Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 76
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Franco misses with a double jab.
Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franco sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Nice uppercut lands for Martinez. That snapped Franco's head back.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Franco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martinez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martinez works over Franco with some ground and pound from guard.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franco missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Franco's guard.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martinez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Franco being controlled here, momentarily.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez distracts Franco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martinez trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franco has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez lands a nice looking body shot. #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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Franco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Martinez tries to advance to mount but Franco denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Martinez darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Franco misses with some punches.
Franco is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Martinez decides to pull guard.
Martinez pulls Franco in close to his closed guard and prevents Franco from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez has a closed guard, preventing Franco from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.#SUB#
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franco wanted to stand there but Martinez had control of the position. #SUB#
Martinez working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily.
Franco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martinez is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Franco is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martinez's guard.
Martinez has control of Franco's left arm, preventing Franco from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Franco is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Franco misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Martinez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Franco.
Franco throws a lazy head kick
and Martinez counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Martinez tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Martinez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Javier Martinez has been cut.#CL#
Martinez clinches.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martinez. #TD#
Franco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martinez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franco to the mat. Franco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Martinez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Franco tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Martinez manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Martinez is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Juan David Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Franco misses
and Martinez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martinez digs a good hook to Franco's body.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franco throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Franco misses with a head kick.
As Franco tries to get set, Martinez tries to push him back and clinch up but Franco manages to avoid the attempt.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Martinez scores with a decent looking hook.
Franco misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franco smiles and moves away.
Franco looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franco at a distance. #T4#
Franco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martinez.
A jab from Franco misses.
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!
Martinez cracks Franco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinez is looking to wear down Franco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez blocks a jab.#TD#
Martinez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juan David Franco just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Martinez is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Juan David Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinez counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Franco throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Martinez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Franco manages to circle out of the way.
Franco misses with a double jab.
Martinez throwing a counter right hand but Franco manages to avoid it.
Franco throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Martinez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez wants a takedown.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Martinez manages to pull guard.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Martinez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Franco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Martinez's body to avoid the submission. Martinez has instead reached around Franco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Martinez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez retains his middleweight title!
Javier Martinez 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.

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##TD2#
Buryckin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mazepin was covering up waiting for the punch and Buryckin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buryckin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazepin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Mazepin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buryckin uses it to pass to side control.
Buryckin controlling the position. #SUB2#
Buryckin has hold of Mazepin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mazepin seems comfortable defending it but Buryckin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mazepin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mazepin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Buryckin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matvey Buryckin!
A relieved looking Matvey Buryckin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

Event: MFC - 72
Date: Apr 24, 2025

#R1#
Franco throws a head kick that misses
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
Shima lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Shima takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Franco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Franco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Shima rushes Franco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shima lands a right hand.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franco backwards. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Shima scores with the left hand. Franco knows he should have avoided that one.
Franco swinging wildly here. #T1#
Shima blocks a head kick by Franco.
Shima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Franco eats them both and turns towards Shima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Shima tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Shima back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Franco - that's a beauty! Shima is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Franco can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan David Franco!
An out of breath Juan David Franco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tetsuo Shima stepped up to the mic, saying 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'.

Event: MFC - 72
Date: Apr 24, 2025

#R1#
Hageman shoots in for a takedown but Saputra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saputra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saputra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hageman tries to clinch
and Saputra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Saputra as he connects with a hook.
Saputra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saputra with a hook.
Saputra lands a jab.#ROC#Hageman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saputra is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Saputra shuts the power down on Hageman. Lights out, game over! Saputra is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frendy Saputra!
A relieved looking Frendy Saputra 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 - 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: Apex Series 6
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Hao Ming lands a jab to the head.
Nadadora slips a jab from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Hao Ming bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hao Ming instigates a clinch.
Nadadora misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nadadora blocking some punches.
Hao Ming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming gets through Nadadora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming prevents Nadadora from breaking the clinch.
Nadadora is trying to push Hao Ming away but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nadadora is looking to break free of the clinch but Hao Ming has double underhooks.
Nadadora tries to break the clinch but Hao Ming is controlling the position.
Nadadora wants to break free but Hao Ming has control.
Nadadora working hard to break the clinch.
Nadadora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Hao Ming scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Nadadora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nadadora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao Ming clobbers Nadadora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Hao Ming gets a clinch.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Nadadora blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadadora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hao Ming misses with some punches. #T2#
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nadadora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao Ming.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hao Ming counter with a right hand. #CL#
Nadadora gets a clinch.
Nadadora wants to get back to striking at distance but Hao Ming won't allow it.
Nadadora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nadadora works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch but Hao Ming keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming.
A right hook to the body lands for Hao Ming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadadora.
Nadadora misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nadadora seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hao Ming can turn it around.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nadadora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Hao Ming 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#
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Hao Ming throws out a counter right but Nadadora avoids it with no problem.
Hao Ming waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadadora.
Nadadora moves away from the strike by Hao Ming.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hao Ming counters with a nice body shot.
Hao Ming scores with a one two! Nadadora had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hao Ming showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Hao Ming wants to clinch up but Nadadora keeps it at a distance.
As Hao Ming looks to move away, Nadadora throws a big counter combo but Hao Ming just gets out of the way.
Hao Ming looks to land a combination but Nadadora avoids it well.
Nadadora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hao Ming misses with a hook. Nadadora ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadadora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hao Ming has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Hao Ming was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Hao Ming scores with a hook.
Nadadora wants to clinch but Hao Ming slips to the side
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hao Ming clinches up against the cage.
Nadadora lands with a light punch inside.
Hao Ming working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadadora.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Nadadora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadadora wants to break free but Hao Ming has control.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Nadadora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nadadora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of Nadadora's head.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora is trying to push Hao Ming away but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Nadadora.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nadadora tries to break the clinch but Hao Ming is controlling the position.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Nadadora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nadadora is trying to force a seperation but Hao Ming has the dominant position.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming keeps control of Nadadora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Hao Ming.
Nadadora is trying to push Hao Ming away but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Nadadora tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Nadadora is trying to force a seperation but Hao Ming has the dominant position.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nadadora throws a head punch that misses.
Nadadora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Hao Ming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hao Ming clinches up with Nadadora and pushes him back against the cage.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike.
Nadadora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hao Ming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nadadoras head.
Nadadora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadadora wants to break free but Hao Ming has control.
Nadadora tries to break the clinch but Hao Ming is controlling the position.
Nadadora tries to break free but Hao Ming pushes him back against the cage.
Nadadora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Nadadora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nadadora is trying to break the clinch but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Nadadora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hao Ming counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Hao Ming misses.
Nadadora swinging wildly here. #KD2#
Hao Ming looks low and kicks high, catching Nadadora right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC2#Nadadora is rocked!#T1#
Hao Ming looks to land a left hand but Nadadora moved out of range nicely.
Nadadora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hao Ming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nadadora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming tries to clinch there but Nadadora circles away. #CL2#
Hao Ming forces Nadadora back against the cage and clinches.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Nadadora.
Nadadora can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hao Ming creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Nadadora takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming.
Nadadora blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards. #T2#
A short uppercut from Hao Ming.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora. #BC#
Nadadora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Hao Ming with a series of wild strikes but Hao Ming uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Hao Ming avoids nicely.
Hao Ming misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Nadadora both land. Nice combination.
Fung Hao Ming seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hao Ming throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hao Ming works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nadadora moves forwards but Hao Ming connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Hao Ming connects with a crisp jab.
Fung Hao Ming is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hao Ming wants to clinch up but Nadadora keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hao Ming instigates a clinch.
Nadadora swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fung Hao Ming!
A victorious Fung Hao Ming thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFC - 69
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franco in his tracks.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Anderson backs off Franco throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franco.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Franco. #KD2#
Franco drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franco is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Franco throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A punch combination from Franco misses.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Anderson.
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!
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Franco's belly button to the back.
Franco looks winded!#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Franco. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Franco eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Franco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Franco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Franco misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.#ROC#Franco is rocked!
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Franco misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3##KD#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Franco crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franco looks OK. Anderson waves Franco back to his feet!
Franco walks straight into a right hand from Anderson - that's dropped him! Anderson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Franco from any more punishment! Franco 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 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, an emotional Brownie Anderson said 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.

Event: MFC - 68
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1#
Mercer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Mercer lands a big head kick that sends Hageman tumbling to the mat! Mercer takes a step backwards and waves Hageman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hageman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hageman misses with a takedown attempt
and Mercer counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Hageman! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Mercer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Mercer!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Mercer gave a big smile as he said 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.

Event: MFC - 66
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1#
Shima avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Franco misses with a wild combination.
Shima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Franco moves away from the strike by Shima.
Shima throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shima just leaning against Franco, taking a breather.
Franco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.
Franco prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Shima has the dominant position.
Shima is struggling to control the position.#T1#
A short right from Shima.
Shima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Shima misses the jab.
Franco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco throws an off balance right hand
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Franco tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franco on the side of the head.
Shima blocks a head kick by Franco. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco tries to break free but Shima pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Shima has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franco tries to break free but Shima pushes him back against the cage.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Franco up against the cage.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franco working hard to break the clinch.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Shima to work. #T3#
Franco working hard to break the clinch.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.
Shima tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Shima gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Franco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franco tries to break free but Shima pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shima throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shima.
A punch combination from Franco misses. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Franco up against the cage.
Shima prevents Franco from breaking the clinch.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Franco moves away from the strike by Shima.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Franco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juan David Franco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco slips under a jab.#CL#
Shima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
Franco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Franco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco cracks Shima on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shima falls backwards against the cage. Franco follows up with more strikes that drop Shima to his knees. Franco keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shima! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan David Franco!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan David Franco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tetsuo Shima spoke after the fight, saying 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'.

Event: MFC - 66
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1#
Crocop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Crocop lands with a slapping head kick.
Crocop seems to be stalking Mazepin here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Mazepin drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Turner Crocop!
A very excited looking Turner Crocop 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.
In defeat, Fedor Mazepin stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time'.

Event: MFC - 64
Date: Mar 27, 2025

#R1##TD#
Howell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Howell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Howell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hageman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howell uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman.
Howell controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell looking to finish Hageman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hageman!#SUB#
Howell has isolated one of Hageman's arms. Hageman looking to fight him off but Howell twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amari Howell!

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Jab by Volkov.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Volkov backs off Franco throws a huge counter combo but Volkov manages to avoid it all.
Franco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Franco throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Franco misses with the combination.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Franco. #CUT2#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.#KD2#
Franco lands a left and a right that send Volkov crashing to the mat, dazed. Franco thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Volkov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco lands a big right hook! Volkov looks hurt but is still standing! Franco lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Volkov falls down and Franco dives in with a huge hammer fist! Volkov's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Franco runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan David Franco!
A relieved looking Juan David Franco 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: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Guru
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Boytsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Boytsov.#CL2#
Boytsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco being controlled against the cage.
Boytsov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it. #TD2#
Boytsov jumps guard. #SUB2#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Franco defends easily. #SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boytsov on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boytsov has his foot on Franco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franco works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Boytsov has his foot on Franco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franco works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.#SUB2#
Boytsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boytsov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Franco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boytsov wants to control but Franco passes into side.
Boytsov wants to control but Franco postures up.#T2#
Boytsov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Franco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boytsov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boytsov trying to hold on to Franco's head to control him but Franco postures up. #SUB2#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Boytsov actively working from the bottom here.
Boytsov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for subs from the bottom but Franco mounts him!
Boytsov can't escape the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boytsov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Franco wants to stand but Boytsov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boytsov is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boytsov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boytsov.#SUB2#
Franco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Boytsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boytsov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Franco takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov darts in looking for a takedown but Franco gets double underhooks and turns Boytsov into the cage. #CL2#
Franco gets tackled into the cage by Boytsov. Boytsov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Boytsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franco to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Boytsov tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juan David Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boytsov shoots for a takedown but Franco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juan David Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Boytsov moves out of range easily.
Boytsov avoids the head kick by Franco. #CL2#
Boytsov clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Boytsov keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Boytsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Franco gets tackled into the cage by Boytsov. Boytsov maintains the clinch.
Franco stops a takedown attempt from Boytsov. #T1##TD2#
Boytsov has hold of one of Franco's legs. Franco is fighting the takedown attempt but Boytsov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boytsov is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Boytsov has gone for a leg lock! Franco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boytsov's guard.#REVR#
Dmitry Boytsov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Franco is posturing up here but Boytsov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Franco tries to roll out but it's too tight and Franco has to tap! Slick submission there by Boytsov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov made sure to mention his sponsor, Feeble Fightware in his post fight interview.

Event: Sunrise 17
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Bulb lands with an uppercut that bounces Nadadora off the ropes and back into range.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Bulb ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulb also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Bulb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bulb avoids them all with ease.
Bulb 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.
Bulb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Bulb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bulb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Bulb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb counters with an inside leg kick.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Nadadora moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bulb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nadadora counters with a left and a right that stings Bulb.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Bulb avoids it well.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nadadora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bulb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
Nadadora throws a big counter combination but Bulb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Bulb.
Nadadora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadadora slips under a jab from Bulb.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Bulb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Nadadora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nadadora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nadadora works over Bulb's head and body with a nice combination.
Nadadora moves away from the strike by Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb throws a leg kick that misses.
Nadadora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bulb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bulb to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb scores with a head kick. Nadadora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adim Bulb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Bulb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bulb! But no joy.
Bulb throws the left hand but Nadadora avoids the punch easily.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Nadadora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulb counters with a good, hard body kick but Nadadora shrugs it off.
Bulb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bulb throws a jab when Nadadora was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Bulb misses. #T1#
Bulb throws a jab when Nadadora was well out of range.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Nadadora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nadadora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulb scores with a spinning back kick!
Rapido Nadadora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulb scores with a nice strike.
Bulb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Bulb ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulb also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadadora.
Adim Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Nadadora.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nadadora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nadadora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Bulb misses.
Bulb throws the kick towards the body but Nadadora avoids it.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Nadadora lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bulb lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adim Bulb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nadadora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nadadora moves out of range as Bulb throws a body kick.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bulb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bulb scores with a push kick.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Bulb misses.
Bulb tests Nadadora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bulb.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb counters with a left to the body.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Nadadora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jab from Bulb.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bulb avoids them all with ease.
And Bulb responds with a good body kick, but Nadadora manages to step out the way in time.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nadadora manages to avoid it.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Bulb avoids it well.
Nadadora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadadora.
Nice shot by Bulb.
Bulb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bulb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Bulb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bulb circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bulb.
Bulb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nadadora moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bulb moves out of range.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bulb connects with a jab.
Nadadora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nadadora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nadadora slips a straight right by Bulb.
Bulb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bulb connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Bulb with a nice calf kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!
A very excited looking Adim Bulb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MFC - 61
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##TD#
Crocop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mazepin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crocop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazepin on the ground.#SUB2#
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crocop is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crocop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazepin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crocop controls the pace.
Crocop wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crocop is aware though and is defending well.
Mazepin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving. #SU#
Crocop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Crocop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mazepin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Crocop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mazepin, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Mazepin's face as Crocop controls the position.
The ground and pound from Crocop seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crocop tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mazepin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crocop working the ground and pound but Mazepin is defending the strikes.
Crocop wants to stand but Mazepin is controlling his arm.
Mazepin sneaks back into half guard.
Crocop wants to stand up but Mazepin has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crocop pulls his head out easily.
Mazepin looks winded!
Crocop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crocop is looking to take a break and control but Mazepin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazepin is looking to control Crocop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mazepin avoid being mounted?
Crocop wants to get back to his feet.
Mazepin is trying to get back to full guard.
Crocop wants to free his trapped foot but Mazepin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crocop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Crocop slips a nice elbow through Mazepin's hands, connecting with Mazepin's forehead.
Mazepin is looking to control Crocop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mazepin avoid being mounted?
Well, if Crocop 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazepin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crocop scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Crocop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Crocop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mazepin defends it well. #T4#
Mazepin won't allow Crocop to pass to mount.
Crocop throwing shots but Mazepin is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crocop in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Crocop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SU#
Crocop decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Crocop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazepin to the mat! Mazepin manages to get full guard.
Crocop wants to get up but he can't break Mazepin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crocop throwing strikes from guard but Mazepin blocks nicely.
Crocop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Turner Crocop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Crocop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mazepin struggling a bit here.
Crocop wants to stand but Mazepin is controlling his arm.
Mazepin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crocop.
Crocop in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Crocop tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mazepin's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazepin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mazepin gets back to half guard.
Crocop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazepin can do to turn this around?
Crocop is pressing down on Mazepin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mazepin is holding on for now.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crocop in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Crocop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crocop working over Mazepin with some ground and pound. Mazepin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crocop tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mazepin.
Mazepin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#SUB#
Crocop is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crocop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mazepin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crocop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crocop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crocop throwing shots but Mazepin is blocking nicely.
Crocop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazepin defending well though.
Crocop slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Crocop lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Crocop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crocop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mazepin is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crocop in particular looking to stall.
Mazepin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crocop. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crocop thows a huge punch but Mazepin dodges it nicely.
Turner Crocop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crocop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crocop controlling the action here.
Mazepin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crocop.
Crocop wants to control but Mazepin is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Crocop seems content to control.
Crocop tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mazepin. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Crocop looking to score a takedown here. Mazepin is defending well but Crocop drives through and ends up in Mazepin's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Turner Crocop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
That's time! Crocop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Crocop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mazepin sprawls well initially but Crocop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crocop is thwarting Mazepin's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Crocop is working for a kimura but Mazepin is defending it quite comfortably.
Crocop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazepin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop trying to mount his opponent but Mazepin defends it.
Crocop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Crocop is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazepin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mazepin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mazepin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crocop.
Crocop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Crocop is looking for a kimura here.
Fedor Mazepin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazepin wants to improve his position but Crocop is controlling well.
Crocop lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazepin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crocop.
Crocop trying to mount his opponent but Mazepin defends it.
Crocop is taking a breather. Mazepin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crocop drops an elbow to the side of Mazepin's head.
Crocop stalling. #SUB#
Crocop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mazepin defends it well. #T3#
Crocop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crocop trying to mount his opponent but Mazepin defends it.
Crocop thows a huge punch but Mazepin dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Crocop is trying to work for a kimura but Mazepin is defending well.
Crocop is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mazepin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Crocop passes Mazepin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crocop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crocop is looking to advance position but Mazepin won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turner Crocop!
Turner Crocop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.

Event: MFC - 60
Date: Mar 12, 2025

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Mercer!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Mercer gave a big smile as he said 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.

Event: MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazepin enables Mantzurin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazepin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mantzurin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazepin is retaining full guard.
Mazepin has momentary wrist control but Mantzurin slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mantzurin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.#SU#
Mantzurin gets to his feet - Mazepin follows without any prompting. #CL#
Mantzurin closes the distance and pushes Mazepin back into the cage.
Mantzurin lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Mantzurin lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Mazepin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantzurin defends well.
Mazepin looks winded!#SUB2#
Mazepin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mantzurin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mantzurin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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!
Mantzurin passes Mazepin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Mantzurin trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mantzurin is working for a kimura but Mazepin is defending it quite comfortably.
Mantzurin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazepin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mantzurin.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mantzurin lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#Fedor Mazepin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monni Mantzurin!
After winning the bout, Monni Mantzurin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.

Event: Sunrise 15
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hetfield counters with a left to the body.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Hetfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Nadadora. #BC2#
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nadadoras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Hetfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Nadadora looks to land a combination. Hetfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Hetfield seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Nadadora gets a clinch.
Hetfield keeps control of Nadadora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hetfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Nadadora's head.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nadadora blocking some punches. #BC2#
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Hetfield moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Hetfield avoids nicely.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Hetfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Hetfield dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hetfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Nadadora with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hetfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Hetfield moves into range and clinches up with Nadadora.
Hetfield has Nadadora pressed against the ropes, preventing Nadadora from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Hetfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadadora can do to turn this around?
Nadadora throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield lands a body punch.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Nadadora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield counters with a big head kick but Nadadora shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Hetfield there.
Nadadora ducks right into an uppercut from Hetfield.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hetfield counter with a right hand.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hetfield.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield scores with a body shot.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Hetfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hetfield counter with a right hand.
Hetfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hetfield clobbers Nadadora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Hetfield clinches up with Nadadora and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nadadora is trying to push Hetfield away but Hetfield has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hetfield lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head. #T2##BC#
Hetfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hetfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Hetfield is looking to counter punch.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Hetfield misses the target.
James Hetfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hetfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield thuds his right hand into Nadadora's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hetfield lands with a slapping head kick.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield 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.

James Hetfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nadadora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Hetfield counters with a nice body shot.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hetfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hetfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetfield slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Hetfield cracks Nadadora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hetfield here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nadadora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Hetfield scores with a jab to the head.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hetfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nadadora.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nadadora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hetfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hetfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hetfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hetfield counters with a three punch combo that has Nadadora backing up. Nadadora nods at Hetfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hetfield looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Hetfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hetfield dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Hetfield throws a big counter combination but Nadadora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab by Hetfield.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Hetfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hetfield dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
James Hetfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hetfield!

Event: MFC - 54
Date: Feb 20, 2025

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

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

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuev throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Franco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco throws a looping overhand right but Zuev ducks down to avoid it.
Franco misses with a looping left.
Jab from Zuev.
Zuev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Franco misses with a wild combination.
As Franco looks to move away, Zuev throws a big counter combo but Franco just gets out of the way.
Zuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franco tries to bum rush Zuev with a series of wild strikes but Zuev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuev dips to his left and cracks Franco with an uppercut!
Franco throws a sloppy head kick
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Franco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zuev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco walks into a stiff left hand from Zuev.#T1#
Franco misses with a double jab
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Franco is rocked!
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Franco missing with a left hand there. Zuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franco throws a right hand that misses
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuev.
Zuev lands a glancing blow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuev finish him?
Franco takes one on the button.
Franco throws a head kick that misses
and Zuev counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Zuev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zuev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franco. Franco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zuev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev slips a jab and a cross from Franco.
Zuev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zuev dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Zuev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Franco is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Zuev moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev 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.

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