Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Potku tries to clinch up but Vitalik circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitalik has a takedown stuffed.
Vitalik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potku.
Vitalik 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.#CL#
Potku closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Potku breaks from the clinch.
Potku looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalik is just out of range.
Potku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Potku misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku walks into a left hand.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Potku.
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
Vitalik moves out of range of the body kick.
Vitalik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potku looks for the body kick but Vitalik saw that one coming. #T1#
Vitalik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Potku throws a wild body kick that Vitalik sees coming a mile off.
Potku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vitalik cracks Potku with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Potku.
Vitalik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Potku defends it well.
Vitalik scores with a shot to the body.
Vitalik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Potku misses with a body shot.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalik moves away.
Vitalik takes a swing at Potku's ribcage but misses.
Vitalik punishes Potku's body with a nice straight punch.
Vitalik lands a nice looking body shot.
Potku looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalik is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potku as he avoids it easily.
Vitalik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.#T2#
Potku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitalik was well out of range. Poor timing from Potku.
Vitalik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice takedown defense from Vitalik. No joy for Potku on that attempt.
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Potku thuds a left hand into Vitalik's body.
Potku lands with a straight right. Vitalik didn't see that one coming.
Vitalik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potku.#CL#
Potku clinches with his opponent.
Vitalik tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Vitalik is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Potku struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
Potku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Potku blocking some punches.
Vitalik lands a nice uppercut.
Vitalik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalik working aggressively here.
Potku lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Vitalik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitalik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Potku avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik avoids the head kick by Potku.
Vitalik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitalik takes one on the button.
Potku jabs at Vitalik's body.#TD#
Potku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Potku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vitalik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vitalik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving. #T4#
Potku pulls Vitalik in to control the position.
Potku keeping moving, preventing Vitalik from controlling successfully.
Potku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Potku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik passes into half guard.
Vitalik winds up and cracks Potku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vitalik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Potku gets back to full guard.
Potku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead 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 Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vitalik lands a right hook to the body.
Potku missing with a left hand there. Vitalik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potku lands with a shot to the body.
Musa Vitalik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potku thuds his right hand into Vitalik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Potku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik misses with a left hand
and Potku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vitalik thinking.
Potku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Potku ducks under a wild hook from Vitalik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Potku misses.
Potku works Vitalik's body with a nice hook.
Vitalik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potku scores with a body shot.
Potku takes a swing at Vitalik's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Potku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vitalik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Potku has closed the distance and engaged Vitalik in a clinch.
Vitalik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potku misses with a body punch.
Potku working aggressively here.
Potku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vitalik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potku backwards.
Potku misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potku lands a body shot.
Vitalik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Potku as Vitalik tries to tie him up.
Potku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vitalik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Vitalik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kurki Potku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vitalik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potku scores with a hook to the body.
Vitalik takes a shot to the head.
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!
Potku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Potku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalik blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Potku gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Potku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vitalik moves into full guard.
Potku trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom. #T3#
Potku 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.
Vitalik working a defensive guard here.
Potku trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
Vitalik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potku's guard. #REVB#
Vitalik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vitalik tries to score with some ground and pound. Potku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Potku is trying to improve his position.
Vitalik working away.
Vitalik working the body and head with strikes.
Vitalik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Potku's legs.
Vitalik advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik working Potku over with strikes here.
Potku is desperately trying to improve his position but Vitalik has a good base and remains in mount.
Vitalik with shots to the head and body - Potku looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vitalik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Potku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku tries to hold on but Vitalik pushes him away.
Potku is looking to get to half guard.
Vitalik cracks Potku with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Potku is rocked!
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 Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Potku swings for the body but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but Potku avoids it easily.#TD#
Potku looking to score a takedown here. Vitalik is defending well but Potku drives through and ends up in Vitalik's guard.
Vitalik 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#
Potku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Potku seems keen to control Vitalik's posture.
Potku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Vitalik lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Potku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vitalik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Potku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vitalik trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom.
Vitalik passes Potku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Musa Vitalik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potku is not content to let Vitalik control the position.
Vitalik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Potku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Vitalik is just content to waste time from the top position. Potku takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Potku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vitalik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Vitalik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Potku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vitalik has managed to get both his arms back between Potku's legs - danger averted.
Vitalik passes into half guard.
Potku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vitalik stands and throws Potku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vitalik landing a few strikes.
Potku is trying to control Vitalik's posture but Vitalik avoids it. #T3#
Potku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vitalik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vitalik lands some shots froms side control.
Vitalik lands a strong strike to the head of Potku. That's dazed him! Vitalik looking to finish here. Potku is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vitalik lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Vitalik thuds his right hand into Palmotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vitalik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmotic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palmotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitalik missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic misses the jab.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Vitalik 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.
A left lands for Vitalik.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik lands a slapping body shot.
Vitalik scores with the left hand. Palmotic knows he should have avoided that one.
Vitalik moves out of range of the strikes.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Palmotic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vitalik defending well as Palmotic loads up on a big left hand.
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalik.
Vitalik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palmotic avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Vitalik throws a hook but Palmotic avoids it easily.
As Vitalik backs away, Palmotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Palmotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
Palmotic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vitalik avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitalik.
Palmotic looks to land a left hand but Vitalik moved out of range nicely.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik blocks a jab.#T2#
Vitalik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmotic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palmotic lunges at Vitalik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vitalik's hand.
Vitalik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic looks to land a body kick but Vitalik moved away.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Palmotic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Vitalik moves out of range easily.
Palmotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmotic gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Vitalik counters with a shoot takedown. Palmotic fights it but they end up in guard.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmotic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik is fighting to break Palmotic's control of his arms but Palmotic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Palmotic keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik stands and throws Palmotic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Vitalik.
Palmotic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vitalik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vitalik looking to finish Palmotic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Palmotic!
Vitalik with a couple of short strikes.
Vitalik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Palmotic? #T4#
Vitalik looking to ground and pound but Palmotic is blocking nicely.
Vitalik with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Palmotic is rocked!
Vitalik cracks Palmotic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!

Event: C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Highwind is looking to clinch.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vitalik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Highwind looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Highwind takes one to the chin there.
Highwind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vitalik is out of range. #TD#
Vitalik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highwind looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Vitalik throws a big right hand that misses.
Vitalik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Highwind is trying to control the position but Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Highwind blocks nicely.
Vitalik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vitalik is working hard here to advance position.
Highwind is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vitalik is controlling him.
Highwind keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highwind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Vitalik from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalik is just out of range.
Vitalik lands a right hook to the body.
Vitalik lands a nice shot to the body.
Highwind throws a big shot that misses.
Vitalik misses with a body shot
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Highwind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highwind appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Vitalik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Highwind is trying to maintain the position but Vitalik is very close to passing his half guard.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Vitalik wants to take a breather but Highwind is having none of it.
Highwind is trying is best to control the position here.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Highwind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vitalik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vitalik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vitalik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vitalik trying to control from Highwind's half guard. Highwind has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Highwind keeps moving.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Highwind is keeping the position.
Vitalik scoring with some ground and pound.
Vitalik with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Vitalik advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Highwind keeps working.
Vitalik working the ground and pound.
Vitalik trying to control the position but Highwind is working away.
Highwind is trying to control Vitalik's posture but Vitalik avoids it.
Vitalik advances to mount.
Vitalik is landing with some decent strikes but Highwind is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vitalik cracks Highwind with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!

Event: C278: Gunnarsson vs Nakagawa
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Gough misses with a straight right.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but St. Gough avoids it easily.
Vitalik scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
St. Gough tries to clinch up.
St. Gough swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
St. Gough gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vitalik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but St. Gough keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Gough pulls Vitalik in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but St. Gough manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vitalik looking to hit a scissor sweep but St. Gough is one step ahead there.
Vitalik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Vitalik trying to keep a closed guard but St. Gough is proving a slippery customer.
St. Gough slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vitalik sneaks back into half guard.
St. Gough content to control rather than advance.
Vitalik tries to regain full guard. Instead though, St. Gough has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Vitalik is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Vitalik tries to lock up and control but St. Gough gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
St. Gough wants to control the pace but Vitalik is squirming around nicely.
Vitalik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Gough wants to control the pace but Vitalik is squirming around nicely.
Vitalik is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Vitalik tries to hold on but St. Gough pushes him away.
Vitalik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vitalik wants to control but St. Gough is having none of it.
Vitalik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vitalik tries to hold on but St. Gough pushes him away.
Vitalik is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Gough has a good base and remains in mount.
Vitalik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Gough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Vitalik is looking to work some ground and pound but St. Gough has wrist control.
St. Gough wants to stand but Vitalik is controlling the position.
Vitalik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vitalik passes St. Gough's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vitalik throwing shots but St. Gough is blocking nicely.
St. Gough trying to hold on to Vitalik's head to control him but Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik wants to lay and pray for a moment but St. Gough keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Musa Vitalik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tristan St. Gough's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
St. Gough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Gough. Vitalik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vitalik keeps the fight on the outside.
Vitalik throws a predictable looking body shot
letting St. Gough counter with a right hand.
St. Gough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Gough is looking to clinch but Vitalik is avoiding it.
St. Gough misses with an uppercut. Vitalik saw that one coming.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Vitalik moves away #TD2#
and Vitalik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for St. Gough!

St. Gough throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitalik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
Vitalik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Gough.
Vitalik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Gough manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vitalik.
St. Gough avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Danga de danga de dang - Vitalik scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Vitalik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vitalik swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
Tristan St. Gough is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Gough takes a swing at Vitalik's ribcage but misses.
Vitalik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St. Gough.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Gough.
St. Gough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St. Gough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vitalik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vitalik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vitalik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the body.
Tristan St. Gough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St. Gough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Vitalik circles away. #KD#
St. Gough drops Vitalik with a beautiful combination! Vitalik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - St. Gough is looking for the KO!#ROC#Vitalik is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St. Gough as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Vitalik blocks a jab.#CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Gough.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitalik.
Vitalik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vitalik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vitalik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough lands a right hand.
St. Gough has Vitalik pushed against the cage.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vitalik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Vitalik's head. #T3#
St. Gough lands an uppercut.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitalik working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
St. Gough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vitalik can do to turn this around?
St. Gough lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
St. Gough lands an uppercut.
Vitalik throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Vitalik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitalik looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Vitalik fails to land. #T4#
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Vitalik avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vitalik can't find room to land a body shot as St. Gough controls the action.
Vitalik presses St. Gough against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalik throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Gough.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Gough cracks Vitalik with a nice body shot.
Vitalik blocks a body shot from St. Gough. #BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St. Gough fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan St. Gough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tristan St. Gough's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
St. Gough pushes Vitalik up against the cage in a clinch.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from St. Gough on the inside.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
Vitalik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St. Gough.
Vitalik blocking some punches.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vitalik blocks an uppercut.
St. Gough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalik blocking some punches.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough has Vitalik pressed against the cage, preventing Vitalik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by St. Gough. #T1#
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from St. Gough.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
St. Gough lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vitalik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitalik's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Gough.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitalik.
St. Gough lands an uppercut.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitalik's elbow.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Vitalik controls the action.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from St. Gough.
Vitalik blocks a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
Vitalik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
St. Gough misses with some punches.
Vitalik working hard to break the clinch.
Vitalik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vitalik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vitalik has a couple of punches blocked by St. Gough.
St. Gough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vitalik.#BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vitalik jabs St. Gough right on the nose. St. Gough blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Vitalik pushes him off.
Vitalik throws a series of punches but St. Gough moves out of range.
St. Gough avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
St. Gough scores with a sloppy right hand. Vitalik should have avoided that one.
St. Gough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St. Gough leaves Vitalik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vitalik misses with a looping right.#T3#
St. Gough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St. Gough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vitalik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Gough manages to avoid it.#CL#
St. Gough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vitalik, pushing him back against the cage.
St. Gough scores with a hook to the body.
St. Gough is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vitalik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Gough lands a nice uppercut.
Vitalik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Gough.
St. Gough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Gough.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Vitalik's head. #BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch. #T4#
St. Gough tries to clinch up.
St. Gough walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Gough is looking to clinch.
St. Gough throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vitalik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St. Gough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vitalik misses with a hook. St. Gough ducked under it nicely.
St. Gough fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vitalik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St. Gough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalik.
St. Gough is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
St. Gough works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St. Gough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vitalik. #KD#
St. Gough sends Vitalik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! St. Gough is motioning to the referee to let Vitalik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Gough finish him?
St. Gough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vitalik.
St. Gough circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vitalik to the canvas! Vitalik doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - St. Gough keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan St. Gough!
A very excited looking Tristan St. Gough rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Lee feints a jab promting Vitalik to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vitalik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Vitalik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vitalik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vitalik misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Vitalik throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vitalik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Lee has been cut.
Vitalik scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Michael Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Lee clinches up with Vitalik and pushes him back against the cage.
Vitalik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vitalik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vitalik.
Vitalik lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Vitalik taking a breather.
Vitalik tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Vitalik is trying to break free.
Vitalik blocking some punches.
Vitalik working aggressively here.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Vitalik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vitalik.
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!
Vitalik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Vitalik working the ground and pound.#CUT2#Michael Lee's cut is getting worse.
Vitalik throws an elbow but Lee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vitalik.
Vitalik trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Vitalik keeps moving and retains side control.
Vitalik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee! #T3#
Vitalik lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.
Vitalik dominating with strikes here.#CUT2#Jeez, Michael Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Musa Vitalik!

Event: APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
McBeth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vitalik scores with a hook to the body. McBeth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vitalik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the body.
Vitalik misses with a body punch
and McBeth counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Vitalik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vitalik showed some decent athleticism there.
Vitalik is keen to just control but McBeth is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Vitalik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBeth is looking to escape.
McBeth is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McBeth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Vitalik sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##ES2#
McBeth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mustafa McBeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitalik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
Vitalik lands a two punch combo.
McBeth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vitalik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vitalik tries to bum rush McBeth with a series of wild strikes but McBeth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBeth moves away.
McBeth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vitalik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBeth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBeth avoids the body shot from Vitalik. #T2#
Vitalik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBeth.
McBeth unleashes a big counter combination but Vitalik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vitalik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McBeth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vitalik misses with a takedown attempt
and Vitalik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitalik stalks McBeth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McBeth's face. McBeth staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Mustafa McBeth has been cut.
McBeth walks into a left hand.
Vitalik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBeth avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik misses with a body shot.
McBeth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Vitalik cracks McBeth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
McBeth has Vitalik up against the cage in a clinch.
McBeth lands an elbow inside that Vitalik shrugs off.
McBeth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McBeth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vitalik avoids it.
Vitalik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBeth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vitalik has him pressed against the cage.
Vitalik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalik tries a body shot but McBeth blocks it.
McBeth landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
McBeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vitalik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitalik.
A nice side step and McBeth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitalik was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.#T4#
Vitalik misses with a hook
and McBeth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
McBeth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McBeth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vitalik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitalik is looking to wear down McBeth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vitalik swings widly with a right hand
enabling McBeth to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Vitalik. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Vitalik dives in and scores a takedown into McBeth's guard.
McBeth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vitalik pushes down on McBeth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McBeth is refusing to be controlled, as Vitalik sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa McBeth's cut.
That's time! Vitalik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vitalik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vitalik takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses.
McBeth drops his hands momentarily and Vitalik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mustafa McBeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but McBeth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McBeth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McBeth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vitalik.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
McBeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but McBeth is just out of range.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Vitalik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vitalik showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
McBeth is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vitalik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McBeth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vitalik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBeth can do to turn this around?
McBeth is looking to escape.
McBeth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vitalik. #ES2#
McBeth has one foot on Vitalik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vitalik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vitalik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBeth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab from McBeth.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and McBeth counters with a nice right hand that sends Vitalik toppling to the canvas! Vitalik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McBeth finish him?!#ROC2#Vitalik is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalik misses with a lunging right hand
and McBeth counters with a huge right that knocks Vitalik out cold! McBeth is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa McBeth!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustafa McBeth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Vitalik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai throws a big counter head kick but Vitalik avoids it with no problem.
Vitalik 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.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalik misses with a combination
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vitalik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitalik misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitalik misses with a body shot.
Vitalik misses with a double jab
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Vitalik throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai slips under a jab from Vitalik.
Vitalik misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vitalik thinking.
Vitalik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Vitalik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Vitalik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.#TD#
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vitalik trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vitalik prevents Chai from escaping the position.
Vitalik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai taking a bit of punishment here - Vitalik scoring with strikes.
Vitalik wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chai defending against the ground and pound.
Vitalik scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Vitalik working the strikes but Chai uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Vitalik working the head and body with strikes.
Vitalik is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitalik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vitalik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Vitalik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vitalik.
Chai pulls Vitalik in close to prevent any damage.
Vitalik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vitalik passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vitalik is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
That's time! Vitalik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Chai.#TD#
Vitalik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vitalik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vitalik trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Vitalik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Vitalik misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Vitalik is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Vitalik working the body and head with strikes.
Vitalik wants to take a breather but Chai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vitalik.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitalik.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Vitalik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Vitalik throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Vitalik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalik is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalik is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Vitalik trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVB#
Vitalik looking to control.
Chai is fighting to break Vitalik's control of his arms but Vitalik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vitalik is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Vitalik tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T4#
Vitalik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back!
Chai has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vitalik punches the canvas rather than the man.
Vitalik somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Chai holding both Vitalik 's hands and preventing any damage.
Vitalik lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vitalik throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vitalik with a body shot.
Vitalik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vitalik throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vitalik cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vitalik thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Vitalik misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaikka Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Chai cracks Vitalik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vitalik to stand back up!#ROC2#Vitalik is rocked!#T1#
Vitalik throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai throws a fast counter high kick but Vitalik manages to duck under it in time.
Oh Vitalik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Vitalik seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitalik stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vitalik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitalik lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vitalik shoots for a double leg takedown but Chai sprawls well. He's pushed Vitalik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
Vitalik throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.#TD#
Vitalik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Vitalik persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Vitalik is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Vitalik throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Vitalik wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Chai is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Vitalik.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chai is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Chai wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Vitalik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vitalik wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vitalik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vitalik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vitalik loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Vitalik takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.#T4#
Chai misses with a hook.
Vitalik misses the jab.
Vitalik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vitalik throws a combination. Chai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chaikka Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitalik throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai counters with a body kick.
Chai throws a body punch but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vitalik somewhat.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

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 Musa Vitalik.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vitalik, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musa Vitalik!

Event: SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Vitalik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Thuta. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Vitalik. Those never looked like landing.
Thuta scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitalik.
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
Vitalik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thuta pinned against the cage. Thuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thuta - that will leave a mark!
Vitalik is breathing heavily.
Thuta scoring well with a low kick there.
Thuta throws a sloppy head kick and Vitalik moves out of range easily.
A big left from Vitalik misses.
The fighters circling - Vitalik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vitalik lands a nice shot that snaps Thuta's head back.
Vitalik takes one on the button.
Vitalik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vitalik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vitalik 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.
Vitalik throws a body shot but no joy.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Vitalik scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalik scores with a shot to the body.
Vitalik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thuta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuta slips a jab from Vitalik.#TD#
Vitalik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thuta's half guard.
Thuta is trying to stand.
Thuta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Vitalik stops Thuta from getting back to his feet.
Thuta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thuta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vitalik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thuta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thuta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vitalik is working away from the top position though.
Vitalik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vitalik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vitalik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thuta's head.
Vitalik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vitalik is keen to just control but Thuta is a slippery customer.#T4#
Vitalik lands with a punch from half guard.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thuta wants to control but Vitalik is keeping busy.
Thuta is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vitalik slips a nice elbow through Thuta's hands, connecting with Thuta's forehead.
Thuta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vitalik.
Thuta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vitalik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vitalik's back!
Vitalik trying to control the action but Thuta just sinks the hooks in.
Vitalik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vitalik misses with a takedown attempt
and Thuta counters with a thumping low kick.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuta is just out of range.
Vitalik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thuta moves away.
Thuta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vitalik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitalik walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thuta. #KD2#
Thuta feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vitalik sprawling to the canvas! Vitalik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thuta finish him?! #ROC2#Vitalik is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Vitalik! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pyay Thuta!
A very excited looking Pyay Thuta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMFL 17 - Shields vs. Metharom
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Vitalik with that takedown attempt.
Vitalik throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardi attempts a counter takedown but Vitalik avoids it well and moves away.
Kardi stuffs the takedown attempt from Vitalik. Vitalik gets slowly back to his feet.
Kardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vitalik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kardi somewhat.
Vitalik's corner calls for a 1-2. Vitalik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Vitalik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kardi feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Vitalik misses the jab.#TD#
Kardi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kardi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kardi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kardi prevents Vitalik from improving his position.#T2#
Kardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vitalik is trying to get back to full guard.
Kardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vitalik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vitalik.
Vitalik 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.
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vitalik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Vitalik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vitalik passes Kardi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vitalik lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik working over Kardi with some ground and pound. Kardi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vitalik stands and throws Kardi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Vitalik scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Kardi is looking for a sweep.
Vitalik trying to control the position but Kardi is working away.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vitalik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kardi wants to get back to full guard.
Kardi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kardi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vitalik passes into half guard.
Vitalik working Kardi over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardi is looking to improve his position.
Vitalik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi has hold of Vitalik's hands but Vitalik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kardi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vitalik working the head and body with strikes.
Kardi wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Vitalik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vitalik misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Kardi counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vitalik is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Vitalik is defending well.
Vitalik regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kardi wants to work for an arm triangle but Vitalik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kardi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vitalik is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rudi Kardi!

Event: SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##TD#
Vitalik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hanson on his heels. He'll look to pass Hanson's guard now, I'm sure.
Vitalik 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
Vitalik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitalik defends well.#SUB2#
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vitalik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitalik defends well.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Vitalik is working Hanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Hanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitalik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vitalik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hanson has his foot on Vitalik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vitalik works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vitalik forces his way into half guard.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but Vitalik has control of the leg.
Vitalik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Vitalik there. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Vitalik is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Vitalik wants to control but Hanson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Vitalik working the head and body with strikes.
Vitalik wants to control but Hanson is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vitalik lands with a punch from half guard.
Hanson wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson is still trying to improve position.
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vitalik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vitalik winds up and cracks Hanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Hanson is rocked!
Vitalik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hanson is still in real trouble! Can Vitalik finish him?#SUB2#
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Vitalik controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Hanson is out! Vitalik gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!

Event: SMFL 12 - Chai vs. Vitalik
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Vitalik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai lands a jab to Vitalik's midsection.
Vitalik scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Vitalik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vitalik manages to avoid it.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Vitalik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.#KD#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Vitalik tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Vitalik back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vitalik is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitalik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai misses with a hook. Vitalik ducked under it nicely.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Vitalik seems to have recovered his senses.
Vitalik avoids the body shot from Chai. #KD#
Chai lands a left and a right that send Vitalik crashing to the mat, dazed. Chai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalik 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.
Chai takes one to the chin there.
Vitalik takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Vitalik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Chai leaves Vitalik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from Vitalik misses.
Vitalik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head. #KD#
Chai sends Vitalik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chai is motioning to the referee to let Vitalik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai cracks Vitalik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Vitalik misses its intended target.
Vitalik throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chai throws a monster overhand right that drops Vitalik! Chai follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Chaikka Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMFL 10 - The Arrival
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Hanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Vitalik finds it's way through Hanson's defenses.
A big right from Vitalik misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vitalik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanson slips a straight right by Vitalik.
Hanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanson feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Vitalik. #KD#
Vitalik lands a big uppercut and Hanson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hanson looks OK. Vitalik waves Hanson back to his feet!#ROC#Hanson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Hanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Vitalik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitalik throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vitalik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalik.#TD2#
Hanson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vitalik keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Vitalik has Hanson pulled in close to control his posture.
Vitalik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vitalik is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitalik is keeping the position for now.
Hanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Vitalik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Hanson drops back looking for a leg! Vitalik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vitalik manages to kick Hanson off! Hanson jumps back into Vitalik's guard.
Vitalik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vitalik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vitalik trying to control the position.
Hanson distracts Vitalik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Vitalik is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hanson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Hanson can't get the takedown.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vitalik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanson slips under a jab from Vitalik.
Hanson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Vitalik looks to land a left hand but Hanson moved out of range nicely.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vitalik throws out the jab.
No joy there for Vitalik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vitalik finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanson's head.
Vitalik throws a lazy right hand but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vitalik is fending him off so far but Hanson persists. Nope, Vitalik circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Vitalik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musa Vitalik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
Vitalik throws a looping overhand right but Hanson ducks down to avoid it.
Vitalik misses with a straight right.
Vitalik looks to land a right hand but Hanson moved out of range.
Hanson tries to counter with a clinch but Vitalik shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Hanson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Hanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vitalik after a bit of a struggle.
Hanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vitalik controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Vitalik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Vitalik coming out on top.
Vitalik misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vitalik's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitalik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanson passes Vitalik's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vitalik is just riding it out for now. Hanson eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vitalik misses with a hook.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Vitalik counters with a nice uppercut.
Vitalik throws a jab when Hanson was well out of range.
Hanson with the counter takedown but Vitalik avoids it easily.
Vitalik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanson with the counter takedown but Vitalik avoids it easily.
Vitalik misses with a double jab.
Vitalik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Hanson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik throws a right hand that Hanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanson also avoids with ease.
Vitalik lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Hanson out cold! Hanson is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Musa Vitalik!

Event: SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Vitalik moves out of range of the strikes.
Krakowski takes a swing at Vitalik's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vitalik, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.
Vitalik lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Krakowski goes down and covers up as Vitalik starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!

Event: SMFL 5
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Vitalik misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hanson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vitalik! #SUB2#
Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vitalik is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hanson tries for a kimura but Vitalik is defending well.
Hanson lands a few punches from side control.
Vitalik tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vitalik is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vitalik tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vitalik has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hanson tries for a kimura but Vitalik is defending well. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vitalik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vitalik is trying to control Hanson's posture but Hanson avoids it. #SUB2#
Hanson has an Americana. Vitalik didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hanson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hanson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Hanson!

Event: SMFL 3
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Chai lands but Vitalik takes it in his stride.
Vitalik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai throws a body punch but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Vitalik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalik.
Vitalik throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Vitalik.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vitalik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitalik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai with a jab.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Vitalik misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vitalik! Chai lets Vitalik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Vitalik is rocked!#T1#
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Vitalik.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Jab by Vitalik.
Vitalik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
No luck for Vitalik with that takedown attempt.
Vitalik seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai throws a right and a left that Vitalik avoids nicely.
Vitalik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vitalik throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Vitalik.
Chaikka Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Vitalik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Vitalik lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Vitalik closes the distance looking for a takedown. Vitalik picks Chai up and slams him brutally to the floor. Chai is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Musa Vitalik!

Event: SMFL 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Vitalik dives in and scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Lewis seems keen to control Vitalik's posture.
Vitalik postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Vitalik distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vitalik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vitalik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Vitalik defends easily.
Vitalik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet.
Vitalik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vitalik postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Lewis pulls Vitalik in close to his closed guard and prevents Vitalik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vitalik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik is fighting to break Lewis's control of his arms but Lewis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Vitalik cracks Lewis with a solid left hand.
Vitalik trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
Vitalik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Vitalik 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.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitalik won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Vitalik landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vitalik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vitalik won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet.
Vitalik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lewis is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vitalik trying to control the position. #T3#
Vitalik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vitalik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitalik is keeping the position for now.
Vitalik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitalik is looking to sweep but instead, Lewis has passed into half guard.
Vitalik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lewis is keen to just control but Vitalik is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vitalik wants to get back to full guard.
Vitalik keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lewis is working for a kimura but Vitalik is defending it quite comfortably.
Vitalik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Vitalik misses.
It looked like Lewis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vitalik.
Vitalik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Lewis tries to score with a low kick but Vitalik moves his leg out of the way.
Vitalik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Vitalik misses with a looping right.
Vitalik lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Lewis tries to move into range but Vitalik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Lewis is rocked!
Vitalik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitalik throws a pinpoint strike between Lewis's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Lewis crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Vitalik scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musa Vitalik!

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