Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Vargas. That snapped Meeks's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Vargas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meeks throws a push kick but Vargas slaps the foot to one side.
Vargas lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Meeks - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Vargas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas!
A very excited looking Arturo Vargas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Turner Meeks had this to say: 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: HRL74
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Meeks against the cage.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Meeks controls the action. #BC2#
Meeks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Meeks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Meeks misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson swings for the body but Meeks moves out of range.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Meeks counter with a right hand.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Meeks's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meeks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meeks wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meeks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meeks's head.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meeks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Meeks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meeks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meeks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Meeks looking for a sweep. Not yet Meeks, not yet.
Meeks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meeks trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson 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.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Turner Meeks's cut even more.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meeks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meeks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Meeks keeps moving.
Thompson is fighting to break Meeks's control of his arms but Meeks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Meeks trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meeks's head.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Meeks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meeks is one step ahead there.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Meeks stands up from Thompson's guard - Meeks perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Meeks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Meeks against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#Turner Meeks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson avoiding damage.
A short right from Thompson. #BC2#
Meeks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meeks misses with a head kick.
Meeks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Meeks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Meeks tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meeks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Thompson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Thompson thanked Fantasy Nutrition & Laundry (15%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: HRL72
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1##CL#
Meeks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald jabs Meeks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meeks wants to clinch
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meeks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Meeks moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meeks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Meeks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Meeks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Meeks drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
Meeks swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage. #T2#
Meeks has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald'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.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Meeks has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Meeks keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Meeks crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
McDonald presses Meeks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meeks missing with knees to the body.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Nicholas McDonald's cut even more.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Meeks has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from McDonald tenderised Meeks's leg. Meeks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeks wants to clinch.
McDonald 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.
Meeks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
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 Turner Meeks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicholas McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Meeks checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meeks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meeks's head.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Meeks tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on McDonald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Meeks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald lands a jab-cross combination.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from McDonald. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald counters with a body kick.
Meeks wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Meeks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Meeks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald lands a front kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meeks doesn't seem bothered though.
Meeks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Meeks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald cracks Meeks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meeks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Meeks moves out of range.
Meeks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meeks checks a leg kick.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Meeks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meeks is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meeks.
McDonald wants to slow Meeks down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Meeks is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Meeks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald is looking to slow Meeks down with leg kicks.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meeks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meeks.
Meeks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meeks rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meeks.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meeks at a distance.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Meeks tries to clinch up.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeks manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Meeks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald punishes Meeks's body with a nice straight punch.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Meeks moved away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meeks on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicholas McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Meeks's front leg but catches the back leg as Meeks tries to avoid it.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as Meeks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Meeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it. #CL#
Meeks has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #T1#
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meeks gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turner Meeks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Meeks.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Meeks is controlling the position.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike. #T2##BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
An attempted straight right counter from Meeks misses the target.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meeks.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Meeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Meeks tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meeks with a body shot.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Meeks checks it.
Meeks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald thumps Meeks with a low kick.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Meeks moves away and avoids it.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Meeks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Meeks has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meeks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks tries to clinch up.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Meeks moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Meeks trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Meeks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald!
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: HRL63
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.#TD2#
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
Meeks tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Meeks looks to move to half guard but instead Hall has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hall looking to secure an arm triangle but Meeks defends it well.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Meeks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meeks tries to get out of the position.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but Meeks doesn't allow it. #T1#
Hall looking to control but Meeks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Meeks is surviving well by controlling Hall's body position as best he can.
Hall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hall trying to control but Meeks is having none of it.
Meeks is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meeks has given up his back here. Will Hall look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Hall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Meeks fending off the submission attempt from Hall.
Hall is looking to control Meeks but Meeks is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Meeks is really stuck here.
Hall wants to control but Meeks is keeping busy.#T3##SUB2#
Hall goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Meeks escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meeks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall controls Meeks momentarily but Meeks frees himself.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Meeks from standing up. #T4#
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meeks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Meeks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meeks has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Meeks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.
Hall looking to control.
Meeks stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Meeks pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Meeks closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Meeks presses Hall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Meeks. #CUT#It looks like Richard Hall has been cut.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Hall.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow. #KD#
Meeks lands a vicious elbow to the side of Hall's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Meeks tries to finish him with strikes but Hall still seems able to defend himself so Meeks steps back and lets Hall get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meeks sprawls well. Meeks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Meeks finish him?#T1##CL#
Meeks moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Richard Hall's cut even more.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Hall dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meeks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Hall dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Hall is pressed against the cage. Meeks pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hall! Two more big strikes from Meeks and Hall crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Turner Meeks!
Turner Meeks made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: HRL57
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Venegas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Meeks regains guard immediately.
Meeks is pulling down on Venegas 's head to control his posture.
Venegas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meeks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venegas passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks tries to roll over but Venegas keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Venegas is trying to work for a kimura but Meeks is defending well. #SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Venegas wants to pass to mount but Meeks is defending the position.
Meeks trying to control but Venegas postures up.
Venegas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Venegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Meeks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meeks tries to roll over but Venegas keeps him under control.#SUB#
Venegas is working for a submission of some sort.
Meeks is refusing to be controlled, as Venegas sits in half guard.
Venegas trying to mount his opponent but Meeks defends it. #T3#
Meeks is trying to maintain the position but Venegas is very close to passing his half guard.
Venegas prevents Meeks from standing back up. #SUB#
Venegas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meeks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venegas .
Venegas trying to control the action but Meeks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Meeks gets tackled into the cage by Venegas . Venegas maintains the clinch.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike.
Venegas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meeks after a bit of a struggle.
Venegas avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Venegas wants to take the fight to the mat but Meeks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Venegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Venegas blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Meeks.
Meeks blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meeks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#Venegas is rocked!
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh Venegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meeks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Venegas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meeks is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venegas tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Venegas is breathing heavily.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Venegas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Venegas 's brow.
Meeks dips a shoulder and cracks Venegas with a mighty uppercut! Venegas falls back against the cage and Meeks unloads with a barrage of strikes! Venegas 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 - Meeks screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turner Meeks!
Post fight, Turner Meeks stared into the camera and said 'Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: HRL51
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Meeks clinches up against the cage.
Tartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tartakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meeks avoids it.
Tartakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tartakov looking to slow down the pace here.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tartakov blocks the elbow strike.
Tartakov blocks the elbow strike.
Tartakov blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Tartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meeks.
Tartakov blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tartakov blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Tartakov.
Tartakov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tartakov scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tartakov lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #T1#
Tartakov tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Tartakov back against the cage.
Tartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meeks.
Tartakov lands a shoulder strike.
Tartakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meeks avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Tartakov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks looks winded!
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tartakov presses Meeks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Tartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tartakov 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.
Tartakov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Tartakov scores with a decent looking hook.
Meeks tries to clinch but Tartakov is having none of it.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tartakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Tartakov circles away. #TD#
Tartakov gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tartakov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Meeks to see if he's OK.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Meeks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Tartakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meeks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meeks is trying to get back to half guard.
Tartakov tries to score with some ground and pound. Meeks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tartakov staying calm.#SUB#
Tartakov has an Americana. Meeks didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tartakov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tartakov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Old Leg Tartakov!
A victorious Old Leg Tartakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Meeks clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks avoids a wild elbow strike from Young.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ryder Young has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Meeks.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Young taking a breather.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meeks up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Young's brow.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Young controlling the action here for a moment.
Young slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Young creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Young leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Young avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Young dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Young is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Young landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meeks avoids the elbow strike from Young, against the cage.
Young taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
The referee calls for Young to work.
Meeks lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Meeks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Young dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Young avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meeks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off. #T4#
Young avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Young blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks avoids the elbow strike from Young, against the cage.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Young pushes Meeks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Young's brow.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks letting Young take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Turner Meeks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Meeks sprawling to the canvas! Meeks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?!
Meeks is looking to clinch but Young is avoiding it.
Young steps in with a hook that catches Meeks right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Young follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Meeks looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Action Apparel, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Turner Meeks had this to say: 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Ding Dong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meeks counters with a nice uppercut.
Ding Dong fails to land the takedown.
Meeks throws a looping overhand right but Ding Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Ding Dong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meeks misses the shot to the body.
Meeks throws a hook but Ding Dong blocks it.
Ding Dong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Meeks counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ding Ding Dong has been cut.
Ding Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks scores with a jab to the body.
Meeks scores with a jab to the body.
Ding Dong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ding Dong looks winded!
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!#KD#
Meeks lands a big uppercut and Ding Dong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ding Dong looks OK. Meeks waves Ding Dong back to his feet!#T1#
Meeks drops Ding Dong with a big left hand! Ding Dong is injured, injured bad! Meeks jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turner Meeks!
Turner Meeks took some time post fight to say the following; 'Shit. On. My. Dick. '.
Ding Ding Dong was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Boomer throws a sloppy head kick and Meeks moves out of range easily.
Boomer misses with a body kick.
Meeks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boomer slips a jab from Meeks.
Mike Boomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boomer. Boomer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boomer throws out a loose jab but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boomer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.#CL#
Boomer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boomer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meeks trying to land knees to the body.
Boomer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Boomer scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer prevents Meeks from breaking the clinch.
Meeks throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Boomer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boomer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boomer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks tries to work over Boomer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boomer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boomer avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Boomer.
Meeks looks winded!
Boomer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Meeks misses with a punch on the inside.
Meeks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meeks tries to land knees in the clinch but Boomer avoids the damage to the body.
Boomer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Boomer prevents Meeks from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boomer.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meeks avoids it.
Good body shot from Boomer.
Boomer lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Boomer scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Turner Meeks's cut even more.
Boomer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meeks backwards. #ROC#Meeks is rocked!
Boomer scores with a shot to the side of Meeks's head.
Meeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Boomer finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boomer lands a big knee to the head and Meeks goes down! Boomer pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Boomer!
After the fight, Mike Boomer 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.
Turner Meeks spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Romanow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meeks. Meeks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romanow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meeks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Meeks misses.
Romanow avoids the body shot from Meeks.
Romanow with the counter takedown but Meeks avoids it easily.
Meeks throws the left hand but Romanow avoids the punch easily.
Romanow throws a lazy uppercut
and Meeks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romanow throws a jab when Meeks was well out of range.
It looked like Meeks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from Romanow finds it's target.
Romanow throws a right hand that misses
and Meeks counters with a nice uppercut.
Meeks lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Romanow misses with a straight left.
Romanow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Nice shot by Romanow.#T1#
Romanow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Meeks - just one landing.
Meeks throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanow throws a hook but Meeks avoids it easily.
Romanow throws a good cross that connects.
Meeks tests Romanow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Romanow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romanow.
Meeks throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanow.
Meeks blocks a jab.
Meeks walks into a left hand.
Meeks slips a straight right by Romanow.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romanow.
Meeks slips under a jab from Romanow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanow sizes up Meeks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but Meeks ducks down to avoid it.
Romanow misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Romanow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Romanow throwing shots but Meeks is blocking nicely.
Meeks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Romanow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romanow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Romanow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Meeks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanow. #T3#
Romanow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meeks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romanow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Meeks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romanow lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Meeks quite badly. Meeks pulls Romanow in close trying to recover. Romanow postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Meeks on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Meeks doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Romanow!
Marcel Romanow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Turner Meeks spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: SMASH: Bartz vs Thai
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Boltzmann sizes up Meeks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks moves out of range as Boltzmann strikes.
Meeks moves forwards but Boltzmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boltzmann.
Boltzmann throws a hook to the side of Meeks's head but Meeks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boltzmann takes a swing at Meeks's ribcage but misses.
Meeks tries to clinch up.
Boltzmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meeks throws a hook to the side of Boltzmann's head but Boltzmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meeks lands a nice looking body shot.
Boltzmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks defending well as Boltzmann loads up on a big left hand.
Meeks moves out of range as Boltzmann strikes.
Meeks tries to clinch but Boltzmann is having none of it.
Boltzmann 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.
Boltzmann lands with a nice body punch. #T1##CL2#
Meeks darts in and clinches Boltzmann up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Boltzmann.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boltzmann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boltzmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Meeks fails to land.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boltzmann blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boltzmann's brow.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ludwig Boltzmann has been cut.#BC#
Boltzmann breaks the clinch.
BOOM! Boltzmann lands a beautiful left hook that drops Meeks. Meeks tries to recover but Boltzmann is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Meeks lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Boltzmann!
Ludwig Boltzmann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Turner Meeks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Bartz
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Meeks slips a jab and a cross from Abner.
Meeks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abner.
Abner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meeks if he has to take too many more of those.
Abner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
Meeks misses with a looping right.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner misses with a two punch combination.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abner blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Abner manages to break the clinch.
Meeks with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Abner circles away. #CL2#
Abner tries to keep at a distance but Meeks has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abner's brow. #T1#
Abner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Abner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Meeks clinches.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abner blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Abner trying to land knees to the body.
Abner blocks an elbow strike.
Abner has had enough of the clinch but Meeks keeps him there for the moment.
Abner blocks an elbow strike.
Abner avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.#T2#
Abner takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Uncle Abner's cut is getting worse.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Meeks keeps control of Abner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abner avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.#BC#
Abner breaks from the clinch.
Abner lands a leg kick that knocks Meeks off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Meeks instigates a clinch.
Abner avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Abner is trying to break the clinch but Meeks is controlling him.
Abner blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Abner taking a breather.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Uncle Abner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Meeks clinches up against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Abner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Abner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Meeks prevents Abner from breaking the clinch.
Abner dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Abner is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Abner blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks keeps control of Abner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Abner shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Uncle Abner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
In his post fight interview, Turner Meeks gave a big smile as he said 'Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Paschal staying out of range there.
Paschal feints the counter takedown.
Paschal shoots for a double leg takedown but Meeks sprawls well. He's pushed Paschal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akil Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paschal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Akil Paschal has been cut.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Meeks shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Meeks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paschal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meeks counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akil Paschal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paschal is defended easily by Meeks.#TD2#
Paschal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meeks is trying to defend but Paschal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Meeks trying to control from the bottom.
Meeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paschal on the ground.#T1#
Paschal prevents Meeks from improving his position.
Paschal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meeks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paschal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meeks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paschal's guard. #REVR#
Meeks wants to stand but Paschal is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Paschal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meeks is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Paschal looking for a guillotine here but Meeks defends easily.
Paschal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meeks wants to stand but Paschal is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Meeks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paschal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##KD#
Meeks lands a big right hand that sends Paschal crashing to the mat! Meeks stays standing though and waves Paschal back to his feet!
Paschal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Paschal is rocked!
Meeks weaves into range and cracks Paschal right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paschal goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Meeks is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turner Meeks!
As Turner Meeks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Gunnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Meeks has double underhooks. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson tests Meeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches up against the cage.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Gunnarsson 's eye.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Meeks forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Meeks has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks wants to clinch.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Meeks clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Meeks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Meeks clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunnarsson effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch up#TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meeks! #SU#
Gunnarsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Meeks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Meeks avoids it well and moves away.
Meeks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson dips to his left and cracks Meeks with an uppercut!
Meeks walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a shoot takedown. Meeks fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Gunnarsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Meeks wants to clinch#TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gunnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Meeks is working an open guard so Gunnarsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meeks, pushing him back against the cage.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks wants to clinch.#T1#
Meeks is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.
Gunnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Meeks controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL2#
Meeks instigates a clinch.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Meeks off balance momentarily.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Meeks seems unphased.
Meeks is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Meeks has closed the distance and engaged Gunnarsson in a clinch.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Gunnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meeks's head backwards.
Meeks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.
Gunnarsson with a jab.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Gunnarsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meeks wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Gunnarsson catches Meeks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Meeks rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Meeks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson pushes Meeks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Meeks is rocked!
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gunnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Meeks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him. #CL2#
Meeks pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Meeks gets an underhook and turns Gunnarsson into the cage.
A short left from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks looks to clinch #TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a big slam. Meeks looks out but Gunnarsson is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Meeks from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Magnus Gunnarsson!
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Veainu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Meeks.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #T1#
Veainu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #CUT#It looks like Sione Veainu has been cut.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Veainu shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Veainu 's eye.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Veainu.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks. #T2#
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Meeks's head.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Veainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Veainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Veainu in his tracks for a moment.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Veainu's defenses.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Veainu shrugs off.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Meeks lands an elbow just above Veainu 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Sione Veainu's cut even more.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Veainu in his tracks for a moment.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Veainu shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Veainu dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Turner Meeks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sione Veainu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Meeks has managed to clinch.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Meeks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Meeks.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Sione Veainu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Veainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Sione Veainu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
As Turner Meeks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: SCRAP 4: Santana vs. Anderson
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Hogan 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
Hogan dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hogan is working for takedown but Meeks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hogan blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hogan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hogan avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hogan's defenses.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Hogan avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Hogan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Hogan avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Hogan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Bo Hogan's cut is getting worse.
Hogan tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hogan's defenses.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Hogan 's eye. #CUT2#Bo Hogan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meeks keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
Post fight, an emotional Turner Meeks said 'Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: SFC 1: Jovovic vs. Santana
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Meeks instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Sampaio avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Sampaio is trying to stall.
Sampaio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sampaio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sampaio dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Sampaio digs a right hand into Meeks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meeks's gas tank.
Sampaio lands with a left to the head.
Sampaio dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Sampaio swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampaio throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Sampaio digs a right hand into Meeks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meeks's gas tank.
Sampaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampaio digs a right hand into Meeks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meeks's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sampaio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampaio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sampaio blocks the elbow strike.
Sampaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
Sampaio goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sampaio's brow.
Sampaio tries a body shot but Meeks blocks it.
Sampaio avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Sampaio blocks an elbow strike.
Sampaio blocks the elbow strike.
Sampaio blocks the elbow strike.
Sampaio can't find room to land a body shot as Meeks controls the action.
Sampaio presses Meeks against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sampaio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meeks or not.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Sampaio.
Meeks takes a shot to the head.
Sampaio pushes Meeks back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampaio tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Sampaio back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampaio.
Sampaio blocks the elbow strike.
Sampaio blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampaio gets through Meeks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sampaio.#T2#
Sampaio avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Sampaio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Sampaio lands a body shot.
Meeks is breathing heavily.
Sampaio is working Meeks over against the ropes.
Sampaio lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Sampaio.
Sampaio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampaio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sampaio gets through Meeks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Meeks is rocked!
Sampaio pushes Meeks against the ropes. Sampaio is working some dirty boxing. Sampaio pushes off with a quick right hook! Meeks goes down! Meeks tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sampaio moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortunado Sampaio!
The defeated Turner Meeks had this to say: 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Caruga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Caruga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Meeks pushes Caruga up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Caruga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #CUT2#It looks like Stevo Caruga has been cut.
Caruga jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Caruga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meeks as Caruga tries to tie him up.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caruga.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caruga's brow.
Caruga wants to stall.
Caruga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Caruga stalling in the clinch but Meeks improves position.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caruga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meeks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Caruga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caruga stalling against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Caruga 's eye.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Caruga 's eye.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Caruga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
Caruga blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Caruga blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Caruga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meeks smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Meeks clinches up against the cage.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caruga takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Caruga struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Caruga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Caruga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meeks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caruga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caruga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Caruga blocks an elbow strike.
Caruga blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Caruga jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caruga dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Caruga pulls guard.
Caruga has control of Meeks's left arm, preventing Meeks from doing any damage. #SUB#
Caruga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meeks defends well.#T3##SUB#
Caruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meeks defends it easily.#SUB#
Caruga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meeks wants to get up but he can't break Caruga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Caruga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meeks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meeks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meeks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caruga is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB#
Caruga looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Meeks is defending well. Caruga quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Meeks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Caruga celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
During a confident post fight interview, Stevo Caruga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Turner Meeks spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: Highland 215
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meeks wants to clinch but DKasada slips to the side
and DKasada counters with a stiff right hand.
Meeks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks wants to clinch but DKasada slips to the side
and DKasada counters with a nice uppercut.
Meeks darts in trying to clinch
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Meeks is rocked!
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DKasada counters with a huge right that knocks Meeks out cold! DKasada is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Komedor DKasada!
A relieved looking Komedor DKasada thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Turner Meeks had this to say: 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Azevedo Souza works Meeks's body with a nice hook.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo Souza works Meeks's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Azevedo Souza avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Azevedo Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Azevedo Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Azevedo Souza avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Azevedo Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Azevedo Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Azevedo Souza tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azevedo Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Azevedo Souza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azevedo Souza's brow.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meeks or not.
Come on Azevedo Souza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Azevedo Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands with a right to the head.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Azevedo Souza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
Azevedo Souza tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Azevedo Souza back against the cage. #T1#
Azevedo Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks looks winded!
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Azevedo Souza.
A left hand lands to the body for Azevedo Souza.
Meeks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azevedo Souza pushes Meeks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meeks takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza works on Meeks's body with a couple of short punches.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Good body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azevedo Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Meeks is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Meeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Azevedo Souza finish him?
A body shot lands from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Azevedo Souza is working Meeks over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo Souza lands a big right hand that drops Meeks! The killer instinct kicks in and Azevedo Souza finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Azevedo Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Azevedo Souza!
Raphael Azevedo Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Meeks tries to clinch up.
Brady misses with a two punch combination.
Brady misses with a hook.
Brady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Brady circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Brady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Meeks gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Brady dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meeks's brow.
Brady stalling in the clinch but Meeks improves position.
Brady misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meeks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Brady to work.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Brady tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
Brady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brady avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage. #T1#
Brady stalling in the clinch but Meeks improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Brady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brady blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Brady in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Nicholas Brady has been cut.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Brady avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
A head punch on the inside from Brady fails to land.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
A bit of stalling here from Brady.
Brady tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Brady. #CUT2#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Brady blocks the elbow strike.
Brady is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeks is defending well for now.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brady blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Meeks blocking some punches.
Brady avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady looking to throw knees to the head but Meeks is blocking nicely.
Brady blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Brady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Brady on the inside.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brady avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Brady using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meeks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Brady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Brady lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meeks or not. #T3#
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Brady lands a damaging elbow.
Brady throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brady has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Meeks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brady can turn it around.
Brady avoiding damage.
Brady blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brady dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Brady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Meeks controls the action.
Brady lands a right hand.
Brady throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeks blocks it with crossed arms.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brady blocks an elbow strike.
Brady putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Meeks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Brady is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brady looking to slow down the pace here.
Brady avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Brady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brady missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Brady.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Brady blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Brady throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brady is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Brady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brady tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
Brady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brady scores with a shot to the side of Meeks's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas Brady will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Brady using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meeks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Brady.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brady missing with knees to the body.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Brady digs a right hand into Meeks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meeks's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Brady avoiding damage.
Brady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Brady shrugs off.
Brady tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meeks dodges an elbow strike from Brady.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Brady avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Brady avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Brady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Brady.
Brady blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Brady with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brady blocks an elbow strike.
Brady pushes off an throws an elbow but Meeks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brady tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
Brady connects with a knee to the head.
Brady throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Brady lands a right hand. #ROC2#Meeks is rocked!
Brady with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Meeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brady dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks seems to have got his legs back now.
Brady missing with knees to the body.
Brady is trying to stall.
Brady avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Brady blocks an elbow strike from Meeks. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Brady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brady tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Brady back against the cage.
Brady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicholas Brady seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brady lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Brady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meekss head. #CUT2#Turner Meeks's cut is getting worse.
Brady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Brady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brady looking to throw knees to the head but Meeks is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Brady dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Brady misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brady. #T3#
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brady misses with a knee strike.
Brady blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Brady throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brady trying to stall but Meeks improves his position.
Brady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brady landing knees to the body.
Brady tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brady tries a knee to the head but Meeks blocks it.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Brady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Brady throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Brady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brady blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady blocks an elbow strike.
Brady slows down the pace here.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Brady is struggling to control the position.
Brady blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Brady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brady looking to throw knees to the head but Meeks is blocking nicely.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brady scores with a shoulder strike.
Brady lands with a right to the head.
Brady is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeks is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Brady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Meeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Brady.
Brady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks is looking to counter the offense by Brady and move into the clinch.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Brady circles away.
Meeks tries to clinch but Brady is having none of it. #CL#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Brady landing knees to the head.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Brady 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Brady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brady looking to stall.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Brady effectively controlling the action here.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks managing to block the knees to the body from Brady.
Brady blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Brady shrugs off.
Brady takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Brady in his tracks for a moment.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Turner Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Brady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Brady to work.
Brady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Brady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brady throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brady working aggressively here.
Brady dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Brady tries a knee to the head but Meeks blocks it.
Brady tries to stall but Meeks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Brady 's eye.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Brady blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brady throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeks blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Brady dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Brady lands a nice elbow.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Brady blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Brady in his tracks for a moment.
Brady throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brady swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brady avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Brady.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Brady tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brady tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Brady avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Brady is rocked!
Brady dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Brady is still on wobbly legs! Can Meeks finish him?
Brady avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Brady seems to have recovered his senses.
Brady blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Brady blocks the elbow strike.
Brady blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brady throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Brady misses with an elbow over the top.
Brady avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brady's brow.
Nicholas Brady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brady looking to throw knees to the head but Meeks is blocking nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Brady!
The defeated Turner Meeks had this to say: 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: TR84: Labor Day Bonanza
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Fuller avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Fuller dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Fuller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fuller dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Fuller wants a takedown but no success here.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ty Fuller has been cut.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Fuller dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meeks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fuller's brow.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fuller's defenses.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Meeks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turner Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Fuller.
Fuller blocks the elbow strike.
Fuller blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Fuller blocks the elbow strike.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
Fuller avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #CUT#That has opened up Ty Fuller's cut even more.
Fuller blocks an elbow strike.
Fuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Meeks lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Ty Fuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Fuller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fuller dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Fuller has Meeks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meeks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#Ty Fuller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fuller blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Meeks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
An intense looking Turner Meeks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Meeks tries to clinch but Sto moves out of range.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Sto circles away. #CL2#
Meeks forces Sto back against the ropes and clinches.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Sto has been cut.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sto.
Sto avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Sto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Sto.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Sto.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sto avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Sto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sto's brow.
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Sto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sto is leaning against Meeks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Sto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sto tries a body shot but Meeks blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sto.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Sto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Sto scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sto's brow.
Sto lands a shoulder strike.
Sto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sto pushes Meeks back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Meeks looks winded!
Sto avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Sto digs a right hand underneath Meeks's ribcage. Meeks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sto gets through Meeks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sto.#ROC#Meeks is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Sto throws a big uppercut that drops Meeks! More strikes from Sto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Meeks lies dazed against the ropes as Sto celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Sto!
An out of breath Patrick Sto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Turner Meeks had this to say: 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: VFC 98 Frank vs Newton
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Graham circles away.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
Graham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meeks's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
A head kick misses from Graham.
Meeks tries to clinch up
enabling Graham to counter with a crisp jab.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Graham throws a head kick but Meeks moves out of range.
Graham lands the left hand.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Meeks takes the fight into the clinch.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graham takes an elbow to the temple.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graham's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Graham swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Graham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Graham shrugs off.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graham.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Graham.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Graham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meeks up against the cage.#T2#
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Graham around his waist. Graham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meeks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Graham stalling in the clinch but Meeks improves position.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Graham blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Graham shrugs off.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham stalling the fight.
Graham misses with some punches.
Graham blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks prevents Graham from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Graham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Graham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Graham in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Angus Graham's cut is getting worse.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Meeks tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham throws a head kick that half lands.
Graham lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Graham trying to control the position but instead, Meeks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graham into the cage.
Graham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meeks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham cracks Meeks with a good jab.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Meeks clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Turner Meeks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graham's defenses. #BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Graham manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Graham is working an open guard so Meeks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Graham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graham.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Graham working aggressively here.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Graham is working for takedown but Meeks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Graham 's eye.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Angus Graham's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2##BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Graham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
Meeks has Graham pressed against the cage, preventing Graham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graham is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Graham avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Graham lands an uppercut.
Graham avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham trying to stall but Meeks improves his position.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Graham blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graham blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graham dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Turner Meeks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graham is looking to break free of the clinch but Meeks has double underhooks.
Meeks lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Angus Graham's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Graham avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graham's brow.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Graham in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
An intense looking Turner Meeks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Where's my wife? Guess who's getting some butt-stuff tonight, ba-baaayyy!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2022

#R1#
Thorolfsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorolfsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Meeks won't allow it.
Thorolfsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorolfsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
A frustrated look appears on Thorolfsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meeks prevents Thorolfsson from breaking the clinch.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Thorolfsson shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorolfsson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Tjorvi Thorolfsson has been cut.
Meeks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thorolfsson is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Thorolfsson is trying to break free.
Thorolfsson fails to pull guard.
Thorolfsson blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorolfsson's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorolfsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorolfsson.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Thorolfsson in his tracks for a moment.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorolfsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thorolfsson tries to circle away but Meeks has him pinned against the cage.
Thorolfsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorolfsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Thorolfsson shrugs off.
Thorolfsson tries to pull guard but Meeks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turner Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tjorvi Thorolfsson.
Thorolfsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thorolfsson is trying to push Meeks away but Meeks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thorolfsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Thorolfsson shrugs off.
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!
Thorolfsson can't break the clinch.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Thorolfsson shrugs off. #T2#
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Thorolfsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Thorolfsson is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meeks keeps control of Thorolfsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thorolfsson is trying to push Meeks away but Meeks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meeks has Thorolfsson pressed against the cage, preventing Thorolfsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thorolfsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meeks is pressed up against the cage. Thorolfsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meeks down to the mat. Meeks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thorolfsson, as that shot connected. #CL#
Meeks forces Thorolfsson back against the cage and clinches.
Thorolfsson tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thorolfsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorolfsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Meeks has double underhooks. #T3#
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thorolfsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thorolfsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Thorolfsson 's eye.
Thorolfsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Thorolfsson in his tracks for a moment.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Thorolfsson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Tjorvi Thorolfsson's cut even more.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorolfsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thorolfsson blocks an elbow strike.
Thorolfsson working hard to break the clinch.
Thorolfsson blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Thorolfsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meeks has him pressed against the cage.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thorolfsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thorolfsson dodges an elbow strike from Meeks. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorolfsson tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
Thorolfsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorolfsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorolfsson's defenses.
Meeks has Thorolfsson pressed against the cage, preventing Thorolfsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorolfsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorolfsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thorolfsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meeks has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thorolfsson is trying to break free.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorolfsson's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Turner Meeks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tjorvi Thorolfsson's cut.
That's time! Meeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thorolfsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meeks as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Thorolfsson.#CL#
Meeks has closed the distance and engaged Thorolfsson in a clinch.
Thorolfsson is trying to break free.
Thorolfsson takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorolfsson's defenses.
Meeks keeps control of Thorolfsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thorolfsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Thorolfsson working hard to break the clinch.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Thorolfsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorolfsson tries to pull guard but Meeks won't allow it.
Meeks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorolfsson can do to turn this around?
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorolfsson's defenses. #CUT#The cut above Tjorvi Thorolfsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorolfsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Meeks has Thorolfsson pressed against the cage, preventing Thorolfsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Thorolfsson shrugs off. #T1#
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Thorolfsson is trying to push Meeks away but Meeks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thorolfsson tries to pull guard but Meeks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turner Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tjorvi Thorolfsson.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Thorolfsson 's eye.
Thorolfsson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Tjorvi Thorolfsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thorolfsson takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
As Turner Meeks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Where's my wife? Guess who's getting some butt-stuff tonight, ba-baaayyy!!!'.

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo
Date: Jun 20, 2022

#R1#
Dinklage scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Dinklage clinches up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dinklage takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Meeks throws an elbow but misses. #T1##BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dinklage lands an elbow inside that Meeks shrugs off.
Dinklage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meeks lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinklage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Meeks. #BC2#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dinklage forces Meeks back against the ropes and clinches.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dinklage has Meeks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinklage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 Turner Meeks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Meeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Meeks tries to clinch up but Dinklage circles away and keeps his distance.
Meeks loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.#CL2#
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Dinklage avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the ropes.
Dinklage lands an elbow inside that Meeks shrugs off. #T1#
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Turner Meeks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dinklage dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Meeks moves into range and clinches up with Dinklage.
Dinklage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meeks has him pressed against the ropes.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinklage takes one on the button.
Dinklage 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.
Meeks misses with an uppercut
and Meeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Turner Meeks's cut is getting worse.
Meeks throws a sloppy body shot
and Meeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meeks loads up on a big right hand but Dinklage slips the punch.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Dinklage circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dinklage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Meeks is rocked!
Dinklage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meeks's sensitive parts.
Oh Meeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meeks misses with a hook #CL2#
and Dinklage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dinklage.
Meeks seems to have got his legs back now.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Meeks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Meeks misses
and before Meeks has any time to reset, Dinklage cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Peter Dinklage!
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kelato takes the fight into the clinch.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Es Kelato has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kelato is trying to pull guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelato blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Es Kelato's cut even more.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelato blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Kelato pulls guard.
Meeks wants to stand and escape but instead Kelato has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelato wants to pass the guard but Meeks is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meeks looking to control.
Meeks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Kelato trying to control but Meeks is working from the bottom.
Meeks looking for a sweep. Not yet Meeks, not yet.
Kelato is pushing down on Meeks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meeks is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelato has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meeks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meeks is controlling Kelato's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kelato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Kelato seems content to control.
Kelato wants to pass the guard but Meeks is defending well.
Meeks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelato is working away from the top position though.
Kelato stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meeks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meeks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meeks tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Kelato is looking to take a break and control but Meeks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kelato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kelato with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Meeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelato on the ground.
Meeks is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meeks is refusing to be controlled, as Kelato sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Kelato tries to keep at a distance but Meeks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelato is trying to pull guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelato blocks the elbow strike.
Kelato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turner Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Es Kelato.
Kelato blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Kelato drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kelato looking for a guillotine here but Meeks defends easily.
Kelato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meeks wants to stand but Kelato is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Turner Meeks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Es Kelato's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kelato gets tackled into the cage by Meeks. Meeks maintains the clinch.
Kelato is trying to pull guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelato blocks an elbow strike.
Kelato blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Kelato blocks the elbow strike.
Kelato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Meeks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kelato can turn it around.
Kelato jumps guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kelato avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelato's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Kelato jumps into guard, dragging Meeks to the mat.
Meeks wants to get up but he can't break Kelato's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Kelato has his foot on Meeks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meeks works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Kelato is looking for a kimura here.
Es Kelato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meeks is looking for a sweep. Kelato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Meeks is staying active underneath Kelato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelato trying to pass the guard but Meeks defending well.
Meeks is in trouble now - Kelato has advanced to mount!
Meeks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kelato thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kelato lands a big elbow. #T2#
Kelato trying to control but Meeks is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kelato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kelato controlling from mount.
Kelato throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meeks because Kelato loaded up on that one.
Meeks is squirming around, avoiding Kelato's attempts to control the action.
Kelato working the ground and pound effectively.
Meeks is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3##SUB2#
Kelato is working for a guillotine from mount but Meeks frees his head quite easily.
Meeks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kelato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meeks is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kelato is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Meeks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Meeks tries to reverse the position but Kelato maintains control.
Kelato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meeks is looking to escape. #T4#
Meeks is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kelato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelato throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kelato throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Meeks tries to buck Kelato off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Kelato has control of Meeks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Meeks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Meeks is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelato has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meeks is working hard here to advance position.
Kelato with shots to the head and body - Meeks looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Es Kelato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Es Kelato's cut.
That's time! Meeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Meeks clinches up with Kelato and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelato avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Kelato 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Es Kelato's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelato's brow.
Turner Meeks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kelato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kelato is trying to pull guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
Kelato blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Kelato jumps guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turner Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Es Kelato.
Kelato avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.#TD2#
Kelato pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelato looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Meeks stands and steps away. Kelato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meeks smiles and moves away. #T1##CL#
Meeks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelato, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelato avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Kelato manages to pull guard.
Kelato trying to control the position.
Kelato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meeks's guard. #REVB#
Meeks wants to sweep but no luck.
Meeks keeping moving, preventing Kelato from controlling successfully.
Meeks managing to control the position. #T2#
Kelato throws a strike but Meeks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kelato has his foot on Meeks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meeks works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kelato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kelato is looking for a triangle but Meeks pushes his legs off easily.
Kelato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meeks is one step ahead there.
Meeks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelato's guard.
Meeks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SU#
Meeks gets to his feet - Kelato follows without any prompting. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kelato pulls guard.
Meeks postures up. #SUB2#
Kelato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meeks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meeks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Kelato wants to sweep but no luck.
Meeks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelato's guard.
Meeks postures up.
Meeks wants to get up but he can't break Kelato's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Meeks clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meeks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meeks lands a nice elbow. #CUT#Es Kelato's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
As Turner Meeks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Where's my wife? Guess who's getting some butt-stuff tonight, ba-baaayyy!!!'.
The defeated Es Kelato had this to say: 'Don't be judging me just because I believe in science'.

Event: RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Meeks tries to clinch
and Santana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks misses with a body shot.
Santana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana scores with a jab to the head.
Santana lands with a good body shot.
Santana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meeks at a distance.
Santana scores with a hook.
Meeks swings widly with a right hand
and Santana counters with a crisp right that sends Meeks to the canvas! Santana follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Santana!
A victorious Anthony Santana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Turner Meeks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Meeks takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meeks, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt is leaning against Meeks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meeks.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Meeks. #T1#
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Hunt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hunt is working Meeks over against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Meeks looks winded!
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meekss head. #ROC#Meeks is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Meeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?#T2#
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Meeks to his knees! Hunt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Turner Meeks spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Monsuta misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Meeks gets a clinch.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Sho Monsuta has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Monsuta dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Monsuta blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monsuta blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Monsuta shrugs off.
Monsuta looks winded!#TD2#
Monsuta decides to pull guard.
Meeks is looking to stand up but Monsuta won't let him. #T1#
Meeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsuta on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Monsuta circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Monsuta in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Sho Monsuta's cut even more.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Monsuta 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Sho Monsuta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
An intense looking Turner Meeks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Where's my wife? Guess who's getting some butt-stuff tonight, ba-baaayyy!!!'.

Event: RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Meeks pushes Lepisto up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lepisto.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Meeks holds him up against the cage and eventually Lepisto drops back down to his feet.
Lepisto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Lepisto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lepisto's brow.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Lepisto 's eye.
Lepisto jumps guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Lepisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meeks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lepisto jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Lepisto around his waist. Lepisto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lepisto blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lepisto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lepisto misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lepisto avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Lepisto shrugs off.
Lepisto takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Lepisto blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeks lands an elbow just above Lepisto 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Timo Lepisto has been cut.#T1#
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Meeks won't allow it.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Lepisto blocks an elbow strike.
Lepisto jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Lepisto around his waist. Lepisto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Lepisto fails to pull guard.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Lepisto is trying to pull guard but Meeks has him pressed against the cage.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lepisto avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Lepisto misses with a body punch.
Lepisto jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Lepisto around his waist. Lepisto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Lepisto throws a head punch that misses.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Meeks won't allow it.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lepisto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Lepisto misses with some punches.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Lepisto avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lepisto avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Lepisto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meeks smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Meeks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lepisto, pushing him back against the cage.
Lepisto misses with a body punch.
Lepisto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lepisto jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Lepisto around his waist. Lepisto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lepisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lepisto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lepisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Lepisto in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Meeks won't allow it. #TD#
Lepisto decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lepisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lepisto is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Meeks gets to his feet. Lepisto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Lepisto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Meeks. #CUT2#Timo Lepisto's cut is getting worse.
Lepisto jumps guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lepisto is trying to pull guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lepisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Lepisto shrugs off.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lepisto blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Lepisto blocks the elbow strike.
Lepisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lepisto jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Lepisto around his waist. Lepisto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lepisto avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.#T4#
Lepisto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meeks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lepisto blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lepisto dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but Meeks won't allow it.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lepisto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lepisto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meeks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Lepisto shrugs off.
Lepisto avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Lepisto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meeks to keep the fight standing.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Lepisto shrugs off. #CUT2#Timo Lepisto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lepisto avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Lepisto blocks an elbow strike.
Lepisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lepisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Lepisto shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lepisto blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Turner Meeks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Lepisto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lepisto's defenses.
Lepisto jumps guard but Meeks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Lepisto is rocked!
Lepisto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meeks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oh Lepisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meeks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meeks coils back and throws a huge elbow that knocks Lepisto senseless! Meeks is going crazy celebrating with his corner! Hopefully Lepisto is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Turner Meeks!
As Turner Meeks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Where's my wife? Guess who's getting some butt-stuff tonight, ba-baaayyy!!!'.

Event: RISE 20: Ship v Hunter
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Wheeler lands a left and a right that send Meeks crashing to the mat, dazed. Wheeler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Meeks is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Wheeler pushes him off.
Oh Meeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wheeler ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Meeks out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mack Wheeler!
Mack Wheeler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Turner Meeks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Fier connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.#CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Fier avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage. #BC#
Fier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Fier finds it's way through Meeks's defenses. #ROC#Meeks is rocked!
Fier lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Meeks head around and knocks him out cold! Fier hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magni Fier!
The defeated Turner Meeks had this to say: 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

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