Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 49
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1##TD#
West closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hageman did well to prevent West getting side control.
Hageman wants to control but West is keeping busy and won't allow it.
West content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman keeping control of the position. #T1#
West is taking a breather. Hageman 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.
Hageman is concentrating on defense, preventing West from advancing position.
West slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hageman was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hageman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
West sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hageman looks winded!#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
West looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
West shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hageman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Hageman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
West dives in and scores a takedown into Hageman's guard.
Hageman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
West content to stall in guard here.
Hageman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hageman is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T1#
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
West closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman prevents West from improving position.
Hageman trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position.#T2#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
West shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hageman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
West in side control, just content to control the action for now.
West really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hageman was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West dominated that second round.
That's time! West'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#
West shoots in and gets a takedown into Hageman's guard.
West controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
West seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hageman for as long as he can get away with.
Hageman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman is trying to keep West in close.
Hageman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
West controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hageman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hageman controls West momentarily but West frees himself. #T2#
West is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
West slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hageman prevents West from improving position. #T3#
West is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hageman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West working away.
Alan West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around?
Hageman is trying to escape the position but West is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
West closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hageman tries to kick West off in order to stand up. West Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Alan West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West!

Event: MFC - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Mazepin shoots for a double leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Mazepin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mazepin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gayweather counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Gayweather lands a big shot that drops Mazepin! Can he finish him?
Gayweather connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gayweather stays in close to Mazepin's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mazepin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gayweather is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mazepin.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gayweather lands a nice forearm strike.
Mazepin taking a bit of punishment here - Gayweather scoring with strikes. #ROC#Mazepin is rocked!#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 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Floyd Gayweather!
In defeat, Fedor Mazepin stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time'.

Event: MFC - 46
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Franco misses with a wild combination.
Franco throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Franco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco lands a head kick. Atunes smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franco throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Franco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Franco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atunes circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Franco drops Atunes with a beautiful combination! Atunes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franco is looking for the KO!#ROC#Atunes is rocked!
Franco throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franco avoids the head kick by Atunes.
Sloppy strikes from Franco. Those never looked like landing.
Atunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by Franco misses
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Franco swinging wildly here.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Franco misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
No joy there for Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franco looks to land a combination. Atunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#That has opened up Cavalho Atunes's cut even more.
Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Franco lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franco. #T2#
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Atunes closes the distance and clinches.
Franco wants to get back to striking at distance but Atunes won't allow it.
Franco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atunes looking to throw knees to the head but Franco is blocking nicely.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Franco blocks with his arms.
Atunes connects with a knee to the head.
Franco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Atunes pushes Franco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes connects with a knee to the head.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Atunes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Atunes obliges.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Franco blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Atunes.
Franco being controlled against the cage.
Atunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atunes cracks Franco with a nice body shot.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Atunes. #BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Franco throws a head kick that misses
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franco throws a big counter combination but Atunes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range. #T4#
Franco tries to move into range but Atunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Franco.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Franco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Franco's head.
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Franco throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Franco misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Atunes.
Franco throws a right hand that Atunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Atunes also avoids with ease.
Atunes with the inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atunes stuns Franco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Atunes moves into range and clinches up with Franco.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cavalho Atunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Atunes has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Franco wants to break free but Atunes has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Atunes.
Atunes stalls.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Atunes.
Franco misses with some punches.
Franco wants to break free but Atunes has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Franco avoids the damage to the body.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Franco is trying to push Atunes away but Atunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atunes has Franco pushed against the cage.
Atunes with a knee to the head. #T1#
Franco being controlled against the cage.
Franco tries to break free but Atunes pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Atunes's head.
A head kick by Franco misses
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franco throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Franco.
Atunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juan David Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Franco throws a right hand that Atunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Atunes also avoids with ease.
Franco throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Franco down. #CL2#
Atunes clinches.
Atunes stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.
Atunes connects with a knee to the head.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Franco tries to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling the position. #BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Franco gets tackled into the cage by Atunes. Atunes maintains the clinch. #T3#
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Atunes keeps him there for the moment.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Franco blocks it.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Atunes connects with a knee to the head.
Franco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atunes throws a knee to the head but misses. #KD2#
Atunes drops Franco with a big knee straight up the middle! Franco is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Franco is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Juan David Franco has been cut.
Franco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atunes takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#The cut above Cavalho Atunes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Atunes connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Atunes has managed to clinch.
Franco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes is struggling to control the position.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Franco blocks it.
Cavalho Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Franco working hard to break the clinch.
Atunes lands a knee to the head.
Franco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Atunes crunches a lovely knee into Franco's ribcage.
Atunes presses Franco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atunes lands a good knee to the midsection. Franco won't want to take too many of those.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atunes stalling the fight.
Atunes tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Atunes has the dominant position.
Franco tries to break free but Atunes pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cavalho Atunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Franco throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franco misses with a head kick.
As Franco backs off Atunes throws a huge counter combo but Franco manages to avoid it all.
Franco moves forwards but Atunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.
Atunes walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Franco drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Atunes swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Franco's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cavalho Atunes!
Cavalho Atunes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Quero agradecer aos fãs e ao meu treinador!!'.

Event: MFC - 46
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Hageman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hageman tries to avoid it.
Hageman looks to clinch
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Mercer throws a shot to the body.
Mercer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hageman tries to clinch but Mercer moves out of range.
Hageman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hageman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hageman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Hageman.
Mercer connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hageman. That did some damage!
Mercer connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Hageman is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Mercer. That snapped Hageman's head back.
Hageman is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mercer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Hageman gets tackled into the cage by Mercer. Mercer maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hageman seems to have recovered his senses.
Mercer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hageman shoots and misses
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercer lands a jab to Hageman's midsection.
Mercer lands a hook that stumbles Hageman back into the cage. Mercer follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hageman to the canvas! Mercer pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hageman has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bobby Mercer!
An intense looking Bobby Mercer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '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: Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adofo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adofo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Yanga Adofo has been cut.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Nadadora staggers Adofo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Adofo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Nadadora is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rapido Nadadora!
Our winner, Rapido Nadadora, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFC - 44
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Peramaki with a jab.#CL#
Peramaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Hageman tries to score a body lock takedown but Peramaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hageman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peramaki walks away with a smile on his face. Hageman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hageman misses with a takedown
enabling Peramaki to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peramaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Peramaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hageman smiles and moves away. #T1#
Hageman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peramaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hageman looks winded!
Hageman closes the distance but Peramaki moves to the side
and Peramaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hageman to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki gets through Hageman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hageman to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hageman to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hageman walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Peramaki takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman won't allow it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Hageman has him pressed against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki lands a body punch.
Peramaki fails to pull guard. #TD#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Hageman to the mat.
Hageman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peramaki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Peramaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Peramaki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hageman frees his head nicely. Oh but Peramaki has switched to an armbar! Hageman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title!

Event: MFC - 44
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Mazepin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Bjornsson drives through and clinches with Mazepin against the cage. #TD#
Bjornsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mazepin wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjornsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Bjornsson lands a couple of digs.
Bjornsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mazepin taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard.
Bjornsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjornsson pulls his head out easily.
Mazepin looks winded!
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bjornsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mazepin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
Bjornsson is nestled in close to Mazepin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#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 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.

Event: MFC - 44
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Franco scores with a one two! Zuev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
Zuev fails to land the takedown.
Franco fakes the leg kick and cracks Zuev in the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franco.
Franco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side. #KD2#
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Zuev tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Zuev back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Zuev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Zuev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zuev.
Zuev seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuev taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zuev avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Zuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franco.#T3#
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zuev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franco defends it nicely.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Zuev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franco throws a right and a left that Zuev avoids nicely.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Zuev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Zuev is looking to advance position but Franco won't allow it. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zuev trying to pass the guard but Franco defending well.
Zuev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan David Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Franco swinging wildly here.
Zuev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franco throws a head kick that Zuev semi-blocks.
Zuev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD2#
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Zuev tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Zuev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Juan David Franco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Zuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuev fails with the takedown.
Zuev dives in and grabs Franco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes down on Zuev's head and hops out.
Zuev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franco counters with a straight that turns Zuev's legs to rubber! Franco pushes forward with more strikes and Zuev goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan David Franco!
Juan David Franco thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC - 43
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Mazepin shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pudzianowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
And Mazepin tries to counter it with a takedown but Pudzianowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Mazepin saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Mazepin blocks the low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazepin.
A clash of legs there as Mazepin blocks the low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Mazepin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazepin feints the counter takedown.
Pudzianowski thumps Mazepin with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Mazepin moved away.
Mazepin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mazepin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mazepin is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Mazepin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Mazepin moved away.
Pudzianowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick. #T1##TD#
Pudzianowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mazepin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pudzianowski distracts Mazepin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Mazepin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mazepin is tightening it up a little... Pudzianowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pudzianowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pudzianowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mazepin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fedor Mazepin!
A very excited looking Fedor Mazepin 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 - 43
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Hageman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zakrzewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Hageman.
Zakrzewski throws out a counter right but Hageman avoids it with no problem.
Zakrzewski fails to land the takedown.
Zakrzewski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Zakrzewski clinches up against the cage.
Hageman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zakrzewski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Zakrzewski pulls guard successfully.
Hageman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Zakrzewski has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hageman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zakrzewski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zakrzewski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hageman is pulling down on Zakrzewski's head. It's preventing any offense from Zakrzewski, at least for the moment.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Zakrzewski is proving a slippery customer. #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.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zakrzewski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hageman has locked up a guillotine! Hageman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Zakrzewski is holding on here and Hageman must be using up a lot of energy. Zakrzewski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hageman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Hageman!

Event: MFC - 41
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Shrute shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shrute tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco lands with a nice combination. Shrute backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Shrute avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Shrute to the canvas! Franco follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan David Franco!
A very excited looking Juan David Franco 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 - 40
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Hageman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hageman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.#KD#
Kanaani lands a big right hand that sends Hageman crashing to the mat! Kanaani stays standing though and waves Hageman back to his feet!#ROC#Hageman is rocked!
Hageman throws a head kick but Kanaani moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanaani circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hageman tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kanaani wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
Mehdi Kanaani thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sunrise 3
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Hao avoids them all with ease.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Hao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadadora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hao circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadadora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Hao avoids a punch combination 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.
Hao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nadadora with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Nadadora lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Hao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hao has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nadadora misses with a combination #KD2#
and Hao counters with a nice uppercut that drops Nadadora onto his backside! Nadadora bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC2#Nadadora is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rapido Nadadora has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao connects with a quick right hand that sends Nadadora tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Giang Hao! Giang Hao retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Giang Hao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MFC - 39
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Franco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Atunes works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Atunes lands with a straight right. Franco didn't see that one coming.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Atunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco throws a combination that misses
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franco falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Franco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Atunes.
Franco takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Atunes has Franco up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Franco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Franco can't break the clinch.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Atunes.
Franco looks winded!
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atunes with a knee to the head.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Franco is rocked!
Franco takes a shot to the head.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Franco is trying to break free.
Atunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atunes stalling the fight.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atunes lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Atunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franco or not.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atunes misses with a knee strike.
Atunes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Atunes connects with a knee to the head.
Atunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atunes lands an uppercut.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Franco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Atunes.
Atunes lands a knee to the head.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head.
Atunes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atunes pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Atunes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC2#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Franco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco looks to land a combination. Atunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
Franco blocks a leg kick.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Franco checks a low kick from Atunes.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franco takes one to the side of the head.
Franco throws a combination that misses
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franco misses with a combination
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes with a nice calf kick.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Franco. #CL#
Atunes takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Franco blocks it.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Atunes scores a nice knee to the body.
Atunes misses with a knee to the head.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes is leaning against Franco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Franco blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Atunes.
Atunes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atunes is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cavalho Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Atunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franco in his tracks.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Franco manages to avoid it.
Atunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Atunes.
Atunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes cracks Franco with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Franco falls to his knees and Atunes doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cavalho Atunes!
As Cavalho Atunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Quero agradecer aos fãs e ao meu treinador!!'.

Event: MFC - 38
Date: Dec 12, 2024

#R1##TD2#
West looking to score a takedown here. Hageman is defending well but West drives through and ends up in Hageman's guard.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
Hageman controlling the position.
West is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman seems keen to control West's posture.#T1#
Hageman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hageman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Hageman ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
West jumps guard but Hageman stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hageman has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West jumps guard but Hageman stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hageman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hageman is fighting off a takedown attempt but West is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hageman to the mat. Hageman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
West trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
West wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
West is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
West looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hageman holds on and takes a little breather.
West won't allow Hageman to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
West shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than West was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
West trying to control the position but Hageman is working away. #T4#
Hageman seems a little lost for a moment, as West dominates the positioning.
West advances to mount.
West trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
West scores with a takedown into Hageman's guard.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West is stalling in the full guard.
Hageman is controlling West's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
West wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hageman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. West is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hageman.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hageman trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hageman gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
West being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
West content to stall in guard here.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hageman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
West looking to pass the guard.
Alan West has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hageman wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Hageman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows West to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hageman keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hageman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
West looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
West shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hageman's guard.#T2#
West trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
West looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
West keeping full guard, as Hageman tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alan West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hageman won't allow West to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
West is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as West holds on and takes a little breather.
West lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West!

Event: MFC - 38
Date: Dec 12, 2024

#R1#
Crocop throws a head kick but Mazepin moves out of range.
Mazepin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crocop throws a head kick but Mazepin moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crocop.
Mazepin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mazepin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Crocop lands but Mazepin takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.#CL2#
Crocop takes the fight into the clinch.
Crocop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mazepin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Crocop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Crocop - that landed with a thud.
Crocop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crocop slows down the pace here.
Crocop continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crocop.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Turner Crocop.
Crocop lands a right hook to the body.
Mazepin wants to stay close but Crocop steps back to make room for something. Mazepin seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Crocop and Mazepin drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Turner Crocop!
Turner Crocop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2024

#R1#
Fukado shoots in looking for a takedown but Nadadora manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fukado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nadadora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukado circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadadora checks a low kick from Fukado.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nadadora sprawls well. Nadadora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fukado gets slowly back to his feet.
As Fukado looks to move away, Nadadora throws a big counter combo but Fukado just gets out of the way.
Nadadora swats away the attempt to clinch by Fukado.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses.
Fukado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Nadadora rushes Fukado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fukado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fukado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fukado has a takedown stuffed.
Rapido Nadadora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryota Fukado.
Fukado shoots in for a takedown but Nadadora shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Fukado avoids nicely.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Fukado slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
Fukado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nadadora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fukado somewhat.
Nadadora scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fukado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Fukado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nadadora as he jumps to the side.
Fukado goes for a double leg but Nadadora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nadadora continues to drive forward.
Nadadora keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Nadadora drops Fukado with a beautiful combination! Fukado stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nadadora is looking for the KO!#ROC#Fukado is rocked!
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Fukado is still on wobbly legs! Can Nadadora finish him?
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadadora connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Fukado to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Nadadora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rapido Nadadora!
Rapido Nadadora decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 36
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Peramaki lands a nice shot that snaps Hageman's head back.
Hageman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Peramaki lands an overhand right.#CL#
Peramaki gets a clinch. #TD#
Peramaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Peramaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Peramaki has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hageman is posturing up here but Peramaki has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hageman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hageman has to tap! Slick submission there by Peramaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title!

Event: MFC - 36
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Franco throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.#KD2#
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Franco.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Franco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
As Anderson backs off Franco throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Franco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1##KD#
Anderson drops Franco with a beautiful combination! Franco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anderson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Franco is rocked!
Franco throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a huge left! Franco is in big trouble! He's backing up but Anderson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Franco from any more damage. A dominating finish by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.

Event: MFC - 36
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Dobrosavljevic throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.#KD#
Dobrosavljevic lands a big uppercut and Mazepin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mazepin looks OK. Dobrosavljevic waves Mazepin back to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazepin.
Dobrosavljevic is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Dobrosavljevic shuts the power down on Mazepin. Lights out, game over! Dobrosavljevic is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
In his post fight interview, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Fedor Mazepin stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024

#R1#
A punch combination from Estrada misses.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Estrada.
Estrada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Nadadora avoids them all with ease.
Estrada dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Estrada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nadadora.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Nadadora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Estrada throws out the jab.
Nadadora keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Nadadora lands a left and a right that send Estrada crashing to the mat, dazed. Nadadora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Estrada is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nadadora lands with a big right hook that stumbles Estrada - he's out on his feet here! Nadadora follows up with another monster hook that separates Estrada from consciousness! Estrada falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Nadadora stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rapido Nadadora!
Rapido Nadadora seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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