Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 35
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Legs scores with a jab.
Legs throws a head kick but Crocop moves out of range.
Legs connects with a crisp jab.
Legs scores with a jab. Crocop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Legs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Legs scores with a four punch combination!
Legs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crocop.#KD2#
Crocop lands a big head kick that sends Legs tumbling to the mat! Crocop takes a step backwards and waves Legs back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Legs is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Legs finds it's way through Crocop's defenses.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop throws a head kick but Legs moves out of range.
Crocop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Legs avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Legs's corner calls for a 1-2. Legs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Legs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Legs lands a leg kick that knocks Crocop off balance momentarily.
Legs misses with a hook.
Legs blocks a head kick by Crocop. #T1#
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Legs lands with a hook. Crocop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legs avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Legs scores with a head kick.
Crocop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legs throwing a counter right hand but Crocop manages to avoid it.
Crocop throws a leg kick but Legs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Legs tries a head kick but it misses.
Legs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Legs's head coaches at Cherokees Island Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crocop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legs lands a head kick. Crocop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Legs throws out a powerful jab.
Crocop lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#Crazy Legs's cut is getting worse.
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!
Crocop throws a head kick but Legs moves out of range.
Crocop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2##KD2#
Crocop lands a big head kick that sends Legs tumbling to the mat! Crocop takes a step backwards and waves Legs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crocop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Legs counters with a quick kick to the body but Crocop blocks it.
Legs avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Legs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legs blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Legs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, jab by Legs - just one landing.
Legs stuns Crocop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legs tests Crocop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crocop needs to keep his hands up - Legs had a free shot at his head there.
Crocop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop throws a lazy body kick
and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Legs blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Crocop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocop takes one on the button.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crocop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Legs moves out of range easily.
Crocop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Legs blocks a head kick by Crocop.
It looked like Legs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Legs.
Crocop looks winded!
Crocop takes a shot to the head.
Legs digs a right hand underneath Crocop's ribcage. Crocop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crocop tries to stall but Legs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crocop trying to stall but Legs improves his position.
Legs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crocops head.
Legs stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Legs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crocop or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legs.
Crocop taking a breather.
Crocop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Legs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crocop misses with a body punch.
A short left from Legs.
Legs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crocop up against the cage.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Crocop's head. #ROC#Crocop is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Legs.
Legs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crocop is still on wobbly legs! Can Legs finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legs.
Crocop seems to have recovered his senses.
A left hand lands to the body for Legs.
Legs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Legs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crocop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Crocop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legs to score with a decent uppercut.
Crocop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Legs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crocop can do to turn this around?
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick
and Legs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crocop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crocop scrambles back to his feet.
Legs plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Crocop swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Crocop face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crazy Legs!
Our winner, Crazy Legs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFC - 34
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Ferreira Da Silva throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Ferreira Da Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to stall.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva gets a clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning against his opponent.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Ferreira Da Silva's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Anderson.#CL#
Anderson pushes Ferreira Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Come on Ferreira Da Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferreira Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Anderson has Ferreira Da Silva pressed against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira Da Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Anderson is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ferreira Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva prevents it.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Anderson has denied him.
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Come on Ferreira Da Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Ferreira Da Silva.
Anderson throws a hook but Ferreira Da Silva avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ferreira Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferreira Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Anderson scores with a takedown into Ferreira Da Silva's guard.
Ferreira Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Ferreira Da Silva keeps moving.
Anderson is fighting to break Ferreira Da Silva's control of his arms but Ferreira Da Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira Da Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira Da Silva keeps working.
Ferreira Da Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ferreira Da Silva to take his back!
Anderson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Anderson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ferreira Da Silva is looking for a way out. #T4#
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Anderson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ferreira Da Silva taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 33
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chaiyachue as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Chaiyachue gets caught napping as Hall dives in and scores a takedown. Chaiyachue manages to retain guard.
Chaiyachue wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chaiyachue struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall trying to control the action but Chaiyachue is working from the bottom.
Hall working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chaiyachue being controlled for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Hall is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Chaiyachue is trying to escape and Hall transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Chaiyachue is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hall! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
Richard Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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 - 33
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Zuev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atunes backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Zuev ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atunes needs to keep his hands up - Zuev had a free shot at his head there.
Atunes walks into a jab.
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zuev is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zuev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
As Atunes backs away, Zuev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Zuev backs off Atunes throws a huge counter combo but Zuev manages to avoid it all.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zuev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Zuev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Zuev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zuev misses with a looping right.#T1#
Zuev throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Zuev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atunes.
Zuev tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuev throws a series of strikes that have Atunes backpedaling.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Zuev saw that one coming.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Zuev.
Atunes misses with a hook
and Zuev counters with a left and a right that stings Atunes.
Atunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zuev throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Zuev throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Atunes.#CL#
Zuev clinches with his opponent.
Atunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zuev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Zuev avoids the damage to the body.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes controlling the action here for a moment.
Atunes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes looking to throw knees to the head but Zuev is blocking nicely.
Atunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuev lands a right hand.
A short right from Zuev on the inside. #BC#
Zuev manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Zuev misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a head kick.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuev.
Zuev misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Zuev is predictable there
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Zuev cracks Atunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes with a nice calf kick.
Zuev misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4##CL#
Zuev forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Zuev takes a shot to the head.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev is trying to break free.
Atunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zuev up against the cage.
Zuev managing to block the knees to the body from Atunes.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuev. #BC#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Atunes does no damage.
Zuev scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuev misses with the combination.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zuev throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Nice defenses there by Zuev.#T1#
Atunes misses with a double jab
and Zuev counters with a nice body shot.
Zuev feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zuev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zuev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Zuev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zuev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atunes's head backwards.
Zuev misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Zuev clinches up against the cage.
Zuev trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Zuev lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atunes blocks a jab.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zuev has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zuev misses the target.
Zuev lands a head shot.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev connects with a looping right hand.
Aleksandr Zuev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Zuev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.#T3#
Zuev catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Atunes misses the jab.
Zuev throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
Zuev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atunes's head backwards.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Zuev checks it.
Zuev blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Zuev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes keeps Zuev at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Zuev throws a right hand that Atunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Atunes also avoids with ease.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Zuev.
Atunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#That has opened up Cavalho Atunes's cut even more.
Zuev throws a lazy head kick
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zuev lands a body shot. #CL2#
Atunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zuev, pushing him back against the cage.
Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zuev is trying to break free.
Zuev is trying to push Atunes away but Atunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Zuev blocks the leg kick.
Zuev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Zuev there.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Zuev misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Zuev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuev is just out of range.
Zuev checks a leg kick.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Zuev ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Zuev misses.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Atunes feints a counter leg kick.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuev.
Atunes throws a counter combo.#T2#
Zuev works over Atunes's head and body with a nice combination.
Zuev scores with a decent looking hook.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Zuev's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zuev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zuev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Zuev misses the target.
Zuev misses the jab.
Cavalho Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes moves out of range as Zuev strikes.
Atunes takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Zuev.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zuev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Zuev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
It looked like Zuev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Zuev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.
Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleksandr Zuev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zuev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

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 - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey landing with the ground and pound.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crocop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crocop wants to get back to his feet but Anstey passes into half guard.
Crocop taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
Crocop scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anstey manages to mount him!
BOOM! Anstey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
You get the feeling that Crocop really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Anstey 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. Crocop looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Anstey! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Corwin Anstey!
Post fight, an emotional Corwin Anstey said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.

Event: MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to control Veainu's arms but Veainu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira Da Silva has his back to the cage. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Ferreira Da Silva misses.
A clash of legs there as Veainu blocks the low kick.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veainu keeps the fight on the outside.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to slow Veainu down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva looks winded!
Ferreira Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreira Da Silva thinking.
A cross from Veainu lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva moves to clinch but Veainu breaks away
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferreira Da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has been cut.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Ferreira Da Silva misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu misses with a hook. Ferreira Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Ferreira Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Veainu cracks Ferreira Da Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ferreira Da Silva to stand back up!#ROC#Ferreira Da Silva is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ferreira Da Silva out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Ferreira Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Legend Jr off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva clinches up with Legend Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Legend Jr tries for a takedown but Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legend Jr.
Ferreira Da Silva effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Legend Jr tries for a takedown but Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Sigandi Legend Jr's cut is getting worse.
Legend Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferreira Da Silva is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigandi Legend Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Legend Jr shrugs off. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Legend Jr backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Legend Jr shrugs off. #CUT2#Sigandi Legend Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ferreira Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferreira Da Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Legend Jr up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva works on Legend Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Legend Jr being controlled against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva stalls.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow that stopped Legend Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Ferreira Da Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Legend Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Ferreira Da Silva gets double underhooks and turns Legend Jr into the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a counter combo.
Ferreira Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here.
Ferreira Da Silva continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Legend Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferreira Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Ferreira Da Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legend Jr's head.#ROC2#Legend Jr is rocked!
Legend Jr with a poor takedown
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Ferreira Da Silva has Legend Jr pushed against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Legend Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Sigandi Legend Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Legend Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferreira Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow that stopped Legend Jr in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!

Event: MFC - 30
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Crocop looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crocop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crocop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Crocop will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crocop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Crocop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crocop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Turner Crocop has been cut.
Turner Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crocop scrambles back to his feet.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crocop back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Crocop is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crocop misses with a wild body shot.
Crocop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crocop tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick. #T1#
Crocop misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocop throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Crocop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crocop looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Crocop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocop swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crocop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crocop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crocop is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Crocop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Crocop seems to have recovered his senses.
Crocop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crocop slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Crocop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crocop misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crocop! Anderson lets Crocop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Crocop ducks into an uppercut from Anderson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.

Event: MFC - 30
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Zuev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zuev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Zuev lands.
Zuev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Zuev clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zuev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev.#CL#
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zuev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Zuev scores with a spinning back kick!
Zuev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Wilson shoots in and bounces Zuev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson trying to control but Zuev is working from the bottom.
Zuev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Zuev trying to control the position.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Zuev's brow.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zuev 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.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Zuev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zuev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zuev is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment. #T4##ES2#
Zuev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zuev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilson back to the cage. Zuev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Zuev pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zuev counters with a nice body shot.
Zuev connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Zuev blocks the low kick.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Zuev misses.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zuev!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and Zuev counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Zuev to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Zuev circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Wilson dives in and scores a takedown into Zuev's guard.
Zuev 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.#ES2#
Zuev kicks Wilson off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zuev tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson lunges at Zuev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zuev's hand. #T1#
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
letting Zuev counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zuev rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Zuev has him pressed against the cage.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Wilson drags the fight down to the ground.
Zuev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES#
Wilson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zuev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wilson letting Zuev take a breather here.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wilson tries to pull guard but Zuev won't allow it.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Zuev is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zuev cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Good leg kick by Zuev. #T3#
Zuev fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zuev sprawls and moves away.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Zuev counters with a straight right hand.
Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zuev darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2# Wilson is rocked!
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Zuev works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuev cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Zuev connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Wilson! He's out on his feet! Zuev rushes in and drops Wilson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). 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.
The Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, won't get rid of me that easily!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##KD#
Ferreira Da Silva drops Legend Jr with a beautiful combination! Legend Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ferreira Da Silva is looking for the KO!#ROC#Legend Jr is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Sigandi Legend Jr's cut even more.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva gets a clinch.
Legend Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira Da Silva finish him?
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #KD#
Ferreira Da Silva lands a vicious elbow to the side of Legend Jr's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Ferreira Da Silva tries to finish him with strikes but Legend Jr still seems able to defend himself so Ferreira Da Silva steps back and lets Legend Jr get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CUT#The cut above Sigandi Legend Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legend Jr.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva is pressed up against the cage. Legend Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferreira Da Silva down to the mat. Ferreira Da Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferreira Da Silva lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Legend Jr goes down and covers up as Ferreira Da Silva starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!

Event: MFC - 29
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Leonard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Hall gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hall in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leonard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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.

Event: MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Araujo won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Araujo trying to control here.
Araujo gets full guard.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB#
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.
Araujo trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Araujo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Araujo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall wants to clinch.
Araujo throws a counter combo.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hall.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Araujo, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo gets back to full guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo looking to control.
Hall passes into half guard.
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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Araujo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Araujo is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control here. #T1#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Jonathas Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
Hall is hanging on to Araujo's back as he tries to escape.
Hall doesn't have the hooks in and Araujo manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Hall in his guard.#REVR#
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall postures up.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Araujo is continuing to stall.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##TD#
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Araujo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall won't allow Araujo to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Araujo working for a submission but Hall is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hall and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
Hall looking for a sweep but Araujo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Araujo passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up. #SUB2#
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.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo really dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Araujo shoots and misses #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Araujo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is really struggling to control Araujo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araujo wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Araujo trying to control but Hall postures up.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hall scores with a takedown into Araujo's guard.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Araujo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Araujo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Araujo! #REVB#
Hall tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo working away.
Hall is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo has knee on belly momentarily but Hall bucks him off and regains half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richard Hall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Araujo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Araujo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo makes his way to full guard, as Hall worked for a kimura. #T1#
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Araujo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hall to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Araujo is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Araujo's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Araujo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araujo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
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.#T4#
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Hall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hall is in guard.#REVR#
Hall being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.

Event: MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Jahr misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head kick that Jahr semi-blocks.
Jahr misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Ferreira Da Silva tenderised Jahr's leg. Jahr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahr looks for the body kick but Ferreira Da Silva saw that one coming.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Jahr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has been cut.
Jahr tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira Da Silva checks it.
Jahr misses with a straight right.
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!
Jahr lands a nice looking body kick.
Jahr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahr misses the target. #T1#
Jahr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferreira Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jahr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferreira Da Silva checks it well.
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Jahr
and Ferreira Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Jahr.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahr misses the target.
It looked like Ferreira Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Jahr connects with a high kick.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance but Jahr moves to the side
letting Jahr counter with a right hand. #CL#
Ferreira Da Silva has Jahr up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Jahr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jahr digs a right hand underneath Ferreira Da Silva's ribcage. Ferreira Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here.
Jahr can't break the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jahr tries to break free but Ferreira Da Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Jahr dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Jahr takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Jahr is stalling here.
Ferreira Da Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Jahr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnar Jahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jahr throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira Da Silva's shoulder, as Ferreira Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a nice combination. Jahr backs away looking to recover.
Ferreira Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jahr.#KD2#
Jahr lands a left and a right that send Ferreira Da Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Jahr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira Da Silva staying out of range there.
Ferreira Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jahr thumps Ferreira Da Silva with a low kick.
Ferreira Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jahr. Jahr obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a hook.
Jahr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Ferreira Da Silva is rocked!
Ferreira Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferreira Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Jahr. Jahr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Jahr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ferreira Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jahr.
Jahr tries to clinch up
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jahr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira Da Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ragnar Jahr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jahr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jahr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2#
Jahr lands a big head kick that sends Ferreira Da Silva tumbling to the mat! Jahr takes a step backwards and waves Ferreira Da Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up but Jahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Jahr drops Ferreira Da Silva with a beautiful combination! Ferreira Da Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jahr is looking for the KO!
Oh Ferreira Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut is getting worse.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch.
Jahr stalls.
Ferreira Da Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jahr's efforts to push away.
Ferreira Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferreira Da Silva. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to stall but Jahr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jahr trying to control the position but instead, Ferreira Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jahr into the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Jahr tries to break free but Ferreira Da Silva pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jahr breaks the clinch.
Jahr lands with a good body shot.
Jahr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jahr with a nice calf kick.
Ferreira Da Silva slips under a jab from Jahr.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with the combination. #CL#
Ferreira Da Silva has Jahr up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Ferreira Da Silva stalling in the clinch but Jahr improves position.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jahr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferreira Da Silva has Jahr pushed against the cage.
Jahr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ferreira Da Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jahr can turn it around.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva has Jahr pressed against the cage, preventing Jahr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Jahr breaks the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferreira Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jahr misses with an uppercut
and Jahr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jahr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Jahr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jahr throws a body punch but Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but Jahr moves out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a low kick but Jahr avoids it.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jahr checks it well.
Jahr connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Jahr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jahr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Jahr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch there but Jahr circles away.
Jahr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Jahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ferreira Da Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahr. Ferreira Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jahr, pushing him back against the cage.
Jahr is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva has double underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jahr has had enough of the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Jahr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva letting Jahr take a breather here.#BC2#
Jahr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jahr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira Da Silva can pounce on him. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick lands for Ferreira Da Silva.
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a big counter combination but Jahr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jahr wants to break free but Ferreira Da Silva has control.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Ferreira Da Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jahr is trying to break free.#BC2#
Jahr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahr connects with a single shot there.
Ferreira Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferreira Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jahr throws a body punch but Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range.
Jahr is looking to chop away at Ferreira Da Silva's legs.
Jahr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnar Jahr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Jahr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jahr unleashes a big counter combination but Ferreira Da Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jahr lands a head kick!
Jahr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Jahr misses.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferreira Da Silva.
A low kick from Jahr is predictable there
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jahr misses with a head kick.
Ferreira Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferreira Da Silva keeps Jahr at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jahr misses with a low kick.
Ferreira Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Jahr pushes him off.
Jahr tries a quick counter leg kick but Ferreira Da Silva is wise to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jahr back to the cage. Ferreira Da Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jahr tries to land a front kick but Ferreira Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Ferreira Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Jahr circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Jahr off balance momentarily.
Ferreira Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahr.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Jahr connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
I think Jahr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Jahr!
Ragnar Jahr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC - 25
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Zuev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Zuev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuev counters with a three punch combo that has Picogram backing up. Picogram nods at Zuev to acknowledge the strikes.
Zuev lands with an uppercut that bounces Picogram off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Zuev jabs Picogram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Zuev. Beautiful body shot.
Picogram scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev throws a hook to the side of Picogram's head but Picogram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuev. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picogram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Zuev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuev cracks a nice hook into Picogram's ribs.#T1#
Picogram avoids the head kick by Zuev.
Picogram throws a push kick but Zuev slaps the foot to one side.
Zuev misses with a double jab.
Zuev lands a jab to the head.
Picogram misses with a leg kick
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Zuev gets a clinch.
Zuev being controlled against the cage.
Zuev lands with a right to the head.
Zuev wants to break free but Picogram has control.
Picogram throws an elbow that misses.
Zuev trying to land knees to the body. #T2##BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Picogram tries to clinch up but Zuev circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev catches Picogram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Picogram. Picogram obviously looking to wear him down.
Zuev lands a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Picogram #KD2#
and Zuev counters with a crisp one two that drops Picogram! Zuev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Picogram to his feet! Picogram is in big trouble!#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picogram gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Picogram tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Zuev is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Picogram buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Picogram!! Picogram is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Zuev throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C349: Erdogan vs Bradley
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Averyanov throws a head kick that misses
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Kross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kross slips a jab and a cross from Averyanov.
Averyanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov misses with a combination
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averyanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averyanov throws a leg kick but Kross checks it.
Averyanov throws a hook but Kross avoids it easily.
It looked like Kross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kross listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Kross's head.
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kross walks into a straight right hand from Averyanov.
Averyanov 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.
Averyanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kross scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A lazy left from Averyanov finds it's target.
Kross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Averyanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Averyanov defending well as Kross loads up on a big left hand.
Kross throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it.
Kross throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averyanov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kross.
Kross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kross throws a front kick that sends Averyanov stumbling back into the cage.
Averyanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Averyanov misses with a straight left.
Kross throws a big shot that misses.
Averyanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Averyanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kross.
Averyanov lands with a cross.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Averyanov throws a series of punches but Kross moves out of range.
Averyanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Averyanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Averyanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Averyanov. Averyanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Averyanov scores with a head kick.
Kross lands a brutal head kick. Averyanov looks out on his feet and Kross throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kullo Kross!
Kullo Kross thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC - 23
Date: Oct 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
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.#SUB#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nastula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hall is trying for a kimura here. Nastula looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hall wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
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 - 23
Date: Oct 10, 2024

#R1#
Liee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferreira Da Silva is out of range.
Liee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but Liee moves out of range.
Liee is looking to counter punch.
Liee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Liee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liee slips under a jab from Ferreira Da Silva.#CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice elbow.
Ferreira Da Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liee up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee lands a nice uppercut.
Liee lands a shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to control Liee's arms but Liee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira Da Silva has his back to the cage. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liee's elbow.
Liee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has been cut.
Ferreira Da Silva has Liee pushed against the cage.
Liee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Liee has Ferreira Da Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Liee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ferreira Da Silva tumbling to the mat - Liee dives into Ferreira Da Silva's guard.

Ferreira Da Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to stall. #TD#
Liee pulls guard effortlessly.
Ferreira Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Liee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira Da Silva is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Ferreira Da Silva stands up and waves to Liee to follow him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira Da Silva. #T3##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and pushes Liee back into the cage.
Liee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferreira Da Silva is defending well.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow that stopped Liee in his tracks for a moment.
Liee lands an uppercut.
Liee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferreira Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Liee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Ferreira Da Silva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Liee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Liee blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to stall.
Liee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand. #T4#
Liee misses with an elbow strike.
Liee avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Liee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferreira Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Liee jumps guard but Ferreira Da Silva stands there with Liee around his waist. Liee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brusse Liee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira Da Silva just leaning against Liee, taking a breather.
Liee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liee pushes Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a left hand.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Liee.
The referee calls for Ferreira Da Silva to work.
Liee tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferreira Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Liee is working Ferreira Da Silva over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liee throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva drives through and clinches with Liee against the cage.
Liee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Liee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferreira Da Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liee lands a left hand.
Liee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents a body shot from Liee.
Liee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferreira Da Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brusse Liee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a right and a left that Liee avoids nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brusse Liee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreira Da Silva. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a combination. Liee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferreira Da Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferreira Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Liee's ribs.
Ferreira Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a head shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Liee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Liee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liee.
Liee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Liee forces Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferreira Da Silva avoiding damage.
Liee struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira Da Silva controls his hands.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Liee pushes Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Liee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Liee gets through Ferreira Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Liee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to stall.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Liee letting Ferreira Da Silva take a breather here.
Liee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liee throws an elbow but misses.
Liee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Liee wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Ferreira Da Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ferreira Da Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferreira Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Liee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferreira Da Silva into the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Liee controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liee.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Liee.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Liee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Liee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liee lands a body shot.
Liee lands an elbow that stopped Ferreira Da Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brusse Liee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva'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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Liee gets tackled into the cage by Ferreira Da Silva. Ferreira Da Silva maintains the clinch.
Brusse Liee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferreira Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Liee wants a takedown but no success here.
Liee letting Ferreira Da Silva take a breather here.
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liee lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee prevents a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Liee, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Liee misses with a knee to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Liee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferreira Da Silva into the cage.#T1#
Ferreira Da Silva takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#That has opened up Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut even more.
Liee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva prevents it. #TD#
Liee gets control of Ferreira Da Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Liee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Liee is retaining full guard.
Liee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira Da Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Liee wants to control from the top but Ferreira Da Silva keeps moving.
Liee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Liee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liee won't allow Ferreira Da Silva to get back to his feet.
Liee stands and throws Ferreira Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Liee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferreira Da Silva's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Liee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Liee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferreira Da Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Liee but great work by Ferreira Da Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liee is trying to escape the position but Ferreira Da Silva is controlling the position.
Liee tries to bench press Ferreira Da Silva off him but Ferreira Da Silva keeps the position. #T3#
Ferreira Da Silva is staying tight to Liee's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Ferreira Da Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Liee in a clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling.
Liee digs a right hand underneath Ferreira Da Silva's ribcage. Ferreira Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferreira Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Liee fails to land.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Ferreira Da Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Liee scores with a hook to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to stall. #TD#
Liee successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liee is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Liee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferreira Da Silva dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brusse Liee.
I think Liee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
Franco throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Zuev.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev.
Zuev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Franco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zuev dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Zuev throws the kick towards the body but Franco avoids it.
Zuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco throws a combination that misses
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Zuev closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Zuev lands a front kick.#CL#
Zuev pushes Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev throws a one two combo. #ROC#Franco is rocked!
Zuev drops Franco with a big left hand! Franco is injured, injured bad! Zuev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MFC - 20
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Araujo misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Hall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Araujo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araujo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo postures up. #T1#
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Araujo trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Araujo passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Araujo thows an elbow strike that misses. Hall gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Araujo doesn't seem too bothered but Hall quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Araujo is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Araujo really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
Richard Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 20
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Zuev lands a front kick.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Anstey feints and as Zuev raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuev is keeping the position for now.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Anstey won't allow Zuev to sweep him here.
Zuev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Anstey pulls Zuev in close to prevent any damage.
Zuev forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Zuev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zuev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anstey looking to control. #T3#
Zuev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zuev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anstey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zuev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Anstey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zuev is just riding it out for now. Anstey eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Anstey thows a huge punch but Zuev dodges it nicely.
Zuev trying to control here.
Zuev is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.
Zuev controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zuev to the ground. Anstey is now in Zuev's guard.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuev can do to turn this around?
Zuev keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zuev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuev keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Anstey keeping full guard, as Zuev tries to pass.
Anstey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zuev is stalling in the full guard.
Anstey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zuev is now in half guard.
Zuev trying to mount his opponent but Anstey defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey tries to roll over but Zuev keeps him under control.
Zuev controlling the pace.
Anstey wants to control but Zuev is keeping busy.
Zuev wants to pass the guard but Anstey is defending well.
Zuev not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Anstey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Zuev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zuev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Zuev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Zuev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anstey escapes and throws Zuev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuev keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zuev to the ground. Anstey is now in Zuev's guard.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuev 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.
Zuev can't keep his opponent in guard - Anstey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey working Zuev over with strikes. #T1#
Zuev wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Zuev is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zuev wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey trying to mount his opponent but Zuev defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zuev is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Zuev gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Anstey postures up.
Zuev trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Anstey postures up.
Zuev controlling Anstey's posture.
Anstey passes Zuev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zuev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuev is not content to let Anstey control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zuev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anstey is looking for a kimura here.
Zuev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Anstey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD#
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstey looking to control but instead Zuev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zuev defending well though.
Anstey prevents Zuev from improving his position.#SUB#
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zuev wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Anstey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zuev's thigh. Zuev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Zuev.
Anstey postures up in Zuev's guard and throws a big left but Zuev blocks it.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuev is keeping the position for now.
Zuev has control of Anstey's left arm, preventing Anstey from doing any damage.
Zuev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB##T2#
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Zuev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Anstey controls Zuev momentarily but Zuev frees himself.
Zuev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey working a defensive guard but Zuev passes into half guard.
Zuev trying to control the pace.
Anstey is pressing down on Zuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Zuev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anstey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zuev, into his guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey trying to control but Zuev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey had his way with Aleksandr Zuev in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Anstey shoots in and bounces Zuev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anstey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anstey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zuev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anstey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Zuev preventing the sweep.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Zuev tries to pass.
Zuev content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anstey holds on and takes a little breather.
Anstey being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuev tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
Zuev pushing down on Anstey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anstey missing with punches from the bottom.
Zuev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zuev passes to full mount! #T3#
Anstey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuev controlling the position easily from mount.
Anstey is controlling an arm, preventing Zuev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anstey tries to hold on but Zuev postures up.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Zuev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zuev looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Zuev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Corwin Anstey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.

Event: MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Ferreira Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Shima's knee but Shima avoids it well.
Shima lands a nice hook to Ferreira Da Silva's body. Ferreira Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shima looks to land a right hand but Ferreira Da Silva moved out of range.
Shima misses with a hook.
Ferreira Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Shima.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferreira Da Silva.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shima taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferreira Da Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Shima misses with a combination
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferreira Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shima wants to clinch but Ferreira Da Silva slips to the side
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima throws a series of punches but Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima is pushing Ferreira Da Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a body shot from Shima.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima stalling the fight.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Shima prevents a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shima gets through Ferreira Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira Da Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferreira Da Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big right from Shima misses. #CL#
Ferreira Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferreira Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira Da Silva has his back to the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira Da Silva controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva working aggressively here.
Ferreira Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Shima lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira Da Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Ferreira Da Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to stall.
Shima avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferreira Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling the fight.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Shima stalling the fight.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shima checks a low kick from Ferreira Da Silva.
Shima seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shima misses with a double jab.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Shima lands a right hand.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira Da Silva controls his hands.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferreira Da Silva as Shima tries to tie him up.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima misses with the head strike. #T2#
Ferreira Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferreira Da Silva into the cage.
Shima stalls.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira Da Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to stall. #T3#
Shima gets through Ferreira Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferreira Da Silva. #BC#
Shima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shima is out of range.
It looked like Shima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira Da Silva circles away.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ferreira Da Silva's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Shima dives in looking to finish as Ferreira Da Silva flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Shima's strikes! Shima is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ferreira Da Silva's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ferreira Da Silva was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

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