Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 65
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
A cross from Crowder lands.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Wright.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Wright leaves Crowder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Crowder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Crowder gets a clinch.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright blocks a body shot from Crowder.
Crowder is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder has Wright pressed against the cage.
Crowder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carter Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Crowder.
Crowder scores with a hook to the body.#T1##TD2#
Crowder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wright clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Crowder misses with an elbow to the head.
Crowder looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for the choke from the back position but Wright is controlling his hands well.
Crowder has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wright.
Crowder trying to control.
Wright trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now.
Crowder somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wright trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Crowder has his arm under Wright's chin here. Game over son! Crowder squeezes tightly and Wright is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder is the new welterweight champion!

Event: MFC - 64
Date: Mar 27, 2025

#R1#
Lynar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lynar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercer to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynar throws a right hand that misses
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mercer.
Mercer throws a combination that misses
and Lynar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Lynar throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Mercer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lynar 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.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Lynar misses with a body shot
letting Mercer counter with a right hand.
Lynar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lynar's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Mercer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mercer content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Mercer stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lynar has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mercer manages to get his head free but now Lynar has transitioned to an armbar! Mercer grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lynar! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar retains his lightweight title!
Sebastion Lynar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Bobby Mercer had this to say: 'I was kind of looking forward to a rubber match Diogo, but I'll take it as a sign. I am officially retiring from fighting. What a ride it's been Dynasty! The best org out there! They're at the tippy top, but really they're only half way up! Thank you for the opportunities & thank you to the fans'.

Event: MFC - 61
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanaani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lynar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Lynar is predictable there
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynar misses with a low kick.
Lynar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kanaani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Kanaani. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
Lynar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynar throws a big counter combination but Kanaani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kanaani.
Kanaani 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kanaani eats them both and turns towards Lynar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Lynar ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
Kanaani jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Lynar.
A slow jab from Kanaani misses its intended target.
Lynar connects with an inside leg kick.
Lynar throws a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
A slow jab from Lynar misses its intended target.
Lynar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lynar tries to work over Kanaani's front leg with a kick but Kanaani checks it.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynar.
A leg kick checked by Kanaani.
Lynar throws a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
Lynar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynar staying out of range there.
Kanaani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Lynar jabs at Kanaani's body.#T2#
Lynar misses the jab.
Lynar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lynar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kanaani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kanaani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kanaani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lynar with a body shot.
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanaani throws out a leg kick but Lynar moves out of range and Kanaani only half commits.
Lynar lands with an uppercut that bounces Kanaani off the cage and back into range.
Kanaani tried to score with a low kick but Lynar checks it.
Lynar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kanaani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Mehdi Kanaani's cut even more.
Kanaani cracks Lynar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kanaani wants to slow Lynar down by chopping away at his legs.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Kanaani throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynar. #T3#
Lynar throws a nice looking combination but Kanaani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynar misses with a body shot.
Kanaani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sebastion Lynar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanaani takes one to the chin there.
Lynar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kanaani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lynar misses with a low kick as Kanaani jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Kanaani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lynar misses with a low kick.
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynar misses the target.
Lynar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lynar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kanaani is out of range and Lynar settles back down.
Kanaani misses with a right hand
and Lynar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanaani throws an overhand right that lands on Lynar's shoulder, as Lynar tries to avoid the shot.
Kanaani misses with a left hand #KD#
and Lynar counters with a right hand that sends Kanaani tumbling to the canvas! Can Lynar finish him? He dives into Kanaani's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Kanaani is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Mehdi Kanaani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar won't allow Kanaani to sweep him here.
Kanaani is still in real trouble! Can Lynar finish him?#SU#
Lynar gets to his feet - Kanaani follows without any prompting.
Lynar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanaani seems to have recovered his senses.
Kanaani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanaani looks winded!
Kanaani tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynar throws a low kick but Kanaani moves out of range easily.
Kanaani throws out a counter right but Lynar avoids it with no problem.
Lynar scores with a leg kick.
Kanaani checks the leg kick.
Lynar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lynar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynar.
Lynar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kanaani checks a leg kick.
Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lynar throws a leg kick but Kanaani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kanaani tries a low kick but Lynar avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kanaani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Kanaani does no damage.
Lynar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kanaani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kanaani checks a leg kick nicely.
Lynar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lynar misses with a looping left.
Lynar scores with a decent looking hook.
Lynar tries a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
Kanaani checks a leg kick nicely.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanaani can do to turn this around?
Lynar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Lynar. #TD#
Lynar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kanaani quickly recovers to half guard.
Kanaani is looking to escape.#SU#
Lynar stands up out of the half guard.
Kanaani throws a looping overhand right but Lynar ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kanaani checks the leg kick.
Lynar swinging wildly here.
Kanaani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kanaani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Lynar slips the punch.
Sebastion Lynar is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Kanaani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Lynar saw that one coming.
Lynar lands a leg kick that knocks Kanaani off balance momentarily.
Lynar misses with a looping right.
Kanaani misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Lynar lands a stunning uppercut that sends Kanaani to the mat! #CUT#Mehdi Kanaani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Lynar postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kanaani to stand up. #T2#
Kanaani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kanaani connects with a body shot.
Kanaani blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Kanaani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lynar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kanaani checks it well.
Lynar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynar wants to slow Kanaani down by chopping away at his legs.
Kanaani misses with a straight right.
Lynar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanaani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynar. #KD#
Lynar drops his shoulder and cracks Kanaani with a huge uppercut! Kanaani goes down! Can Lynar finish him?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Sebastion Lynar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MFC - 60
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peramaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peramaki.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wright takes one on the button.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peramaki doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Peramaki is just out of range.#CL#
Peramaki instigates a clinch. #T1#
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Peramaki fails to land. #TD#
Peramaki decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peramaki controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Wright wanted to stand there but Peramaki had control of the position. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Wright gets to his feet. Peramaki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Peramaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Peramaki misses the target.
Wright is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Peramaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Wright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Wright.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.#CL#
Peramaki drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Wright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Wright won't allow it.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Wright won't allow it. #BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Peramaki gets a clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Wright feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peramaki.
As Wright looks to move away, Peramaki throws a big counter combo but Wright just gets out of the way.#T1#
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright works Peramaki's body with a nice hook.
Peramaki blocks a head kick by Wright.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Peramaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it. #T2#
Peramaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carter Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright punishes Peramaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peramaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peramaki darts in trying to clinch
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3##CL#
Peramaki instigates a clinch.
Peramaki throws a head punch that misses.
Peramaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kimmo Peramaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Peramaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright misses the body punch #CL#
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Peramaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Peramaki misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright 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!#R3#
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Peramaki's leg but Peramaki calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Peramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Peramaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peramaki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick
and Peramaki counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Peramaki to acknowledge the strikes.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright throws out a counter right but Peramaki avoids it with no problem.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab. #T1#
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peramaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peramaki with a body shot.
Peramaki throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Peramaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.#T2#
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Peramaki has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Peramaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Wright won't allow it.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wright to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Wright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wright smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.#CL#
Peramaki clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright lands a front kick.
Wright lands a head kick! #T4#
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Wright misses.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Peramaki clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wright to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
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!
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peramaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Peramaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peramaki swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Peramaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki moves to clinch but Wright breaks away
and Wright counters with a big head kick but Peramaki shrugs it off.
Peramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Wright looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright misses with a hook.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Nice body kick from Wright.
Peramaki connects with a body shot.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright shapes to counter with a head kick.
Peramaki defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Peramaki's shoulder, as Peramaki tries to avoid the shot.
Peramaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright scores with a body shot. #CL#
Peramaki has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wright to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright tries a low kick but Peramaki avoids it.
Peramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peramaki tries to clinch
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Peramaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Wright throws a right hand that Peramaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Peramaki also avoids with ease.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Peramaki blocks a jab.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright lands a jab to Peramaki's midsection.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.
It looked like Peramaki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Wright thinks about the counter body kick.
Peramaki defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Wright moves out of range as Peramaki strikes.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Peramaki takes one to the side of the head.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peramaki stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peramaki manages to avoid it.#T1#
Peramaki slips under a jab from Wright.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright misses with a hook.
A big left from Wright misses.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peramaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peramaki walks into a straight right hand from Wright.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peramaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Peramaki swinging wildly here. #T3#
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright throws a body kick that misses.
Peramaki throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright lands a head kick. Peramaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
As Peramaki backs off Wright throws a huge counter combo but Peramaki manages to avoid it all.
Peramaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range. #T4#
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wright throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wright connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peramaki throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peramaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Wright!
Carter Wright is the new welterweight champion!
Carter Wright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1##CL#
Martinez rushes Turmarrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martinez lands an elbow inside that Turmarrov shrugs off.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Turmarrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martinez prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez. #CUT#It looks like Alexey Turmarrov has been cut.
Martinez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martinez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez gets underhooks to prevent Turmarrov's takedown attempt.
Martinez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Martinez is struggling to control the position.
Martinez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turmarrov's defenses.
Martinez pushes Turmarrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Turmarrov in his tracks for a moment.
Turmarrov tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
Javier Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Turmarrov.
Martinez lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez controlling the action here for a moment.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Turmarrov 's eye. #T2#
Martinez stalls.
Martinez stalls.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.
A slow jab from Turmarrov misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Martinez.#ROC#Turmarrov is rocked!
Martinez blocks a jab.
Turmarrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Turmarrov is holding his hands too far apart here. Martinez throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Turmarrov is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javier Martinez!
After winning the bout, Javier Martinez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 58
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Zakrzewski shoots and misses
letting Kanaani counter with a right hand.
Zakrzewski misses with a combination
and Kanaani counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Kanaani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kanaani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kanaani misses with a hook. Zakrzewski ducked under it nicely.
Kanaani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanaani lands with a good body shot.
Zakrzewski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Kanaani misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but Kanaani shows good takedown defense.
Zakrzewski with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Mehdi Kanaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski looks winded!
Kanaani scores with a sloppy right hand. Zakrzewski should have avoided that one. #ROC#Zakrzewski is rocked!#T1#
Zakrzewski ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
It looks like Kanaani has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some wild striking there from Kanaani.
Zakrzewski avoids the body shot from Kanaani.
Nice sprawl there from Kanaani as Zakrzewski shoots in.
Zakrzewski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zakrzewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanaani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kanaani misses its target.
Zakrzewski shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanaani sprawls well. He's pushed Zakrzewski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Kanaani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zakrzewski.
Kanaani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kanaani lands with a shot to the body.
Kanaani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut even more.
Zakrzewski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Kanaani moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Zakrzewski goes down! Can Kanaani finish him!?
Zakrzewski is still in real trouble! Can Kanaani finish him?#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zakrzewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanaani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zakrzewski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses.
Kanaani postures up and lands a big shot to Zakrzewski's brow.
Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kanaani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zakrzewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanaani content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kanaani prevents Zakrzewski from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Kanaani gets to his feet. Zakrzewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zakrzewski with a poor takedown
and Kanaani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kanaani lands with a straight right. Zakrzewski didn't see that one coming.
Kanaani leaves Zakrzewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kanaani looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kanaani.
Zakrzewski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kanaani.#T4##KD#
Kanaani bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Zakrzewski! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#The cut above Krzysztof Zakrzewski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zakrzewski controls Kanaani momentarily but Kanaani frees himself. #SU#
Zakrzewski is working an open guard so Kanaani takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zakrzewski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zakrzewski has his takedown stuffed
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani lands a brutal uppercut that launches Zakrzewski off his feet! Zakrzewski tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
Mehdi Kanaani thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Mercer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mercer with the inside leg kick.
Mercer throws out a powerful jab.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but Lynar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mercer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercer connects with a looping right hand.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Lynar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Mercer.
Jab by Mercer.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Mercer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Mercer takes a swing at Lynar's ribcage but misses.
Lynar throws out a counter right but Mercer avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Mercer catches Lynar right on the button with a cross.
Lynar walks into a stiff left hand from Mercer.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Mercer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lynar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer looks to throw the jab but Lynar is out of range.
Lynar looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Lynar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Lynar does it's job there.
Mercer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mercer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynar misses with a hook.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lynar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mercer throws a one two combo.
Mercer closes the distance but Lynar moves to the side
and Lynar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer throws a right hand that Lynar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynar also avoids with ease.
Lynar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lynar avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Mercer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynar walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer throws a combination that misses
enabling Lynar to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Bobby Mercer's cut is getting worse.
A left lands for Mercer.
Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercer misses the target.
Lynar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, jab by Mercer - just one landing.
Mercer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lynar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lynar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lynar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynar.
Mercer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lynar. That did some damage!
Mercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
Mercer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lynar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynar at a distance.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lynar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercer to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Lynar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Mercer gets a takedown into half guard.
Lynar wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Mercer trying to mount his opponent but Lynar defends it.
Mercer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Lynar trying to control here. #SUB2#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Lynar is pressing down on Mercer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mercer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer distracts Lynar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lynar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercer defends it easily.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mercer continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynar is just out of range.
It seemed like Lynar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lynar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lynar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercer scores with a nice head shot.
Lynar swinging wildly here.
Sebastion Lynar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercer under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Mercer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercer connects with a high kick.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Lynar moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Lynar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Lynar misses.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynar blocks a jab.
Lynar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Lynar blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lynar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercer throws a head kick that Lynar semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Mercer looks to land a combination. Lynar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Mercer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lynar's guard.
Mercer trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Mercer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Lynar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mercer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Lynar drops Mercer with a left right combo! Lynar follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Mercer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Mercer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mercer is controlling an arm, preventing Lynar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mercer seems to have got his legs back now.
Mercer is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mercer tries to lock up and control but Lynar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lynar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercer is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Lynar working for a submission but Mercer is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is desperately trying to improve his position but Lynar has a good base and remains in mount.
Mercer tries to hold on but Lynar postures up.
Mercer is trying desperately to improve position.
Mercer tries to hold on but Lynar postures up.
Mercer is squirming around, avoiding Lynar's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bobby Mercer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer'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.#R4#
Lynar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lynar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lynar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lynar throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
Lynar gets caught flat footed, as Mercer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lynar has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mercer doesn't defend quickly enough and Lynar has managed to lock this one up! Can Mercer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lynar on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Sebastion Lynar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Bobby Mercer had this to say: 'I was kind of looking forward to a rubber match Diogo, but I'll take it as a sign. I am officially retiring from fighting. What a ride it's been Dynasty! The best org out there! They're at the tippy top, but really they're only half way up! Thank you for the opportunities & thank you to the fans'.

Event: MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025

#R1#
Martinez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Martinez checks it.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Nagibatel is stalling here.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martinez up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nagibatel enables Martinez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nagibatel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nagibatel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagibatel controlling the position.
Martinez 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.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Martinez pushes Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nagibatel avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body. #T3#
Nagibatel stalling.
Martinez tries to stall but Nagibatel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinez letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagibatel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez just leaning against Nagibatel, taking a breather.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel slowing the pace effectively.
Nagibatel is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagibatel has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
Nagibatel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez 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#
Martinez checks the leg kick.
Martinez throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?#CL#
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagibatel stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Nagibatel taking a breather.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Nagibatel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nagibatel continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nagibatel effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel misses with a double jab.
Martinez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martinez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez misses the jab.#CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow. #T2#
Nagibatel slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Nagibatel to work.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nagibatel is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagibatel has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3##CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel slowing the pace effectively.
Nagibatel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Nagibatel managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez. #T4#
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez wants to stall.
Javier Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
Martinez taking a breather.
Nagibatel pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.#TD#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Martinez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martinez laying and praying for a moment but Nagibatel takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Martinez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagibatel is just riding it out for now. Martinez eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is nestled in close to Nagibatel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Martinez controlling the action here.
Nagibatel tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez stalling away here and it's allowed Nagibatel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to Nagibatel's brow.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martinez is really struggling to control Nagibatel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Martinez has Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagibatel stalling the fight. #T3#
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nagibatel avoiding damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Martinez lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez wants to stall.
Martinez lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Martinez trying to stall but Nagibatel improves his position.
Martinez is looking to control Nagibatel's arms but Nagibatel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martinez has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagibatel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nagibatel is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks. #TD#
Martinez feints and as Nagibatel raises his hands in defense, Martinez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagibatel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.
Nagibatel controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel. #CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez taking a breather.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Nagibatel.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martinez.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel slows down the pace here. #T3#
Nagibatel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Nagibatel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nagibatel stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Nagibatel - just one landing.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Martinez instigates a clinch.
Nagibatel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martinez letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Come on Martinez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Martinez has Nagibatel pushed against the cage.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez had his way with Lyoha Nagibatel in that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5##CL#
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Nagibatel back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the temple.
Nagibatel is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martinez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez taking a breather.
Martinez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagibatel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Nagibatel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Nagibatel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez.#CL#
Martinez rushes Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez is stalling here.
Nagibatel avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel is struggling to control the position.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagibatel taking a breather. #T2#
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
Nagibatel looking to stall.
Nagibatel is trying to stall.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martinez up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez checks the leg kick.
Nagibatel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts. #T3##TD#
Nagibatel tries to sprawl but Martinez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Martinez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagibatel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nagibatel wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Martinez wants to take a breather but Nagibatel is having none of it.
Martinez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martinez trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nagibatel avoids it.
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martinez trying to stall but Nagibatel improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Javier Martinez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025

#R1#
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Peramaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Peramaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Wright has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Peramaki forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.#CL#
Peramaki has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Peramaki has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Peramaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.#T2#
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.
Wright postures up. #SUB#
Peramaki working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily. #SU2#
Wright stands up from Peramaki's guard - Wright perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Peramaki closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Peramaki clinches with his opponent.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peramaki has him pressed against the cage.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Peramaki is controlling the position.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4##BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peramaki.
Peramaki sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peramaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.#CL#
Peramaki pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Peramaki clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Peramaki 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#
Peramaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Peramaki darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Wright throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peramaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Wright counter with a right hand. #T1#
Peramaki misses with a looping right.
Wright throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Peramaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Peramaki closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Peramaki scores with a punch to the head.
Wright moves away from the strike by Peramaki.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Peramaki decides to pull guard. #T4##SUB#
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peramaki wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Peramaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peramaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Wright stands and steps away. Peramaki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Peramaki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki closes the distance but Wright moves to the side #KD2#
and Wright counters with a crisp right hand that drops Peramaki! Wright lets Peramaki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Peramaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Wright counters with a nice right hand that sends Peramaki toppling to the canvas! Peramaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wright finish him?!#ROC2#Peramaki is rocked!
Peramaki scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Peramaki wants to clinch but Wright slips to the side
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peramaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Peramaki is wise to it.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Wright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peramaki closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peramaki tries to clinch up
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Peramaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kimmo Peramaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peramaki swinging wildly here.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peramaki 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: MFC - 54
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1##KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kanaani and Hageman goes tumbling to the canvas! Kanaani follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Hageman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kanaani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hageman is still in real trouble! Can Kanaani finish him?
Kanaani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hageman's head.
Kanaani moves into full mount! Hageman won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani controlling the position easily from mount.
Kanaani looking to finish Hageman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hageman!
Hageman takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kanaani's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Kanaani!
A very excited looking Mehdi Kanaani made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MFC - 54
Date: Feb 20, 2025

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

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

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Wright throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Martinez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright misses with a low kick as Martinez jumps back.
Wright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Martinez checks it.#TD2#
Martinez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
The strikes coming from Martinez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martinez trying to control the position but Wright is working away. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martinez looking to control but instead Wright has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Martinez prevents Wright from improving his position.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wright to regain full guard.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Wright wants to break free but Martinez has control.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Wright leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Martinez gets the takedown into side control.
Martinez trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wright motions for Martinez to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright tries to work over Martinez's front leg with a kick but Martinez checks it.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wright is keeping busy.
Martinez is pushing Wright up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wright letting Martinez take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Martinez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez stalling.
Martinez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.
Wright thumps Martinez with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Martinez. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinez connects with a body shot.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.#TD2#
Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wright to the ground. Martinez is now in Wright's guard.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Javier Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SU#
Wright stands and steps away. Martinez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carter Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.#TD2#
Wright gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wright has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.
Martinez 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.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martinez trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Martinez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD2#
Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Wright's guard.
Wright is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Martinez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Wright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Martinez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.#CL2#
Martinez rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wright is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Good body shot from Martinez.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Martinez won't allow it.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Wright avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez has Wright pushed against the cage.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Wright blocks an elbow strike.
Martinez lands a good knee to the midsection. Wright won't want to take too many of those.
Martinez stalling against the cage. #T4#
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Wright leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright's brow.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Martinez checks it.#TD2#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wright is holding Martinez down, trying to stall.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright dodges the ground and pound from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Martinez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Martinez working the ground and pound but Wright is defending the strikes.
Martinez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wright is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Wright is trying to escape the position but Martinez is controlling the position.
Martinez throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Martinez just content to control the position.
Wright parries the strikes from Martinez easily there. Martinez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wright to escape.
Wright is trying to improve his position.
Martinez trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Martinez throws an elbow but Wright slips to the side and avoids it well.
Martinez trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wright takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Wright parries the strikes from Martinez easily there. Martinez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wright to escape.
Wright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wright tries to get out of the position.
Martinez throws a strike aimed at the side of Wright's head but Wright avoids it well.
Martinez in side control, throwing shots but Wright defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Martinez.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wright to the mat! Wright manages to get full guard.
Wright is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinez scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Martinez shoots in and bounces Wright off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez is fighting to break Wright's control of his arms but Wright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez stays in close to Wright's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Martinez wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martinez trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martinez is able to avoid easily.
Martinez connects with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it
letting Martinez counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wright did well to prevent Martinez getting side control.
Well, if Martinez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wright keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wright manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Martinez down. #T4##CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Wright in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Wright avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez stalling in the clinch.
Carter Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 44:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Javier Martinez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFC - 51
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Mercer misses with the combination.
Lynar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mercer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lynar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mercer tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Lynar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar scores with a shot to the body.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Mercer has Lynar up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Lynar manages to pull 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.
Mercer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mercer trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Lynar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mercer with a nice head shot there.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Mercer is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Lynar is avoiding it.
Lynar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercer throws a right hand that misses
and Lynar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.#TD2#
Mercer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mercer showed some decent athleticism there.
Mercer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4##SUB#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mercer connects with a nice short shot to Lynar's temple.
Mercer winds up and cracks Lynar with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Lynar is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lynar defending well though.
Mercer trying to control from half guard but Lynar is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Lynar clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer avoiding damage.
Mercer lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynar backwards. #BC2#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar needs to keep his hands up - Mercer had a free shot at his head there.
Mercer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mercer misses with a hook. Lynar ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Lynar swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Donk. Mercer catches Lynar right on the button with a cross.
Mercer scores with a three punch combo!
Lynar throws a hook to the side of Mercer's head but Mercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercer connects with a leg kick.
Mercer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Mercer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lynar's hands.
Lynar wants to clinch
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. Lynar will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Mercer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynar at a distance.
Lynar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Mercer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mercer gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Lynar counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Mercer down! Lynar is looking to finish but Mercer is intelligently defending himself.
Lynar trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
Lynar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Lynar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mercer dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer landing some decent shots from guard.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Mercer is continuing to stall.
Mercer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynar's head.
Lynar is pulling down on Mercer's head to control his posture.
Lynar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercer.
Mercer stands up over Lynar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mercer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mercer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Mercer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mercer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynar slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Lynar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mercer throws an off balance right hand
and Lynar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lynar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar walks into a left hand.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Lynar. #T1#
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynar tries to counter by clinching up but Mercer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynar takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Mercer finds it's way through Lynar's defenses.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Lynar ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Lynar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercer.
Lynar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sebastion Lynar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Mercer.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer misses with a hook.
Lynar throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer counters with a head kick.
Mercer lands an overhand right.
Lynar takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer throws a head kick but Lynar moves out of range. #T3#
Lynar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynar throws out the jab.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer throws a shot from downtown. Lynar moves away and avoids it.
Lynar throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer moves out of range as Lynar strikes.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Lynar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercer. That snapped Lynar's head back.
Lynar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercer's hands.
Mercer lunges at Lynar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lynar's hand.
Lynar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercer momentarily. #TD2#
Mercer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Lynar has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer'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.#R4#
Lynar blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Lynar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mercer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer throws a head kick but Lynar moves out of range.
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynar tries to counter by clinching up but Mercer breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer lands a jab-cross combination.
Lynar throws an off balance right hand
letting Mercer counter with a right hand.
Mercer lands a head kick. Lynar smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Mercer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Lynar keeps it at a distance.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Lynar moves into the clinch.
Lynar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lynar has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Mercer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercer stops a takedown attempt from Lynar.
Mercer stalling the fight. #T2#
Mercer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lynar is keeping busy.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Mercer won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mercer throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Mercer breaks the clinch.
Bobby Mercer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercer connects with a jab.#T3#
Mercer misses with a hook. Lynar ducked under it nicely.
Mercer connects with a body shot.
Mercer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lynar on the side of the head.
Lynar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mercer lands a high kick!
Mercer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynar misses with a straight left.
Mercer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mercer connects with a leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Mercer lands a nice uppercut.
Mercer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Mercer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Mercer to work.
Lynar has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer stuns Lynar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynar throwing a counter right hand but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynar.
Lynar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mercer.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Mercer connects with the punch.#T1#
Mercer misses with a low kick.
Lynar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mercer tests Lynar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lynar. That did some damage!
Mercer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Lynar moves out of range.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynar.#T2#
Mercer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Mercer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercer.
Lynar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Lynar circles away.
Lynar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.
Lynar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercer lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer throws a one two combo.
Lynar throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Mercer throws a right hand that Lynar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynar also avoids with ease.
Mercer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Mercer clinches up with Lynar and pushes him back against the cage.
Lynar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mercer smiles and moves away.
Mercer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lynar momentarily. #T4#
A slow jab from Mercer misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Mercer.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Lynar keeps it at a distance.
Mercer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mercer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lynar counter with a right hand.
Lynar misses with an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Bobby Mercer took to the microphone: 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Martinez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagibatel. Nagibatel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martinez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martinez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Martinez rushes Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nagibatel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is pushing Nagibatel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A bit of stalling here from Nagibatel. #T1#
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Nagibatel 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Martinez shoots in and bounces Nagibatel off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagibatel trying to control the position here. #T3#
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Martinez trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nagibatel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
Martinez cracks Nagibatel with a big elbow. #T4#
Martinez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nagibatel is avoiding damage well.
Nagibatel is trying to improve his position.
Nagibatel can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagibatel is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Martinez tries for a kimura but Nagibatel is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez throws an elbow but Nagibatel slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez attempts a counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it well and moves away.
Martinez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagibatel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Martinez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martinez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagibatel at a distance. #TD#
Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Martinez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nagibatel is looking for a sweep.
Martinez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Nagibatel is looking for a sweep.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagibatel keeps working.
Martinez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nagibatel's legs.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nagibatel trying his best to control but Martinez has mounted him.
Martinez wants to control the pace but Nagibatel is squirming around nicely.
Nagibatel wants to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Nagibatel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagibatel is looking to escape.
Nagibatel tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Martinez misses with a head shot.
Nagibatel is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez working the ground and pound effectively.
Nagibatel tries to hold on but Martinez postures up.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?#T4#
Nagibatel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagibatel wants to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Nagibatel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nagibatel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily.
Martinez throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Martinez has closed the distance and engaged Nagibatel in a clinch.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nagibatel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Martinez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martinez down. #T1##CL#
Martinez takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagibatel trying to stall but Martinez improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martinez.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martinez up against the cage.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nagibatel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinez leaning against his opponent.
Martinez slows down the pace here.
Nagibatel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nagibatel tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Nagibatel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.#CL#
Martinez pushes Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagibatel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Nagibatel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Martinez gets a double leg takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Nagibatel blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Martinez lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagibatel's half guard.
Nagibatel is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagibatel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagibatel is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagibatel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagibatel keeping hold of Martinez's head, controlling as best he can.
Nagibatel wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Still in half guard, Martinez seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Nagibatel avoiding damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nagibatel has Martinez pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Javier Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagibatel avoids the damage to the body.
Nagibatel stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Martinez trying to stall but Nagibatel improves his position. #T3#
Nagibatel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martinez up against the cage.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nagibatel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range. #CL#
Martinez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagibatel, pushing him back against the cage.
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Nagibatel manages to break the clinch.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Martinez pushes Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagibatel stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Martinez is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martinez is able to avoid easily.
Martinez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinez is out of range. #TD#
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez had his way with Lyoha Nagibatel in that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##TD#
Martinez gets a takedown into half guard.
Nagibatel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Nagibatel is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is looking to stall here but Nagibatel recovers full guard.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Martinez trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagibatel has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Nagibatel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!
Nagibatel is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagibatel keeps working.
Nagibatel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martinez.
Martinez working away.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagibatel keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Nagibatel is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Martinez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagibatel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez checks a low kick from Nagibatel.#CL#
Martinez has Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagibatel has Martinez pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Nagibatel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Martinez's leg but Martinez calmly moves out of range.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel unleashes a big counter combination but Martinez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez retains his middleweight title!
Javier Martinez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 49
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Lynar misses with the combination.
As Lynar looks to move away, Peramaki throws a big counter combo but Lynar just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peramaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Lynar tries to keep at a distance but Peramaki has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Peramaki jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peramaki working for a triangle but Lynar defends it easily.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Peramaki is keeping the position.#T1#
Lynar wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Lynar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lynar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynar has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Peramaki keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lynar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Peramaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peramaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Peramaki working for a triangle but Lynar defends it easily.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully. #T3#
Peramaki controls Lynar momentarily but Lynar frees himself. #SUB2#
Lynar drops back looking for a leg! Peramaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peramaki manages to kick Lynar off! Lynar jumps back into Peramaki's guard. #SUB#
Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Lynar pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Lynar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peramaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peramaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peramaki! #REVR#
Lynar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peramaki off and has taken his back!#T4#
Peramaki trying to control the position but Lynar manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Lynar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Peramaki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lynar. #SUB2#
Peramaki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Peramaki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lynar. #SUB2#
Lynar has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Peramaki is defending well but eventually Lynar manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Peramaki has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Sebastion Lynar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MFC - 49
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Mercer lands a really nice looking cross but Kanaani seems unphased.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kanaani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Kanaani misses
and Mercer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kanaani defending well as Mercer loads up on a big left hand.
Kanaani throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer is looking to counter punch.
Kanaani misses with a jab to the body
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kanaani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Mercer connects with a leg kick.
Mercer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kanaani 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.
Kanaani takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanaani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mehdi Kanaani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanaani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer lands with a cross.
Mercer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mercer lands with a nice body punch.
Mercer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanaani thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kanaani digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Mercer. #CUT#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Mercer walks into a stiff left hand from Kanaani.
Mercer misses with a body punch
and Kanaani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kanaani misses with a looping left.
A combination from Kanaani does no damage.
Mercer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mercer scores with the left hand. Kanaani knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer slips under a jab.
Kanaani misses with a shot to the body
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Kanaani.
Kanaani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer throws a quick counter head kick but Kanaani was just out of range.#T3#
Kanaani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Mercer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mercer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercer slows the pace down in half guard.
Mercer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kanaani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mercer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Kanaani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
Mercer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kanaani is looking for a sweep. Mercer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mercer controlling the pace.
Kanaani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
Mercer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kanaani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanaani.
Mercer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kanaani walks into a straight right hand from Mercer.
Mercer throws a right and a left that Kanaani avoids nicely.
Mercer swings for the body but Kanaani moves out of range.
Kanaani looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanaani. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mercer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Mercer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercer dives in and grabs Kanaani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kanaani pushes down on Mercer's head and hops out.
Bobby Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer goes for a double leg but Kanaani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kanaani continues to drive forward.#BC#
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kanaani tries to keep at a distance but Mercer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercer lands a body punch. #T1#
Kanaani tries to stall but Mercer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanaani tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanaani misses with a body punch.
Kanaani doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Mercer breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mercer clinches up with Kanaani and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Kanaani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mercer.
Kanaani throws an off balance right hand
and Mercer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Kanaani slips under a jab.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Kanaani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanaani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Mercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanaani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kanaani slips a straight right by Mercer.
Kanaani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kanaani as Mercer shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer swings for the body but Kanaani moves out of range.
A jab from Mercer finds it's way through Kanaani's defenses.
Mercer scores with a head kick. Kanaani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kanaani throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanaani can do to turn this around?
Kanaani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanaani.
Kanaani misses with a hook.
Kanaani throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanaani.
Mercer throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kanaani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
Kanaani throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanaani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Mercer.
Kanaani swings widly with a right hand
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mercer.
Mercer connects with a right hand. Kanaani shakes it off.#CL#
Mercer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mercer pushes Kanaani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mercer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kanaani backs up against the cage.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanaani throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Kanaani just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer blocks a jab.
Mercer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Kanaani throws a leg kick but Mercer sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Mercer clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kanaani up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
A short right from Mercer.
Mercer stalls.
Mercer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kanaani up against the cage.
Kanaani is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Mercer breaks from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kanaani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercer lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Kanaani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanaani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
A jab lands there for Mercer.
Mercer throws a hook but Kanaani blocks it.
Mercer drops his hands momentarily and Kanaani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kanaani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mercer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kanaani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanaani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kanaani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mercer. Mercer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kanaani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercer counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
A jab from Kanaani misses.
Kanaani throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Mercer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanaani misses with a straight right.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Mercer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kanaani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercer counters with a solid body kick.
Kanaani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kanaani throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer lands with a nice combination. Kanaani backs away looking to recover.
Kanaani swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
A jab from Kanaani misses.
Mercer connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Kanaani misses the body punch
and Mercer counters with a left to the body.
Mercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kanaani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanaani throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
Mercer works Kanaani's body with a nice hook.
Mercer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Kanaani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bobby Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.

Event: MFC - 48
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright throws a right and a left that Bjurstrom avoids nicely.
Bjurstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bjurstrom throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjurstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bjurstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Wright throws out a counter right but Bjurstrom avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjurstrom.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range nicely.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
Bjurstrom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wright's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bjurstrom backs up against the cage.
Wright blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBjurstrom.
Wright moves out of range as Bjurstrom strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjurstrom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom. #T2#
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright throws a right hand that Bjurstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjurstrom also avoids with ease.
Bjurstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.#CUT#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom throws a shot to the body.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Bjurstrom misses
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Bjurstrom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wright.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand. #T3#
Bjurstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
A cross from Wright lands.#TD#
Wright gets caught napping as Bjurstrom dives in and scores a takedown. Wright manages to retain guard.

Wright wriggles free and stands up.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Wright catches Bjurstrom right on the button with a cross.
Bjurstrom lands a high kick!
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Bjurstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Bjurstrom avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws the left hand but Bjurstrom avoids the punch easily.
Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Bjurstrom finds it's target.
Bjurstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bjurstrom drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjurstrom throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjurstrom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bjurstrom throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Bjurstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjurstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bjurstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Bjurstrom looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Wright steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Bjurstrom prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##ES2#
Wright manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright works Bjurstrom's body with a nice hook.
Bjurstrom swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjurstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjurstrom connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Bjurstrom throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bjurstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright moves out of range as Bjurstrom strikes.
Bjurstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bjurstrom counter with a right hand.
Bjurstrom lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjurstrom throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Bjurstrom cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bjurstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Bjurstrom off balance momentarily.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bjurstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Wright makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjurstrom misses the target.
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 Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Wright lands a jab.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bjurstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Bjurstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Wright misses.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bjurstrom blocks a leg kick.
Wright looks for the body kick but Bjurstrom saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Wright counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Bjurstrom. Those never looked like landing.
Carter Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjurstrom jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright slips a jab from Bjurstrom.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjurstrom throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Bjurstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjurstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjurstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Wright tries to work over Bjurstrom's front leg with a kick but Bjurstrom checks it.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick.
Bjurstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright throws a counter combo.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Bjurstrom's shoulder, as Bjurstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Bjurstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bjurstrom throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Bjurstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bjurstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom moved away.
Bjurstrom lands a head shot.
Bjurstrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Bjurstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bjurstrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bjurstrom blocks the body kick.
Bjurstrom jabs at Wright's body.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Wright misses with a kick to the body
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjurstrom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bjurstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Wright throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Bjurstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjurstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjurstrom throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Bjurstrom ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Wright throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Bjurstrom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bjurstrom prevents Wright from standing back up.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjurstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjurstrom works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bjurstrom controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Bjurstrom takes Wright's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wright is in trouble.
Bjurstrom trying to control.#SUB#
Bjurstrom tightening his grip on Wright, looking for the choke. #T3#
Wright trying to get back to his feet but Bjurstrom is in full control for now.
Bjurstrom trying to control.
Wright is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjurstrom off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wright is trying to stand back up.
Marco Bjurstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Wright manages to escape to his feet.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Bjurstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom lands a high kick!
Bjurstrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bjurstrom ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Bjurstrom defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom scores with a head kick. Wright tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wright throws a series of punches but Bjurstrom avoids them all with ease.
Wright lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Wright lands with a hook. Bjurstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright wants to slow Bjurstrom down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Bjurstrom throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjurstrom.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom feinted with a counter takedown.
Bjurstrom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom jabs at Wright's body.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bjurstrom throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Bjurstrom misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Bjurstrom backs away looking to recover.
Bjurstrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
Bjurstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjurstrom.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bjurstrom.#T2#
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Bjurstrom with a poor takedown
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Bjurstrom looks to throw a body kick
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright moves out of range as Bjurstrom strikes.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice leg kick.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Bjurstrom slips the punch.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjurstrom loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Bjurstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjurstrom takes one to the chin there.
Wright lands with a cross.
Wright takes a swing at Bjurstrom's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Bjurstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Bjurstrom walks into a jab.
Bjurstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjurstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bjurstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bjurstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carter Wright.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Wright!
Carter Wright is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Carter Wright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Peramaki gets control of Kanaani's arms and successfully pulls guard. Peramaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Peramaki seems keen to control Kanaani's posture.
Kanaani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kanaani has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peramaki is proving hard to escape from.
Peramaki looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peramaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kanaani manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Peramaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Peramaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanaani is retaining full guard.
Peramaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Peramaki is pushing down on Kanaani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kanaani is fighting to maintain full guard but Peramaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peramaki in particular looking to stall.
Peramaki trying to mount his opponent but Kanaani defends it.
Peramaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peramaki trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Peramaki is working for a kimura but Kanaani is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Peramaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Peramaki uses his free foot to push down on Kanaani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kanaani.
Peramaki content just to control the position here. #T3#
Peramaki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Peramaki has hold of Kanaani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kanaani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Peramaki throws some wild stikes that Kanaani manages to avoid easily.
Peramaki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Peramaki controlling the pace for now.
Kanaani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kanaani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peramaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Peramaki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Peramaki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kanaani is surviving well by controlling Peramaki's body position as best he can.
Kanaani is desperately trying to improve his position but Peramaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Peramaki seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kanaani is holding on tight.
Kanaani is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Peramaki mounts Kanaani! Really nice guard pass there!
Kanaani looks winded!#SUB#
Kanaani has left one of his arms exposed and Peramaki doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kanaani screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title!

Event: MFC - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Lynar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.#KD#
Nice combo by Lynar! Oh, that's hurt him - Zakrzewski falls to the canvas and Lynar follows him into side control. #ROC#Zakrzewski is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Lynar is trying to get an arm triangle but Zakrzewski is defending well.
Zakrzewski is still in real trouble! Can Lynar finish him?#SUB#
Lynar is trying to get an arm triangle but Zakrzewski is defending well.
Zakrzewski struggling a bit here.
Zakrzewski seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Lynar has an Americana. Zakrzewski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lynar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lynar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL#
Martinez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farina stalling the fight.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Farina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farina dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martinez stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Farina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Farina.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Farina slows down the pace here.
Martinez controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez stalling in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Farina slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Martinez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Farina takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Come on Farina - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martinez slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farina avoids it.
Martinez has Farina pressed against the cage. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Farina slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Farina taking a breather.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez has Farina pressed against the cage. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.#TD#
Farina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Farina trying to control the position.
Martinez trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez 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##CL2#
Farina darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farina controls his hands.
Farina taking a breather.
Javier Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinez as Farina tries to tie him up.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Martinez just leaning against Farina, taking a breather.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farina avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinez as Farina tries to tie him up.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Farina tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farina up against the cage.
Farina content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farina letting Martinez take a breather here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez stalls.
Farina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Farina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farina is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Martinez prevents Farina from improving his position.#T3#
Farina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martinez working Farina over with strikes.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farina wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Farina throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Martinez controlling the pace.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Martinez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through Farina's hands, connecting with Farina's forehead.
Farina trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Martinez manages to pass to mount!
Martinez wants to control the pace but Farina is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Farina connects with a nice looking jab.
Farina takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Farina is predictable there #TD#
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
Farina is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Farina is avoiding damage well.
Farina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farina can do to turn this around?
Farina struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Martinez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Farina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martinez's best efforts.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Farina tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Martinez passes into side control, despite Farina's attempt to control the position.
Farina struggling a bit here.
Martinez taking a breather here.
Farina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Farina is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez lands a few punches from side control.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Martinez just content to control the position.
Farina tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez throws a strike aimed at the side of Farina's head but Farina avoids it well.
Martinez cracks Farina with a big elbow.
Farina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Farina down.
Farina can't do much from the bottom here.
Martinez controls the position from side control.
Martinez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Farina works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Martinez thows a huge punch but Farina dodges it nicely.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
Farina is staying active underneath Martinez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farina keeping hold of Martinez's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martinez in particular looking to stall.
Martinez 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.
Farina throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Farina trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Farina circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez dips to his left and cracks Farina with an uppercut!
Farina looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there.
Farina controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Farina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farina misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farina.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Farina circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez catches Farina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farina's head backwards.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Farina pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Farina does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Martinez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through Farina's hands, connecting with Farina's forehead.
Farina is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farina wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Martinez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farina is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farina is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farina avoid being mounted?
Martinez working over Farina with some ground and pound. Farina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Farina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farina has his hands clasped together around Martinez's back. He's all about the action.
Martinez working Farina over with strikes.
Martinez prevents Farina from improving his position.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farina's head.
Martinez is nestled in close to Farina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Farina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Farina punching from the bottom.
Farina is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
Farina tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Farina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Farina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Martinez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martinez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez throwing shots but Farina is blocking nicely.
Martinez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez had his way with Davide Farina in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Martinez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farina on the side of the head.
Farina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Farina circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Farina misses.
It looked like Martinez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farina.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Farina. #TD#
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Martinez trying to control the action but Farina is working from the bottom.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Martinez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farina is looking for a sweep.
Martinez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Farina wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez trying to control the position but Farina is working away.
Martinez working the ground and pound from side control.
Farina can't do much from the bottom here.
Farina taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
Martinez is working Farina over with some ground and pound from side control.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farina keeps working.
Martinez is chipping away with strikes.
Farina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martinez cracks Farina with a big elbow.
Farina is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez is working Farina over with some ground and pound from side control.
Martinez happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Farina is trying to improve his position.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Farina tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez working away.
Farina holds on to Martinez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Farina seems a little lost for a moment, as Martinez dominates the positioning.
Farina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Farina taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Farina taking punishment in the form of punches.
Martinez working away.
Martinez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Farina is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez retains his middleweight title!
Javier Martinez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 44
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Mercer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kanaani scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercer should have avoided that one.
Kanaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kanaani misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Kanaani.
Mercer slips a jab from Kanaani.
Mercer is looking to counter punch.
Kanaani misses with a looping left.
Mercer lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercer checks a leg kick.
Kanaani throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanaani throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mercer.
Mercer throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Mercer misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mercer clinches up against the cage.
Kanaani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanaani.
A counter left hand to the body from Mercer misses its target.
Kanaani misses with a hook. Mercer ducked under it nicely.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Kanaani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercer is able to avoid easily.
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but Kanaani gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage.
Kanaani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mercer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Mercer.#T2#
Kanaani wants to slow Mercer down by chopping away at his legs.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but Kanaani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kanaani misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanaani missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mercer or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanaani, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanaani looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Mercer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Kanaani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
Kanaani takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Mercer.
Mercer moves away from the strike by Kanaani. #T3#
Kanaani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kanaani misses with a hook to the body
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mehdi Kanaani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Kanaani misses.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
A quick step to the side and Mercer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanaani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kanaani throws an off balance right hand
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kanaani's head backwards.
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Mercer.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer throws a head kick that Kanaani semi-blocks.
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercer cracks Kanaani with an open hand slap.
A big left from Mercer misses.
Mercer misses with a combination
and Kanaani counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanaani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercer lands a nice hook to Kanaani's body. Kanaani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Kanaani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanaani misses with a straight right.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kanaani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kanaani lunges at Mercer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercer's hand.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mercer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanaani is just out of range.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kanaani lands a jab to Mercer's midsection.
Kanaani throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Bobby Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut.
As Kanaani looks to move away, Mercer throws a big counter combo but Kanaani just gets out of the way.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Kanaani just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMercer.
A swing and a miss from Mercer.
Mercer lands an overhand right.#T1#
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
Kanaani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kanaani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kanaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kanaani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanaani misses with a hook
and Mercer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kanaani throws a leg kick that misses.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercer defending well as Kanaani loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer is looking to slow Kanaani down with leg kicks.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer cracks Kanaani with an open hand slap.#T2#
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanaani.
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercer.
Mercer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mercer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Kanaani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kanaani looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Mercer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanaani.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanaani misses the target.
Kanaani fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Kanaani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kanaani misses with a hook.
It looked like Mercer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kanaani throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mercer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kanaani, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercer.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Mercer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Mercer.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Mercer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kanaani wants to get back to his feet but Mercer is dominant here and he's now got Kanaani's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mercer controlling the positon.#T4#
Mercer has Kanaani flattened out and is raining down punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kanaani wants to control his opponent's hands but Mercer gets his hands free.
Mercer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mercer punches Kanaani on the ear.
Mercer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kanaani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kanaani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
Kanaani keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanaani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercer defends it well.
Kanaani lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Kanaani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanaani misses the target.
Kanaani looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.
Kanaani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanaani.
Mercer throws a quick counter head kick but Kanaani was just out of range.
Kanaani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani misses with a hook
and Mercer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kanaani thinking.
Kanaani tries to score with a low kick but Mercer moves his leg out of the way.
Mercer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kanaani avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercer slips a straight right by Kanaani.#T1#
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kanaani misses with a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Kanaani backing up. Kanaani nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Kanaani gets tackled into the cage by Mercer. Mercer maintains the clinch.
Kanaani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanaani can do to turn this around?
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Kanaani's front leg but catches the back leg as Kanaani tries to avoid it.
Kanaani connects with a body shot that sends Mercer's belly button to the back.
Mercer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Kanaani's front leg but catches the back leg as Kanaani tries to avoid it.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kanaani.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Kanaani takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mercer.#CL#
Mercer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanaani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mercer.
Kanaani being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Mercer breaks the clinch.
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
A slow jab from Kanaani misses its intended target.
Kanaani throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kanaani throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kanaani has time to react.
Kanaani tries a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanaani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanaani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kanaani throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Kanaani connects with a jab.
Mercer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mercer duly obliges. #T4#
Kanaani throws an off balance right hand
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Kanaani. #ROC#Kanaani is rocked!
Kanaani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kanaani avoids it.
Mercer thumps Kanaani with a low kick.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercer lands a leg kick that knocks Kanaani off balance momentarily.
Mercer works over Kanaani's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercer. That snapped Kanaani's head back.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanaani scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
Mercer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobby Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanaani misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Kanaani backing up. Kanaani nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mercer!
As Bobby Mercer got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.

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