Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanov.
Bhullar feints the counter takedown.
Volkanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bhullar to counter with a crisp jab.
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanov.
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
Volkanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bhullar's head.#CUT#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Volkanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhullar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Volkanov misses with a hook #TD2#
so Bhullar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bhullar trying to move into half guard but instead Volkanov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Bhullar has an active guard here but Volkanov has managed to pass into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Bhullar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkanov pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Bhullar gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bhullar has his foot on Volkanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Bhullar 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.#SUB2#
Bhullar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkanov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bhullar managing to control the position.
Bhullar trying to control the position.
Bhullar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhullar, not yet.
Volkanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bhullar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkanov passes into half guard.
Bhullar has a hand on Volkanov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Volkanov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bhullar working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Bhullar tries to lock up and control but Volkanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Bhullar tries to hold on but Volkanov pushes him away.
Bhullar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bhullar wants to hold on but Volkanov pushes him away.
Bhullar is looking to improve his position but Volkanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Bhullar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volkanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Volkanov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Volkanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Bhullar is out of range.
Volkanov misses with a looping right.
Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Volkanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Volkanov misses with the combination.
Bhullar unleashes a big counter combination but Volkanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanov thuds a left hand into Bhullar's body.
Volkanov stuns Bhullar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanov thuds his right hand into Bhullar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Bhullar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A slow jab from Volkanov misses its intended target.
Bhullar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkanov throws a hook but Bhullar blocks it.
Bhullar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volkanov defends it well.
Volkanov scores with a nice strike.
Volkanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bhullar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Bhullar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkanov lands with a straight right. Bhullar didn't see that one coming.
Martin Bhullar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Volkanov.#T2#
BOOM! Volkanov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bhullar. Bhullar tries to recover but Volkanov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bhullar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

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

Event: DMMA 311 Kuomanen vs Mahmut
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Mahmut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Kuomanen is out of range.
Kuomanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Mahmut does it's job there.
Kuomanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahmut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuomanen momentarily.
Mahmut walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuomanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuomanen catches Mahmut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahmut misses with a leg kick
letting Kuomanen counter with a right hand.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut looks to land a left hand but Kuomanen moved out of range nicely.
Mahmut looks to land a right hand but Kuomanen moved out of range.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Mahmut. Those never looked like landing.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Mahmut misses its intended target.
Mahmut lands a jab.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Kuomanen is out of range.
Mahmut throws out a leg kick but Kuomanen moves out of range and Mahmut only half commits.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmut is quick to defend against it.
Mahmut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuomanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmut moves away.
Kuomanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahmut cracks Kuomanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuomanen looks to land a right hand but Mahmut moved out of range.
Mahmut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahmut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD2#
Mahmut lands a big shot that drops Kuomanen! Can he finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuomanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuomanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Kuomanen has his foot on Mahmut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mahmut works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Mahmut won't allow Kuomanen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kuomanen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mahmut escapes and throws Kuomanen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kuomanen is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuomanen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuomanen tries to control but Mahmut manages to take his back.#T3#
What can Kuomanen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kuomanen tries to escape the position.
Mahmut tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuomanen pushed the leg off.
Mahmut biding his time, controlling Kuomanen. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mahmut is trying to stick to Kuomanen's back but Kuomanen is turning into Mahmut. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mahmut's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahmut keeping full guard, as Kuomanen tries to pass.
Mahmut looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuomanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Mahmut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kuomanen cracks a nice hook into Mahmut's ribs.#TD#
Kuomanen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahmut did well to prevent Kuomanen getting side control.

Mahmut kicks off Kuomanen and gets to his feet.
Kuomanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuomanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuomanen drops his hands momentarily and Mahmut takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuomanen loads up on a big right hand but Mahmut slips the punch.#KD2#
Mahmut throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kuomanen stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mahmut follows into mount! #CUT2#It looks like Ahjo Kuomanen has been cut.
Kuomanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuomanen tries to hold on but Mahmut postures up.#T1#
Kuomanen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mahmut looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuomanen reaches up to try and control the position but Mahmut seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kuomanen rolls and tries to escape and now Mahmut has his back!
Kuomanen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mahmut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmut has the hooks in. Kuomanen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuomanen trying to control the hands but Mahmut won't let him.
Kuomanen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mahmut is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Kuomanen tries to roll but Mahmut sticks to his back.
Mahmut is trying to stick to Kuomanen's back but Kuomanen is turning into Mahmut. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mahmut's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuomanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.#SUB#
Kuomanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuomanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mahmut keeping moving, preventing Kuomanen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuomanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuomanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.
Mahmut has control of Kuomanen's left arm, preventing Kuomanen from doing any damage.
Kuomanen throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuomanen wants to control from the top but Mahmut keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy body kick from Mahmut
and Kuomanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuomanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahmut. Mahmut obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuomanen.
Mahmut misses with a right hand
letting Kuomanen counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Mahmut as Kuomanen shoots in.
Kuomanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahmut misses with a hook. Kuomanen ducked under it nicely.
Mahmut swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahmut won't be happy with that.
Kuomanen trying to control the position but Mahmut is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Mahmut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ahjo Kuomanen'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.#R3#
Mahmut throws a body punch but Kuomanen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuomanen misses the target.
Kuomanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuomanen moves away from the strike by Mahmut.
Mahmut misses with a hook. Kuomanen ducked under it nicely.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Mahmut avoids it well and moves away.
Mahmut misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Mahmut.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut throws a right and a left that Kuomanen avoids nicely.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmut misses with a looping left.
Mahmut scores with a jab. Kuomanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuomanen slips under a jab from Mahmut.
Kuomanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahmut on the side of the head.
Mahmut throws a shot from downtown. Kuomanen moves away and avoids it.
Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kuomanen ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Mahmut lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahmut thumps Kuomanen with a low kick.
Mahmut throws a hook but Kuomanen blocks it.
Mahmut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahmut throws a shot from downtown. Kuomanen moves away and avoids it.
Kuomanen takes one on the button.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmut's shoulder, as Mahmut tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Kuomanen is out of range.
Mahmut misses with a wild combination.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahmut throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuomanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mahmut is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2##SUB#
Kuomanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahmut, who protects the arm well.
Kuomanen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuomanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mahmut is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kuomanen lands an elbow.
Kuomanen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahmut's legs.
Kuomanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mahmut is avoiding damage well.
Mahmut stops Kuomanen from passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Kuomanen swings around for an armbar but Mahmut sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuomanen's guard.#SUB#
Kuomanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuomanen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mahmut frees his head nicely. Oh but Kuomanen has switched to an armbar! Mahmut is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ahjo Kuomanen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MILF 45 Frost Vs Leeuwenhoek
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Lange tests Freeman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Lange. #TD2#
Freeman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Freeman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Freeman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lange can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Freeman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Freeman trying to control the action but Lange is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lange is looking to get back to his feet here but Freeman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lange's back.
Freeman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lange staying busy and making it hard for Freeman to control.
I really don't envy Lange right now. #T2#
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lange trying to control the hands but Freeman won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Lange can't escape the position.
Lange is working hard here to advance position.
Lange looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Freeman avoiding Lange 's attempts to control his hands.
Lange rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lange trying to hold on to Freeman's head to control him but Freeman postures up.
Freeman is trying to control the action in half guard but Lange is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Freeman is looking to advance position but Lange won't allow it.
Lange is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freeman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freeman's back!#T4##SUB#
Lange tightening his grip on Freeman, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Freeman is having to fend off submission attempts from Lange, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lange doesn't have the hooks in though and Freeman manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Freeman trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lange trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Freeman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freeman prevents Lange from improving his position.
Lange is staying active underneath Freeman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Freeman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Freeman prevents Lange from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Lange is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman is keen to just control but Lange is a slippery customer.
Lange trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Lange misses.
Morgan Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Freeman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lange looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lange prevents Freeman from improving position.
Lange manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Freeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lange. #T2#
Freeman wants to control but Lange is keeping busy. #SUB#
Lange is looking for a kimura but Freeman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lange to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lange 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.
Lange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freeman keeping hold of Lange's head, controlling as best he can.
Freeman is looking to control Lange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?#T3#
Lange drops an elbow to the side of Freeman's head. #SUB#
Lange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lange has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lange wants to control but instead Freeman manages to regain half guard.
Lange trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
Lange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freeman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Freeman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lange.
Freeman moves into full guard.
Lange content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
Freeman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lange forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freeman defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Lange dominated that second round.
That's time! Lange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lange pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Freeman back to the cage. Lange follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Freeman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lange's guard.
Freeman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lange wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange is looking to sweep but instead, Freeman has passed into half guard.
Lange is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lange is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lange avoid being mounted?
Freeman is trying to control. Lange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lange makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lange.#SUB#
Lange has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Freeman doesn't defend quickly enough and Lange has managed to lock this one up! Can Freeman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lange on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nico Lange!
Our winner, Nico Lange, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Welterweights
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Andolini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Jovonovich clinches.
Andolini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jovonovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andolini smiles and moves away.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Andolini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Jovonovich moves into the clinch.
Andolini being controlled against the cage.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Andolini manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jovonovich closes the distance and clinches.
Jovonovich misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andolini.
Andolini is trying to break the clinch but Jovonovich has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jovonovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch. #CL#
Jovonovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jovonovich jumps guard but Andolini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch.
Jovonovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Jardani Jovonovich has been cut.
Nice body punch from Andolini.
Andolini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jovonovich moves away from the strike by Andolini. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
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!
Andolini is trying to break the clinch but Jovonovich is controlling him.
Jovonovich fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jardani Jovonovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovonovich is trying to pull guard but Andolini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jovonovich has Andolini pressed against the cage, preventing Andolini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch.
Jovonovich moves in looking to clinch but Andolini pushes him off.
Jovonovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
A telegraphed right hand from Andolini misses the target.
Andolini misses the jab.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andolini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andolini throws a hook but Jovonovich avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Andolini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Jovonovich slips under a jab from Andolini.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Andolini - just one landing.
Andolini missing with a left hand there. Jovonovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jovonovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andolini throws a lazy right hand but Jovonovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Andolini tries to get set, Jovonovich tries to push him back and clinch up but Andolini manages to avoid the attempt.
Jardani Jovonovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andolini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andolini throws a looping overhand right but Jovonovich ducks down to avoid it.
Jovonovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jovonovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovonovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andolini throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovonovich. #CL#
Jovonovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Andolini wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovonovich won't allow it. #T4##BC2#
Andolini breaks from the clinch.
Andolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovonovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Andolini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovonovich tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.
Andolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovonovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Andolini.
A jab from Andolini misses.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andolini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andolini cracks a nice hook into Jovonovich's ribs.
Andolini throws the left hand but Jovonovich avoids the punch easily.
Jovonovich is looking to counter the offense by Andolini and move into the clinch.
Andolini keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Andolini is having none of it.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
Andolini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#Jardani Jovonovich's cut is getting worse.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Andolini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andolini misses with a looping right.#CL#
Jovonovich closes the distance and pushes Andolini back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Andolini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andolini tries to break free but Jovonovich pushes him back against the cage.
Andolini is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andolini tries to break the clinch but Jovonovich is controlling the position. #BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch.
Andolini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andolini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andolini.
Jovonovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jovonovich clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch.
Andolini misses with a hook.
Andolini scores with a nice strike.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jovonovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andolini misses with a straight left. #T1#
Andolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Andolini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovonovich moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
Jovonovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Andolini is having none of it.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Jovonovich moved out of range nicely.
Andolini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jovonovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#Jovonovich is rocked!
Andolini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jovonovich.
Oh Jovonovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jovonovich slips under a jab.
Jovonovich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andolini.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Andolini circles away.
A swing and a miss from Andolini.
Jovonovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valentino Andolini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andolini looks to throw the jab but Jovonovich is out of range.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
Jovonovich seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Jovonovich instigates a clinch.
Jovonovich stalling the fight.
Jovonovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andolini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andolini slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Jovonovich slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini being controlled against the cage.
Andolini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Andolini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andolini throws a hook but Jovonovich avoids it easily.
Jovonovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jovonovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Andolini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andolini scores with a nice head shot.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch. #T3#
Jovonovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andolini takes a swing at Jovonovich's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Andolini sends Jovonovich crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Andolini is motioning to the referee to let Jovonovich up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#Jardani Jovonovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovonovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Andolini misses.
Jovonovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andolini manages to circle out of the way.
Jovonovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Donk. Andolini catches Jovonovich right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovonovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Andolini misses the jab.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch.
Andolini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andolini punishes Jovonovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Andolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jovonovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Jovonovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andolini.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
Jovonovich moves in looking to clinch but Andolini pushes him off.
Jovonovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andolini swings for the body but Jovonovich moves out of range.
Andolini throws the left hand but Jovonovich avoids the punch easily.
Andolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jovonovich moves away.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Jovonovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andolini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jovonovich has time to react.#CUT2#Jeez, Jardani Jovonovich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Andolini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Andolini tries to keep at a distance but Jovonovich has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Andolini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Andolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jovonovich wants to clinch up but Andolini keeps it at a distance.
Jardani Jovonovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovonovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andolini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Andolini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jovonovich doesn't seem phased though.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini scores with a punch to the head.
Jovonovich moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
Jovonovich moves to clinch but Andolini breaks away
and Andolini counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Jovonovich has closed the distance and engaged Andolini in a clinch.
Andolini working hard to break the clinch.
Jovonovich has Andolini pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Andolini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Andolini manages to break the clinch.
Andolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Andolini circles away. #T1#
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
Andolini throws a hook but Jovonovich blocks it.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Andolini circles away.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andolini stuns Jovonovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andolini throws a jab when Jovonovich was well out of range.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch.
Andolini keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovonovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Jovonovich moved out of range.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Andolini swats away the attempt to clinch by Jovonovich.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Jovonovich moved out of range.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
Jovonovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini keeps the fight on the outside.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini misses the jab.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
Jovonovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovonovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Jovonovich moved out of range.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovonovich closes the distance but Andolini moves to the side
and Andolini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Andolini is having none of it.
Andolini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Jovonovich clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Jovonovich pulls Andolini into guard. #T3##SUB#
Andolini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andolini looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Jovonovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Andolini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jovonovich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Andolini is looking to defend but Jovonovich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Andolini! Jovonovich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Andolini taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jardani Jovonovich!

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karjalainen.#KD2#
Karjalainen lands a left and a right that send Steve crashing to the mat, dazed. Karjalainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Stoner Steve has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karjalainen tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Karjalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karjalainen throws a monster overhand right that drops Steve! Karjalainen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Karjalainen!
After the fight, Karl Karjalainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Bantamweights
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Galecki ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.#TD#
Freeman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Freeman showed some decent athleticism there.
Galecki is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galecki avoid being mounted?
Galecki manages to get to full guard.
Galecki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Galecki 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#
Freeman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Galecki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freeman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Freeman is doing well to control the position and prevent Galecki from advancing to side control.
Galecki content to control rather than advance.
Galecki trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Galecki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galecki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Galecki trying to control but Freeman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galecki controlling his opponent.
Freeman is working to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Galecki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Freeman is now in Galecki's guard. A big mistake from Galecki there, giving up the dominant position!
Freeman wants to control from the top but Galecki keeps moving.
Freeman 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.
Galecki looking to control but Freeman passes into half guard.
Galecki wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Galecki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freeman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Galecki reverses the position - he's now on top in Freeman's guard.
Galecki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galecki tries to advance to mount but Freeman denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maciej Galecki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from Galecki misses.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galecki as he jumps to the side.
Galecki misses with a looping right.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morgan Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galecki pulls Freeman in close to his closed guard and prevents Freeman from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Galecki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galecki pulls Freeman in close to prevent any damage.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Galecki is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Galecki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galecki controls the pace.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Galecki from controlling successfully.
Freeman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Galecki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freeman's guard.
Galecki not doing much here.
Freeman wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Galecki works his way into full mount!
Galecki looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galecki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freeman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Galecki fails to advance to Freeman's back. #SUB2#
Galecki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Freeman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Freeman and Galecki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T4#
Galecki controls the position.
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Galecki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galecki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Galecki is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Galecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Freeman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morgan Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galecki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Freeman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Freeman content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Galecki is controlling an arm, preventing Freeman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Galecki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Freeman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freeman wants to control but Galecki has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Galecki is not content to let Freeman control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Galecki keeping control of the position.
Galecki is trying to get back to full guard.
Galecki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galecki's guard. #T3##SUB#
Freeman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galecki is just riding it out for now. Freeman eventually gives up the hold.
Freeman trying to advance position but Galecki counters by regaining guard.
Galecki looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman looking to sit in guard and control but Galecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Galecki is looking to advance position but Freeman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Galecki wants to control but Freeman is having none of it.
Galecki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galecki is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galecki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
LaFleur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanov.
LaFleur walks into a straight right hand from Volkanov.#CUT#It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
Volkanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaFleur.
Volkanov loads up on a big right hand but LaFleur slips the punch.#CL#
Volkanov clinches up with LaFleur and pushes him back against the cage.
LaFleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFleur tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing LaFleur back against the cage.
Volkanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanov leaning against his opponent.
LaFleur tries to break free but Volkanov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Volkanov does it's job there.
Volkanov throws a lazy right hand but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanov punishes LaFleur's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaFleur.
LaFleur throws out a counter right but Volkanov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
LaFleur scores with the left hand. Volkanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkanov takes a swing at LaFleur's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaFleur. Volkanov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Volkanov pushes LaFleur up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkanov missing with knees to the body.
Volkanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanov tries to land knees in the clinch but LaFleur avoids the damage to the body.
LaFleur misses with some punches.
Volkanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaFleur is defending well for now.#BC2#
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LaFleur misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Volkanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from LaFleur.
Volkanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Volkanov misses the body punch
enabling LaFleur to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanov throws a leg kick
and LaFleur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFleur lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Volkanov darts in trying to clinch
and LaFleur counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkanov.
Volkanov misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and LaFleur counters with a nice right hand that sends Volkanov toppling to the canvas! Volkanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can LaFleur finish him?!#KD#
Volkanov cracks LaFleur with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! LaFleur looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Volkanov finish him?
Volkanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaFleur counters with a right hand to the body.
LaFleur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LaFleur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkanov is breathing heavily.
Volkanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaFleur counters with a left to the body.
LaFleur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LaFleur cracks a nice hook into Volkanov's ribs.
Volkanov walks into a stiff left hand from LaFleur.#T3#
Volkanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaFleur counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
LaFleur cracks Volkanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LaFleur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Volkanov to stand back up!#ROC2#Volkanov is rocked!
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleur jabs at Volkanov's body.
Volkanov misses with a right hand
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFleur misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanov misses the target.
Volkanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkanov connects with a single shot there.
Volkanov swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and LaFleur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Volkanov! LaFleur lets Volkanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Volkanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Vitaly Volkanov's cut is getting worse.
Volkanov works the jab nicely.
Volkanov seems to have got his legs back now.
LaFleur throws a hook but Volkanov blocks it.
LaFleur clobbers Volkanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaFleur looks to land a right hand but Volkanov moved out of range.
Volkanov is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Volkanov throws a jab but it's blocked by LaFleur.
Volkanov misses with a left hand
and LaFleur counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
LaFleur lands a big right hand that sends Volkanov crashing to the mat! LaFleur stays standing though and waves Volkanov back to his feet!
Volkanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaFleur fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Volkanov square on the jaw! Damn, Volkanov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Our winner, Jean Francois LaFleur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Welterweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Andolini throws an overhand right that lands on Hutchinson's shoulder, as Hutchinson tries to avoid the shot.
Andolini swings for the body but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson throws out a counter right but Andolini avoids it with no problem.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hutchinson.
Andolini misses with a body shot
and Hutchinson counters with a series of strikes. Andolini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hutchinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andolini.
Hutchinson wants to counter the offense by Andolini and move into the clinch position.
Hutchinson slips under a jab from Andolini.
Hutchinson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andolini.
Hutchinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hutchinson.
Hutchinson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andolini misses with a left hand
and Hutchinson counters with a straight right hand.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Hutchinson throws out a counter right but Andolini avoids it with no problem.
Andolini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Andolini there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Hutchinson slips the punch.
Andolini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hutchinson at a distance. #T1#
Andolini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hutchinson momentarily.
Andolini throws a lazy uppercut
and Hutchinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andolini misses with a hook.
Hutchinson wants to counter the offense by Andolini and move into the clinch position.
Hutchinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andolini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Will Hutchinson has been cut.
Andolini throws a big shot that misses.
Andolini connects with a body shot that sends Hutchinson's belly button to the back.
Valentino Andolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Andolini misses with a looping right.
Hutchinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Hutchinson moved out of range nicely.
Andolini misses the shot to the body.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Andolini swings widly with a right hand
and Hutchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andolini throws the left hand but Hutchinson avoids the punch easily.
Hutchinson wants to counter with a clinch but Andolini pushes him away.
Andolini scores with a shot to the body.
Andolini throws a hook but Hutchinson avoids it easily.
Andolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hutchinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hutchinson! But no joy.
Hutchinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andolini throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Andolini swings widly with a right hand
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andolini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andolini throws a lazy uppercut
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutchinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hutchinson tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Hutchinson slips a jab from Andolini.
Hutchinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andolini.
Andolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andolini.
Hutchinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hutchinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Andolini sends Hutchinson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Andolini is motioning to the referee to let Hutchinson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hutchinson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hutchinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Andolini finish him?
Andolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Hutchinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hutchinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andolini lands a really nice looking cross but Hutchinson seems unphased.
Andolini misses with an uppercut
and Hutchinson counters with a straight right hand.
Hutchinson slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutchinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Hutchinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Andolini backs off Hutchinson throws a huge counter combo but Andolini manages to avoid it all.
Hutchinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Hutchinson wants to counter with a clinch but Andolini pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson tries to counter with a clinch but Andolini shakes him off and moves away.
Hutchinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andolini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hutchinson scrambles back to his feet.
Andolini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Hutchinson moved out of range nicely.
Hutchinson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andolini lands with a hook. Hutchinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Andolini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hutchinson sprawling to the canvas! Hutchinson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andolini finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolini misses with a hook #CL2#
and Hutchinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Andolini breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Andolini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hutchinson sprawling to the canvas! Hutchinson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andolini finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Andolini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Hutchinson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Andolini throws a lazy uppercut
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hutchinson.
Andolini sets himself, and Hutchinson steps forward looking for the clinch! Andolini avoids it this time.#KD#
Andolini drops Hutchinson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hutchinson looks back up at him and smiles so Andolini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Valentino Andolini is winning the standup battle so far.
Andolini throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andolini throws a looping overhand right but Hutchinson ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hutchinson blocks a jab.
Hutchinson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchinson moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andolini throws an off balance right hand
and Hutchinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andolini slips a jab from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hutchinson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andolini.
Hutchinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Andolini lands with a cross.
Andolini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hutchinson can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson wants to counter the offense by Andolini and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Andolini pounces like a tiger and cracks Hutchinson with a vicious hook! Hutchinson is down but not out! Andolini follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Valentino Andolini!

Event: DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Mahmut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut lands a head kick. Kirin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Mahmut throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kirin moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmut.
Mahmut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahmut tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirin tries to clinch but Mahmut is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahmut throws out a loose jab but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmut throws an overhand right that lands on Kirin's shoulder, as Kirin tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmut misses with the combination.
Kirin lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahmut's head.
Mahmut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahmut circles away.
Good exchange - Mahmut coming out on top.
Mahmut misses with a looping right.
Kirin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahmut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Kirin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Mahmut throws a front kick that sends Kirin stumbling back into the cage.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin works Mahmut's body with a nice hook.
Mahmut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmut is just out of range.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Kirin walks into a straight right hand from Mahmut.
Kirin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Mahmut misses with a hook.
Kirin thuds a left hand into Mahmut's body.
Kirin throws the left hand but Mahmut avoids the punch easily.
Mahmut pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirin back to the cage. Mahmut follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range.
Kirin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahmut checks it well.
Donk. Mahmut catches Kirin right on the button with a cross.
Kirin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirin throws the left hand but Mahmut avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahmut counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kirin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirin scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
Mahmut lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kirin sprawling to the canvas. Mahmut follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kirin hang on? #ROC#Kirin is rocked!#SU#
Mahmut decides to stand and escape the position.
Kirin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmut finish him?
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirin tries to clinch but Mahmut is having none of it.
Mahmut ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirin misses with a wild combination.
Kirin throws a body punch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Kirin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahmut rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirin throws a nice looking combination but Mahmut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahmut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmut lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut looks to land a left hand but Kirin moved out of range nicely.
Mahmut sets himself, and Kirin steps forward looking for the clinch! Mahmut avoids it this time.
Kirin throws a leg kick but Mahmut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Kokkoro Kirin's cut even more.
Mahmut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
letting Mahmut counter with a right hand.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmut lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

Event: MILF 39
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Freeman drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Freeman pushes his legs off easily.
Freeman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freeman postures up.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gomez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Freeman escapes and throws Gomez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Gomez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Freeman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freeman controlling his opponent.
Gomez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gomez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gomez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomez reaches up to try and control the position but Freeman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gomez rolls and tries to escape and now Freeman has his back!
Freeman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomez doesn't escape.
Gomez tries to break free. #T2#
Gomez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Freeman prevents Gomez from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomez is trying desperately to improve position.
Freeman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.
Gomez tries to control the position but Freeman now has his back.
Freeman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gomez is in bad spot here.
Freeman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T3#
Gomez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gomez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Freeman is staying active.
Good control from Freeman.
Gomez just trying to survive but Freeman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Freeman has good solid back control here.
Freeman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freeman gets his hands free as Gomez looks to control.
Freeman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Freeman controlling well, preventing Gomez from escaping the position.
Freeman biding his time, controlling Gomez. #SUB#
Freeman looking for the choke but no joy.
Gomez tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez wants to control his opponent's hands but Freeman gets his hands free.
Gomez rolls, trying to escape but Freeman keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Freeman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Freeman shoots in and gets a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
Freeman passes into half guard.
Gomez moves into full guard.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freeman controls the pace.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Gomez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Freeman is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Freeman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Freeman is very close to passing his half guard.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Freeman is controlling well.
Freeman controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freeman content to control rather than advance.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Freeman is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Freeman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Freeman taking a breather here.
Freeman working away.#T3#
The referee asks Freeman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Freeman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Gomez is still trying to improve position.
Freeman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Freeman advances to mount.
Freeman controlling from mount.
Gomez reaches up to try and control the position but Freeman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gomez rolls and tries to escape and now Freeman has his back!
Freeman avoiding Gomez 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Freeman working for the choke. #T4#
Gomez tries to escape but Freeman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Freeman biding his time, controlling Gomez.
Gomez trying to control the position but Freeman manages to sink in the hooks.
Gomez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Freeman.
Freeman avoiding Gomez 's attempts to control his hands.
Freeman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Freeman 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Freeman gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gomez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Freeman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Freeman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez is trying to control Freeman's posture but Freeman avoids it.
Gomez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez being controlled for a moment.
Gomez is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Freeman works to advance to full mount. Gomez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gomez tries to hold on but Freeman pushes him away.
Freeman prevents Gomez from getting the reversal.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freeman content just to control the position here.
Freeman prevents Gomez from getting the reversal.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomez wants to hold on but Freeman pushes him away.
Gomez tries to control Freeman's body but Freeman pushes him off. Gomez squirms to his side and now Freeman has his back!
Gomez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Gomez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ali Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Freeman has the hooks in. Gomez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gomez is really stuck here.
Gomez trying to control the hands but Freeman breaks the grip.
Freeman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Freeman gets his hands free as Gomez looks to control.
Freeman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Freeman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomez for as long as he can get away with.
Gomez tries to escape but Freeman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Freeman has his arm under Gomez's chin here. Game over son! Freeman squeezes tightly and Gomez is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morgan Freeman!
Ali Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'The great tiger shall rise again!'.

Event: MILF 34
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Downey closes the distance and pushes Freeman back into the cage.#TD#
Downey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Freeman regains guard immediately.
Downey pushing down on Freeman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freeman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Freaky Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Downey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Downey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Downey sits in half guard.
Downey wants to advance to full mount but Freeman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downey's guard. #REVB##T1#
Downey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freeman is one step ahead there.
Freeman is looking to advance position but Downey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Freeman tries to hold on but Downey postures up.
Downey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Downey throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Downey looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Freeman wants to hold on but Downey pushes him away.
Freeman is squirming around, avoiding Downey's attempts to control the action.
Downey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Downey punching from mount but Freeman doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Downey wants to control the pace but Freeman is squirming around nicely.
Downey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Downey tries to control but Freeman wriggling away.
Downey is really struggling to control Freeman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
Freeman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Downey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Downey trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Freeman is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downey wants to control the pace but Freeman is squirming around nicely.
Freeman is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gord Downey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Downey saw that one coming.#TD2#
Freeman shoots in and bounces Downey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Downey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Downey trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
Downey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Downey holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Freeman 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.
Downey wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Downey is trying to control the position but Freeman postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Downey doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman circles away.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Downey defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Downey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Downey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that.
Downey wants to control for a moment but Freeman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gord Downey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downey trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away. #T2#
Downey wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Downey prevents Freeman from improving his position.
Freeman keeps trying to improve his position.
Freeman is not content to let Downey control the position.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Downey connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
Freeman is controlling Downey's trapped leg to prevent Downey from advancing to side control.
Downey wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Downey fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Freeman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Downey is trying to defend but Freeman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Downey is trying to maintain the position but Freeman is very close to passing his half guard.
Downey is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Downey is defending well.
Downey tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Morgan Freeman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Downey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Downey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Freeman.
Downey tries to buck Freeman off but Freeman is having none of it.
Downey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Downey tries to get out of the position.
Freeman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Downey wants to control but Freeman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Freeman stalls from top position.#T1#
Downey is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Downey can't do much from the bottom here.
Downey tries to improve position but can't.
Downey wants to control but Freeman postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Downey tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Downey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman.
Gord Downey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Freeman.
Downey ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Downey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Downey is looking to clinch.
Downey slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freeman tries to clinch but Downey moves out of range. #T3#
Downey throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downey leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Downey slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Freeman tries to keep at a distance but Downey has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Downey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Freeman regains guard immediately.
Downey trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Downey controlling him for the moment.
Downey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Downey is stalling in the full guard.
Downey wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downey's guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman being controlled here momentarily.
Downey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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 Gord Downey.
Well Downey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volkanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Volkanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkanov.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanov scores with a jab.
Volkanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanov throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Volkanov scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkanov scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanov works the jab nicely.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Volkanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Volkanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Volkanov misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Volkanov manages to avoid it.
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Volkanov misses with a looping left.
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Volkanov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Jones misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
Volkanov breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkanov lands with a cross.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
BAM! Volkanov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jones like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Vitaly Volkanov!

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Mahmut staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmut misses the target.
Mahmut ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Mahmut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Thorn clinches.
Mahmut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorn has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmut.
Mahmut stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
A short right from Thorn.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmut misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
A short left from Mahmut.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Mahmut stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Thorn cracks Mahmut with a nice body shot.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahmut is breathing heavily.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Thorn. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Thorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorn.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn digs a right hand into Mahmut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmut's gas tank.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn cracks Mahmut with a nice body shot.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut stalling in the clinch.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mahmut avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mahmut avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn gets through Mahmut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Mahmut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorn digs a right hand underneath Mahmut's ribcage. Mahmut let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thorn pushes Mahmut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Thorn presses Mahmut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Mahmut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A lazy left from Thorn finds it's target.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahmut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahmut. That did some damage!
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
Mahmut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmut misses the target.#CL2#
Thorn takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Mahmut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Mahmut on the inside.
A short right from Thorn.
Mahmut fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Mahmut scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn digs a right hand into Mahmut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmut's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Thorn.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahmut seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorn can turn it around.
Mahmut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Mahmut misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn works on Mahmut's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmut throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Thorn is working Mahmut over against the cage.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Thorn lands a body shot.
Mahmut looking to slow down the pace here.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn works on Mahmut's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut misses with a body punch.
Thorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haw Thorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
Mahmut takes a shot to the head.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mahmut avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Good body shot from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Mahmut tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Sheikh Mahmut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Thorn scores with a body shot.
BOOM! Thorn lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mahmut. Mahmut tries to recover but Thorn is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mahmut lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haw Thorn!
A relieved looking Haw Thorn 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: DC 138: Karjalainen v Nagasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karjalainen! Nagasaki lets Karjalainen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Karjalainen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen is aggressively charging in as Nagasaki backs up avoiding any damage. Nagasaki tosses out a jab and Karjalainen runs right into it face first! Karjalainen is out cold! Nagasaki dropped down on all fours and is barking in Karjalainen's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
Hiroshima Nagasaki is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Hiroshima Nagasaki 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: MILF 26
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Andolini stuffs the takedown attempt from Raikkonen. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Andolini misses the jab.
Raikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andolini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raikkonen somewhat.
Andolini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raikkonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
and Andolini counters with a stiff right hand.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andolini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Andolini, which made it look bad.
Raikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andolini defends well and Raikkonen ends up having to push Andolini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raikkonen wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen avoiding damage.
Raikkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch.
Raikkonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andolini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raikkonen scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Raikkonen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andolini 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andolini lands a really nice looking cross but Raikkonen seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Raikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andolini is fending him off so far but Raikkonen persists. Nope, Andolini circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Raikkonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andolini tries to buck Raikkonen off but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Andolini looking for a sweep but Raikkonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Raikkonen dominating with strikes here.
Andolini working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Raikkonen looking to control but Andolini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andolini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raikkonen landing strikes from the mount.
Andolini is squirming around, avoiding Raikkonen's attempts to control the action.
Raikkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andolini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Jukka Raikkonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Andolini tries to sprawl out of it but Raikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andolini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raikkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andolini avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Andolini. Beautiful body shot.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini scores with a punch to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Andolini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Andolini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Andolini manages to break the clinch.
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andolini defends it nicely.#T1#
A big right from Andolini misses.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Raikkonen moves away and avoids it.
Raikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Raikkonen walks into a jab.
Raikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Raikkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Andolini is quick to defend against it.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andolini but Andolini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andolini lands with a hook. Raikkonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Raikkonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andolini tries to bench press Raikkonen off him but Raikkonen keeps the position.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Andolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Andolini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raikkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raikkonen advances nicely into full mount.
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!
Raikkonen trying to control but Andolini is having none of it.
Jukka Raikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raikkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Andolini holds on to Raikkonen around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Raikkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andolini hang on?
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andolini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely.
Raikkonen is really struggling to control Andolini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Andolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Raikkonen slips the punch.
Andolini scores with a body shot.
Andolini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Jukka Raikkonen has been cut.
Raikkonen moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Raikkonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andolini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raikkonen's head backwards.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andolini as he jumps to the side.
Andolini scores with a nice strike.
Andolini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Raikkonen moved out of range nicely.
Raikkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andolini avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andolini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raikkonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raikkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Raikkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Andolini is quick to defend against it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt - Andolini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Andolini sizes up Raikkonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andolini throws a hook to the side of Raikkonen's head but Raikkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andolini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Andolini drops Raikkonen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Raikkonen looks back up at him and smiles so Andolini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Raikkonen is rocked!
Raikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andolini tries to avoid it but Raikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andolini to the ground. Andolini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Raikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andolini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andolini throws the left hand but Raikkonen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses the jab.
Raikkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raikkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
letting Andolini counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andolini but Andolini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andolini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raikkonen with a body shot.
Raikkonen moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
Andolini finds Raikkonen's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Raikkonen flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Andolini lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Raikkonen will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentino Andolini!

Event: MILF 24
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Trevor throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman slips under a jab.#CL#
Freeman drives through and clinches with Trevor against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Freeman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Freeman just leaning against Trevor, taking a breather.
Trevor taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trevor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Trevor slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman stalling in the clinch.
Freeman looking to throw knees to the head but Trevor is blocking nicely. #TD#
Freeman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Trevor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Freeman passes to full mount!
Freeman controlling his opponent.
Trevor is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Freeman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trevor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trevor is looking to improve his position but Freeman isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Freeman controlling the pace for now.
Trevor tries to hold on but Freeman pushes him away.
Trevor tries to improve his position but instead Freeman has taken his back! #T3#
Freeman controls the action.
I really don't envy Trevor right now.
Trevor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Freeman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freeman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trevor for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freeman continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Freeman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trevor has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Freeman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Trevor tries to keep at a distance but Freeman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Freeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Freeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Trevor avoids the damage to the body.
Freeman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Freeman leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Freeman.
Freeman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevor stops a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman avoiding damage.
Trevor stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Freeman taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Morgan Freeman.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trevor as he avoids it easily.
Trevor tries to counter with a clinch but Freeman shakes him off and moves away.
Freeman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trevor can do to turn this around?
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trevor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freeman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trevor keeps working.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trevor is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Trevor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freeman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freeman's back!
Freeman wants to control his opponent's hands but Trevor gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Trevor has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Freeman is in real trouble here. Trevor gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Freeman is tapping out! Trevor wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freaky Trevor!

Event: DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Mahmut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Spong drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmut trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong wants to pass the guard but Mahmut is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Spong drops back looking for a leg! Mahmut is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahmut manages to kick Spong off! Spong jumps back into Mahmut's guard.
Spong connects with a couple of short punches.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spong landing some decent shots from guard.
Spong 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.
Mahmut controlling Spong's posture.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Mahmut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong cracks Mahmut with a solid left hand.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Mahmut blocks nicely.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahmut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmut is pulling down on Spong's head. It's preventing any offense from Spong, at least for the moment.#T3#
Spong postures up.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Mahmut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Mahmut blocks nicely.
Mahmut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mahmut's guard.
Spong throwing shots but Mahmut is blocking nicely.
Mahmut is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spong slips a nice elbow through Mahmut's hands, connecting with Mahmut's forehead.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong throwing shots but Mahmut is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Spong.
Spong throwing shots but Mahmut is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Spong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spong throws a hook but Mahmut blocks it.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Mahmut's head but Mahmut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmut feints with a jab and clips Spong right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Spong is sent crashing into the canvas and Mahmut leaps in for the kill! Spong tries to get to his feet but Mahmut is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Spong is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

Event: MILF 18
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1#
Lowery misses with an uppercut. Andolini saw that one coming.
Andolini connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Lowery has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lowery.
Lowery uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lowery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Andolini throws a right hand that misses
and Lowery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowery connects with a crisp jab.
Andolini misses with a hook
and Lowery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowery ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Andolini throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lowery counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lowery connects with the punch.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
and Lowery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowery misses with an uppercut.
Andolini throws a body punch but Lowery moves out of range.
Andolini connects with a right hand. Lowery shakes it off.
Lowery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andolini.
An attempted straight right counter from Lowery misses the target.
Lowery is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Lowery takes a swing at Andolini's ribcage but misses.
Lowery scores with a nice head shot.
Andolini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini connects with a looping right hand.
Andolini throws an off balance right hand
and Lowery counters with a right hand to the body.
Andolini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Lowery misses.
Andolini misses with a jab to the body
and Lowery counters with a three punch combo that has Andolini backing up. Andolini nods at Lowery to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Lowery moves away and avoids it.
Lowery throws the left hand but Andolini avoids the punch easily.
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!
Lowery staying out of range there.
Lowery is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lowery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Lowery uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A big right from Andolini misses.
Nice shot by Andolini.
Lowery looks to throw the jab but Andolini is out of range.
Andolini throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Lowery to counter with a crisp jab.
Andolini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lowery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andolini circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lowery to the canvas! Lowery doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Andolini keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentino Andolini!

Event: STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arai cracks King with an open hand slap.
Arai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arai duly obliges.
Arai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King misses with a hook
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tests Arai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Arai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Arai's shoulder, as Arai tries to avoid the shot.
King misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arai moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws a lazy right hand but Arai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Arai misses.
King misses with a body shot.
Arai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arai lands a body shot.
Arai scores with a shot to the body.
Arai dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!#T1#
Arai sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from King misses.
King throws a looping overhand right but Arai ducks down to avoid it.
Arai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arai misses the shot to the body.
King misses with a hook. Arai ducked under it nicely.
Arai missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Arai scores with a four punch combination!
King misses with an uppercut. Arai saw that one coming.
King looks to throw the jab but Arai is out of range.
Arai lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arai manages to avoid it.
King misses the body punch
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Arai is looking for the big counter here.
Arai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from King misses.
King misses with a left hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King misses with a looping left.
King defending well as Arai loads up on a big left hand.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arai.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King lands with a straight right. Arai didn't see that one coming.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arai.
King throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.
A nice side step and Arai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King dips to his left and cracks Arai with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arai slips under a jab from King.#T3#
Arai misses with a hook.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arai.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Arai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King throws a hook to the side of Arai's head but Arai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King throws a looping overhand right but Arai ducks down to avoid it.
Arai throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King tries to move into range but Arai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King misses with a right hand
and Arai counters with a stiff right hand.
Arai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arai.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Arai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
King misses with a left hand
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arai slips a straight right by King.#T4#
King connects with a crisp jab.
King throws a hook but Arai blocks it.
A nice side step and Arai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King looks to throw the jab but Arai is out of range.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Arai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Arai.
Arai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King loads up on a big right hand but Arai slips the punch.
Arai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arai looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Arai misses the target.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Arai's shoulder, as Arai tries to avoid the shot.
Arai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Arai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Despite the aggression on Arai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arai works King's body with a nice hook.#T5#
Nice body punch from Arai.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King cracks Arai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arai works King's body with a nice hook.
King scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
King misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Arai misses.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arai loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arai's hands.
King misses with a straight left. #T6#
King misses with a hook
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arai.
King throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.
Arai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arai lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arai defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by King.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arai.
King throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.#T7#
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Arai throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arai scores with a body shot.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Arai.
King tries to clinch up.
Arai lands a right hook to the body.
King misses with an uppercut. Arai saw that one coming.
Arai scores with a body shot.
Arai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arai connects with a body shot.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arai throws out a powerful jab.
King tries to clinch there but Arai circles away. #T8#
Nice body punch from Arai.
Arai slips a straight right by King.
King digs a good body shot into Arai's ribs.
Arai connects with a looping right hand.
King misses with a hook
and Arai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King takes a swing at Arai's ribcage but misses.
Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a hook but Arai avoids it easily.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Arai does it's job there.
Arai misses with a straight left.
King loads up on a big right hand but Arai slips the punch.
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King misses with a body shot
and Arai counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King needs to keep his hands up - Arai had a free shot at his head there.#T9#
Arai scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Arai to acknowledge the strikes.
Arai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a right hand to the body.
King throws a looping overhand right but Arai ducks down to avoid it.
Arai throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Arai lands a right hook to the body.
Arai thuds a left hand into King's body.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King takes a swing at Arai's ribcage but misses.
Arai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King loads up on a big right hand but Arai slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Arai lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saint Arai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
King misses with a right hand
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arai.
Arai digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
A big right from Arai misses.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King moves forwards but Arai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a lazy right hand but Arai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a body punch but Arai moves out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arai moves away.
King catches Arai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arai thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Arai is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Arai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arai wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
King prevents Arai from breaking the clinch.
King misses with the head strike.
King has Arai pressed against the ropes, preventing Arai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Arai.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arai as King tries to tie him up.
Arai can't break the clinch. #T2#
Arai is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Arai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Arai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arai has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arai's efforts to push away.
Arai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King prevents Arai from breaking the clinch.#T3#
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arai up against the ropes.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arai as King tries to tie him up.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Arai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arai takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Arai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T4#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Arai uses good head movement to avoid it.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai wants to break the clinch but can't.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arai working hard to break the clinch.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Arai misses with a short punch on the inside.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arai's efforts to push away.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Marley King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
King has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai can't break the clinch.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Arai has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Arai blocks the elbow strike.
Arai is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arai.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arai is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King misses with some punches.
Arai is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King slows down the pace here.
Arai wants to break the clinch but can't.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
King keeps control of Arai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arai wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it. #T7#
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai wants to break free but King has control.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Arai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Arai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King tries to throw a body punch but Arai avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
Arai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King is trying to stall. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Arai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arai can't break the clinch.
Arai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King lands a left hand.
King trying to control the position but instead, Arai has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint Arai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Arai.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arais head.
Marley King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arai is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
King lands with a left to the head. #T9#
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arai is keeping busy.
Arai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Arai.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arai.
King prevents Arai from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King misses with some punches.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King wants to stall.
King misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marley King showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Saint Arai!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Saint Arai!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Saint Arai!

Saint Arai wins by unanimous decision!

Event: MILF 16
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Freeman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Freeman showed some decent athleticism there.
Freeman wants to free his trapped foot but Angel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Angel actively working from the bottom here.
Freeman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Angel tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Freeman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Angel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freeman not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Freeman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Angel for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Angel. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Freeman.
Angel looking for a sweep but Freeman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Angel tries to improve his position but instead Freeman has taken his back!
Freeman controls the action.#SUB#
Freeman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Angel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Freeman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Freeman looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Freeman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Freeman controlling well, preventing Angel from escaping the position.
Freeman controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freeman continues to stall.
Freeman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Freeman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Angel misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Angel misses its intended target.
Freeman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Angel manages to circle out of the way.
Angel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Angel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Freeman.#T1#
Angel keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Angel working for submissions but it's allowed Freeman to get to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Freeman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Angel won't allow Freeman to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Angel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freeman pulls his head out easily.
Angel wants to get back to full guard but Freeman has mounted him!
Angel is desperately trying to improve his position but Freeman has a good base and remains in mount.
Angel tries to lock up and control but Freeman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Freeman controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Freeman.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angel rolls, trying to escape but Freeman keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Freeman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Freeman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Freeman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Angel is looking for a triangle here but Freeman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Freeman works to advance to full mount. Angel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angel is looking to escape.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Angel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Angel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Freeman.
Freeman takes Angel's back.
Freeman keeps control of the position easily here as Angel tries to buck him off.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Angel rolls, trying to escape but Freeman keeps control of the position.
Freeman not allowing Angel to control his hands.
What can Angel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Angel tries to escape but Freeman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Freeman struggling to land strikes to the head as Angel covers up.
Angel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Angel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Angel keeps trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Angel is trying to break free.
Metal Angel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman biding his time, controlling Angel.
Angel is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Freeman!

Event: DC 132:Queiroz v Karjalainen
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Vale Queiroz lands a high kick!
Vale Queiroz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vale Queiroz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vale Queiroz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Karjalainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Karjalainen moves out of range easily.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.#BC2#
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Karjalainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karjalainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karjalainen misses with a double jab.
Karjalainen misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz throws a combination. Karjalainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vale Queiroz blocks a head kick by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vale Queiroz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and clinches.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Karjalainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vale Queiroz prevents Karjalainen from breaking the clinch.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Karjalainen blocks it.
Vale Queiroz presses Karjalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Karjalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Vale Queiroz as he connects with a hook.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that Karjalainen semi-blocks.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Vale Queiroz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale Queiroz is looking to counter with head kicks.
A lazy left from Karjalainen finds it's target.
Vale Queiroz clobbers Karjalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Karjalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Vale Queiroz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
A body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Karjalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karjalainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vale Queiroz slips a straight right by Karjalainen.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch up but Karjalainen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into range and clinches up with Karjalainen.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vale Queiroz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vale Queiroz lands a high kick!
Karjalainen looks to land a left hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Vale Queiroz misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen stuns Vale Queiroz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karjalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vale Queiroz throwing a counter right hand but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz slips a jab from Karjalainen.#T3#
Karjalainen looks to land a right hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Karjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen connects with a body shot that sends Vale Queiroz's belly button to the back.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Karjalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karjalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karjalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karjalainen with a nice cross.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Vale Queiroz instigates a clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Karjalainen. #T4#
Karjalainen punishes Vale Queiroz's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vale Queiroz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vale Queiroz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vale Queiroz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen throws a looping overhand right but Vale Queiroz ducks down to avoid it.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a left and a right that stings Karjalainen.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen throws a hook but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.#CL#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and clinches.
Karjalainen wants to break free but Vale Queiroz has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz - that landed with a thud.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vale Queiroz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Vale Queiroz.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that Karjalainen semi-blocks.
A punch combination from Vale Queiroz misses.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vale Queiroz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks to land a right hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range.
It looked like Vale Queiroz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Karjalainen strikes.
Karjalainen avoids the head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale Queiroz is looking to counter punch.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vale Queiroz.
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karjalainen misses with a head kick. #T1#
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice body punch.
Vale Queiroz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Karjalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Vale Queiroz throwing a counter right hand but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vale Queiroz drops his hands momentarily and Karjalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karjalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen misses with a few strikes there.
Karjalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vale Queiroz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
A head kick misses from Vale Queiroz.
Karjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Vale Queiroz finds it's way through Karjalainen's defenses. #CL#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and clinches.
Vale Queiroz prevents Karjalainen from breaking the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Karjalainen stalling in the clinch but Vale Queiroz improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz is working Karjalainen over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karjalainen is trying to push Vale Queiroz away but Vale Queiroz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Karjalainen blocks it.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Karjalainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karjalainen's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz presses Karjalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Vale Queiroz keeps control of Karjalainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karjalainen or not.
Karjalainen is breathing heavily.#T4#
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Karjalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen looks to land a right hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vale Queiroz throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Karjalainen is avoiding it.
Vale Queiroz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vale Queiroz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vale Queiroz takes one to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Karjalainen strikes.
Karjalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vale Queiroz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen misses with a straight right.
Karjalainen takes a swing at Vale Queiroz's ribcage but misses.
Karjalainen looks to land a left hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range nicely.
Vale Queiroz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karjalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A jab from Vale Queiroz finds it's way through Karjalainen's defenses.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz doesn't manage to clinch there - Karjalainen circles away.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karjalainen.
Good shot there by Karjalainen.
Good exchange - Karjalainen coming out on top.
Vale Queiroz connects with a jab.
Karjalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Vale Queiroz's shoulder, as Vale Queiroz tries to avoid the shot.
Vale Queiroz ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a wild combination.
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!
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Karjalainen pushes him off.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz 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. #T1#
Vale Queiroz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karjalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vale Queiroz scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Jeez, Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Karjalainen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Vale Queiroz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Karjalainen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Vale Queiroz's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Karjalainen!
Karl Karjalainen is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Karl Karjalainen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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