Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 73
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Ohma swings widly with a right hand
letting Nejc counter with a right hand.
Nejc tests Ohma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ohma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Nejc counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ohma! Nejc lets Ohma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ohma is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ohma is still on wobbly legs! Can Nejc finish him?
Nejc looks to land a combination but Ohma avoids it well.
Nejc checks a low kick from Ohma.
Ohma seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Nejc cracks Ohma with an uppercut from hell and Ohma crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nejc's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Nejc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ohma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nejc dives into side control.
Ohma tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
What can Ohma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ohma trying to get back to his feet but Nejc is in full control for now.
Nejc is riding his opponent, not letting Ohma buck him off.
Nejc'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.
Nejc looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nejc controlling the positon.
Ohma is trying to get back to his feet but Nejc has full control of the position and if anything, Ohma has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nejc lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ohma.
Nejc really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ohma.
Ohma wants to get back to his feet.
Nejc biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nejc lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ohma's head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nejc controlling the positon.#T4#
Ohma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nejc 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.
Nejc continues to stall.
Ohma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nejc controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Nejc 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#
Ohma misses with a double jab
letting Nejc counter with a right hand.
Ohma throws a head kick but Nejc moves out of range.
Ohma looks to land a combination but Nejc avoids it well.
Ohma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ohma misses with a wild combination.
Nejc connects with a body shot that sends Ohma's belly button to the back.
Ohma lands a lovely overhand right.#KD#
Nejc sends Ohma crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nejc is motioning to the referee to let Ohma up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nejc counters with a right hand from hell and Ohma is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Nejc!
Martin Nejc tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##CL#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomayev or not.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work.
A head punch on the inside from Magomayev fails to land.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Magomayev blocks it.
Magomayev struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomayev.
Alvarez pushes Magomayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Magomayev is rocked!
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Magomayev seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Magomayev looks winded!
Alvarez presses Magomayev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez dips a shoulder and cracks Magomayev with a mighty uppercut! Magomayev falls back against the cage and Alvarez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Magomayev is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alvarez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Alvarez!
Joao Alvarez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Rauf Magomayev spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back, and this time i will make a pacient of mine'.

Event: Veridian Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##CL#
Piovene has managed to clinch.
Belluci wants to break free but Piovene has control.
Piovene tries to throw a body punch but Belluci avoids it by throwing Piovene back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Piovene.
Belluci blocking some punches.
Piovene prevents Belluci from breaking the clinch.
Belluci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piovene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belluci is trying to break the clinch but Piovene has him pressed against the cage.
Belluci blocks a body shot from Piovene.
Belluci wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piovene lands a body shot.
Belluci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piovene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belluci's elbow.
Piovene lands an uppercut.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Belluci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piovene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belluci's elbow.
Belluci is looking to break free of the clinch but Piovene has double underhooks.
Piovene scores with a hook to the body.
Piovene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piovene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellucis head.
Belluci wants to break free but Piovene has control.
Piovene scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Belluci wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piovene has Belluci pressed against the cage, preventing Belluci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piovene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belluci prevents a body shot from Piovene.
Piovene stalling in the clinch.
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Piovene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Piovene misses with a body punch.
Belluci wants to get back to striking at distance but Piovene won't allow it.
Belluci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piovene digs a right hand into Belluci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belluci's gas tank.
Belluci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piovene has him pressed against the cage.
Piovene scores with a hook to the body.
Piovene is leaning against Belluci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piovene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piovene lands a shoulder strike.
Piovene stalling.
Piovene lands with a left to the head.
Piovene misses with a punch on the inside.
Piovene tries to work over Belluci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piovene is leaning against Belluci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piovene cracks Belluci with a nice body shot.
Belluci looks winded!
Piovene is leaning against Belluci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piovene.
Piovene stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Piovene - that landed with a thud.
Piovene tries a body shot but Belluci blocks it.
A short uppercut from Piovene.
Piovene lands with a left to the head.
Piovene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Piovene lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Piovene.
Belluci is trying to force a seperation but Piovene has the dominant position.
Piovene has Belluci pressed against the cage, preventing Belluci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piovene slowing the pace effectively.
Piovene throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Piovene effectively controlling the action here.
Piovene lands a shoulder strike.
Piovene keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belluci's efforts to push away.
Piovene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belluci's elbow.
Belluci can't break the clinch.
Belluci blocking some punches. #T3#
Piovene pushes Belluci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Piovene throws a punch but it's blocked by Belluci.
Piovene lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Piovene struggles to land a body shot inside as Belluci controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Piovene.
Belluci tries to break the clinch but Piovene is controlling the position.
Belluci tries to circle away but Piovene has him pinned against the cage.
Piovene lands with a short shot to the head.
Belluci wants to break free but Piovene has control.
Piovene prevents Belluci from breaking the clinch.
Piovene gets through Belluci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piovene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belluci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piovene has him pressed against the cage.
Piovene lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Belluci's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Belluci's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Piovene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellucis head.
Belluci is looking to break free of the clinch but Piovene has double underhooks.
Piovene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piovene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belluci.
Piovene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piovene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piovene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Belluci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Piovene lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belluci tries to break free but Piovene pushes him back against the cage.
Piovene keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belluci's efforts to push away.
Piovene lands a hook that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Piovene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piovene tries a body shot but Belluci blocks it.
Piovene misses with a punch on the inside.
Piovene prevents Belluci from breaking the clinch.
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Piovene cracks Belluci with a nice body shot.
Piovene working aggressively here.
Belluci wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piovene works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left hand lands to the body for Piovene.
Piovene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belluci backwards. #BC2#
Belluci breaks from the clinch.
Belluci misses the shot to the body.
Piovene connects with the punch.
Piovene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belluci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piovene throws a hook to the side of Belluci's head but Belluci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Piovene dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Piovene scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Belluci throws a jab when Piovene was well out of range.
Piovene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belluci sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Piovene has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Piovene on the inside.
Piovene struggles to land a body shot inside as Belluci controls his hands.
Piovene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Belluci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belluci blocking some punches.
Belluci has had enough of the clinch but Piovene keeps him there for the moment.
Piovene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belluci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Piovene working aggressively here.
Federico Piovene has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piovene.
Piovene scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Piovene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piovene misses with a punch on the inside.
Piovene is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Piovene scores with a shot to the side of Belluci's head.
Belluci is trying to break the clinch but Piovene has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Piovene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Piovene manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belluci blocks an uppercut.
Piovene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Piovene.
Piovene keeps control of Belluci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Piovene has Belluci pressed against the cage, preventing Belluci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piovene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belluci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piovene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piovene leaning against his opponent.
Belluci tries to circle away but Piovene has him pinned against the cage.
Belluci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piovene has him pressed against the cage.
Belluci has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piovene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Piovene swings wildly with an uppercut but Belluci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piovene lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piovene. #T2#
Piovene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belluci has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piovene swings wildly with an uppercut but Belluci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piovene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belluci.
Belluci is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piovene.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piovene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belluci is trying to break the clinch but Piovene has him pressed against the cage.
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Piovene lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belluci has had enough of the clinch but Piovene keeps him there for the moment.
Piovene misses with a body punch.
Piovene slows down the pace here.
Piovene throws a punch but it's blocked by Belluci.
Piovene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Piovene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belluci prevents a body shot from Piovene.
Piovene lands with a short shot to the head.
Piovene lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Piovene lands a body punch.
Belluci has had enough of the clinch but Piovene keeps him there for the moment.
Piovene lands with a left to the head.
Belluci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piovene throws a head punch that misses.
Piovene has Belluci pressed against the cage, preventing Belluci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piovene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Piovene lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piovene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belluci wants to get back to striking at distance but Piovene won't allow it.
Piovene misses with some punches.
Piovene digs a right hand underneath Belluci's ribcage. Belluci let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Piovene.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Piovene takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Piovene on the inside.
Piovene will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belluci up against the cage.
Piovene has Belluci pressed against the cage, preventing Belluci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belluci is trying to push Piovene away but Piovene has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Belluci can't break the clinch.
Piovene gets through Belluci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piovene working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Piovene lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Piovene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Piovene misses with the head strike.
Belluci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Piovene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belluci can do to turn this around?
Piovene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piovene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belluci. #BC2#
Belluci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belluci.
A lazy left from Piovene finds it's target.
Piovene throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Piovene clinches up against the cage.
Belluci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piovene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belluci blocks a body shot from Piovene.
Belluci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belluci blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Piovene 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#
Piovene throws a nice looking combination but Belluci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belluci's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Piovene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belluci scrambles back to his feet.
Piovene swinging wildly here.
Belluci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belluci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piovene.
Belluci is looking for the big counter here.
Belluci cracks Piovene with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belluci slips a jab from Piovene.
Federico Piovene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piovene. Belluci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belluci slips a jab and a cross from Piovene.
Belluci lands with a straight right. Piovene didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piovene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piovene looks to throw the jab but Belluci is out of range. #CL#
Piovene darts in and clinches Belluci up against the cage.
Piovene throws a head punch that misses.
Piovene working aggressively here.
Piovene taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Piovene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Piovene keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belluci's efforts to push away.
Belluci is looking to break free of the clinch but Piovene has double underhooks.
Belluci wants to break free but Piovene has control.
Belluci has had enough of the clinch but Piovene keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Belluci breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Piovene. That snapped Belluci's head back.
Federico Piovene is winning the standup battle so far.
Piovene lands with a shot to the body.
Belluci misses with a body shot.
Belluci throws a right and a left that Piovene avoids nicely.
Piovene is looking to counter punch.
Piovene moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Belluci throws a right and a left that Piovene avoids nicely.
Belluci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belluci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belluci takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Piovene missing with a left hand there. Belluci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Belluci. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belluci.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piovene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belluci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Piovene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piovene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belluci stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belluci throws an off balance right hand
and Piovene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belluci throws a leg kick but Piovene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Piovene was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belluci fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belluci, as that shot connected.
Belluci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piovene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piovene misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Belluci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piovene slips a straight right by Belluci.
Belluci avoids the body shot from Piovene.
Belluci 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.
Piovene tries to clinch up.
Piovene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piovene tries to bum rush Belluci with a series of wild strikes but Belluci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belluci throws a jab but it's blocked by Piovene. #T3#
Piovene connects with a looping right hand.
Piovene moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Belluci walks into a straight right hand from Piovene.#CL#
Piovene darts in and clinches Belluci up against the cage.
Belluci wants to break free but Piovene has control.
Belluci blocks a body shot from Piovene.
A frustrated look appears on Belluci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Piovene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belluci is trying to break the clinch but Piovene has him pressed against the cage.
Belluci is trying to force a seperation but Piovene has the dominant position.
Belluci tries to break free but Piovene pushes him back against the cage.
Piovene struggles to land a body shot inside as Belluci controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Piovene.
Piovene has Belluci pressed against the cage, preventing Belluci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belluci wants to break free but Piovene has control.
Belluci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belluci is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Piovene.
Piovene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Piovene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Piovene.
Piovene lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piovene digs a right hand into Belluci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belluci's gas tank.
Piovene gets through Belluci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Piovene.
Piovene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belluci is trying to break the clinch but Piovene has him pressed against the cage.
Piovene lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Piovene on the inside.
Piovene pushes Belluci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Piovene.
Piovene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Piovene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belluci backwards.
Piovene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Piovene stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Piovene.
Piovene stalls.
Agildo Belluci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Federico Piovene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Piovene working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Piovene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Piovene 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Piovene!

Event: MFC - 69
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Nejc slips a jab from Shima.
Nejc walks into a left hand.
Nejc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Nejc throws a body shot but no joy.
Nejc's corner calls for a 1-2. Nejc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Nejc slips the punch.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Shima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nejc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Nejc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nejc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shima.
Nejc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Nejc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nejc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Nejc. Beautiful body shot.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nejc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima is looking to clinch but Nejc is avoiding it.
Shima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shima.#CL#
Shima darts in and clinches Nejc up against the cage.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nejc being controlled against the cage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nejc's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nejc's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nejc stalling.
The referee calls for Nejc to work.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nejc can't break the clinch. #T3#
Nejc just leaning against Shima, taking a breather.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Nejc avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Nejc controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima has Nejc pressed against the cage. #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.
Nejc blocks an uppercut.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nejc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nejc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nejc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nejc scores with the left hand. Shima knows he should have avoided that one.
Nejc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Nejc is rocked!
Nejc glances at the clock... BAM! Shima nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Nejc crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Nejc is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
As Tetsuo Shima got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: MFC - 65
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Peramaki tries to clinch but Nejc is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nejc keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Nejc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nejc loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.
Nejc misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Peramaki throwing a counter right hand but Nejc manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nejc misses the target. #CL#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Nejc won't allow it.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Nejc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nejc stalling.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Nejc won't allow it.
Nejc avoiding damage.
Nejc taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Nejc holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Peramaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nejc uses from the top position. #SUB#
Peramaki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nejc doesn't defend quickly enough and Peramaki has managed to lock this one up! Can Nejc escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peramaki on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: RMMA - Super Heavy Series 2
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porker.
Alvarez wants to clinch.#CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Porker stalling in the clinch.
Porker working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Porker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porker backwards.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Porker blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porker or not.
Porker is trying to break free.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porker is breathing heavily.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Porker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Alvarez lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porker backwards.
Porker takes a shot to the head. #KD2#
Alvarez drops Porker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Porker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Porker is rocked!#T3#
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Porker backwards.
Oh Porker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez presses Porker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez dips a shoulder and cracks Porker with a mighty uppercut! Porker falls back against the cage and Alvarez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Porker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alvarez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Alvarez!
Joao Alvarez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Porter Porker had this to say: 'Shout out to the Pig Pen sorry I lost I Luh y'all'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 144
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Alvarez misses with a hook. Hutchinson ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Hutchinson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hutchinson looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hutchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez swinging wildly here. #T1#
Hutchinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hutchinson missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hutchinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hutchinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hutchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hutchinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hutchinson misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Hutchinson misses.
Hutchinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez cracks Hutchinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hutchinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hutchinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Hutchinson.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Hutchinson moved out of range.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hutchinson throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Hutchinson avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Hutchinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hutchinson thinking.
Hutchinson slips under a jab.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutchinson circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Hutchinson with a hook.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Hutchinson wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hutchinson looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
As Alvarez backs off Hutchinson throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Hutchinson with a series of wild strikes but Hutchinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hutchinson! But no joy.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Hutchinson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Alvarez.
Hutchinson misses with a straight right. #T4#
A big right from Alvarez misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Hutchinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hutchinson's head.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hutchinson misses with a few strikes there.
Hutchinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hutchinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hutchinson throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Hutchinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eddie Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchinson takes one to the side of the head.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Hutchinson's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alvarez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hutchinson slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hutchinson can do to turn this around?
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutchinson is just out of range.
Hutchinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hutchinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hutchinson's head.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Hutchinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hutchinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez throws a hook but Hutchinson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez. #CUT#It looks like Jamison Hutchinson has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alvarez!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutchinson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Hutchinson slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Hutchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hutchinson moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hutchinson! But no joy.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Hutchinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hutchinson also avoids with ease.
Hutchinson is looking for the big counter here.
Hutchinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Hutchinson shakes it off.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eddie Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Hutchinson misses.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez stalks Hutchinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hutchinson's face. Hutchinson staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Hutchinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hutchinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hutchinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Hutchinson is rocked!
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hutchinson.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Hutchinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hutchinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Hutchinson slips under a jab.#T3#
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Alvarez clobbers Hutchinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Hutchinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hutchinson moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Hutchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Hutchinson catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Hutchinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hutchinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Hutchinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hutchinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutchinson walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Hutchinson's head back.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hutchinson misses the target.
A slow jab from Hutchinson misses its intended target.
Hutchinson looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Hutchinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez clobbers Hutchinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hutchinson on the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hutchinson at a distance.
Hutchinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hutchinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hutchinson thinking.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Alvarez catches Hutchinson right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Hutchinson is out of range.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hutchinson unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hutchinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hutchinson misses with a looping left.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutchinson ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hutchinson.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hutchinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hutchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez cracks Hutchinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hutchinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Hutchinson avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Hutchinson thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hutchinson unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hutchinson 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.
Alvarez jabs Hutchinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hutchinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchinson throws out the jab.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Hutchinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hutchinson moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvarez throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Hutchinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Hutchinson misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutchinson slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Hutchinson misses with the combination.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Hutchinson avoids nicely.
Hutchinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hutchinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jamison Hutchinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hutchinson misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Alvarez!
Eddie Alvarez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Wheeler stuns Karim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wheeler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wheeler looks to score with a jab to the body but Karim is just out of range.
Karim replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wheeler blocks it well.
Karim throws a body kick that misses.
Wheeler takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Rylan Wheeler has been cut.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler throws a combination that misses
and Karim counters with a stiff right hand.
Wheeler throws a series of punches but Karim avoids them all with ease.
Karim throws out a counter right but Wheeler avoids it with no problem.
Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheeler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wheeler connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nurlan Karim has been cut.
Karim throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wheeler throws a series of strikes that have Karim backpedaling.
Wheeler swinging wildly here. #T1#
Jab, jab by Wheeler - just one landing.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Karim counters with a nice body kick.
Wheeler misses with a left hand
and Karim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wheeler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wheeler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karim! But no joy.
Wheeler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karim slips a jab from Wheeler.
Karim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karim throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Karim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wheeler's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Wheeler.
Wheeler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karim's sensitive parts.
Wheeler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wheeler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wheeler misses with a hook.
Karim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wheeler throws an off balance right hand
and Karim counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Karim moves away from the strike by Wheeler.
Karim lands a leg kick that knocks Wheeler off balance momentarily.
Wheeler throws a jab when Karim was well out of range.#T3#
Karim scores with a push kick.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wheeler misses the target.
Wheeler throws a lazy uppercut
and Karim counters with a stiff right hand.
Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheeler looks to land a combination but Karim avoids it well.
Karim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick
and Karim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut
and Karim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Karim.
Wheeler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wheeler throws a hook but Karim avoids it easily.
A jab from Wheeler does it's job there.#KD2#
Karim lands a big head kick that sends Wheeler tumbling to the mat! Karim takes a step backwards and waves Wheeler back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
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!
Wheeler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wheeler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wheeler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarim.
Karim slips a straight right by Wheeler.
Wheeler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarim.
Karim is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Wheeler misses the target.
Wheeler lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body kick there by Karim.
Karim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wheeler throws a right hand that Karim ducks under and follows up with a left that Karim also avoids with ease.
Wheeler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karim walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wheeler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Karim swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wheeler's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nurlan Karim!
After the fight, Nurlan Karim was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MFC - 60
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Carey tries for a takedown but Nejc circles away easily
and Nejc counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Karter Carey has been cut.
Nejc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carey looks winded!
Nejc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nejc tests Carey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nejc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nejc throws a monster overhand right that drops Carey! Nejc follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Nejc!
Martin Nejc decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.#CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez slowing the pace effectively.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Moore misses with a body punch. #BC#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Joao Alvarez has been cut.
A short right from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Alvarez looks winded!
Moore presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Moore - that landed with a thud.
Moore works on Alvarez's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Moore.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.#T3#
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moore.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Moore misses with some punches.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Alvarez as the two fighters clinch.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Alvarez cracks Moore with a nice body shot.#BC#
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez wants to clinch#KD#
and Alvarez is countered with a crisp right hand from Moore that sends him to the canvas! Moore follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Alvarez is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Moore has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Alvarez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Moore yanks on the arm and Alvarez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Moore.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monty Moore!
During a confident post fight interview, Monty Moore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025

#R1#
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nejc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov takes a swing at Nejc's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nejc as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Nejc misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nejc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nejc slips a straight right by Volkov.#T1#
Volkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nejc loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Nejc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nejc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkov tries to bum rush Nejc with a series of wild strikes but Nejc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Volkov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nejc doesn't seem phased though.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nejc in his tracks.
Volkov tries to bum rush Nejc with a series of wild strikes but Nejc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nejc misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nejc slips a jab from Volkov.
Nejc misses with a body shot
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nejc cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nejc throws a wild hook but Volkov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Nejc gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Volkov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 140
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Alvarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez under the eye.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvarez with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Alvarez. #T2#
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez misses with a hook #KD#
and Lopez counters with a nice right hand that sends Alvarez toppling to the canvas! Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lopez finish him?!#ROC#Alvarez is rocked!
Eddie Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lopez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Alvarez.#T4#
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alvarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lopez moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a straight left. #T2#
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
Alvarez takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
A big left from Alvarez misses. #T4#
Alvarez clobbers Lopez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Lopez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Alvarez! Lopez dives in looking to finish! Alvarez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
In his post fight interview, Diego Lopez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Nejc misses with a two punch combination.
Nejc looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nejc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Nejc.
Nejc looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
As Nejc backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Nejc down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nejc throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nejc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Nejc moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagibatel.
A bone on bone clash there as Nejc blocks the leg kick.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Nejc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Nejc saw it coming and moves away.
Nejc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Nejc.
Nejc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Nejc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nejc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Nejc.
Nejc misses with a jab to the body
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Nejc catches Nagibatel right on the button with a cross.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nejc.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Nejc avoided it.
Nejc with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nejc moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nejc misses with an uppercut.
Nejc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nejc throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Martin Nejc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nejc throws a right hand that Nagibatel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagibatel also avoids with ease.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nejc.
Nagibatel lands an overhand right.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nejc misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a thumping low kick.
Nejc throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Jab, jab by Nejc - just one landing. #T4#
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nejc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
A leg kick checked by Nejc.
Nejc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nejc.
Nejc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nejc throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nejc throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
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#
Nejc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Nejc.
Nejc misses with a jab to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Nejc lands a head shot.
Nejc misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nejc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc misses the jab.
Nejc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Nejc's front leg but catches the back leg as Nejc tries to avoid it. #T1#
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nejc.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nejc swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nejc just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nejc checks a leg kick.
Nejc throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagibatel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nejc has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nejc and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nejc misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Nejc manages to avoid it.
Nejc swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range. #T2#
Nagibatel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nejc misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nejc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel is looking for a counter combo.
Nejc stalks Nagibatel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagibatel's face. Nagibatel staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nejc checks it well.
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Nejc's leg. Nejc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Nejc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nejc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nejc missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin Nejc seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Nejc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Nejc misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nejc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nejc misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Nejc 's knee.
Nejc scores with a body shot.
Nejc's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nejc's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Nejc throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
As Nejc backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nejc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Nejc misses with a left hand
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nejc throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nejc just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel thumps Nejc with a low kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick as Nejc jumps back.
Nejc checks a leg kick.
Nejc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagibatel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nejc.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nejc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nejc blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martin Nejc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel misses with a low kick as Nejc jumps back.
Nagibatel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
Nejc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Nejc.
A low kick from Nagibatel is predictable there
and Nejc counters with a nice uppercut.
Nejc misses the body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Nejc looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nejc.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Nejc avoids it.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Nejc misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Nejc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nejc down.
Nagibatel defending well as Nejc loads up on a big left hand.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nejc.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nejc swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nejc's knee momentarily.
Nejc throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nejc throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Nejc works Nagibatel's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nejc misses the target.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nejc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nejc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nejc tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Nejc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nejc looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nejc checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Nagibatel slips a jab from Nejc.
Nejc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Nejc avoided it.
Nejc throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nejc swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nejc.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nejc. That did some damage!#T4#
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nejc.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nejc.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Nejc down with leg kicks.
Nejc misses with a looping left.
Nejc throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nejc misses with a looping right.
Nejc throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
During a confident post fight interview, Lyoha Nagibatel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 58
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1#
Sokolov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sokolov with a nice cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarim.#TD#
Sokolov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Karim's guard now, I'm sure.
Sokolov chips away with some ground and pound.
Sokolov landing with the ground and pound.
Sokolov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sokolov content to stall in guard here.
Sokolov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokolov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Sokolov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sokolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karim's head.
Sokolov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokolov looking to pass the guard.
Sokolov cracks Karim with a solid left hand.
Sokolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Sokolov lands a couple of digs.
Karim wants to sweep here but Sokolov controlling him for the moment.
Sokolov working some strikes from top position.
Sokolov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sokolov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sokolov with a nice head shot there.
Sokolov cracks Karim with a solid left hand.#ROC#Karim is rocked!
Sokolov gets to his feet and stands over Karim, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Karim felt that one! Sokolov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Karim from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Sokolov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Sokolov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Mountain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nejc throws a series of strikes that have Mountain backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Mountain fakes the leg kick and cracks Nejc in the body.
Nejc moves forwards but Mountain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nejc moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Nejc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nejc lands a body shot.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Nejc ducks down to avoid it.
Nejc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nejc lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain throws an off balance right hand
and Nejc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain misses with a body shot
and Nejc counters with a left and a right... And another left! Mountain is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Nejc!
A less than humble Martin Nejc misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MFC - 48
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Snake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nejc throws out the jab.
Snake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nejc.
Snake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nejc circles away.
Nejc doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snake wants to clinch.
Nejc throws a right hand that Snake ducks under and follows up with a left that Snake also avoids with ease.
Snake is looking to counter the offense by Nejc and move into the clinch.
Nejc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc works Snake's body with a nice hook.
Nejc cracks Snake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snake there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Nejc throws an overhand right that lands on Snake's shoulder, as Snake tries to avoid the shot.
Martin Nejc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nejc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Snake is rocked!
Nejc lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Snake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nejc knocks out Snake with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nejc before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nejc picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Nejc!
Martin Nejc decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Page takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Page ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
A big right from Page misses.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Page misses with a double jab
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Page is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Page throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Page missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
A big right from Page misses.
Page lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#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!
Alvarez slips a jab from Page.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Page has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Page's head.
Page takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Page is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Page throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Page!
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Page.#T3#
Page moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Page scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page.
A counter left hand to the body from Page misses its target.
Page lands with a straight right. Alvarez didn't see that one coming.
Page avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Page cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Page will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Page had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Page moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
Page's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Page scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Page had a free shot at his head there.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Page's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Alvarez.
Page scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Page slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Page's body.
Page takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Alvarez drops Page with a beautiful combination! Page stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alvarez is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Page is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page slips a straight right by Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Page misses the target.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Page falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alvarez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Alvarez!
After the fight, Eddie Alvarez 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: SMASH: Fazekas vs Bonaparte
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Nejc connects with a right hand. Dayton shakes it off.
Dayton lands with a slapping head kick.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Nejc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Dayton. Those never looked like landing.
Nejc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Dayton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nejc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nejc's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nejc's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nejc misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Dayton's head coaches at Wolfpack Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nejc throws a hook but Dayton blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dayton, as that shot connected. #ROC#Nejc is rocked!
Dayton looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dayton backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Nejc's temple! It sends Nejc violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dayton celebrates and the doctors try to help Nejc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Xavier Dayton!
After winning the bout, Xavier Dayton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 54
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Kickman jabs Karim right on the nose. Karim blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Nurlan Karim has been cut.#KD2#
Kickman lands a big head kick that sends Karim tumbling to the mat! Kickman takes a step backwards and waves Karim back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kickman wobbles Karim with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Kickman dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Karim to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Two Kickman!

Event: IFA 12: Maximum
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Thurgood misses with the body kick
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Erik Thurgood has been cut.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez is pushing Thurgood up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thurgood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Thurgood backwards.
Thurgood tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Alvarez as the two fighters clinch.
Thurgood looks winded!
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Thurgood backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez gets through Thurgood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thurgood backwards.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thurgood backwards. #T1#
A short right from Alvarez. #ROC#Thurgood is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Erik Thurgood's cut even more.
Alvarez pushes Thurgood back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thurgood is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez throws a big uppercut that drops Thurgood! More strikes from Alvarez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thurgood lies dazed against the ropes as Alvarez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Alvarez!
Joao Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Page lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Page throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Page's head back.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Page will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Page misses with a body shot.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
A combination from Page does no damage.
Page misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a combination. Page tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.#T2#
Alvarez swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page checks a leg kick.
Alvarez stalks Page and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Page's face. Page staggers backwards, shaken.
Page avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Page is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Page, as that shot connected.
Page comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Page takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Page slips a straight right by Alvarez.#T3#
Page throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Page misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Page misses with a jab, cross combination.
Page misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Page misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Page ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Page's ribs.#T4#
Page loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Page throws a front kick aimed at Alvarez's knee but Alvarez avoids it well.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez catches Page with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Page throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page.
Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Page tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Page throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Nice cross by Page.
Page has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Page loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Page takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez 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#
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Page looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Page.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
Page on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Page misses with a low kick.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page misses with a hook
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Page might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alvarez has got the better of the exchanges.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
Page is looking for the big counter here.
Page swinging wildly here. #T1#
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Alvarez swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Page checks a leg kick.
Page tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Page fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Page misses with a straight right.
Eddie Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Page had a free shot at his head there.
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page misses the jab.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Page lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Michael Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Page counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Page throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Page throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Page takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Page swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Page slips under a jab.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Page misses.
Page checks a leg kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Page on the side of the head.
Page connects with the punch.
A clash of legs there as Page blocks the low kick.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Page.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Alvarez is predictable there
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Page.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Page scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Page throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Page lands a jab to the head.
Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Page has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvarez throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Page. Those never looked like landing.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page misses with a double jab.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Page takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Page.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Page moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Page tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Page throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Page takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Page throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Alvarez throws a low kick but Page avoids it.
Good exchange - Alvarez coming out on top.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Page fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez is looking to chop away at Page's legs.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Page misses.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Page.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.#T3#
Page takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez throws a series of strikes that have Page backpedaling.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Page clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Page.
A big left from Page misses.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Page staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Page.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Page checks a leg kick.
Page misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Page connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Page.
Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez slips a jab from Page.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Eddie Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Page has knocked Alvarez down with a huge combo! Page steps away and waves a wobbly Alvarez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Alvarez is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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