Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 66
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1#
Milka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Milka misses with a low kick. #TD#
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Milka is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Milka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Milka is working away.
Hall is really struggling to control Milka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hall is taking a breather. Milka 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.#SUB#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Milka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hall wants to control but Milka is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hall is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Hall prevents Milka from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milka is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it. #TD#
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Milka's guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Milka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milka keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T4#
Milka wants to stand but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Milka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milka wants to stand and escape but instead Hall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milka as he avoids it easily.
Richard Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Milka sprawls well. Milka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Milka.
Milka lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milka, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Milka.
Milka lands a body shot.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Milka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Milka pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Milka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milka throws a head kick that misses.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Milka shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Milka lands a head shot.
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Milka. #CL2#
Milka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Milka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milka gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Hall tries to pull guard but Milka won't allow it.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Milka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Hall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Milka on his heels. He'll look to pass Milka's guard now, I'm sure.

Milka wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milka connects with a high kick.
Milka lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased. #T2#
Milka lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Rico Milka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall blocks a head kick by Milka.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Milka moves into the clinch.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Milka controls the action.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Milka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Milka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hall is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Milka to the mat. Milka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Milka is looking to stand back up but Hall counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Milka. #REVB#
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Milka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Milka wants to get back to his feet.
Milka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milka keeps working. #SUB#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Milka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Milka has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Milka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage. #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.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Milka is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Milka is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka 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.#R3#
Milka stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Milka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Milka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy body kick from Milka #TD#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Milka! #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Milka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Milka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Milka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Milka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Milka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hall asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Hall wants to control but Milka is keeping him busy.
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Milka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Milka is defending well. #SUB#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall wants to take a breather but Milka manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hall.
Milka keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Richard Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Milka wants to get back to his feet.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Milka defends it well. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall is pressing down on Milka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Milka is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD2#
Milka lands a big head kick that sends Hall tumbling to the mat! Milka takes a step backwards and waves Hall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Richard Hall has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milka falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Milka pushes Hall off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Milka really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Hall'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.#R4#
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milka tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milka to the ground. Milka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Milka.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Milka. Milka obviously looking to wear him down.
Milka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Milka wants it to stay on the feet.
Milka throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Milka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Milka feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Milka gets a clinch. #BC2#
Milka manages to break the clinch.
Hall dives in for a single leg takedown but Milka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. #T1#
Hall blocking some punches.
Milka pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Hall is trying to drag Milka to the mat but Milka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall is working for takedown but Milka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Milka lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
Milka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Hall tries to stall but Milka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but Milka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Milka misses with a head kick.
Milka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hall is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and pushes Milka back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Milka as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milka just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Milka.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Hall pulls guard.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Milka from standing up.
Hall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Milka wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hall's closed guard. He's half up but Hall has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hall pivots and extends the arm, Milka falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hall! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
Richard Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rico Milka spoke after the fight, saying 'whaaaat ?'.

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 - 65
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1##TD#
Justen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Justen prevents Crocop from escaping the position.#SUB#
Justen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Crocop looks calm but he's in trouble here. Justen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Crocop is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Justen lets go of the hold and Crocop can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kontiainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kontiainen has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Kontiainen avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
A short right from Nelson on the inside.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Nelson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kontiainen is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kontiainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kontiainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kontiainen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nelson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kontiainen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nelson pulls down on the head and he's put Kontiainen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pudd Nelson!
A victorious Pudd Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuev punishes Submit's body with a nice straight punch.
Submit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zuev pinned against the cage. Zuev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Punch Clinch Submit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Submit.
Submit misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Submit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Submit just misses with a punch to the body.
Submit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zuev. Zuev obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Submit.#T1#
Zuev scores with a jab.
Submit misses with a takedown
and Zuev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aleksandr Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Clinch Submit.#TD2#
Submit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zuev's guard.
Submit tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuev is retaining full guard.
Submit controlling from the top position.
Zuev wants to sweep but no luck.
Submit being controlled here momentarily.
Zuev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Submit is controlling him. #T2#
Zuev keeping moving, preventing Submit from controlling successfully.
Submit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zuev wants to stand up but Submit is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Submit.
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Submit misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuev lands a nice shot to the body.
Submit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!#TD2#
Submit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zuev!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Submit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zuev struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Submit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Submit swings around for an armbar but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Submit's guard.#T4##SU#
Zuev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
It looks like Zuev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zuev misses with a series of wild punches.
Submit tries to move into range but Zuev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Submit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zuev looks to land a combination but Submit avoids it well.
Aleksandr Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Submit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuev cracks a nice hook into Submit's ribs.
Zuev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left lands for Zuev.
Zuev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zuev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Submit.
Submit dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Submit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zuev at a distance.
Submit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zuev.
Zuev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Submit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuev throws a shot to the body.
Submit tries to clinch but Zuev moves out of range. #CL2#
Submit moves into the clinch.
Submit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Submit throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Submit doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuev circles away.
Zuev throws a big counter combination but Submit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Submit misses with a left hand
and Zuev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuev lands a jab.
Zuev swats away the attempt to clinch by Submit.#T1#
Zuev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Submit.
Submit fails to land with a series of punches.
Submit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuev.
Submit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev connects with an inside leg kick.
Submit tries for a takedown but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Submit looks to move away, Zuev throws a big counter combo but Submit just gets out of the way.
A cross from Zuev lands.
Submit shoots and misses
and Zuev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aleksandr Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Clinch Submit.
Zuev throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Zuev.
Submit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev throws a head kick that Submit semi-blocks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Submit with a poor takedown
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Submit is rocked!
Submit gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Zuev gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Submit is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Zuev!
A very excited looking Aleksandr Zuev 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#
Chaiyachue throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Chaiyachue clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chaiyachue's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chaiyachue throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. #TD#
Hall pulls guard effortlessly.
Chaiyachue trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall 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.
Chaiyachue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Chaiyachue is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Hall has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Chaiyachue taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Richard Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Naruesorn Chaiyachue stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.

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 - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Nelson is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Zuev moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Zuev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Zuev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Zuev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zuev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Nelson is leaning against Zuev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksandr Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zuev throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Zuev misses.
Nice shot by Nelson.
Zuev throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Zuev takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zuev.#BC2#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Zuev knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Zuev's ribs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nelson duly obliges. #CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Nelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nelson scores with a shot to the side of Zuev's head. #T3#
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson lands a jab to Zuev's midsection.
Zuev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nelson cracks Zuev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson lands with a cross. #CL2#
Nelson clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Nelson manages to pull guard.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Zuev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuev has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Zuev wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Zuev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nelson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zuev is looking to defend but Nelson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zuev! Nelson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zuev taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pudd Nelson!
Pudd Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 58
Date: Mar 05, 2025

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

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

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

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

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
A head kick misses from Milka.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Hall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Milka is trying to defend but Hall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hall wants to take a breather but Milka is having none of it.
Milka pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milka keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Milka defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Milka is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Milka! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Milka trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hall wants to control the pace but Milka is squirming around nicely.
Milka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Milka is looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Hall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hall tries to control but Milka wriggling away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hall working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Milka turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hall off and cradles Milka's limp body as Hall celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Richard Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Rico Milka stepped up to the mic, saying 'whaaaat ?'.

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crocop tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Crocop backing up. Crocop nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Crocop shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crocop misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crocop walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Crocop misses with a takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocop has a takedown stuffed.
Turner Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crocop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Crocop darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Crocop into the cage.
A nice combination there by Anderson. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Crocop ducks down to avoid it.
Crocop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Crocop ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crocop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a jab when Crocop was well out of range.
Sparky Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocop fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Crocop slips under a jab.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crocop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Anderson scores with the left hand. Crocop knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crocop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crocop closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Crocop pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crocop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crocop with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crocop under the eye.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson tests Crocop's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Anderson throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Turner Crocop has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Crocop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crocop is defended easily by Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turner Crocop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crocop ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Crocop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson throws a hook but Crocop blocks it.
Crocop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Crocop has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crocop shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
Crocop tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Crocop.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Crocop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crocop can do to turn this around?#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Crocop down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Crocop back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Crocop is rocked!
Crocop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crocop is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Crocop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crocop seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson with a jab.
Crocop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson leaves Crocop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Crocop's belly button to the back.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Crocop is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crocop.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Crocop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
Crocop moves out of range of the strikes.
Crocop fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crocop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crocop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocop misses with a body kick.
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson cracks Crocop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Crocop shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Crocop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crocop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crocop is defended easily by Anderson.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crocop's hands.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Crocop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Turner Crocop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crocop circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson leaves Crocop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Crocop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson punishes Crocop's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Crocop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.#T1#
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson jabs Crocop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Crocop seems unphased.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocop fails with the takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crocop.#T2#
Anderson leaves Crocop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crocop slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Crocop can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Anderson and Crocop drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##CL#
Kontiainen clinches with his opponent.
Joao Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen gets through Joao Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joao Diaz backwards. #CUT#It looks like Charles Joao Diaz has been cut.
Kontiainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joao Diazs head.
Kontiainen lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kontiainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joao Diaz backwards.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen pushes Joao Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Joao Diaz is rocked!
Kontiainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joao Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kontiainen finish him?
Kontiainen throws a big uppercut that drops Joao Diaz! More strikes from Kontiainen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Joao Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Kontiainen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paavali Kontiainen made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025

#R1#
Atunes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuev.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuev looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zuev throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zuev just manages to avoid it.
Zuev connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Atunes moves into the clinch successfully.
Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes lands a jab to Zuev's midsection.
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev looks to throw a body kick
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A big left from Zuev misses.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown but Atunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zuev misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Zuev misses with a right hand
and Atunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Atunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atunes.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes digs a good hook to Zuev's body.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Zuev's head but Zuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zuev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes throws a jab when Zuev was well out of range.
Zuev 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.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuev.
Atunes throws the left hand but Zuev avoids the punch easily.
Atunes throws a one two combo.
Zuev takes one to the side of the head.
Atunes takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Atunes blocks the low kick.
Zuev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Zuev lands with a nice body punch.
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Atunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuev.
Zuev lands with an uppercut that bounces Atunes off the cage and back into range.
Atunes throws a body punch but Zuev moves out of range.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Zuev counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Zuev throws a good cross that connects.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zuev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Zuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuev throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes tried to counter with a leg kick but Zuev avoided it.
Atunes connects with a leg kick.
Zuev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Atunes throws a combination. Zuev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Zuev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zuev.
Atunes motions for Zuev to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes moves out of range as Zuev strikes.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Atunes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zuev falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Zuev checks it.
Zuev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Atunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes slips a jab from Zuev.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuev. That did some damage!
Atunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atunes misses with a straight left. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zuev checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Zuev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.
Zuev just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Zuev.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zuev connects with a jab.
Zuev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atunes. Atunes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zuev throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes throws a lazy head kick
and Zuev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Zuev.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuev.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Zuev counters with a three punch combo that has Atunes backing up. Atunes nods at Zuev to acknowledge the strikes.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Zuev.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuev throws out the jab.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuev misses with a looping left.#T3#
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
Zuev thows a leg kick but Atunes checks it
and Atunes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zuev throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Zuev misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zuev.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Atunes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Zuev.
Zuev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuev tried to score with a low kick but Atunes checks it.
Zuev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Zuev lands but Atunes takes it in his stride.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zuev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Atunes.
Zuev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes'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. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Zuev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuev with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Zuev's ribs.
Atunes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Zuev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Zuev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zuev throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Atunes throws a hook but Zuev avoids it easily.
Zuev misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zuev takes one to the chin there.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atunes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zuev avoids it.
Atunes is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Zuev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zuev lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Zuev ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch.
Zuev checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Atunes blocks a jab.
Zuev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zuev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes checks a low kick from Zuev.
Atunes wants to clinch
and Zuev counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuev.
Zuev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Cavalho Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuev misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Zuev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev counters with a body kick.
Zuev dodges the punch combination from Atunes.
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Zuev pushes him off.
Zuev throws a counter combo.
Zuev moves out of range of the body kick.
Zuev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Zuev does it's job there.#T4#
Zuev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zuev lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev cracks Atunes with a good jab.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Atunes.
Zuev throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
After the fight, Aleksandr Zuev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MFC - 55
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Crocop shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Crocop avoids it well.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Crocop shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocop moves away.
Crocop has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Crocop manages to avoid it.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crocop circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crocop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crocop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Crocop's legs.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Crocop moves away and avoids it.
Crocop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crocop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Crocop ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Crocop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Crocop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crocop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Crocop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Crocop. Crocop gets slowly back to his feet.
Crocop dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Crocop's head and hops out.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crocop shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Crocop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crocop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crocop fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crocop is defended easily by Anderson.
Turner Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crocop gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Crocop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Crocop shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Crocop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Crocop fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Crocop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crocop tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Crocop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crocop circles away quickly and effectively.
Crocop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Crocop persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crocop.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Crocop. Crocop gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Crocop on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Crocop avoids it well. #T1#
Crocop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crocop.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Crocop avoids it well.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Crocop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a right hand that Crocop ducks under and follows up with a left that Crocop also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Crocop shoots in.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Crocop's ribs.
Crocop is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crocop.#T2#
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#KD#
Anderson drops Crocop with a beautiful combination! Crocop stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anderson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Crocop is rocked!
Crocop misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a big right hand! Oh Crocop is in trouble here! Anderson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, Brownie Anderson took to the microphone: 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.

Event: MFC - 55
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Bebok fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hall.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Hall drags the fight down to the ground.
Bebok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bebok wants to control the action here but instead Hall manages to pass to full mount! #SUB#
Hall quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hall but it's paid off an Bebok is forced to tap! Nice work by Hall.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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.

Event: MFC - 52
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Crocop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocop looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Crocop. Crocop gets slowly back to his feet.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
Crocop misses with a takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson cracks Crocop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crocop off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crocop.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crocop fails to land the takedown.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Crocop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crocop tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crocop.
Crocop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Crocop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Crocop moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crocop.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocop moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crocop or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crocop shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crocop lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crocop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crocop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crocop.
Crocop has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crocop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Crocop is just out of range.#T4#
Crocop dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Crocop's head and hops out.
Crocop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocop checks a leg kick nicely.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crocop. Crocop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crocop fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Crocop with that takedown attempt.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Crocop will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Crocop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Crocop, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Crocop fails with the takedown.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Crocop. Crocop gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crocop can do to turn this around?
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Crocop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Turner Crocop has been cut.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crocop fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Crocop with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Crocop looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Crocop saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson tests Crocop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Crocop feints the counter takedown.
Crocop has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crocop thinking.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Crocop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crocop tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Turner Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Anderson.
Crocop closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Crocop pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
Crocop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crocop on the side of the head.#ROC#Crocop is rocked!
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is pawing at Crocop, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Crocop's nose. Crocop is badly hurt! Anderson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Crocop tries desperately to hold on but Anderson is relentless in his assault! As Crocop receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Anderson away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson took some time post fight to say the following; 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.

Event: MFC - 51
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Araujo throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
Hall trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is not content to let Hall control the position. #SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Araujo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Araujo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Araujo working away.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Hall stops Araujo from passing to mount.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Hall.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hall's best efforts.
Araujo is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it. #SUB2#
Hall is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control but Hall postures up.
Araujo is not content to let Hall control the position.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araujo is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hall gets a double leg takedown into Araujo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for submissions but instead, Araujo has regained full guard.
Araujo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Araujo has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Richard Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hall wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##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.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #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.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Araujo working for a choke but Hall is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Araujo looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Araujo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Araujo!
Araujo passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Hall wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Araujo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for submissions but instead, Hall has regained full guard.
Hall is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Hall is pulling down on Araujo's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hall working for submissions but it's allowed Araujo to get to half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Hall wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Hall trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hall gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hall is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.#TD2#
Hall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hall moves nicely into side control.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controls the position from side control.#T1#
Araujo is not content to let Hall control the position. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Araujo is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo has one of Hall's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hall feints and as Araujo raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage. #T4#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is controlling Hall's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##TD#
Araujo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araujo works his way into full mount!
Hall is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Araujo has control of Hall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hall regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Araujo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hall looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Araujo! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Jonathas Araujo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Crocop misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Crocop misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Crocop counters with a crisp one two that drops Anderson! Crocop thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anderson to his feet! Anderson is in big trouble!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Crocop checks a leg kick.
Turner Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick by Crocop misses
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Crocop lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Anderson out cold! Anderson is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Turner Crocop!
During a confident post fight interview, Turner Crocop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Brownie Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this,ill be back better'.

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Zuev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shrute.
Shrute misses with a takedown attempt - Zuev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shrute misses with a straight right. #TD#
Zuev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Zuev decides to stand and escape the position.
Zuev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Zuev.
Shrute takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuev thumps Shrute with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shrute misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Zuev.#ROC#Shrute is rocked!#TD#
Zuev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shrute is trying to defend but Zuev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shrute is still in real trouble! Can Zuev finish him?#SU#
Zuev gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Shrute wants to stay close but Zuev steps back to make room for something. Shrute seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Zuev and Shrute drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MFC - 48
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Hall leaves Nastula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nastula sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nastula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nastula.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Nastula's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nastula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine from mount but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nastula to take his back!#SUB#
Hall is cranking Nastula's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Nastula! He's tightened the choke and Nastula is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall 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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