Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 65
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Peramaki tries to clinch but Nejc is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nejc keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Nejc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nejc loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.
Nejc misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Peramaki throwing a counter right hand but Nejc manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nejc misses the target. #CL#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Nejc won't allow it.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Nejc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nejc stalling.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Nejc won't allow it.
Nejc avoiding damage.
Nejc taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Nejc holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Peramaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nejc uses from the top position. #SUB#
Peramaki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nejc doesn't defend quickly enough and Peramaki has managed to lock this one up! Can Nejc escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peramaki on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimmo Peramaki!

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 - 64
Date: Mar 27, 2025

#R1#
Gayweather throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gangster to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Gayweather.
The fighters circling - Gangster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gayweather's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gangster under the eye.
Gayweather throws an overhand right that lands on Gangster's shoulder, as Gangster tries to avoid the shot.
Gayweather connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gayweather walks into a jab.
Gangster misses with a body punch
and Gayweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gangster lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Gayweather misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Gangster. Those never looked like landing.
Gayweather looks to throw the jab but Gangster is out of range. #T1#
Gayweather throws a series of punches but Gangster moves out of range.
Gangster misses with an uppercut.
Gayweather throws a series of punches but Gangster moves out of range.
Gayweather misses with a body shot.
Gangster scores with a hook to the body. Gayweather takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gangster connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gayweather to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gangster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vahid Gangster!
Vahid Gangster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MFC - 64
Date: Mar 27, 2025

#R1#
Saputra misses with an uppercut
and Bjurstrom counters with a three punch combo that has Saputra backing up. Saputra nods at Bjurstrom to acknowledge the strikes.
Saputra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Saputra takes a swing at Bjurstrom's ribcage but misses.
Bjurstrom throws a right hand that Saputra ducks under and follows up with a left that Saputra also avoids with ease.
Saputra tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saputra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saputra blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Saputra misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra dodges the punch combination from Bjurstrom.
Saputra misses with a straight right.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Saputra is just out of range.
Saputra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjurstrom with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saputra looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjurstrom is just out of range.
Saputra looks to land a left hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range nicely.
Bjurstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saputra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frendy Saputra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjurstrom ducks under a wild hook from Saputra.
Saputra misses with a body punch
and Bjurstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom looks to land a right hand but Saputra moved out of range.
Saputra 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.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Saputra moves out of range.
Bjurstrom connects with an inside leg kick.
Saputra fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bjurstrom checks it well.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saputra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saputra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bjurstrom eats them both and turns towards Saputra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saputra looks to land a combination but Bjurstrom avoids it well.
Bjurstrom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saputra.
Bjurstrom lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjurstrom misses the target.
Saputra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjurstrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Saputra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjurstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saputra.
As Saputra looks to move away, Bjurstrom throws a big counter combo but Saputra just gets out of the way.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saputra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saputra shoots in for a takedown but Bjurstrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom scores with a head kick. #T3#
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saputra! But no joy.
Bjurstrom cracks Saputra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saputra lands a head kick. Bjurstrom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saputra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Bjurstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjurstrom showed some decent athleticism there.
Saputra is trying to escape back to his feet but Bjurstrom uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Saputra gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjurstrom seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Saputra is holding on tight. #T4##SUB#
Saputra tries to improve his position but Bjurstrom has taken his back! Bjurstrom has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Saputra tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bjurstrom pushes Saputra away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Bjurstrom!
A relieved looking Marco Bjurstrom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MFC - 64
Date: Mar 27, 2025

#R1##CL#
Shima has Carey up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima pushes Carey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carey is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Carey's head. #T1#
Shima has Carey pressed against the cage.
Carey is trying to break free.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carey takes a shot to the head.
Shima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carey pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by Carey misses
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Carey has his takedown stuffed
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shima thuds his right hand into Carey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carey fails with the takedown
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karter Carey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Carey looks to clinch
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Carey is rocked!
Shima lands a right hook to the body.
Carey is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Carey looks winded!
Shima drops Carey with a naaaaasty hook - Carey is in real trouble here! Shima dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
An intense looking Tetsuo Shima took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Saputra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vosa is trying to defend but Saputra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vosa trying to control from the bottom.
Saputra controlling the action here.
Vosa trying to control here.
Saputra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vosa!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra controlling his opponent. #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saputra cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saputra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saputra lands a nice shot to the head.
Saputra controlling from mount.
Saputra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saputra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Saputra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Vosa is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saputra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Vosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Saputra might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saputra unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Vosa wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Saputra celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Anor Vosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Frendy Saputra.'.

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Luciano is looking to slow Nagibatel down with leg kicks.
Luciano 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.
Nagibatel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagibatel blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luciano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nagibatel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagibatel checks a leg kick.
Luciano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luciano!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano lands with a nice combination. Nagibatel backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Nagibatel does no damage.
Nagibatel dodges the punch combination from Luciano. #T1#
Luciano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel scores with a shot to the body.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagibatel blocks the body kick.
Luciano misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel connects with a jab.#T2#
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luciano needs to keep his hands up - Nagibatel had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagibatel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagibatel throws a counter high kick but Luciano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Luciano defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagibatel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick. #T3#
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luciano.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Luciano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Nagibatel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano misses with a double jab
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nagibatel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Nagibatel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagibatel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Nagibatel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Luciano checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Nagibatel saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.
Nagibatel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luciano on the side of the head.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nagibatel backs up against the cage.
Nagibatel swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Luciano 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.#R2#
A head kick from Nagibatel lands but Luciano takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luciano blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Nagibatel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano misses with a leg kick
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ray Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ray Luciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano pushes Nagibatel away with a front kick.#T1#
Luciano misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a big head kick but Luciano shrugs it off.
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagibatel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Luciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luciano is looking to chop away at Nagibatel's legs.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Luciano.
Nagibatel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel misses the jab.
As Nagibatel backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Nagibatel manages to avoid it all.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano works Nagibatel's body with a nice hook.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Nagibatel throws a lazy head kick
and Luciano counters with a one-two to the body.
Luciano misses the jab.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano misses with a double jab.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Nagibatel avoids it well. #T4#
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagibatel throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagibatel.
A right-left combo lands from Luciano.
Nagibatel misses with a two punch combination.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagibatel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagibatel.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Luciano was just out of range.
Luciano thows a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it
and Nagibatel counters with a left and a right that stings Luciano.
Jab from Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nagibatel lands a jab to the nose.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
Luciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano misses with a low kick. #T1#
No joy there for Luciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano is looking to slow Nagibatel down with leg kicks.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagibatel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Luciano.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
A punch lands to the side of Nagibatel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Luciano.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagibatel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano lands a slapping body shot.
Luciano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a series of strikes. Luciano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagibatel is able to avoid easily.
Nagibatel feints a jab promting Luciano to slip. Nagibatel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luciano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Luciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel clearly takes 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.#R4#
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
As Nagibatel backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Nagibatel manages to avoid it all.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagibatels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Luciano semi-blocks.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel works Luciano's body with a nice hook.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Nagibatel misses.
Luciano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Luciano throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Luciano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagibatel checks a leg kick.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagibatel lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Luciano slips a jab from Nagibatel.
Luciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Nagibatel moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Nagibatel as he checks the leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
A left and a right from Luciano both land. Nice combination.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Luciano blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagibatel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nagibatel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luciano misses with a double jab.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Luciano lands with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel had his way with Ray Luciano in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nagibatel moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano 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.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Luciano misses with a wild combination.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Luciano - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Luciano. #T1#
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nagibatel. That did some damage!
Luciano misses with a wild combination.
Nagibatel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nagibatel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luciano back to the cage. Nagibatel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Luciano does no damage.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Nagibatel's belly button to the back.#T2#
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Nagibatel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Nagibatel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagibatel tries to avoid it.
Luciano lands with a nice combination. Nagibatel backs away looking to recover.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Luciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagibatel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luciano scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Nagibatel lands with a nice body punch.
Nagibatel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Luciano tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Luciano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nagibatel scores with a head kick. Luciano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
Nagibatel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Nagibatel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nagibatel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Ray Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a one-two to the body.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Nagibatel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagibatel tries to avoid it.
Nagibatel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagibatel avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyoha Nagibatel.
Well Nagibatel 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lyoha Nagibatel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Kalske throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalske.
Hopper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Will Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper blocks a head kick by Kalske.
Hopper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalske moves out of range as Hopper strikes.
Kalske is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hopper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalske momentarily.
Kalske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalske shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopper tries to sprawl out of it but Kalske keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper looks to throw the jab but Kalske is out of range.
Kalske fails with the takedown.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopper. #T1#
Kalske takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Kalske moves into the clinch.
Hopper lands a left hand.
Kalske pushes off an throws an elbow but Hopper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hopper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopper tries to work over Kalske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Kalske breaks the clinch.
Kalske 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.
Hopper throws a body punch but Kalske moves out of range.
Hopper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalske slips a straight right by Hopper.
Hopper throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Hopper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalske was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopper.
Kalske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopper throws out the jab.
Kalske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalske throws a counter combo.#T2#
Nice jab there from Hopper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper tests Kalske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopper throws a nice looking combination but Kalske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalske looks to clinch
and Kalske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Will Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kalske misses with a left hand
and Hopper counters with a three punch combo that has Kalske backing up. Kalske nods at Hopper to acknowledge the strikes.
Kalske throws a right and a left that Hopper avoids nicely.
Hopper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalske circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalske tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kalske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kalske lands a body shot.
Kalske looks for a takedown but Hopper sprawls well.
Hopper misses with an uppercut. Kalske saw that one coming.
Hopper swinging wildly here.
Kalske throws a right hand that Hopper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopper also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Kalske gets a takedown into half guard.
Kalske missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopper is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Kalske takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hopper is looking to improve his position.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Kalske connects with a nice short shot to Hopper's temple.
Kalske looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hopper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalske is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hopper!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poor strikes thrown by Kalske there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Hopper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalske. That did some damage!
A big right from Kalske misses.
Hopper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalske was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopper.
Hopper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalske can do to turn this around?
Kalske fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
Hopper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopper throws a lazy right hand but Kalske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Hopper.
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopper throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalske! But no joy.
Kalske throws the left hand but Hopper avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Hopper blocks the body kick.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Hopper.
Hopper blocks a head kick by Kalske.
Kalske moves out of range as Hopper strikes.
Kalske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopper misses with a looping left.
Kalske misses with a wild body shot.
Hopper is looking to counter punch.
Hopper dodges the punch combination from Kalske.
Hopper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hjallis Kalske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalske tries to clinch up
letting Hopper counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Kalske gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalske can't find room to land a body shot as Hopper controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hopper.
Hopper lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hopper - that landed with a thud.
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!
Hopper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper is working Kalske over against the cage.
Hopper pushes Kalske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kalske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kalske is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopper wants it to stay on the feet.
Hopper throwing a counter right hand but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Hopper misses with a left hand
and Kalske counters with a low kick, right behind Hopper 's knee.
Will Hopper is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalske slips a jab and a cross from Hopper. #T3#
Hopper feints and then cracks Kalske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalske down.
Kalske shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopper pinned against the cage. Hopper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Will Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Hopper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalske moves in looking to clinch but Hopper pushes him off.
Kalske digs a good hook to Hopper's body.
Hopper misses with a looping left.
Kalske on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopper. Hopper obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalske doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalske looks to throw the jab but Hopper is out of range.
Kalske throws a series of punches but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Kalske takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalske tries to clinch but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper misses with a double jab.
Hopper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalske.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Hopper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopper blocks a head kick by Kalske.
Hopper throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Kalske counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hopper won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Kalske working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kalske scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Hopper dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A cross from Hopper lands.
Hopper misses with a body shot.
Kalske slips under a jab.
Kalske throws a right hand that Hopper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopper also avoids with ease.
Kalske wants to clinch up but Hopper keeps it at a distance.
Kalske lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hopper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalske moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalske wants to clinch.
It looked like Hopper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalske.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske slips a jab and a cross from Hopper. #CL2#
Kalske forces Hopper back against the cage and clinches.
Kalske is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Hopper has Kalske pushed against the cage.
Kalske has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
Kalske tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopper avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Kalske gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hopper is looking to improve his position.
Kalske 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.
Kalske not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hjallis Kalske has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalske is trying to control. Hopper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalske content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Kalske is continuing to stall.
Hopper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalske.
Kalske with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopper is pressing down on Kalske's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hopper keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hopper looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hopper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalske.
Hopper cracks Kalske with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopper.
Will Hopper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Kalske scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kalske working over Hopper with some ground and pound. Hopper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalske is controlling the pace.
Kalske moves into full mount! Hopper won't be happy about that! #T4#
Kalske working the ground and pound effectively.
Kalske wants to control the pace but Hopper is squirming around nicely.
Kalske misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopper tries to control the position but Kalske now has his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hopper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hopper.
Kalske cracks Hopper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Kalske gets a takedown into half guard.
Hopper tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kalske manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske prevents Hopper from getting the reversal.#T1##SUB2#
Kalske jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopper manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hopper tries to bench press Kalske off him but Kalske keeps the position.
Kalske trying to control the position but Hopper is working away.
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. #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.
Hopper sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Kalske is working for a kimura but Hopper is defending it quite comfortably.
Hopper is trying to stand back up but Kalske is controlling him
Kalske moves nicely into side control.
Hopper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalske on the ground.#T3#
Kalske connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hopper some visible discomfort.
Kalske working the head with strikes.
Kalske grinds an elbow into Hopper's temple.
Kalske content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kalske wants to control but Hopper is keeping him busy.
Hopper is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalske connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hopper some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Hopper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kalske trying to control the position but Hopper is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalske counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalske's hands.
Hopper throws a series of punches but Kalske moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopper keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalske on the side of the head.
Donk. Hopper catches Kalske right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Kalske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalske cracks Hopper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalske dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kalske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A right-left combo lands from Hopper. #CL2#
Kalske has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hopper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske can't get the takedown.
Hopper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalske controlling the action here for a moment. #T1##BC#
Hopper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Hopper.#CL2#
Kalske moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalske lands with a light punch inside.
Hopper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hopper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalske was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopper.
Hopper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalske can pounce on him.
Kalske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopper throws out the jab. #CL2#
Kalske moves into range and clinches up with Hopper.
Hopper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Will Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.#T2#
Kalske is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalske is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hopper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalske's elbow.
Will Hopper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper pushes Kalske back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Hopper manages to break the clinch.
Hopper missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalske moves out of range as Hopper strikes.#T3#
Hopper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopper looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalske is just out of range.
Hopper keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalske throws a sloppy head kick and Hopper moves out of range easily.
Kalske throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopper's waist but Hopper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalske off to one side.
Hopper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopper's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopper looks to land a body kick but Kalske moved away.
Hopper stalks Kalske and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalske's face. Kalske staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalske shoots in but Hopper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hopper duly obliges. #T4#
Kalske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kalske avoids it.
Kalske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalske under the eye.
Hopper looks to land a right hand but Kalske moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kalske's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hopper lunges at Kalske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalske's hand.
Hopper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopper lands a nice shot that snaps Kalske's head back.
Hopper swings widly with a right hand
and Kalske makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Hopper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopper 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Hopper!
Will Hopper retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Anderson lands a nice hook to Oyama's body. Oyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oyama to the ground. Anderson is now in Oyama's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Oyama wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson is pushing down on Oyama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oyama is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Oyama defending well.
Anderson passes to side control. #T1##ES2#
Oyama bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Oyama throws Anderson to one side and escapes!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oyama manages to avoid it.#TD#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom. #T2#
Oyama looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oyama has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Oyama kicks off Anderson and gets to his feet. #T3#
Oyama lands a jab to the head.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Oyama.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oyama.
Oyama thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Oyama keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#ES2#
Oyama pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Oyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oyama throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Oyama looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Oyama takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Oyama manages to break the clinch.
Oyama slips under a jab.#TD#
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oyama sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Oyama defends it.
Anderson wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.
Oyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Anderson trying to control from Oyama's half guard. Oyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Masutatsu Oyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Oyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Oyama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Masutatsu Oyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oyama throws out the jab.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Oyama avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Oyama swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Oyama throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Oyama tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Oyama manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyama working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Oyama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oyama tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Oyama is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Oyama is trying to shake Anderson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Anderson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oyama!
Oyama is looking to get back to his feet here but Anderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Oyama's back.#T4##SUB#
Anderson looking to break Oyama's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oyama remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oyama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Oyama is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Anderson has got his arm under Oyama's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Oyama has spun round into Anderson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oyama to the mat! Oyama manages to get full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oyama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Anderson prevents Oyama from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Anderson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oyama dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Oyama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oyama was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Anderson won't allow Oyama to get back to his feet.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Oyama wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Oyama wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oyama defends it well.
Anderson stops Oyama from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oyama defends it well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oyama's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson looking to control but Oyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oyama's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masutatsu Oyama!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Thunder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thunder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Thunder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thunder throws a big elbow that misses.
Thunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thunder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Saputra trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra is looking to stand up but Thunder isn't so interested in that idea.
Thunder passes into half guard.
Saputra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Thunder is thwarting Saputra's attempts to control the position.
Saputra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunder trying to mount his opponent but Saputra defends it.
Thunder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saputra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thunder.
Thunder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thunder throwing shots but Saputra is blocking nicely.
Thunder is pressing down on Saputra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saputra is holding on for now.
Thunder looks to land a strike but Saputra avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Saputra keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #T2#
Thunder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thunder stops Saputra from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saputra jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Thunder shoots in and bounces Saputra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saputra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saputra tries to get out of the position.
Saputra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thunder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thunder is fighting to break Saputra's control of his arms but Saputra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saputra is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Thunder postures up in Saputra's guard and throws a big left but Saputra blocks it. #T3#
Thunder advances to half guard.
Thunder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saputra is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thunder throwing strikes from guard but Saputra blocks nicely.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Thunder throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder postures up in Saputra's guard and throws a big left but Saputra blocks it.
Thunder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saputra's guard.
Thunder with the ground and pound but Saputra uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Saputra keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #T4#
Saputra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thunder.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thunder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thunder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thunder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saputra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saputra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thunder stands and throws Saputra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saputra tries to bench press Thunder off him but Thunder keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saputra managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thunder.
Thunder in side control, throwing shots but Saputra defends.
Thunder working the ground and pound but Saputra is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Distant Thunder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thunder shoots in and drives through. Saputra sprawls well.
Thunder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saputra's waist but Saputra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunder off to one side.
Saputra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saputra scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunder dives in for a single leg takedown but Saputra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frendy Saputra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Distant Thunder.
Thunder with a poor takedown
and Saputra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saputra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Saputra circles away easily
and Saputra counters with a straight right hand.
Saputra lands a slapping body shot.
Saputra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thunder.
Saputra dips to his left and cracks Thunder with an uppercut!
Thunder misses with a takedown
and Saputra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saputra's corner calls for a 1-2. Saputra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saputra circles away.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Saputra.
Saputra scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Saputra works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Frendy Saputra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saputra lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Thunder with that takedown attempt.
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder with a poor takedown
and Saputra counters with a stiff right hand.
Saputra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Saputra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thunder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Saputra to counter with a crisp jab.
Saputra scores with a head kick. Thunder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thunder shoots for a double leg takedown but Saputra sprawls well. He's pushed Thunder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saputra jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Saputra finds it's target.
Saputra connects with a body shot.
Saputra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Thunder is rocked!#T2#
Thunder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Saputra finish him?
Saputra scores with the left hand. Thunder knows he should have avoided that one.
Saputra drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Thunder right on the button. Thunder goes down! Saputra follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Saputra gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 62
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1#
Shrute swings widly with a right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shrute looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Shrute on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shrute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Shrute misses with a head kick. #TD#
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shrute tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Shrute's guard.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Shrute is rocked!
Shrute being controlled here, momentarily.
Shrute is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Shrute seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SU#
Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shrute misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shrute shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Shrute's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Shrute takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shrute looks winded!
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shrute is out of range.
Shrute throws a head kick that misses.
and Anderson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shrute! He's just covering up as Anderson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, Brownie Anderson stared into the camera and said 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.

Event: MFC - 62
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1#
Anstey scores with a body shot.
Fremed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Anstey scores with a jab.
Anstey connects with a looping right hand.
Anstey drops Fremed with a straight right hand, right on the button! Anstey follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Post fight, Corwin Anstey stared into the camera and said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.

Event: MFC - 61
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shakespeare tries to land a leg kick but Bjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare defends it nicely.
Shakespeare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Bjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bjornsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Bjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Shakespeare prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Bjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson 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.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Shakespeare misses with the combination. #T2##CL#
Bjornsson forces Shakespeare back against the cage and clinches.
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson wants to stall.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Shakespeare breaks from the clinch.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Bjornsson moves into range and clinches up with Shakespeare.
Shakespeare is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakespeare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bjornsson is leaning against Shakespeare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bjornsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakespeare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from breaking the clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch.
Shakespeare cracks a nice hook into Bjornsson's ribs.
Shakespeare tries to work over Bjornsson's front leg with a kick but Bjornsson checks it. #T4#
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Shakespeare keeps it at a distance.
Shakespeare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shakespeare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakespeare defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Shakespeare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Shakespeare keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Shakespeare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Shakespeare circles away.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Shakespeare scores with a hook.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Bjornsson blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.#T1#
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson scores with a hook.
Shakespeare looks to land a combination but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Shakespeare's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjornsson misses the target.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches with his opponent.
Bjornsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakespeare is defending well.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.
Bjornsson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakespeare prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakespeare ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shakespeare looks to land a body kick but Bjornsson moved away.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Bjornsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson connects with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakespeare! But no joy.#T3#
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shakespeare jabs at Bjornsson's body.
Shakespeare lands with a cross. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Shakespeare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Shakespeare gets caught flat footed, as Bjornsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare wants to stand up but Bjornsson is controlling him. #T4#
Bjornsson passes Shakespeare's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Bjornsson is trying to control. Shakespeare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shakespeare defends it well.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shakespeare thuds his right hand into Bjornsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakespeare to the ground. Shakespeare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bjornsson lands a body shot.
Bjornsson walks into a jab.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Shakespeare misses with a two punch combination.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shakespeare quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Shakespeare defends it.
Bjornsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eddie Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Bjornsson working over Shakespeare with some ground and pound. Shakespeare looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson wants to free his trapped foot but Shakespeare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Shakespeare dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well. #SUB#
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robbie Shakespeare is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Shakespeare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson trying to control from half guard but Shakespeare is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakespeare's corner calls for a 1-2. Shakespeare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shakespeare tries a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Shakespeare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakespeare bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakespeare connects with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Shakespeare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjornsson's hands.
Shakespeare lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bjornsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjornsson's hands.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Bjornsson pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Shakespeare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shakespeare 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Shakespeare!
An out of breath Robbie Shakespeare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 - 60
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Shima throws a right hand that misses
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Shima lands.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Shima gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Shima throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.
A short right from Shima.
Volkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Shima manages to break the clinch.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkov tries to bum rush Shima with a series of wild strikes but Shima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Shima. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Shima scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Shima digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Volkov throws a right and a left that Shima avoids nicely.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shima in his tracks.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Shima sees coming a mile off.
Jab by Volkov.
Shima moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Shima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shima in his tracks.
Shima slips under a jab from Volkov.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Shima avoids them all with ease.
Volkov throws a push kick but Shima slaps the foot to one side.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Volkov backs up against the cage.
Volkov lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shima clinches up against the cage.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Volkov blocks a body shot from Shima.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Shima takes one to the side of the head.
Shima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shima.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Shima tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bogdan Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shima lands a body shot.
Volkov cracks Shima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Volkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shima lands a lovely overhand right.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a solid leg kick but Volkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shima.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shima in his tracks.
Shima misses with a takedown
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Shima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Shima wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Shima missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Shima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov throws a right hand that Shima ducks under and follows up with a left that Shima also avoids with ease.
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shima cracks Volkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a head kick. #T2#
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov throws a counter combo.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima darts in trying to clinch
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Shima staying out of range there.
Volkov lands a high kick!
Oh Shima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
A jab lands there for Shima.
Decent striking displayed by Volkov there.#T3#
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Shima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
Volkov cracks Shima with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shima looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Volkov finish him?
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov slips a straight right by Shima.
Volkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Volkov tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Shima blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Shima moves to clinch but Volkov breaks away
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Shima misses with a right hand
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Shima.
Volkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shima lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand.
A big right from Shima misses.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bogdan Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shima moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shima tries to clinch but Volkov moves away
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Shima finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Volkov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shima! Volkov lets Shima back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov. #T1#
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima walks into a jab.
Shima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
BOOM! Volkov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Shima. Shima tries to recover but Volkov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Shima lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Volkov!
Tetsuo Shima was interviewed post fight and said 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'.

Event: MFC - 60
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pudzianowski tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Pudzianowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pudzianowski 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.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pudzianowski.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pudzianowski is trying to escape back to his feet but Anderson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1##SUB#
Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pudzianowski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and Pudzianowski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
Post fight, Sparky Anderson stared into the camera and said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 60
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Hageman.
Mercer lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Mercer scores with a knee to the head.
Mercer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Hageman is rocked!
Mercer is stalling here.
Hageman takes a shot to the head.
Hageman is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Mercer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hageman seems to have recovered his senses.
Mercer taking a breather.#T1#
Mercer has Hageman pushed against the cage.
Mercer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mercer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hageman up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Mercer.
Mercer scores with a shot to the body.
Hageman looks winded!#KD#
Mercer lands a big head kick that sends Hageman tumbling to the mat! Mercer takes a step backwards and waves Hageman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hageman misses with a takedown
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Hageman! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Mercer!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Mercer gave a big smile as he said '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 - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopper circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopper.
Hopper throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Hopper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Hopper catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
A low kick lands for Hopper.
Hopper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Will Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hopper misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Hopper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopper takes one on the button.
Hopper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Hopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopper lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Donk. Hopper catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopper scores with a nice strike.
Anderson staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopper.
Hopper throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Hopper misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopper is just out of range.
Hopper misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hopper misses with a looping right.
Hopper swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Hopper misses with a straight left.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopper was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopper eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopper throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson tests Hopper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopper connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson slips under a jab from Hopper.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopper momentarily. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Hopper.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Anderson swings for the body but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Hopper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopper looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Hopper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Hopper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Hopper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopper looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hopper misses the jab.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hopper has knocked Anderson down with a huge combo! Hopper steps away and waves a wobbly Anderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopper misses with a few strikes there.
Hopper throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Hopper cracks Anderson with a hook to the temple - Anderson is on wobbly legs here! Hopper swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Anderson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hopper wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Will Hopper!
Will Hopper is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Brownie Anderson had this to say: 'Fuck this,ill be back better'.

Event: MFC - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Submit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Submit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Submit misses with a looping right.
Luciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Submit defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano 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.
Submit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Submit really felt that one!
Submit with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Submit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Submit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Submit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Submit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Submit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Luciano throws a hook but Submit avoids it easily.
Submit is looking to counter punch.
Submit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Submit, as that shot connected.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Submit.
Luciano wants to counter with a clinch but Submit pushes him away.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Submit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Submit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Submit saw that one coming.#T1#
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano scores with a jab.
Submit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Submit's front leg but catches the back leg as Submit tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Submit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Luciano clinches up with Submit and pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Submit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Submit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Luciano. #T2#
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Submit's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Submit wants to stall.
Submit can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Submit blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Submit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Submit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Submit blocks an uppercut.
Submit tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Submit back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Submit tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano tries to work over Submit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Submit working aggressively here.
Submit throws a head punch that misses.
Submit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Submit blocking some punches.
Submit misses with the head strike.
Submit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Submit can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Submit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Submit.
Luciano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano gets through Submit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Submit controls his hands. #T4#
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Submit uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Submit swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Submit's ribcage. Submit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Submit is breathing heavily.
Luciano pushes Submit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Submit takes a shot to the head.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Submit is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano works on Submit's body with a couple of short punches.
Submit tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Submit back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Submit uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Submit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Submit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Submit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Submit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Submit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Luciano cracks Submit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Submit tries to move into range but Luciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Submit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Submit looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Luciano tests Submit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Submit walks into a stiff left hand from Luciano.
Submit misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Submit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Submit misses with a straight right.
Submit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Submit slips a straight right by Luciano.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Submit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Submit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Submit throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Ray Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Submit's belly button to the back.
Luciano moves out of range as Submit strikes.
Submit walks into a left hand.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Submit blocks a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Luciano. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Submit shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Submit moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Submit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Submit 's knee.
Submit misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano scores with a kick to the body.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Luciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Submit circles away.
Submit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheers as Luciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Submit doesn't seem phased though.
Submit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Submit just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Submit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Luciano tenderised Submit's leg. Submit is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Submit throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Submit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Submit misses with a double jab.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Luciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Submit, pushing him back against the cage.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano pushes Submit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Submit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Submit fails to land.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Submit's elbow.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Submit's head.
Luciano is leaning against Submit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
Ray Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
Submit misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Submit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Luciano drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Submit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Submit.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Submit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Submit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Submit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Submit has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Submit was not able to check.
Submit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punch Clinch Submit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Luciano has managed to clinch.
Submit blocks an uppercut.
Luciano misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Luciano lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Submit with a nice body shot.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Submit's head.
Submit trying to stall but Luciano improves his position.
Submit lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Submit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
A short left from Luciano. #T2#
Luciano is struggling to control the position.
Luciano is leaning against Submit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Luciano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Submit can't fight it off and eventually Luciano manages to take the fight to the floor. Submit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Submit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Submit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luciano passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Luciano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Submit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Luciano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Submit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ray Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luciano trying to control the position but Submit is working away.
You can see the frustration on Submit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luciano tries to advance to mount but Submit denies him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Submit is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Submit trying to remain calm as Luciano controls from the top position.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Submit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Submit is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Luciano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Submit, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Luciano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MFC - 58
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Kontiainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kontiainen moves in looking to clinch but Kalske pushes him off.
Kontiainen tries to clinch up.
It looked like Kalske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalske avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Kontiainen darts in and clinches Kalske up against the cage.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalske.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalske. #BC#
Kalske breaks the clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalske.
Kontiainen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiainen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kontiainen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kalske is working Kontiainen over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Kalske takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Kontiainen to pass into mount.
Kontiainen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kalske 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.
Kalske trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kalske pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kontiainen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kalske. What's that going to do exactly?
Kalske controlling the position easily from mount.
Kontiainen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kontiainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Kalske lands a big shot there that rocks Kontiainen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kontiainen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kontiainen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T2#
Kontiainen is in a horrible position here. Kalske smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kontiainen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kalske tries to control but Kontiainen wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kontiainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kontiainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kontiainen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kalske. What's that going to do exactly?
Kontiainen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T3#
Kalske lands a couple of good shots and Kontiainen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kontiainen is really stuck here.
Will Kalske go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kalske keeps control of the position as Kontiainen tries to break free.
Kalske punishes Kontiainen with strikes from the back mount.
Kontiainen is trying to break free.
Kontiainen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kalske off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kontiainen staying busy and making it hard for Kalske to control.
Kontiainen is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Kalske looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
Kontiainen rolls, trying to escape but Kalske keeps control of the position. #T4#
Kalske lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kontiainen staying busy and making it hard for Kalske to control. #SUB#
Kalske looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalske is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kontiainen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kalske is hanging on to Kontiainen's back as he tries to escape.
Kontiainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kalske's guard. Nice work there by Kontiainen.
Kalske not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalske pulls Kontiainen in close to prevent any damage.
Kontiainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kontiainen wants to clinch up but Kalske keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kontiainen has managed to clinch.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Kalske tries to land knees in the clinch but Kontiainen avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalske blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Kalske tries to land a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks with his arms.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike. #T1#
Kalske is trying to stall.
Kalske blocks an uppercut.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands an uppercut.
Kalske drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kalske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Kalske - just one landing.
Paavali Kontiainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kontiainen is looking to clinch but Kalske is avoiding it.
Kalske displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kalske shoots in and drives through. Kontiainen sprawls well.#CL2#
Kontiainen has Kalske up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Kalske stalls.
Kalske blocking some punches. #T3#
Kalske controlling the action here for a moment.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kontiainen dodges an elbow strike from Kalske.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalske.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Kalske manages to break the clinch.
Kalske tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalske went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Kalske forces Kontiainen back against the cage and clinches.
Kalske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Kalske changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kontiainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kalske avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Kalske rushes Kontiainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Kalske breaks the clinch.
Kontiainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!#CL#
Kontiainen gets tackled into the cage by Kalske. Kalske maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kalske's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kontiainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kontiainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Kalske has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kontiainen after a bit of a struggle.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Kalske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontiainen can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kalske gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paavali Kontiainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kontiainen is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kalske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kontiainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kontiainen tries to clinch there but Kalske circles away.
Kalske is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kontiainen takes one to the chin there.
Kontiainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalske manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kontiainen forces Kalske back against the cage and clinches.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Kalske stalling.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kalske breaks from the clinch.
Kontiainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kontiainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalske.
Kontiainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalske.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Kontiainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalske.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Kalske has Kontiainen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kalske pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kontiainen tumbling to the mat - Kalske dives into Kontiainen's guard.
Kontiainen keeping full guard, as Kalske tries to pass.
Kontiainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kontiainen tries to strike from the bottom.
Kontiainen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kalske chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kontiainen is on top in guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Kalske working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontiainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontiainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalske avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalske looking to control.
Kontiainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kontiainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hjallis Kalske overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kontiainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalske thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kalske punching from the bottom.
Kalske not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Kontiainen is sitting in close to Kalske's body. Kalske has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kontiainen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kontiainen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kalske.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hjallis Kalske!
During a confident post fight interview, Hjallis Kalske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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'.

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