follows up with a left that Saitoh also avoids with ease.
Vitalik shoots in for a double leg but Saitoh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Vitalik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saitoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Saitoh gets a clinch.
Vitalik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
Saitoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Saitoh working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Saitoh.
Vitalik is breathing heavily.
Saitoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Saitoh.
Vitalik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vitalik takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Vitalik is rocked!
Saitoh misses with the head strike.
Vitalik takes a shot to the head.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Saitoh finish him?
Masa Saitoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Saitoh drops Vitalik onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vitalik is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Saitoh has Vitalik pressed against the cage, preventing Vitalik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Saitoh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saitoh closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Vitalik out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Saitoh!
Our winner, Masa Saitoh, 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: C405: Duran vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Novak slips a straight right by Castellanos.
Castellanos lands a slapping body shot.
Castellanos staying out of range there.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castellanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castellanos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novak closes the distance but Castellanos moves to the side
and Castellanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novak misses with a takedown #KD#
and Castellanos counters with a nice right hand that sends Novak toppling to the canvas! Novak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Castellanos finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Novak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castellanos, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Castellanos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castellanos works the jab nicely.
Novak shoots for a takedown but Castellanos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellanos misses the target.
Jose Castellanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonz Novak.
Castellanos throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Novak tries to clinch up#KD#
and Castellanos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Novak! Castellanos lets Novak back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Novak is rocked!
Novak swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
Castellanos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novak is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellanos finish him?
Novak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Novak seems to have recovered his senses.
Castellanos drops Novak with a big left hand! Novak is injured, injured bad! Castellanos jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Castellanos!
Jose Castellanos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 30
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Montoya catches Calderon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calderon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calderon slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Montoya.
Montoya blocks a head kick by Calderon.
Montoya misses with a straight left.
Montoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calderon.
Calderon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montoya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Calderon is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Calderon misses the target.
Calderon throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Montoya slips the punch.
Montoya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calderon pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Calderon throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Calderon throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a nice body shot.
Calderon throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Montoya slips under a jab.
Calderon missing with a left hand there. Montoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Calderon backs off Montoya throws a huge counter combo but Calderon manages to avoid it all.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Calderon.
Montoya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calderon throws out the jab.
Montoya misses with a body shot
and Calderon counters with a straight right hand.
Calderon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Montoya.
Montoya digs a good body shot into Calderon's ribs.
Montoya misses with a straight left.
Junior Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Calderon takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calderon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calderon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montoya counters with a three punch combo that has Calderon backing up. Calderon nods at Montoya to acknowledge the strikes.
Calderon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montoya counters with a right hand to the body.
Calderon lands a really nice looking cross but Montoya seems unphased.
Calderon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Calderon.
Montoya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick lands for Calderon.
Calderon misses with a lunging right hand
and Montoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calderon swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Montoya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Montoya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calderon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montoya lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Calderon is rocked!
We've been told by Calderon's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Oh Calderon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calderon misses with a body punch
and Montoya counters with a big right hand! Oh Calderon is in trouble here! Montoya follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Montoya!

Event: C404: Shida vs Chai II
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Medeiros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Medeiros gets a takedown into half guard.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Medeiros is stalling here. Lacasa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Medeiros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lacasa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Medeiros is not content to let Lacasa control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacasa 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 Medeiros's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Medeiros is trying to get back to half guard.
Medeiros wants to control but Lacasa postures up.
Lacasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medeiros keeps working.
Lacasa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Medeiros haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Medeiros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Medeiros struggling a bit here.
Medeiros is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacasa taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A big right from Medeiros misses. #TD#
Medeiros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medeiros being controlled here momentarily.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Medeiros has knee on belly momentarily but Lacasa bucks him off and regains half guard. #T4#
Lacasa is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Lacasa dodges it nicely.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Lacasa is having none of it.
Lacasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lacasa keeping control of the position.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Lacasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medeiros closes the distance and clinches up with Lacasa, looking for a takedown. Medeiros pushes Lacasa against the cage but Lacasa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Medeiros gets the takedown into side control.
Medeiros wants to control but Lacasa is keeping him busy.
Lacasa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Medeiros's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Medeiros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing that Medeiros has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lacasa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Medeiros. #T1#
Medeiros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medeiros working Lacasa over with strikes.
Medeiros wants to control but Lacasa is keeping him busy.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lacasa defending well though.
Lacasa trying to control from the bottom.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacasa keeps working.
Lacasa trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lacasa tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
Lacasa is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Medeiros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Medeiros's ribs.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Lacasa lands with a hook. Medeiros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
A counter left hand to the body from Medeiros misses its target.
Medeiros getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacasa with a nice cross.
Medeiros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa ducks right into an uppercut from Medeiros.
Lacasa thuds his right hand into Medeiros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacasa swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Lacasa needs to keep his hands up - Medeiros had a free shot at his head there.
Lacasa jabs at Medeiros's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Medeiros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacasa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Medeiros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Medeiros.#T4#
Medeiros fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
Lacasa stuns Medeiros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Medeiros.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Medeiros slips under a jab from Lacasa.
A combination from Lacasa does no damage.
Lacasa swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros throwing a counter right hand but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Lacasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
Lacasa sizes up Medeiros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Lacasa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Medeiros is trying to control. Lacasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lacasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medeiros.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Lacasa is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lacasa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Medeiros winds up and cracks Lacasa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros working the head and body with strikes.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lacasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Medeiros sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lacasa trying to hold on to Medeiros's head to control him but Medeiros postures up. #T1#
Lacasa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Lacasa is working away.
Medeiros throwing shots but Lacasa is blocking nicely.
Medeiros is stalling here. Lacasa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Medeiros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lacasa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Medeiros is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Medeiros's face as Lacasa controls the position.
Medeiros gets back to half guard.#T3#
Medeiros wants to improve his position but Lacasa is controlling well.
Lacasa is controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Medeiros is looking for a sweep. Lacasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lacasa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Medeiros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lacasa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Medeiros lands a jab to the head.
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Medeiros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medeiros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lacasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aljosa Medeiros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medeiros has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljosa Medeiros!

Event: C401: Duran vs Queiroz II
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Arroyo lands a leg kick that knocks Acerbi off balance momentarily.
Arroyo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Acerbi. That did some damage!
Arroyo throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acerbi checks a low kick from Arroyo.
Arroyo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Acerbi momentarily.
Acerbi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arroyo scores with a nice strike.
Acerbi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arroyo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Acerbi.
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arroyo stuns Acerbi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Acerbi tries to move into range but Arroyo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Acerbi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Arroyo checks a low kick from Acerbi.
Arroyo wants to slow Acerbi down by chopping away at his legs.
Acerbi thows a body kick. Arroyo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arroyo avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Arroyo blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but Arroyo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Acerbi is just out of range.
Acerbi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Acerbi misses with an uppercut
and Arroyo counters with a leg kick.
Arroyo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arroyo scores with a leg kick.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acerbi throws the left hand but Arroyo avoids the punch easily.
Arroyo jabs at Acerbi's body.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Acerbi throws a low kick but Arroyo avoids it.#TD2#
Acerbi looking to score a takedown here. Arroyo is defending well but Acerbi drives through and ends up in Arroyo's guard.
Arroyo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acerbi trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Acerbi tries to free his leg and advance position but Arroyo is retaining full guard.
Acerbi slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Acerbi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arroyo trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
Acerbi trying to advance position but Arroyo counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Arroyo pulls Acerbi in close to his closed guard and prevents Acerbi from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Acerbi drops back looking for a leg! Arroyo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arroyo manages to kick Acerbi off! Acerbi jumps back into Arroyo's guard.
Acerbi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Acerbi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Acerbi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Acerbi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Acerbi wants to control but Arroyo is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Arroyo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Acerbi.
Arroyo scores with a nice head shot.
Acerbi dives in for a single leg takedown but Arroyo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Acerbi throws a lazy right hand but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Arroyo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arroyo.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Arroyo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Acerbi ducked under it nicely.
Acerbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
Acerbi looks to land a right hand but Arroyo moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo lands a jab to the head.
Arroyo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arroyo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arroyo missing with a left hand there. Acerbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acerbi with the counter takedown but Arroyo avoids it easily.
Arroyo avoids the body shot from Acerbi. #T1#
A big right from Acerbi misses.
Arroyo stuns Acerbi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arroyo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arroyo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arroyo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Acerbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arroyo.
Arroyo scores with a leg kick.
Arroyo misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Acerbi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Acerbi from controlling successfully.
Acerbi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Acerbi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arroyo! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Acerbi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arroyo is surviving well by controlling Acerbi's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Acerbi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arroyo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Acerbi fails to take his opponent's back.
Acerbi controlling his opponent.
Acerbi wants to take Arroyo's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Acerbi goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Arroyo turns into him and now he's in Acerbi's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Acerbi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arroyo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Arroyo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Acerbi 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.
Acerbi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Arroyo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Acerbi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arroyo has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Acerbi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arroyo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo is trying to control Acerbi's posture but Acerbi avoids it. #SUB2#
Acerbi swings around for an armbar but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Acerbi's guard.
Acerbi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acerbi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Acerbi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arroyo defends it easily.
Arroyo preventing the sweep. #T1#
Acerbi wants to control the position but Arroyo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arroyo pulls his head out easily.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard.
Acerbi is trying to keep Arroyo in close.
Acerbi has control of Arroyo's left arm, preventing Arroyo from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acerbi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Acerbi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Acerbi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Acerbi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Acerbi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a kimura but Arroyo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Acerbi to get the leverage.
Acerbi moves into full mount! Arroyo won't be happy about that!
Acerbi fails to advance to Arroyo's back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acerbi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arroyo is looking to escape.
Acerbi forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Arroyo showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Acerbi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arroyo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arroyo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
Javier Arroyo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C400: Jiang vs Cruz
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
Hidaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Hidaka takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vitalik misses with a punch to the body.
Hidaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hidaka.
Hidaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vitalik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vitalik throws a punch but it's blocked by Hidaka.
Vitalik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hidaka lands a right hand.
Hidaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hidaka misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hidaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hidaka throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hidaka.
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
Vitalik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hidaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalik looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hidaka lands a nice uppercut.
Vitalik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vitalik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hidaka backwards.
Vitalik tries to work over Hidaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hidaka.
Hidaka misses with some punches.
Hidaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Hidaka presses Vitalik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hidaka is working Vitalik over against the cage.
Hidaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hidaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hidaka.
Vitalik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hidaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hidaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vitaliks head.
Hidaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitalik.
Hidaka has Vitalik pressed against the cage, preventing Vitalik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hidaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hidaka throws a head punch that misses.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Hidaka fails to land.
Hidaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hidaka tries a body shot but Vitalik blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hidaka as Vitalik tries to tie him up.
Hidaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vitalik backwards.
Hidaka scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hidaka. #ROC2#Vitalik is rocked!
Hidaka throws a head punch that misses.
Hidaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vitalik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hidaka has a couple of punches blocked by Vitalik.
Vitalik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vitalik blocks a body shot from Hidaka. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Hidaka.
Hidaka is leaning against Vitalik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hidaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hidaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hidaka tries to throw a body punch but Vitalik avoids it by throwing Hidaka back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hidaka scores with a shot to the side of Vitalik's head.
Nice body punch from Hidaka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hidaka.
Hidaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hidaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Vitalik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hidaka lands a body punch.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vitalik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik seems to have got his legs back now.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from Hidaka.
Hidaka has a couple of punches blocked by Vitalik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takehiko Hidaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hidaka connects with a body shot that sends Vitalik's belly button to the back.
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hidaka sprawls well. Hidaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vitalik gets slowly back to his feet.
Vitalik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Hidaka cracks Vitalik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hidaka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vitalik to stand back up!
Hidaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hidaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vitalik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalik throws a hook but Hidaka blocks it.
Vitalik swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##KD2#
Hidaka drops Vitalik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vitalik looks back up at him and smiles so Hidaka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A jab from Vitalik misses. #CL2#
Hidaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hidaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hidaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hidaka tries a body shot but Vitalik blocks it. #BC#
Vitalik breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hidaka swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musa Vitalik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitalik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vitalik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Hidaka.
Vitalik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hidaka moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Vitalik tries a body shot but Hidaka blocks it.
Hidaka pushes Vitalik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hidaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vitalik.
Hidaka working aggressively here.
Vitalik looking to stall.
Vitalik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hidaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vitalik tries to throw a body punch but Hidaka avoids it by throwing Vitalik back against the cage.
Vitalik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hidaka misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hidaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hidaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hidaka.
Vitalik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
Vitalik throws a punch but it's blocked by Hidaka.
Vitalik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hidaka is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Hidaka.
Hidaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hidaka fails to land.
Vitalik misses with a body punch.
Vitalik misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hidaka.
Takehiko Hidaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hidaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike.
Hidaka lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
Hidaka working aggressively here.
Hidaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Hidaka.
Hidaka working aggressively here.
Vitalik misses with a body punch.
Vitalik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vitalik blocks a body shot from Hidaka.
Vitalik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hidaka tries a body shot but Vitalik blocks it.
Vitalik takes a shot to the head.
Hidaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalik is looking to control Hidaka's arms but Hidaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vitalik has his back to the cage.
Hidaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitalik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hidaka tries to work over Vitalik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takehiko Hidaka 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#
Hidaka throws a leg kick but Vitalik moved away.#KD2#
Hidaka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vitalik sprawling to the canvas! Vitalik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hidaka finish him?!
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Hidaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Vitalik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hidaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vitalik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vitalik's back!
Vitalik trying to control the action but Hidaka just sinks the hooks in.
Vitalik is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Hidaka working for a choke but Vitalik is defending well. #SUB2#
Hidaka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vitalik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
Vitalik rolls, trying to escape but Hidaka keeps control of the position.
Will Hidaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hidaka keeps control of the position as Vitalik tries to break free. #SUB2#
Hidaka looking to break Vitalik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vitalik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hidaka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vitalik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Hidaka is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vitalik is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vitalik flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hidaka anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vitalik and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hidaka slips an arm under Vitalik chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hidaka has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hidaka is squeezing on Vitalik like an anaconda would it's prey. Vitalik fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takehiko Hidaka!
An out of breath Takehiko Hidaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Tengri
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saqqaf manages to avoid it.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano scores with a jab to the body.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Romano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Romano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saqqaf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saqqaf scoring well with a low kick there.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Saqqaf unleashes a big counter combination but Romano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romano misses with a hook.
Saqqaf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Romano.
Romano is looking to counter punch.
Saqqaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saqqaf blocks a jab.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Saqqaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saqqaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano misses with a two punch combination.
Saqqaf throws the kick towards the body but Romano avoids it.#T1#
Romano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saqqaf throws out the jab.
Romano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saqqaf has time to react.
Saqqaf throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Romano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saqqaf tries to work over Romano's front leg with a kick but Romano checks it.
We've been informed that Saqqaf has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saqqaf scores with a leg kick.
Saqqaf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf throws a chopping leg kick but Romano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romano.
Nice shot by Romano.
Saqqaf tries to score with a low kick but Romano moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick from Saqqaf lands but Romano takes it in his stride.
Romano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saqqaf blocks a jab.
Romano connects with a body shot.#T2#
Saqqaf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Romano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saqqaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.#CL#
Saqqaf tries to keep at a distance but Romano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saqqaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Romano lands an elbow inside that Saqqaf shrugs off.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Romano fails to pull guard.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Saqqaf jumps into guard, dragging Romano to the mat.
Romano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Romano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saqqaf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romano postures up and lands a big shot to Saqqaf's brow.
Romano connects with a couple of short punches.
Romano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Romano is posturing up here but Saqqaf has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Romano tries to roll out but it's too tight and Romano has to tap! Slick submission there by Saqqaf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waheed Saqqaf!
Vic Romano was interviewed post fight and said 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: C398: Tae vs Karlsson
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Anstey defending well as Jacira loads up on a big left hand.
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacira. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Jacira misses.
Anstey closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Jacira colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Anstey as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Jacira is left battered and dazed whilst Anstey and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!

Event: NYF 106: Perry vs Garcia
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Perry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perry scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Pancho Garcia has been cut.
Perry thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Perry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a hook but Perry blocks it.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Perry misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perry defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Perry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perry swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Perry's head.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Perry lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry.
Perry defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia throws a jab when Perry was well out of range.
Perry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Perry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perry can pounce on him.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Perry's ribs.
Perry swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perry thinking.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Perry has managed to clinch.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry blocking some punches. #T3#
Perry can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Perry.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Perry prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Perry.
Perry is working Garcia over against the cage.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia stalling.
Good body shot from Perry.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perry misses with an elbow strike.
Perry misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Perry lands an elbow inside.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Perry.
Perry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Garcia jumps guard but Perry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Perry lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Perry.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Perry, against the cage.
Garcia avoids a wild elbow strike from Perry.
Nice body punch from Perry - that landed with a thud.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Perry is working Garcia over against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perry walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kawainui Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pancho Garcia.
Perry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Perry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Pancho Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia'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#
Perry moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Perry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perry misses with a body kick.
Garcia scores with a one two! Perry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Perry instigates a clinch.
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perry lands a right hand.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
Garcia tries to work over Perry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawainui Perry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Perry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Garcia is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut even more.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Perry finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perry.
Perry creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Garcia! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Perry.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kawainui Perry!
Kawainui Perry is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Kawainui Perry, 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: BC FIGHT NIGHT 26
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Montoya misses with an uppercut.
Montoya misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Gorilla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gorilla is trying to drag Montoya to the mat but Montoya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montoya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montoya is pressed up against the cage. Gorilla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montoya down to the mat. Montoya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Montoya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Magilla Gorilla has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montoya. Gorilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magilla Gorilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorilla blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorilla takes one on the button.
Montoya lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Gorilla shoots in and bounces Montoya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gorilla manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorilla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gorilla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Gorilla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montoya is just riding it out for now. Gorilla eventually gives up the hold.
Montoya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorilla scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Montoya is looking for a sweep. Gorilla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya is looking to control Gorilla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montoya avoid being mounted?
Gorilla is trying to control the action in half guard but Montoya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gorilla throwing shots but Montoya is blocking nicely.
Montoya tries to get to full guard but Gorilla has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gorilla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montoya has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya is not content to let Gorilla control the position.#T3#
Montoya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gorilla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Montoya trying to hold on to Gorilla's head to control him but Gorilla postures up.
Gorilla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gorilla wants to pass the guard but Montoya is defending well.
Gorilla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Montoya has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Montoya is trying to maintain the position but Gorilla is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorilla content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Gorilla is working for a kimura but Montoya is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Gorilla is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Montoya to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya is trying to control the position but Gorilla postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Magilla Gorilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gorilla fails with the takedown
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
Gorilla dives in and grabs Montoya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montoya pushes down on Gorilla's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gorilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
As Gorilla backs off Montoya throws a huge counter combo but Gorilla manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the body from Gorilla misses
and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gorilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magilla Gorilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Montoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya catches Gorilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Magilla Gorilla's cut is getting worse.
Montoya staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gorilla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montoya looks to land a combination but Gorilla avoids it well. #T1#
Montoya stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorilla. Gorilla gets slowly back to his feet.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Gorilla gets a takedown into half guard.
Gorilla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorilla trying to control from half guard but Montoya is working away.
Montoya taking some punishment here, with Gorilla in his half guard.
Montoya is looking to control Gorilla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montoya avoid being mounted?#T2#
Montoya wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montoya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gorilla is pressing down on Montoya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montoya is holding on for now.
Montoya wants to control but Gorilla is keeping busy.
Gorilla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gorilla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magilla Gorilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gorilla lands a nice short elbow.
Gorilla drops an elbow to the side of Montoya's head.
Gorilla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gorilla is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorilla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gorilla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gorilla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Montoya is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there. #T4#
Montoya is bucking up trying to escape but Gorilla cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Montoya wants to hold on but Gorilla pushes him away.#SUB#
Montoya tries to improve his position but Gorilla has taken his back! Gorilla has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Montoya tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gorilla pushes Montoya away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magilla Gorilla!

Event: C395: Jiang vs Traumen III
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Vitalik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Donal to the ground. Vitalik is now in Donal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik lands a couple of digs.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Donal is keeping the position.
Vitalik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vitalik advances to half guard.
Vitalik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vitalik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vitalik throws a strike but Donal avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitalik tries to free his leg and advance position but Donal is retaining full guard.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitalik tries to free his leg and advance position but Donal is retaining full guard. #T1#
Vitalik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vitalik throws a strike but Donal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Donal wants to get up but he can't break Vitalik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vitalik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Donal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vitalik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vitalik works over Donal with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Donal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Donal!#REVR#
Vitalik has a closed guard, preventing Donal from standing up.
Vitalik wants to control the position but Donal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vitalik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Donal manages to pass to mount!
Vitalik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Donal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Donal prevents Vitalik from improving his position.#T3#
Vitalik wants to get back to full guard but Donal has passed into side control.
Vitalik is looking for a sweep.
Vitalik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vitalik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vitalik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donal defending well though.
Vitalik is looking to stall here but Donal recovers full guard.
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Donal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Donal!#REVR#
Vitalik is looking to sweep but instead, Donal has passed into half guard. #T4#
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Vitalik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donal passes into side control, despite Vitalik's attempt to control the position.
Vitalik looks to move to half guard but instead Donal has passed into mount! Damn!
Vitalik tries to hold on but Donal pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Musa Vitalik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vitalik lands with a shot to the body.
Vitalik stuns Donal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donal.
Donal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vitalik scores with a punch to the head.
Vitalik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donal was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitalik.
Donal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vitalik shoots for a double leg takedown but Donal sprawls well. He's pushed Vitalik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vitalik scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
It looked like Donal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Donal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vitalik cracks Donal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Vitalik sizes up Donal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vitalik misses with a hook
and Donal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vitalik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donal. Donal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vitalik misses with a body punch
and Donal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vitalik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donal rather than just go for the knockout.#KD#
Donal lands a big right hand that sends Vitalik crashing to the mat! Donal stays standing though and waves Vitalik back to his feet!#ROC#Vitalik is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Donal finish him?
Vitalik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donal under the eye.
Vitalik seems to have recovered his senses.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Donal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Vitalik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donal's head.
Donal walks into a straight right hand from Vitalik.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donal.
Donal is looking to counter punch.
Vitalik lands a right hook to the body.
Vitalik lands a jab to the nose.
Donal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vitalik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but Donal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donal jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vitalik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donal counters with a thumping low kick.
Elwyn Donal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Vitalik.
Vitalik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitalik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitalik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donal counters with a nice leg kick.
Vitalik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donal.
Donal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donal tries to move into range but Vitalik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donal slips under a jab from Vitalik.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elwyn Donal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Vitalik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vitalik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donal defends well and Vitalik ends up having to push Donal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Vitalik backs away, Donal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vitalik fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Donal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vitalik fails with a takedown attempt.
Donal throwing a counter right hand but Vitalik manages to avoid it.
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donal as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vitalik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donal throwing a counter right hand but Vitalik manages to avoid it.
Donal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vitalik shoots in but Donal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vitalik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vitalik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Vitalik backs away, Donal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Elwyn Donal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Vitalik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vitalik.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Donal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Vitalik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vitalik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vitalik shoots and misses
and Donal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Donal sends Vitalik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Donal is motioning to the referee to let Vitalik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vitalik throws a hook but Donal blocks it.
Vitalik misses the jab.
Vitalik throws a jab when Donal was well out of range.
Donal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
It looks like Donal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice body punch from Vitalik.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Donal misses the target.
Vitalik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vitalik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elwyn Donal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vitalik misses with a takedown
and Donal scores with a counter punch that sends Vitalik to the canvas! Donal smells blood - he's punishing Vitalik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vitalik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C396: Chai vs Dewitt
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1##TD#
Novak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Novak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker taking some punishment here, with Novak in his half guard.
Novak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Novak wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Novak looking to pass the guard.
Breaker pulls Novak in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Novak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Novak is refusing to be controlled, as Breaker sits in half guard.
Breaker prevents Novak from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Novak is defending well.
Breaker trying to control the action but Novak is working from the bottom.
Novak gets back to full guard.
Novak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breaker's guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at BLK ELITE MASTERS inform us that Breaker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet.
Breaker keeps trying to improve his position.
Breaker trying to control the position here.
Novak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Novak trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novak looking to pass the guard.
Novak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Novak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Breaker is trying to keep Novak in close.
Breaker wants to improve his position but instead Novak has moved into half guard.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Novak is controlling well.
Novak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Breaker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Novak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Novak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Breaker is doing well to control the position and prevent Novak from advancing to side control.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Novak scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Breaker trying to hold on to Novak's head to control him but Novak postures up.
Novak 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.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Novak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Breaker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Breaker tries to roll over but Novak keeps him under control.
Novak stalling.
Breaker is trying to maintain the position but Novak is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novak is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Novak trying to control the pace.
Novak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonz Novak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Breaker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Novak is in close to Breaker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Breaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Novak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Novak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Novak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Breaker's brow.
Novak advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Novak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but Breaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Novak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Novak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Breaker is staying active underneath Novak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Breaker wants to control but Novak is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Novak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Novak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Novak's back!
Novak is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Breaker working for a choke but Novak is defending well.
Novak is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Breaker working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Novak is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Breaker has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Novak taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bone Breaker!
Bone Breaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C396: Chai vs Dewitt
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Perkele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perkele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
Perkele is looking to chop away at Acerbi's legs.
Acerbi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Acerbi scores with a nice strike.
Acerbi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Perkele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Acerbi.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Acerbi is just out of range.
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Acerbi misses with a low kick.
Perkele takes a swing at Acerbi's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Acerbi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele is looking to score with low kicks.
Acerbi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Acerbi scores with a jab.
Acerbi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Acerbi misses with a straight left. #T1#
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Acerbi.
Perkele avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Acerbi misses with a hook.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.#TD#
Acerbi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Acerbi tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkele is retaining full guard.
Acerbi advances position into side control!
Acerbi trying to control the position but Perkele is working away. #T2#
Perkele is looking to reverse the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Perkele is right now. #SUB#
Acerbi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Acerbi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Acerbi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Perkele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acerbi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Acerbi is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkele is defending well. #SUB#
Acerbi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Perkele is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Acerbi yanks on the arm and Perkele is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Acerbi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: C394: Dorado vs O Brien II
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Acerbi wants to slow Lacasa down by chopping away at his legs.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Acerbi.
Decent striking displayed by Acerbi there.
A shot to the body from Acerbi misses
and Lacasa counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Acerbi's defenses.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acerbi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Acerbi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Acerbi throws a head kick but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Acerbi saw that one coming.
Lacasa takes one on the button.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Acerbi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Acerbi dives in and grabs Lacasa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lacasa pushes down on Acerbi's head and hops out.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Acerbi has time to react.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Acerbi is just out of range.
Acerbi lands a head kick. Lacasa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Diego Lacasa has been cut.
Acerbi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acerbi cracks Lacasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acerbi slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
Acerbi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Acerbi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Acerbi saw that one coming.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Acerbi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Acerbi tries for a takedown but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Acerbi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acerbi.
Lacasa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acerbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acerbi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Lacasa stalks Acerbi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Acerbi's face. Acerbi staggers backwards, shaken.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Acerbi jabs at Lacasa's body.
Lacasa jabs at Acerbi's body.
Acerbi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lacasa is out of range.
That kick from Acerbi tenderised Lacasa's leg. Lacasa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Acerbi throws a wild body kick that Lacasa sees coming a mile off.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Acerbi on the side of the head.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Acerbi.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Lacasa jabs at Acerbi's body.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Acerbi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Acerbi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lacasa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Lacasa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acerbi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a hook to the body
and Lacasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacasa takes one to the chin there.
Lacasa connects with a single shot there.
Acerbi scores with a sloppy right hand. Lacasa should have avoided that one.
Acerbi cracks Lacasa with a good jab.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa cracks Acerbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Acerbi misses with a lunging right hand
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lacasa avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
Lacasa lands with a right hand.
Lacasa works Acerbi's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Acerbi lands a big head kick that sends Lacasa tumbling to the mat! Acerbi takes a step backwards and waves Lacasa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lacasa is rocked!
Acerbi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lacasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Acerbi finish him?
BOOM! Acerbi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lacasa. Lacasa tries to recover but Acerbi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lacasa lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: DMMA 394: Burgess v Ruttu
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarvey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGarvey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McGarvey throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGarvey in his tracks.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGarvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald thuds his shin into the meat of McGarvey's side.
McDonald cracks McGarvey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald throws a hook but McGarvey blocks it.
McGarvey checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from McGarvey misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McGarvey swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
A quick step to the side and McGarvey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A low kick from McDonald misses
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a body punch but McGarvey moves out of range.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. McGarvey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McGarvey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from McGarvey misses the target.
McGarvey avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A little feinted left hand from McGarvey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald throws a leg kick but McGarvey checks it. #T2#
McDonald misses with a low kick.
As McDonald looks to move away, McGarvey throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.
We've been told by McGarvey's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGarvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and McGarvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGarvey tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGarvey quickly recovers to half guard.

McGarvey kicks McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarvey lands with a cross.
McGarvey checks a leg kick.
McGarvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGarvey drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McGarvey is looking to counter punch.
McGarvey stuffs the takedown.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and McGarvey counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McGarvey tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
McGarvey wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it. #BC#
McGarvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald lands the left hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald keeps control of McGarvey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald lands a body punch.
McGarvey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald. #BC#
McGarvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarvey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
McGarvey walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonald.#TD2#
McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into McGarvey's guard.

McGarvey pushes McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarvey swinging wildly here.
McDonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGarvey defends it well.
McDonald tries to clinch up but McGarvey circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDonald is looking to slow McGarvey down with leg kicks.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGarvey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
McGarvey throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
McDonald drives through with a takedown into McGarvey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David McDonald will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
McDonald gets a clinch.
McGarvey prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
McGarvey breaks the clinch. #TD2#
McDonald drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but McGarvey keeps moving.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but McGarvey blocks nicely.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##ES#
McGarvey pushes McDonald off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McGarvey checks a leg kick. #CL2#
McDonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGarvey, pushing him back against the cage.
McGarvey wants to break free but McDonald has control. #BC#
McGarvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald throws a leg kick but McGarvey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGarvey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGarvey there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGarvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGarvey on the side of the head.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGarvey as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from McGarvey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but McGarvey is just out of range.
McGarvey throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McGarvey is looking to counter punch.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but McGarvey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGarvey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald digs a good body shot into McGarvey's ribs.#TD2#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but McGarvey defending well. #T3#
McDonald throwing shots but McGarvey is blocking nicely.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald misses with a head shot. McGarvey uses the momentum to regain guard.
McDonald trying to control but McGarvey is working from the bottom.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McGarvey managing to control the position.
McGarvey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T4#
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGarvey's head.
McGarvey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but McGarvey defends it easily. #SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but McGarvey defends it easily. #SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGarvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGarvey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with McGarvey's head.
David McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a hook but McGarvey blocks it.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGarvey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook
and McGarvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGarvey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
McDonald tries to clinch
and McGarvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGarvey checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald works the jab nicely.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGarvey. That did some damage!
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. McGarvey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and McGarvey counters with an outside leg kick.
McGarvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephen McGarvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tries a low kick but McGarvey avoids it.
McGarvey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McGarvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald tries to clinch up
letting McGarvey counter with a right hand.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
Stephen McGarvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.#T3##KD#
McGarvey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGarvey finish him?!
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by McGarvey.#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Good work by McGarvey as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from McGarvey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephen McGarvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald wants to clinch up but McGarvey keeps it at a distance.
McGarvey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGarvey is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGarvey on the side of the head.#T4#
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces McGarvey off the cage and back into range.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald looks to clinch
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on McGarvey's shoulder, as McGarvey tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and McGarvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald closes the distance but McGarvey moves to the side #KD#
and McGarvey counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDonald! McGarvey lets McDonald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can McGarvey finish him?
McDonald misses with a hook
and McGarvey counters with a right hand from hell and McDonald is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen McGarvey!
A very excited looking Stephen McGarvey 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.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'.

Event: C391: Sanford vs Chai
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Tama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Tama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Tama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacira keeps working.
Jacira isn't going anywhere.
Tama tries to score with some ground and pound. Jacira controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jacira is looking for a sweep.
Tama lands a few punches from side control.
Tama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jacira some visible discomfort.
Jacira is not content to let Tama control the position.
Jacira tries to buck Tama off but Tama is having none of it.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacira keeps working.
Jacira on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Jacira is trying to get back to half guard.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacira keeps working.
Tama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jacira being controlled for a moment.
Jacira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tama trying to control the action but Jacira is working from the bottom.
Jacira can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacira keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tama in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jacira gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tama uses his free foot to push down on Jacira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jacira.
Jacira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tama with the ground and pound from mount.
Tama postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jacira bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tama and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!

Event: NYF 103: Kemppainen vs Christ
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Garcia throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Pancho Garcia has been cut.
A swing and a miss from White.
Garcia scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White misses with a straight right.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia moves away from the strike by White.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Fredrik White has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from White misses.
White throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
White missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredrik White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White misses with a wild combination.
Garcia cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Garcia misses.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
White connects with a body shot.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
White misses with a double jab.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia blocks a jab.#T2#
Garcia throws a hook but White blocks it.
A swing and a miss from White.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from White.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Garcia lands.
White scores with a one two! Garcia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia feints a jab promting White to slip. Garcia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. White slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#White is rocked!
Garcia drops White with a straight right hand, right on the button! Garcia follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Pancho Garcia!

Event: C389: Duran vs Entreri
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Vitalik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okoro throws a looping overhand right but Vitalik ducks down to avoid it.
Okoro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okoro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vitalik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okoro at a distance.
Vitalik jabs at Okoro's body.
Okoro throws a shot from downtown. Vitalik moves away and avoids it.
Okoro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Okoro's head coaches at Squids Sweat Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vitalik misses with a two punch combination.
Vitalik lands a nice looking body shot.
Vitalik throws the left hand but Okoro avoids the punch easily.
Okoro scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good standup being displayed there by Vitalik as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Okoro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okoro wants it to stay on the feet.
Okoro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vitalik moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Okoro sends Vitalik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Okoro is motioning to the referee to let Vitalik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#TD2#
Vitalik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vitalik thows a huge punch but Okoro dodges it nicely.
Vitalik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okoro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okoro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vitalik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vitalik tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoro is retaining full guard.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Vitalik from controlling successfully.
Okoro pulls Vitalik in close to prevent any damage.
Okoro continues to stall.#T2#
Okoro keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik lands a couple of elbows.
Okoro trying to control the position here.
Vitalik lands a couple of elbows.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Okoro blocks nicely.
Vitalik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Okoro controlling the position.
Vitalik tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoro is retaining full guard.
Vitalik being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
More hug and hope from Okoro.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vitalik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitalik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okoro is fending him off so far but Vitalik persists. Nope, Okoro circles away and we're back to standing.
Kobe Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Vitalik.
Okoro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vitalik jabs at Okoro's body.
A big left from Okoro misses.
Vitalik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vitalik. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Vitalik.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Okoro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vitalik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vitalik.
Okoro throwing a counter right hand but Vitalik manages to avoid it.
Vitalik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okoro wants to clinch up but Vitalik keeps it at a distance.
Vitalik shoots for a double leg takedown but Okoro sprawls well. He's pushed Vitalik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Okoro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vitalik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kobe Okoro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Okoro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Okoro lands.
Okoro looks to land a right hand but Vitalik moved out of range.
Vitalik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okoro doesn't seem bothered though.
Vitalik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okoro misses the jab.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Okoro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vitalik throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Okoro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Vitalik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okoro is looking to counter punch.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Vitalik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Vitalik wants to pass to mount but Okoro is defending the position. #T1#
Vitalik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okoro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okoro wants to stand and escape but Vitalik is having none of it.
Vitalik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
Okoro has momentary wrist control but Vitalik slips an elbow through the middle.
Okoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vitalik trying to control but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Vitalik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Okoro managing to control the position. #T2#
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Okoro blocks nicely.
Vitalik is fighting to break Okoro's control of his arms but Okoro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Okoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoro managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kobe Okoro is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitalik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoro.
Vitalik fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Vitalik closes the distance and clinches up with Okoro, looking for a takedown. Vitalik pushes Okoro against the cage but Okoro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okoro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okoro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okoro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vitalik.
Okoro lands with a cross.
Vitalik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okoro counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Okoro.
Kobe Okoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okoro thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kobe Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Vitalik.
An inside leg kick from Okoro misses. #T4#
Vitalik throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Kobe Okoro has been cut.
Okoro looks to land a body kick but Vitalik moved away.
Vitalik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vitalik somewhat.
Vitalik shoots in looking for a takedown but Okoro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vitalik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vitalik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoro is just out of range.
Okoro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okoro cracks Vitalik with a hook to the temple - Vitalik is on wobbly legs here! Okoro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vitalik falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Okoro wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kobe Okoro!
A relieved looking Kobe Okoro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C390: Cheese vs Adofo
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Novak connects with a jab.
Kiwi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novak.
Kiwi with a nice cross.
Kiwi looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.
Kiwi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Novak looks to clinch
and Kiwi counters with a stiff right hand.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiwi.
Novak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Novak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Novak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the body from Novak misses
and Kiwi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiwi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak. #TD#
Kiwi gets caught napping as Novak dives in and scores a takedown. Kiwi manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiwi has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Novak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Novak wants to control from the top but Kiwi keeps moving.
Novak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Novak cracks Kiwi with a solid left hand.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Novak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiwi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Novak.
Novak postures up in Kiwi's guard and throws a big left but Kiwi blocks it.
Novak advances position into side control!
Novak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kiwi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Novak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Novak lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Novak working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Novak.
Novak controls the position.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiwi keeps working.
Novak working the body and head with strikes.
Novak landing a few strikes.
Novak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kiwi down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Kiwi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Novak wants to control but Kiwi is keeping him busy.
Kiwi is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Novak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kiwi to see if he's OK.
Novak looks up at the clock and then as Kiwi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Novak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Kiwi's face as Novak controls the position.
Kiwi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Novak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kiwi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Novak is looking to take a break and control but Kiwi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novak working the head with strikes.
Novak works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Novak working the head and body with strikes.
Novak is working Kiwi over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Kiwi is rocked!
Novak grinds an elbow into Kiwi's temple.
Kiwi is still in real trouble! Can Novak finish him?
Novak cracks Kiwi with a big right hand but Kiwi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A big shot lands for Novak! That's hurt Kiwi! Will he recover? Novak fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!
The defeated Bruce Kiwi had this to say: 'I had COVID'.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Inhanamoto
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Saqqaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Saqqaf connects with a body shot that sends Porfirigo's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Saqqaf. #CL2#
Porfirigo clinches up against the cage.
Saqqaf just leaning against Porfirigo, taking a breather.
Porfirigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Saqqaf to work.
Saqqaf lands a left hand.
Saqqaf slows down the pace here.
Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Saqqaf fails to land.
Saqqaf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Saqqaf misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saqqaf lands a body shot.
Saqqaf lands a shot to the body.
Porfirigo tries to break the clinch but Saqqaf is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Saqqaf.
A hook to the body from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Porfirigo is working for takedown but Saqqaf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Porfirigo wants a takedown.
Porfirigo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Waheed Saqqaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.#T2#
Saqqaf holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saqqaf is leaning against Porfirigo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Saqqaf to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saqqaf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Saqqaf pulls guard effortlessly.
Porfirigo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Porfirigo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Saqqaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porfirigo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Porfirigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Saqqaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo being controlled here, momentarily.
Saqqaf looking to sit in guard and control but Porfirigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Porfirigo throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Saqqaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porfirigo stands and throws Saqqaf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Porfirigo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Saqqaf is looking to regain half guard here but Porfirigo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saqqaf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo trying to control the position but Saqqaf is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Porfirigo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saqqaf lands a lovely overhand right.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porfirigo manages to avoid it.
Porfirigo with the counter takedown but Saqqaf avoids it easily.
Porfirigo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saqqaf throws a body shot but no joy.
Porfirigo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Porfirigo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saqqaf tries a low kick but Porfirigo avoids it.
Porfirigo with the counter takedown but Saqqaf avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porfirigo tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Porfirigo gets a double leg takedown into Saqqaf's guard.
Porfirigo postures up in Saqqaf's guard and throws a big left but Saqqaf blocks it.
Porfirigo throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Porfirigo slips an elbow through the middle.
Saqqaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Saqqaf, not yet.
Porfirigo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Saqqaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Porfirigo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Saqqaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Porfirigo defends it easily.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Porfirigo from controlling successfully.
Saqqaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Porfirigo throws a big elbow that misses.
Saqqaf wants to hit a sweep here but Porfirigo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saqqaf there!
Saqqaf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saqqaf manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Saqqaf is staying active underneath Porfirigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saqqaf is looking for a sweep. Porfirigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porfirigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saqqaf tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg.
Saqqaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saqqaf is trying to control but Porfirigo passes into side control! #T4#
Saqqaf regains half guard.
Saqqaf tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg.
Porfirigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Porfirigo seems to be working for a kimura but Saqqaf defends the submission attempt.
Saqqaf is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Porfirigo is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Saqqaf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Porfirigo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saqqaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo gets back to full guard.
Saqqaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Saqqaf advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Saqqaf decides to stand up, so the ref orders Porfirigo to his feet. #T1#
Saqqaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Porfirigo.
Saqqaf throws a right and a left that Porfirigo avoids nicely.
Porfirigo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saqqaf.
Porfirigo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy head kick and Porfirigo moves out of range easily.
Saqqaf throws a combination that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a straight right hand.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Porfirigo moved away.#TD2#
Porfirigo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Porfirigo is looking to stand up but Saqqaf won't let him.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porfirigo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Porfirigo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Porfirigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saqqaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porfirigo has managed to get both his arms back between Saqqaf's legs - danger averted.
Saqqaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Saqqaf tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Saqqaf is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Porfirigo gets back to full guard. #T3#
Porfirigo looking to control.
Saqqaf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
Saqqaf advances to half guard.
Saqqaf trying to control the action but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo has his hands clasped together around Saqqaf's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Saqqaf seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Saqqaf has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Porfirigo defend it? Saqqaf steps over the head and cranks it - Porfirigo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saqqaf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waheed Saqqaf!
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Darongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Darongo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
Anstey connects with a leg kick.
Anstey throws a body punch but Darongo moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Darongo - just one landing.
A clash of legs there as Darongo blocks the low kick.
Darongo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Anstey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anstey tries to bum rush Darongo with a series of wild strikes but Darongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darongo takes one to the chin there.
Darongo scores with the left hand. Anstey knows he should have avoided that one.
Anstey throws a head kick but Darongo moves out of range.
Darongo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anstey with a body shot.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Darongo there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey throws a series of punches but Darongo moves out of range.
Anstey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey throws a lazy right hand but Darongo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ronan Darongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darongo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anstey.
Anstey takes a swing at Darongo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Darongo thumps Anstey with a low kick.
Darongo misses the jab.
Anstey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey misses with a double jab
and Darongo counters with a stiff right hand.
Darongo lands a nice looking body kick.
Anstey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darongo.
Darongo tries to score with a low kick but Anstey moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Darongo.
Darongo moves out of range as Anstey strikes.
Darongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Darongo misses with a low kick as Anstey jumps back.
Darongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darongo misses with a hook
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand.
Darongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey throws a wild body kick that Darongo sees coming a mile off.
Darongo lands with a kick to the temple. Anstey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Darongo.
Anstey misses with a hook. Darongo ducked under it nicely.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Darongo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anstey misses with an uppercut
and Darongo counters with a thumping low kick.
Darongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darongo lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey slips a jab from Darongo.
Anstey lands a two punch combo.
Anstey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darongo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anstey on the side of the head.
Anstey ducks right into an uppercut from Darongo.
Anstey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
Anstey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Darongo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anstey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
A low kick lands for Darongo.
Anstey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Darongo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anstey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darongo.
Anstey misses with a right hand
and Darongo counters with a right hand to the body.
Darongo feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Darongo works Anstey's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Anstey misses.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Darongo.
Darongo slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Darongo.
Darongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darongo slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Anstey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darongo wants to slow Anstey down by chopping away at his legs.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darongo throws a counter combo.#T4#
Darongo feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from Darongo.
Anstey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darongo to score with a decent uppercut.
Anstey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Darongo. That one must have hurt.
Darongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anstey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anstey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darongo feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Darongo blocks a jab.
Darongo dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darongo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Darongo counters with a straight right hand.
Darongo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anstey.
A jab from Darongo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Darongo 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#
Darongo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anstey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Anstey as he checks the leg kick.
Darongo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anstey has time to react.
Darongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darongo blocks a jab.
Darongo scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darongo!
Darongo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
Darongo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darongo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darongo.
Darongo lands with a straight right. Anstey didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Darongo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darongo.
Darongo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anstey 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.#T1#
Darongo misses with a body kick.
Darongo tries to land a front kick but Anstey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darongo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anstey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darongo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anstey.
A low kick lands for Darongo.
Darongo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anstey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darongo.
Danga de danga de dang - Anstey scores with a four punch combination!
Darongo lands with an uppercut that bounces Anstey off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anstey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darongo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anstey eats them both and turns towards Darongo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Darongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.#T2#
A slow jab from Anstey misses its intended target.
Anstey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darongo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anstey scrambles back to his feet.
Darongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darongo throws a combination. Anstey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Darongo throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darongo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Anstey misses with a combination
and Darongo counters with an outside leg kick.
Darongo lands with an uppercut that bounces Anstey off the cage and back into range.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anstey might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Darongo gets in close and tags Anstey with a short punch that almost sends Anstey to the mat! Oh Anstey is in big trouble! He turns his back on Darongo, trying to create some distance but Darongo rushes him, striking wildly and Anstey goes down! The referee tackles Darongo into the cage to end the fight! Darongo is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronan Darongo!
After the big win, Ronan Darongo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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