Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 76
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Shakespeare has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakespeare pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Shakespeare with a jab.
Shakespeare fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardy checks it well.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy throws the left hand but Shakespeare avoids the punch easily.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakespeare.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Shakespeare misses with a body punch
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy digs a good hook to Shakespeare's body.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.#T1#
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shakespeare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Shakespeare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Shakespeare connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
A countering left hand to the body from Hardy misses.
Shakespeare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shakespeare's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakespeare scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Hardy lands with a straight right. Shakespeare didn't see that one coming.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakespeare takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy cracks Shakespeare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shakespeare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Hardy.
Hardy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shakespeare is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy cracks Shakespeare with a big elbow.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Shakespeare is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Hardy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shakespeare is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Hardy!
After the fight, Oliver Hardy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MFC - 75
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Hageman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hageman tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
Tarlah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tarlah cracks Hageman with a solid left hand.
Tarlah landing some decent shots from guard.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Hageman's brow.
Tarlah with a nice head shot there.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
Tarlah cracks Hageman with a solid left hand.
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!
Tarlah connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Hageman is rocked!
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hageman is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tarlah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hageman's head.
Hageman looks winded!
Tarlah loads up on a big left hand. Hageman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tarlah looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hageman can't hide his disappointment, as Tarlah celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 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 - 74
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacs throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Vieira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vieira.
Vieira keeps control of Kovacs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Vieira jumps guard and drags Kovacs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kovacs tries to stand but Vieira is controlling from the bottom.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Kovacs is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB#
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovacs is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacs wants to stand but Vieira has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kovacs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vieira is tightening it up a little... Kovacs has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kovacs reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kovacs taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vieira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eli Vieira!
A pretty intense looking Eli Vieira took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Andor Kovacs had this to say: 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 73
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Mantzurin dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Mantzurin pulls Hardy into guard.
Mantzurin keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantzurin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mantzurin pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Mantzurin wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantzurin pulls Hardy in to control the position.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is in close to Mantzurin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Mantzurin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hardy looking to control.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantzurin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Hardy pulls Mantzurin in close to prevent any damage.
Mantzurin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mantzurin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mantzurin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mantzurin has passed into side control.
Hardy tries to bench press Mantzurin off him but Mantzurin keeps the position.
Hardy wants to control but Mantzurin postures up.
Mantzurin wants to stand but Hardy is controlling his arm.#T3#
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Hardy manages to get back to half guard.#SU#
Mantzurin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mantzurin working the ground and pound.
Hardy tries to control but Mantzurin manages to take his back.
Mantzurin connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hardy to escape the position.
Hardy can't escape the position. #SUB#
Hardy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mantzurin cracks Hardy with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hardy from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantzurin lands punches and elbows.
Mantzurin lands shots from the back.
Hardy is in bad spot here.
Hardy avoids the strikes from Mantzurin.
Hardy is trying to break free. #SUB#
Mantzurin tightening his grip on Hardy, looking for the choke.
Mantzurin controlling well, preventing Hardy from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantzurin moves away.
Mantzurin fails to land the takedown.
Hardy sizes up Mantzurin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Mantzurin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mantzurin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hardy keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mantzurin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mantzurin is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mantzurin 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.
Monni Mantzurin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hardy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mantzurin has picked Hardy up and slammed him! Hardy can't keep hold of the triangle and Mantzurin manages to pass to side control!
Mantzurin 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hardy is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy is trying to control Mantzurin's posture but Mantzurin avoids it.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Mantzurin stands up and beckons Hardy to his feet. #TD#
Mantzurin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mantzurin is not content to let Hardy control the position.#T3#
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Mantzurin's temple.
Mantzurin is trying to stand up here but Hardy is controlling him well.
Mantzurin is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantzurin avoid being mounted?
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mantzurin defending well though.
Hardy not doing much here.
Mantzurin tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg. #T4#
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Mantzurin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantzurin is trying to stand.
Mantzurin is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy prevents Mantzurin from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hardy is working for an americana but Mantzurin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hardy was thinking about the submission.
Mantzurin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Monni Mantzurin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy lands a head shot.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy catches Mantzurin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mantzurin shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mantzurin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mantzurin.#CUT2#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantzurin.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantzurin with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monni Mantzurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantzurin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Oliver Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantzurin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Mantzurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Mantzurin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Mantzurin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mantzurin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Hardy lands with a cross.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mantzurin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Mantzurin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Mantzurin is rocked!#TD2#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Mantzurin is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Mantzurin's guard.

Mantzurin pushes Hardy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Oh Mantzurin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Hardy feints a jab promting Mantzurin to slip. Hardy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mantzurin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Mantzurin walks straight into a right hand from Hardy - that's dropped him! Hardy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mantzurin from any more punishment! Mantzurin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Hardy!
A less than humble Oliver Hardy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: MFC - 72
Date: Apr 24, 2025

#R1#
Martinez throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Martinez avoided it.
Nagibatel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A leg kick checked by Martinez.
Martinez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Martinez lands a nice elbow.
Nagibatel stalling.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Nagibatel avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage. #T1#
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Nagibatel.
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 letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Martinez slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nagibatel avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Martinez stalling in the clinch.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez. #T2#
Martinez slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez effectively controlling the action here.
Nagibatel is stalling here.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinez tries to stall but Nagibatel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez has Nagibatel pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martinez stalling in the clinch but Nagibatel improves position. #T3#
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.
Nagibatel avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Come on Nagibatel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagibatel is pushing Martinez 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 nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez. #CUT2#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagibatel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.#CL2#
Nagibatel gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martinez slows down the pace here.
Nagibatel stalling.
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.
That's time! Nagibatel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagibatel moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Nagibatel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Martinez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martinez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Martinez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Martinez.
As Martinez backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez scores with the left hand. Nagibatel knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Martinez connects with a body shot that sends Nagibatel's belly button to the back.
Nagibatel throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
Nagibatel just leaning against Martinez, taking a breather.
Martinez stalling.
Nagibatel just leaning against Martinez, taking a breather. #T2#
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Nagibatel taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagibatel.
Martinez leaning against his opponent.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Javier Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nagibatel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martinez up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nagibatel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.#CL2#
Martinez forces Nagibatel back against the cage and clinches.
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 slows down the pace here.
Nagibatel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Martinez blocks the body kick.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martinez jabs at Nagibatel's body.
Martinez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nagibatel rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez crunches a lovely knee into Nagibatel's ribcage.
Martinez trying to control the position but instead, Nagibatel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinez into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Nagibatel trying to stall but Martinez improves his position. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nagibatel takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Nagibatel is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagibatel has his back to the cage.
Nagibatel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinez has Nagibatel pressed against the cage.
Martinez controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martinez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nagibatel trying to control the position but instead, Martinez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagibatel into the cage.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagibatel.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martinez checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Martinez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.#CL2#
Martinez forces Nagibatel back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nagibatel. #T4#
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
Nagibatel letting Martinez take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nice body kick there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martinez blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
Nagibatel moves forwards but Martinez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Martinez blocks the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martinez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Nagibatel back into the cage.
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.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nagibatel is keeping busy.
Nagibatel avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nagibatel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nagibatel effectively controlling the action here.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nagibatel up against the cage.
Nagibatel is trying to maintain a safe position but Martinez gets an underhook and turns Nagibatel into the cage.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagibatel avoids the damage to the body.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel slows down the pace here.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Martinez taking a breather.
Nagibatel stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nagibatel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Martinez stuns Nagibatel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Javier Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Martinez blocks the low kick.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Martinez.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Martinez drives through and clinches with Nagibatel against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Martinez darts in and clinches Nagibatel up against the cage.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nagibatel being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Nagibatel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagibatel.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martinez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Nagibatel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel tries to score with a low kick but Martinez moves his leg out of the way.
Martinez throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Martinez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martinez lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagibatel off the cage and back into range.
A bone on bone clash there as Martinez blocks the leg kick.
Martinez stuns Nagibatel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nagibatel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Martinez rushes Nagibatel and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nagibatel is keeping busy.
Nagibatel looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagibatel slows down the pace here.
Nagibatel is struggling to control the position.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nagibatel for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A bit of stalling here from Nagibatel. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel looks to throw a body kick
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinez just leaning against Nagibatel, taking a breather.
Nagibatel is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagibatel has his back to the cage.
Martinez lands a nice elbow.
Martinez is looking to control Nagibatel's arms but Nagibatel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martinez has his back to the cage.
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez has Nagibatel pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 stalls.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez is the new middleweight champion!
Javier Martinez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MFC - 72
Date: Apr 24, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarlah.
Nimoy is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimoy dodges the ground and pound from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws an elbow but Nimoy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah cracks Nimoy with a big right hand but Nimoy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarlah creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nimoy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tarlah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tarlah working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Tarlah creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nimoy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tarlah throws an elbow but Nimoy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Nimoy regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Nimoy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarlah cracks Nimoy with a solid left hand.
Nimoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nimoy tries to get out of the position.
Tarlah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tarlah postures up in Nimoy's guard and throws a big left but Nimoy blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarlah is in close to Nimoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Nimoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah cracks Nimoy with a solid left hand.
Tarlah throws a strike but Nimoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tarlah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
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!
Tarlah prevents Nimoy from improving his position.
Nimoy has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Nimoy dodges it nicely. #T3#
Nimoy taking some punishment here, with Tarlah in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Tarlah working Nimoy over with strikes.
Nimoy wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Nimoy's head.
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Tarlah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Nimoy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Nimoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarlah.
Tarlah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tarlah working Nimoy over with strikes. #ROC2#Nimoy is rocked!
Tarlah scores with a big shot! Nimoy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nimoy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
A very excited looking Balink Tarlah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MFC - 70
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Mountain moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKovacs.
Mountain thumps Kovacs with a low kick.
Mountain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Kovacs avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs shoots in for a takedown but Mountain shows good takedown defense. #T1#
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mountain dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mountain!
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovacs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovacs wants to counter with a clinch but Mountain pushes him away.
Kovacs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mountain stalks Kovacs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kovacs's face. Kovacs staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovacs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mountain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kovacs avoids a kick to the body.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Mountain throws a head kick but Kovacs moves out of range.
Mountain throws a head kick that Kovacs semi-blocks.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Kovacs lands but Mountain takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Kovacs misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacs.
Mountain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mountain wants it to stay on the feet.
Kovacs looks winded!
Mountain tries to bum rush Kovacs with a series of wild strikes but Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mountain is looking for a counter combo.
Mountain 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.
A left and a right from Mountain both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Mountain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mountain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mountain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mountain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mountain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kovacs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mountain has got the better of the exchanges.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovacs counters with a head kick. That will keep Mountain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kovacs tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Kari Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain looks to land a combination but Kovacs avoids it well.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the body from Mountain misses #CL2#
and Kovacs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kovacs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mountain stalling.
Mountain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kovacs up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mountain for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mountain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mountain is trying to break the clinch but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage.
Mountain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mountain is trying to push Kovacs away but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Kovacs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
A quick step to the side and Mountain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs lands with a slapping head kick.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Kovacs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovacs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mountain.#T3#
Mountain lands a jab.
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Mountain misses its target.
Mountain feints and then cracks Kovacs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacs down.
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Kari Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mountain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovacs misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovacs is breathing heavily.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mountain is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mountain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mountain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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#
Kovacs scores with a head kick. Mountain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mountain thows a body kick. Kovacs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Kovacs off balance momentarily.
Mountain is looking to slow Kovacs down with leg kicks.
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.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mountain is looking for a counter combo.
Kovacs throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Kovacs avoids them all with ease.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mountain throws a combination. Kovacs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Mountain avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
Mountain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovacs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovacs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovacs circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovacs.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Mountain up against the cage.
Mountain taking a breather.
Kovacs has Mountain pressed against the cage, preventing Mountain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
Kari Mountain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mountain misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Kovacs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kovacs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountain.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mountain misses with a double jab.
Kovacs wants to counter with a clinch but Mountain pushes him away.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mountain counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Kovacs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Kovacs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Kovacs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kovacs. #T4#
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from Mountain.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Kovacs misses with a combination
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Kovacs was not able to check.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain scores with a jab to the head.

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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Mountain!
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 70
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Hardy connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Hardy. #KD#
Hardy moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mazepin goes down! Can Hardy finish him!?#ROC#Mazepin is rocked!
Mazepin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy slips nicely into half guard.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mazepin quite badly. Mazepin pulls Hardy in close trying to recover. Hardy postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mazepin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mazepin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.

Event: MFC - 69
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Wright has one foot on Tarlah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tarlah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wright counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tarlah is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Wright.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wright won't be happy with that.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarlah.
Tarlah scores with punches from side control.
Wright is pushing Tarlah's head away, looking to escape. Tarlah manages to hold on to the position though.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Tarlah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wright tries to get out of the position.
Wright dodges the ground and pound from Tarlah.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Tarlah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Tarlah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarlah asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU2#
Tarlah decides to stand back up.
Tarlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Carter Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Wright takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Tarlah drives through with a takedown into Wright's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Wright has his feet on Tarlah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Nice body punch from Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
Tarlah shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlah shoots in for a double leg but Wright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tarlah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Tarlah ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Tarlah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Tarlah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Wright misses with a hook. Tarlah ducked under it nicely.
Tarlah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarlah somewhat.#TD2#
Tarlah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Tarlah working Wright over with strikes.
Wright wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarlah.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
Tarlah throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wright taking some punishment here, with Tarlah in his half guard.
Tarlah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlah is just out of range.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarlah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright wants to stand up but Tarlah is controlling him.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Wright is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tarlah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Tarlah goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tarlah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Tarlah manages to avoid it.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.#TD2#
Tarlah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tarlah is in Wright's guard.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Tarlah is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Wright has his feet on Tarlah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Tarlah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tarlah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Tarlah shoots and misses
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Tarlah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Tarlah ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Tarlah shoots in.
Carter Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Wright fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tarlah just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tarlah.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tarlah or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Wright misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4##ES#
Wright is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tarlah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Tarlah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlah connects with a body shot.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarlah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Tarlah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wright's half guard.

Wright pushes Tarlah off and gets back to his feet.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarlah.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Tarlah off balance momentarily.
Tarlah slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Tarlah takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Tarlah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Tarlah is chipping away with strikes.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Wright here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Tarlah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tarlah landing strikes.
Tarlah in side control, throwing shots but Wright defends.
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.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Tarlah landing strikes.
Wright takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Tarlah tries to score with some ground and pound. Wright controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wright defending against the ground and pound.
Wright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarlah.
Wright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarlah. #ES#
Wright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2##TD2#
Wright gets caught napping as Tarlah dives in and scores a takedown. Wright manages to retain guard.

Wright has his feet on Tarlah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright throws a jab when Tarlah was well out of range.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Tarlah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tarlah lands in his opponent's guard.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Wright's brow. #T3#
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright's head.
Tarlah stops Wright from standing up.
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Tarlah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Tarlah scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.#T4#
Wright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarlah is controlling him.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balink Tarlah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balink Tarlah.
I think Wright 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Wright!
A relieved looking Carter Wright 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 - 68
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1#
Pfanne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nagibatel defends it nicely.
Pfanne shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well. He's pushed Pfanne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagibatel throws a big counter combination but Pfanne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nagibatel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pfanne.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Pfanne.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Pfanne.
Good exchange - Pfanne coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel misses with the combination.
Pfanne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nagibatel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut.
Pfanne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel shows good takedown defense.
Nagibatel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pfanne tries for a takedown but Nagibatel circles away easily
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagibatel slaps away a takedown attempt from Pfanne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Pfanne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pfanne is in Nagibatel's guard.

Nagibatel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
Nagibatel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nagibatel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pfanne.
Nagibatel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagibatel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pfanne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nagibatel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pfanne. Pfanne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pfanne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pfanne fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Pfanne connects with a crisp jab.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Pfanne semi-blocks. #KD#
Nagibatel lands a big head kick that sends Pfanne tumbling to the mat! Nagibatel takes a step backwards and waves Pfanne back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Pfanne is rocked!
Pfanne with a poor takedown
and Nagibatel counters with a thumping low kick.
Pfanne is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Nagibatel lands with a right and another and another! Pfanne is in big trouble! Nagibatel lands again and this time it's lights out for Pfanne! A quality knockout there for Nagibatel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel retains his middleweight title!
Lyoha Nagibatel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 66
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1#
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieira is looking to counter the offense by Kovacs and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Kovacs pushes Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks. #TD#
Vieira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vieira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Kovacs is proving a slippery customer.
Kovacs tries to stand but Vieira is controlling from the bottom.
Kovacs looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vieira is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kovacs rolls with it to try and escape but Vieira cranks on the arm and Kovacs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Andor Kovacs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyoha Nagibatel.
Well Nagibatel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

Balink Tarlah had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 163.6, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Krzysztof Zakrzewski was cancelled.

Event: MFC - 62
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1#
Mountain avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mountain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kovacs counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs wants to clinch.
Mountain lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away. #T1#
Kovacs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mountain to score with a decent uppercut.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mountain is looking for the big counter here.
A nice combination there by Mountain.
Kovacs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Kovacs moves out of range as Mountain throws a body kick.
Kovacs moves out of range of the body kick.
Mountain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mountain scores with a head kick. Kovacs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovacs circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Mountain tries to bum rush Kovacs with a series of wild strikes but Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mountain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to clinch up
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain lands with a shot to the body.
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Kovacs moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mountain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs closes the distance but Mountain moves to the side
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Mountain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.
Mountain tries to circle away but Kovacs has him pinned against the cage.
Kovacs keeps control of Mountain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovacs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch. #T4#
Mountain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain lands with an overhand left.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs moves forwards but Mountain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from Mountain.
Kovacs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovacs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mountain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mountain thumps Kovacs with a low kick.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kovacs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mountain.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mountain.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Mountain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mountain.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mountain. #T1#
Mountain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mountain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Mountain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mountain connects with a solid leg kick.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain is looking for the big counter here.
Kari Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kovacs has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs prevents Mountain from breaking the clinch.
Kovacs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovacs'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.
Mountain is trying to break the clinch but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs is looking to break free of the clinch but Mountain has double underhooks.
Mountain slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Kovacs tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovacs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mountain. Those never looked like landing.
Mountain walks into a left hand. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Mountain.
Kovacs slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Kovacs throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain's corner calls for a 1-2. Mountain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Mountain. #T4#
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mountain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovacs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mountain - the referee stops the clock and Kovacs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mountain. Kovacs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kari Mountain's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mountain checks the leg kick.
Kovacs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mountain under the eye.
Kovacs lands a high kick!
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Kovacs throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Kovacs clinches. #BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Kovacs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mountain, pushing him back against the cage.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Mountain leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Kovacs keeps control of Mountain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mountain can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Kovacs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovacs throws a lazy head kick
and Mountain counters with a head kick.
A jab from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mountain throws a one two combo.
Kovacs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mountain finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovacs's head. #ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Kovacs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovacs.
It looked like Kovacs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountain lands the left hand.
Kari Mountain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Kovacs seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain misses with a double jab
and Kovacs counters with a head kick. That will keep Mountain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mountain pushes Kovacs away with a front kick.
Mountain connects with a high kick.
A good leg kick by Mountain.
Mountain lands a nice shot that snaps Kovacs's head back.
Nice body kick there by Mountain.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Mountain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mountain thuds his shin into the meat of Kovacs's side.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Kovacs shakes it off.
Mountain cracks Kovacs with an open hand slap.
Mountain clobbers Kovacs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mountain scores with a head kick. Kovacs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kovacs has time to react.
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Mountain backs away, Kovacs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mountain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacs counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mountain jabs Kovacs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacs wants to clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Mountain!
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: MFC - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Nagibatel throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Mountain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagibatel.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mountain swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Kari Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Mountain is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Nagibatel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mountain misses with a double jab
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mountain misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mountain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel throws a fast counter high kick but Mountain manages to duck under it in time.
Nagibatel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Mountain misses the jab.
Nagibatel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Nagibatel lands a big head kick that sends Mountain tumbling to the mat! Nagibatel takes a step backwards and waves Mountain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Mountain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel throws a quick head kick that knocks Mountain silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Nagibatel is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel is the new middleweight champion!
Lyoha Nagibatel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 58
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bjurstrom holds on and takes a little breather.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjurstrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Bjurstrom working for a triangle but Tarlah defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bjurstrom managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Bjurstrom is looking for a triangle but Tarlah pushes his legs off easily.
Tarlah landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Tarlah is in close to Bjurstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Tarlah is sitting in close to Bjurstrom's body. Bjurstrom has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tarlah is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tarlah is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bjurstrom.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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'.

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