Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Shima cracks Kovacs with a good jab.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Shima misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs throws a low kick but Shima moves out of range easily.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Shima circles away.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Kovacs 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.
Shima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Kovacs. #CL#
Shima clinches up against the cage.
Shima is stalling here.
Kovacs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs letting Shima take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Kovacs's ribcage. Kovacs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima cracks Kovacs with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima. #T2#
Kovacs pushes off an throws an elbow but Shima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Shima is stalling here.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima thuds a left hand into Kovacs's body.#CL#
Shima has Kovacs up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Kovacs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shima lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima lands a body punch.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Kovacs letting Shima take a breather here.
Kovacs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima pushes Kovacs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kovacs just leaning against Shima, taking a breather.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kovacs walks into a left hand.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima 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. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Kovacs wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Kovacs takes a shot to the head.
Kovacs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?#T1#
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kovacs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shima paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Shima forces Kovacs back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
Shima prevents Kovacs from breaking the clinch.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kovacs struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kovacs can't break the clinch.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
Kovacs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shima.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacs controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovacs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Kovacs working hard to break the clinch.
Kovacs has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovacs being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Shima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shima misses with the combination. #CL#
Shima gets a clinch.
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Kovacs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovacs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima prevents Kovacs from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Kovacs wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Kovacs tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovacs up against the cage.
Shima is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Kovacs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima stalling.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovacs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima lands an overhand right.#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Shima.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kovacs hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.
The defeated Andor Kovacs had this to say: 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025

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

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Martinez checks the leg kick.
Martinez throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?#CL#
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagibatel stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Nagibatel taking a breather.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Nagibatel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nagibatel continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nagibatel effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel misses with a double jab.
Martinez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martinez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez misses the jab.#CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow. #T2#
Nagibatel slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Nagibatel to work.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nagibatel is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagibatel has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3##CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel slowing the pace effectively.
Nagibatel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Nagibatel managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez. #T4#
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez wants to stall.
Javier Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
Martinez taking a breather.
Nagibatel pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: MFC - 54
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1##CL#
Kovacs clinches with his opponent.
Carey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kovacs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kovacs taking a breather.
Carey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovacs just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carey fails with a takedown attempt.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karter Carey.
Kovacs lands a head kick. Carey smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Karter Carey has been cut.
Carey throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carey misses with a combination #CL#
and Kovacs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kovacs.
Kovacs prevents Carey from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch. #T1#
Carey fails with a takedown attempt.
Carey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carey's head.
Kovacs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carey eats them both and turns towards Kovacs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Kovacs clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Carey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kovacs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whack! Kovacs lands a heavy head kick that drops Carey. The ref tackles Kovacs to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Carey was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Nejc misses with a two punch combination.
Nejc looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nejc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Nejc.
Nejc looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
As Nejc backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Nejc down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nejc throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nejc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Nejc moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagibatel.
A bone on bone clash there as Nejc blocks the leg kick.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Nejc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Nejc saw it coming and moves away.
Nejc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Nejc.
Nejc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Nejc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nejc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Nejc.
Nejc misses with a jab to the body
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Nejc catches Nagibatel right on the button with a cross.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nejc.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Nejc avoided it.
Nejc with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nejc moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nejc misses with an uppercut.
Nejc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nejc throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Martin Nejc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nejc throws a right hand that Nagibatel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagibatel also avoids with ease.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nejc.
Nagibatel lands an overhand right.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nejc misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a thumping low kick.
Nejc throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Jab, jab by Nejc - just one landing. #T4#
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nejc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
A leg kick checked by Nejc.
Nejc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nejc.
Nejc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nejc throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nejc throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nejc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Nejc.
Nejc misses with a jab to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Nejc lands a head shot.
Nejc misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nejc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc misses the jab.
Nejc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Nejc's front leg but catches the back leg as Nejc tries to avoid it. #T1#
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nejc.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nejc swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nejc just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nejc checks a leg kick.
Nejc throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagibatel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nejc has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nejc and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nejc misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Nejc manages to avoid it.
Nejc swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range. #T2#
Nagibatel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nejc misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nejc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel is looking for a counter combo.
Nejc stalks Nagibatel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagibatel's face. Nagibatel staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nejc checks it well.
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Nejc's leg. Nejc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Nejc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nejc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nejc missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin Nejc seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Nejc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Nejc misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nejc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nejc misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Nejc 's knee.
Nejc scores with a body shot.
Nejc's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nejc's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Nejc throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
As Nejc backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nejc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Nejc misses with a left hand
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nejc throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nejc just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel thumps Nejc with a low kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick as Nejc jumps back.
Nejc checks a leg kick.
Nejc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagibatel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nejc.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Nejc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nejc blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martin Nejc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel misses with a low kick as Nejc jumps back.
Nagibatel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
Nejc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Nejc.
A low kick from Nagibatel is predictable there
and Nejc counters with a nice uppercut.
Nejc misses the body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Nejc looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nejc.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Nejc avoids it.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Nejc misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Nejc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nejc down.
Nagibatel defending well as Nejc loads up on a big left hand.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nejc.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nejc swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nejc's knee momentarily.
Nejc throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nejc throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Nejc works Nagibatel's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nejc misses the target.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nejc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nejc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nejc tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Nejc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nejc looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nejc checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Nagibatel slips a jab from Nejc.
Nejc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Nejc avoided it.
Nejc throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nejc swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nejc.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nejc. That did some damage!#T4#
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nejc.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nejc.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Nejc down with leg kicks.
Nejc misses with a looping left.
Nejc throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nejc misses with a looping right.
Nejc throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.

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.
I think Nagibatel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
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 - 51
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Volkov throws a hook but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for Volkov.
Volkov cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs wants to counter with a clinch but Volkov pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Volkov cracks Kovacs with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Volkov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kovacs to stand back up!#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!#T1#
Kovacs wants to clinch.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Kovacs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kovacs seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.#CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov tries to bum rush Kovacs with a series of wild strikes but Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovacs tries to counter with a clinch but Volkov shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Kovacs pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlier Martial Arts New York in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Kovacs throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Kovacs misses #KD#
and Volkov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kovacs! Volkov lets Kovacs back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut
and Volkov rattles Kovacs with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kovacs tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Volkov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kovacs stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bogdan Volkov!
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

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

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

Event: MFC - 48
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Kovacs clinches up with Mountain and pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacs has Mountain pressed against the cage, preventing Mountain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mountain. Beautiful body shot.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Mountain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovacs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovacs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.#T1#
Mountain thows a body kick. Kovacs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Kovacs.
Mountain thuds a left hand into Kovacs's body.#CL2#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Mountain up against the cage.
Kovacs is trying to force a seperation but Mountain has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs tests Mountain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Kovacs 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.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.#T2#
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Kovacs avoids nicely.
Kovacs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mountain scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Mountain scores with a nice body kick.
Mountain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Mountain circles away.
Mountain misses with a double jab.
Kovacs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mountain.
Mountain throws the kick towards the body but Kovacs avoids it.
Kovacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mountain misses with the combination. #T3#
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Mountain misses with the combination.
Kovacs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Mountain lands a slapping body shot.
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mountain lands with a shot to the body.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain is looking to wear down Kovacs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Mountain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Mountain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovacs as he avoids it easily.
Kovacs misses with a combination
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Mountain cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovacs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
Kovacs tries to clinch
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Kari Mountain 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.
Mountain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by Kovacs misses
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
Mountain jabs Kovacs right on the nose. Kovacs blinks but takes it well.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mountain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mountain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Mountain lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovacs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs connects with a high kick.
Mountain scores with a shot to the body.
Kovacs is breathing heavily.
Mountain lands a nice shot that snaps Kovacs's head back.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovacs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Mountain coming out on top.
Kovacs slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Kari Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Kovacs. #T3#
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kovacs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mountain misses with the combination.
Kovacs throws a fast counter high kick but Mountain manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovacs, as that shot connected.
Kovacs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mountain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovacs in his tracks.
Mountain lands an overhand right.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Mountain scores with a body shot.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mountain throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Mountain throws a head kick but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Mountain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kari Mountain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Mountain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mountain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovacs throws a lazy head kick
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Mountain scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Kovacs shakes it off.
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mountain digs a good hook to Kovacs's body. #T1#
Mountain blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Mountain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovacs moves forwards but Mountain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mountain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mountain lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mountain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Kovacs misses
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain digs a good hook to Kovacs's body.
Mountain scores with a one two! Kovacs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Mountain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kovacs eats them both and turns towards Mountain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kari Mountain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mountain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mountain duly obliges.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mountain looks to land a combination but Kovacs avoids it well.
Mountain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kovacs if he has to take too many more of those.
Mountain slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Mountain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mountain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mountain.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Mountain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovacs at a distance.
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Kovacs off balance momentarily.
Mountain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Mountain lands.
Mountain fails with the takedown.
A head kick by Kovacs misses
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mountain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kovacs avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Mountain scores with a jab.
Mountain looks to land a combination. Kovacs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mountain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacs scrambles back to his feet.
Mountain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mountain.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Mountain!
In defeat, Andor Kovacs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Nagibatel connects with a high kick.
We've been hearing reports that Pfanne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pfanne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Pfanne is rocked!
Nagibatel throws a monster overhand right that drops Pfanne! Nagibatel follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
A relieved looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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 - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva.
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferreira Da Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferreira Da Silva has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying is best to control the position here.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferreira Da Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarlah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Tarlah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tarlah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferreira Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Ferreira Da Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Tarlah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tarlah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Tarlah working Ferreira Da Silva over with strikes.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarlah working Ferreira Da Silva over with strikes.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Ferreira Da Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Ferreira Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlah is working away from the top position though.
Ferreira Da Silva is pressing down on Tarlah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tarlah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarlah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferreira Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Tarlah slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Ferreira Da Silva's brow.
Tarlah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah works over Ferreira Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarlah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira Da Silva's head.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Ferreira Da Silva is rocked!
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Ferreira Da Silva is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Ferreira Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Tarlah stands up over Ferreira Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.
Ferreira Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the position.
Ferreira Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Tarlah slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlah with a nice head shot there.
Tarlah cracks Ferreira Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tarlah preventing the sweep.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to keep Tarlah in close. #T4#
Tarlah landing some decent shots from guard.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah with a nice head shot there.
Tarlah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
Tarlah is fighting to break Ferreira Da Silva's control of his arms but Ferreira Da Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ferreira Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Tarlah slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferreira Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Tarlah slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira Da Silva's head.
Tarlah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira Da Silva is pulling down on Tarlah's head to control his posture.
Tarlah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferreira Da Silva is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tarlah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tarlah cracks Ferreira Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarlah is controlling him.
Tarlah with a nice head shot there.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to control.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Ferreira Da Silva's brow.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to control the position but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tarlah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Ferreira Da Silva.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tarlah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlah postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ferreira Da Silva covers up, he's hurt! Tarlah keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tarlah and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tarlah can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
After winning the bout, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

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

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

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

Event: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

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

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Farina darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farina controls his hands.
Farina taking a breather.
Javier Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinez as Farina tries to tie him up.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Martinez just leaning against Farina, taking a breather.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farina avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinez as Farina tries to tie him up.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Farina tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farina up against the cage.
Farina content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farina letting Martinez take a breather here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez stalls.
Farina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Farina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farina is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Martinez prevents Farina from improving his position.#T3#
Farina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martinez working Farina over with strikes.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farina wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Farina throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Martinez controlling the pace.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Martinez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through Farina's hands, connecting with Farina's forehead.
Farina trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Martinez manages to pass to mount!
Martinez wants to control the pace but Farina is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Kovacs dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Kovacs throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Anderson catches Kovacs right on the button with a cross.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Good work by Kovacs as he checks the leg kick.
Kovacs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Kovacs takes one to the chin there.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kovacs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Kovacs takes one on the button.
Kovacs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Kovacs throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Kovacs moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Kovacs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Kovacs misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
enabling Kovacs to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected. #T3#
Anderson lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kovacs goes down and covers up as Anderson starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, Brownie Anderson took to the microphone: 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
Andor Kovacs was interviewed post fight and said 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

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

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

Event: MFC - 44
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Mountain thuds a left hand into Nagibatel's body.
A left lands for Mountain.
Mountain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.
Mountain misses with a two punch combination.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagibatel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mountain is predictable there
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mountain throws a lazy body kick
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Mountain.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.#T2#
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Mountain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mountain down.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountain misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Mountain misses.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountain throws a front kick aimed at Nagibatel's knee but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Nagibatel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Mountain. #T3#
Mountain throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Jab from Nagibatel.#CUT#It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Mountain throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A big right from Mountain misses.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mountain swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mountain works over Nagibatel's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kari Mountain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kari Mountain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Mountain. Beautiful body shot.
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Kari Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Nagibatel does it's job there.
Kari Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Mountain tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
Mountain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagibatel counters with a left and a right that stings Mountain. #T1#
Mountain is looking to land body kicks.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Kari Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Mountain lands a head shot.#T2#
A jab from Nagibatel misses.
Mountain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagibatel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Mountain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mountain down. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Mountain.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a huge head kick that drops Mountain! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
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 - 43
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Tarlah shoots in and gets a takedown into Shima's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Shima is controlling Tarlah's posture.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shima trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shima is pulling down on Tarlah's head. It's preventing any offense from Tarlah, at least for the moment.
Tarlah is in close to Shima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely. #T1#
Tarlah postures up.
Shima wants to sweep here but Tarlah controlling him for the moment.
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah stands up over Shima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Shima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Shima!#REVR#
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shima wanted to stand there but Tarlah had control of the position.
Tarlah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shima is one step ahead there. #T2#
Shima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarlah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlah is keeping the position for now.
Tarlah has a closed guard, preventing Shima from standing up. #T3#
Shima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shima postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlah is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tarlah gets the takedown into side control.

Shima throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima. #BC2#
Tarlah breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Tarlah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shima did well to prevent Tarlah getting side control.
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Shima regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shima wants to stand and escape but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shima, as that shot connected.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Shima.
Shima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarlah circles away quickly and effectively.
Shima sets himself, and Tarlah steps forward looking for the clinch! Shima avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Shima as Tarlah shoots in.#CL#
Shima clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tarlah letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima trying to control the position but instead, Tarlah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shima into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shima with a nice cross.#T1#
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Tarlah shoots in and drives through. Shima sprawls well.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shima's waist but Shima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tarlah off to one side.
Shima swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarlah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlah.
A lazy left from Shima finds it's target.
Tarlah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Shima cracks Tarlah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shima misses with a few strikes there.
Tarlah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Tarlah back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlah tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Tarlah has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarlah.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Tarlah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
Shima has Tarlah pressed against the cage.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarlah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tarlah letting Shima take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima gets through Tarlah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
A swing and a miss from Shima.#CL#
Shima forces Tarlah back against the cage and clinches.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tarlah is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Shima.
Tarlah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlahs head.
Tarlah is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shima keeps control of Tarlah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tarlah with a poor takedown
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shima swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah with a poor takedown
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shima displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shima tries to clinch but Tarlah moves out of range.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah staying out of range there.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Tarlah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shima!
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!
Shima wants to control but Tarlah postures up.#T1#
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Shima is looking to reverse the position.
Tarlah fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Tarlah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Shima's temple.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shima takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tarlah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Tarlah lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shima avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarlah.
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Shima tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarlah lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tarlah tries to score with some ground and pound. Shima controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shima on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tarlah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tarlah throws an elbow but Shima slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarlah in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarlah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tarlah cracks Shima with a big right hand but Shima just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
Tarlah tries to score with some ground and pound. Shima controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tarlah misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Tarlah crashes against the mat. #T3#
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Tarlah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shima down.
Tarlah working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarlah scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Shima struggling a bit here.
Oh Shima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah throws an elbow but Shima slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shima seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarlah working the ground and pound but Shima is defending the strikes.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Shima taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tarlah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah cracks Shima with a big elbow. #T4#
Shima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarlah in side control, throwing shots but Shima defends.
Shima on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tarlah cracks Shima with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tarlah landing a few strikes.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tarlah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shima is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tarlah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shima is pushing Tarlah's head away, looking to escape. Tarlah manages to hold on to the position though.
Balink Tarlah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: MFC - 42
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Mountain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Kovacs wants to counter with a clinch but Mountain pushes him away.
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacs.
Mountain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Kovacs throws a leg kick but Mountain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mountain backs up against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovacs.
Mountain tries to work over Kovacs's front leg with a kick but Kovacs checks it. #T1#
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mountain.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Kovacs lands a high kick!
Mountain checks a leg kick nicely.
Mountain throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mountain.#T2#
Kovacs throws a chopping leg kick but Mountain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs throws a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain.
Kovacs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mountain throws a hook but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mountain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovacs tries a low kick but Mountain avoids it.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovacs throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Mountain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Kovacs tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mountain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovacs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Kovacs avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kovacs. Kovacs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovacs circles away quickly and effectively.
Some bone on bone action there as Mountain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovacs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Mountain misses with a wild combination.
Mountain lands a head kick!
Kovacs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mountain misses with a two punch combination.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kovacs back to the cage. Mountain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mountain scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Mountain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mountain slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Mountain connects with a crisp jab.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mountain keeps Kovacs at a distance using the push kick.
Kari Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain looks to land a combination but Kovacs avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Mountain.
Kovacs misses with a leg kick
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely.
Kovacs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacs.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a wild combination.
Kovacs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mountain jabs Kovacs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mountain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kari Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain tests Kovacs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mountain clobbers Kovacs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Kovacs misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovacs thinking.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain sizes up Kovacs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body. Kovacs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovacs is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovacs slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kovacs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mountain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mountain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovacs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovacs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovacs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mountain throws a right hand that Kovacs ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovacs also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Mountain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mountain clobbers Kovacs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
Mountain misses with a two punch combination.
Mountain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovacs under the eye.#T4#
Kovacs misses with a straight left.
Kovacs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMountain.
Mountain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovacs throws a combination that misses
and Mountain counters with a one-two to the body.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs blocks the body kick.
Mountain checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain.
Kovacs thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mountain lands with a nice combination. Kovacs backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Mountain dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Mountain misses its target.
Kovacs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mountain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Mountain moves out of range of the leg kick from Kovacs.
Mountain swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mountain keeps Kovacs at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Kovacs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mountain.
Mountain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountain throws a push kick but Kovacs slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Kovacs is predictable there #CL#
and Mountain counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Kovacs misses
and Mountain counters with a series of strikes. Kovacs will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kari Mountain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mountain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovacs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovacs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mountain scores with a one two! Kovacs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Mountain moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Mountain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Kovacs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovacs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mountain misses with a kick to the body.
Kovacs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo.
Mountain looks to land a combination but Kovacs avoids it well.
Kovacs tries a low kick but Mountain avoids it.
Jab from Mountain.
Good shot there by Kovacs.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Kovacs blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mountain slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Kovacs motions for Mountain to come forward. Kovacs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Mountain misses its target.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses.
Kovacs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain throws a hook but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kovacs counter with a right hand.
Kovacs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountain throws a hook but Kovacs avoids it easily.
Kovacs misses with a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Mountain!
Andor Kovacs was interviewed post fight and said 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 42
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Farina stuffs the takedown.
Farina throws out a counter right but Turmarrov avoids it with no problem.
Farina throws out a loose jab but Turmarrov uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Farina pushes Turmarrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Turmarrov takes a shot to the head.
Farina lands a shoulder strike.
Turmarrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farina gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Farina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turmarrovs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turmarrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turmarrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmarrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Farina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farina lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Turmarrov is rocked!#T1#
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Turmarrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Farina jumps guard.
Farina pulls Turmarrov in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Farina has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Farina doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Turmarrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Farina wants to sweep here but Turmarrov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Turmarrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turmarrov has Farina in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Turmarrov has his feet on Farina's thighs here. He's pushed Farina off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Farina screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Turmarrov!

Event: MFC - 41
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Averescu misses. #TD2#
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarlah working over Averescu with some ground and pound. Averescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Averescu is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarlah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarlah is controlling the pace.
Averescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Tarlah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Tarlah moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Averescu.
Averescu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Averescu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarlah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tarlah connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Averescu some visible discomfort.
Averescu is trying to improve his position.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.#T2#
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Averescu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarlah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Averescu taking a bit of punishment here - Tarlah scoring with strikes.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working.
Averescu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Averescu tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Averescu being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Tarlah cracks Averescu with a big right hand but Averescu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Averescu tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah cracks Averescu with a big right hand but Averescu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarlah looks up at the clock and then as Averescu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tarlah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Averescu's temple.
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Averescu here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#Averescu is rocked!
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Oh Averescu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Averescu is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Tarlah trying to control the position but Averescu is working away.
Averescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tarlah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tarlah lands a few punches from side control.
Averescu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarlah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Averescu tries to improve position but can't.
Averescu taking a bit of punishment here - Tarlah scoring with strikes.
Tarlah in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tarlah is working Averescu over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tarlah staying out of range there.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Averescu throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Tarlah shoots in and bounces Averescu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Averescu is looking for a triangle but Tarlah pushes his legs off easily.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Averescu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tarlah has picked Averescu up and slammed him! Averescu can't keep hold of the triangle and Tarlah manages to pass to side control!
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tarlah landing a few strikes.
Averescu tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position. #T1#
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working.
Averescu manages to get back to half guard.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Averescu is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Tarlah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Averescu actively working from the bottom here.
Averescu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarlah in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Tarlah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Averescu's head.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah prevents Averescu from improving his position.
Tarlah lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Averescu! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tarlah jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

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

Event: MFC - 39
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovacs backing away here, and Nagibatel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kovacs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Kovacs 's knee.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagibatel doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacs defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Kovacs misses with a hook
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Kovacs 's knee.
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Nagibatel looks to move away, Kovacs throws a big counter combo but Nagibatel just gets out of the way.
Kovacs loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kovacs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel feints a counter leg kick.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kovacs throws a combination that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kovacs thows a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD2#
Nagibatel cracks Kovacs with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kovacs looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nagibatel finish him? #ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacs gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Nagibatel points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kovacs wakes up just in time to hear Nagibatel thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyoha Nagibatel!
An out of breath Lyoha Nagibatel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Andor Kovacs had this to say: 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 37
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva drives through and clinches with Tarlah against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarlah backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva has Tarlah pressed against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather.#BC#
Tarlah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferreira Da Silva.
Tarlah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlah.
Ferreira Da Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferreira Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tarlah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreira Da Silva won't be happy with that. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to control Tarlah's posture but Tarlah avoids it.
Ferreira Da Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tarlah working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarlah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Ferreira Da Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tarlah drops his hands momentarily and Ferreira Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah slips under a jab from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Tarlah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Ferreira Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Tarlah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tarlah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarlah counters with a three punch combo that has Ferreira Da Silva backing up. Ferreira Da Silva nods at Tarlah to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Tarlah lands with a shot to the body.
Tarlah fails with the takedown
and Ferreira Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Tarlah working hard to break the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tarlah's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Tarlah goes for a takedown attempt but Ferreira Da Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferreira Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tarlah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira Da Silva.
Tarlah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tarlah wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferreira Da Silva won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ferreira Da Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tarlah backs up against the cage.
Tarlah swings for the body but Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a front kick.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlah. Ferreira Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva cracks Tarlah with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tarlah with that takedown attempt.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids the body shot from Tarlah.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tarlah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ferreira Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarlah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira Da Silva tries to avoid it but Tarlah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira Da Silva to the ground. Ferreira Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarlah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva clobbers Tarlah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to bum rush Tarlah with a series of wild strikes but Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferreira Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Tarlah pushes him off.
Tarlah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferreira Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarlah somewhat.#T2#
Ferreira Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarlah. That did some damage!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira Da Silva. Ferreira Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Ferreira Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tarlah counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Tarlah.
Ferreira Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Tarlah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to clinch up but Tarlah keeps it at a distance.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Ferreira Da Silva.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Tarlah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tarlah lands in his opponent's guard.

Ferreira Da Silva has his feet on Tarlah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira Da Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tarlah as Ferreira Da Silva tries to tie him up.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Tarlah has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ferreira Da Silva regains guard immediately.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ferreira Da Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Tarlah to get to half guard. #T1#
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tarlah wants to take a breather but Ferreira Da Silva is having none of it. #ES2#
Ferreira Da Silva has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tarlah is on him like a limpet, forcing Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferreira Da Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling in the clinch but Tarlah improves position.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather. #TD#
Tarlah lands a takedown into guard.

Ferreira Da Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Tarlah lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Ferreira Da Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tarlah has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling.
Ferreira Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Jab from Ferreira Da Silva.
Tarlah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarlah misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ferreira Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferreira Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlah. Ferreira Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva pushes Tarlah up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Ferreira Da Silva trying to stall but Tarlah improves his position.
Tarlah looking for a takedown.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva.
Tarlah wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Ferreira Da Silva.
A hook to the body from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Ferreira Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tarlah can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes Tarlah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva slows down the pace here. #TD#
Tarlah works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Ferreira Da Silva wriggles free and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferreira Da Silva 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!

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