Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Stewart misses.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pederson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Pederson throws a big shot that misses.
Pederson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
A shot to the body from Pederson misses
and Stewart counters with a series of strikes. Pederson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson misses with a hook to the body
and Pederson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pederson slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
We've been hearing reports that Pederson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stewart takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Pederson staying out of range there.
Stewart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pederson doesn't seem bothered though.
Deanthony Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Danny Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart throws a jab when Pederson was well out of range.
Pederson blocks a jab.
Stewart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pederson.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Pederson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Pederson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pederson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Pederson throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Stewart misses with a body shot. #TD#
Stewart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pederson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stewart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Pederson is proving a slippery customer.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving. #T3#
Pederson wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stewart holds on and takes a little breather.
Pederson cracks Stewart with a solid left hand.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart working a defensive guard but Pederson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is trying to maintain the position but Pederson is very close to passing his half guard.
Pederson lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.#T4#
Pederson stops Stewart from getting back to his feet.
Pederson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pederson passes to side control.
Stewart struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
Pederson working the body and head with strikes.
Pederson working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#That has opened up Danny Stewart's cut even more.
Pederson trying to control the position but Stewart is working away. #T5##SUB#
Pederson tries for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
Stewart takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pederson looks up at the clock and then as Stewart takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pederson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT#The cut above Danny Stewart's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson retains his middleweight title!
Deanthony Pederson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Danny Stewart spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit...'.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Pederson slips a straight right by Braxton.
Pederson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that Pederson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Pederson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Braxton to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Pederson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braxton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pederson is in Braxton's guard.
Braxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Braxton has his foot on Pederson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pederson works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pederson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson tries to free his leg and advance position but Braxton is retaining full guard.
Pederson prevents Braxton from getting back to his feet.
Pederson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pederson 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.
Pederson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Braxton wants to sweep here but Pederson controlling him for the moment.
Pederson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Braxton wants to stand and escape but Pederson is having none of it.
Braxton seems keen to control Pederson's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Braxton keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Braxton throws a sloppy head kick and Pederson moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pederson.
Braxton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pederson.
Braxton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pederson momentarily.
Braxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pederson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Braxton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Braxton throws a lazy right hand but Pederson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braxton with a nice calf kick.
Braxton missing with a left hand there. Pederson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pederson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Braxton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Braxton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pederson to score with a decent uppercut.
Danny Braxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pederson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pederson slips under a jab.
Braxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pederson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Braxton scrambles back to his feet.
Pederson dives in for a single leg takedown but Braxton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Braxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Pederson tries to break the clinch but Braxton is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Braxton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pederson blocks an uppercut.
Pederson blocking some punches.
Braxton tries a body shot but Pederson blocks it. #TD#
Pederson jumps guard and drags Braxton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Pederson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Pederson looking to control.
Pederson has a closed guard, preventing Braxton from standing up.
Braxton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braxton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pederson is keeping the position for now.
Braxton wants to stand but Pederson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pederson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Pederson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braxton's guard. #REVR#
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Braxton pulls Pederson in close to prevent any damage.
Pederson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Braxton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Braxton tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away. #T6#
Braxton is looking to get to half guard.
Pederson unloading with bombs!
Pederson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pederson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pederson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pederson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Braxton is looking to escape.
Braxton really wants to buck Pederson off and get back to his feet. #T7#
Braxton tries to reverse the position but Pederson maintains control.
Pederson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pederson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pederson avoids the attempt from Braxton to control.
Pederson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pederson avoids the attempt from Braxton to control.
Pederson prevents Braxton from getting the reversal.#T8#
Pederson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT#It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.#SUB#
Pederson working for a guillotine from mount but Braxton is in no mood to give up.
Braxton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pederson wants to control but Braxton is keeping him busy.
Braxton tries to kick Pederson off but Pederson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Braxton wants to improve his position but Pederson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pederson is working for a kimura but Braxton is defending it quite comfortably.
Pederson is pressing down on Braxton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Braxton is holding on for now. #T9#
Braxton is trying to control but can't.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braxton keeps working.
Braxton is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Braxton's cut.
That's time! Pederson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Braxton throws a big shot that misses.
Pederson moves forwards but Braxton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pederson moves away from the strike by Braxton.
A telegraphed right hand from Pederson misses the target.
Pederson slips a straight right by Braxton.
Braxton slips under a jab from Pederson.
Braxton throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Braxton.
Pederson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braxton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braxton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pederson. Pederson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Braxton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pederson lands a nice shot that snaps Braxton's head back.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Danny Braxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braxton cracks Pederson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Pederson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Braxton to counter with a crisp jab.
Pederson throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Braxton! But no joy.
Pederson throws a hook but Braxton avoids it easily.
Pederson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pederson scores with a jab. Braxton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braxton. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
A jab from Pederson finds it's way through Braxton's defenses.
Good exchange - Pederson coming out on top.
Braxton misses with a straight left.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Braxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Pederson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Braxton scores with a body shot.
Pederson just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braxton misses with an uppercut.
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!
Pederson connects with a body shot that sends Braxton's belly button to the back.
Braxton defending well as Pederson loads up on a big left hand.
Braxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braxton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Braxton moves away from the strike by Pederson.
Braxton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pederson with a body shot.
Braxton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pederson misses the shot to the body.
Braxton throws an overhand right that lands on Pederson's shoulder, as Pederson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Pederson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Braxton throws a shot from downtown. Pederson moves away and avoids it.
Pederson is looking to counter punch.
Braxton misses with a double jab.
Braxton connects with a body shot.
Pederson has his takedown stuffed
and Braxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pederson scores with a nice strike.
Braxton throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Pederson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Braxton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Braxton is looking for a sweep.
Braxton can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Pederson is looking to take a break and control but Braxton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braxton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Braxton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pederson.
The strikes coming from Pederson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pederson trying to control the position but Braxton is working away.
Braxton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Pederson landing strikes.
Pederson working away.
Pederson lands an elbow.
Pederson is putting a hurting on Braxton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pederson lands some shots froms side control.
Braxton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pederson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Braxton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pederson yanks on the arm and Braxton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pederson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Deanthony Pederson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 93
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Pederson moves forwards but Hyde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hyde avoids the body shot from Pederson.
Hyde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pederson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hyde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pederson misses with a looping right.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyde moves away.
Pederson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hyde tries to sprawl out of it but Pederson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hyde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Hyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Hyde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pederson throwing a counter right hand but Hyde manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson missing with a left hand there. Hyde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pederson tries a low kick but Hyde avoids it.
Hyde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Pederson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Hyde.
Hyde lands an overhand right.#T1#
Pederson cracks Hyde with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Hyde misses.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pederson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyde is just out of range.
Pederson misses with a looping left.#TD#
Pederson gets a takedown into half guard.
Hyde is not content to let Pederson control the position.
Pederson is taking a breather. Hyde says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Hyde is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Pederson controlling the action here.
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Hyde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pederson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pederson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hyde doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pederson. #SUB#
Pederson is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Pederson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pederson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but Hyde defending well.
Pederson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pederson seems to be working for a kimura but Hyde defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Pederson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hyde to regain full guard.
Hyde working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pederson.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Hyde keeps moving.
Hyde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Hyde pushes Pederson off and gets back to his feet.
Hyde looks to land a right hand but Pederson moved out of range.
Hyde misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Pederson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hyde's guard.

Hyde pushes Pederson off and gets back to his feet. #T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson misses with a looping left.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hyde as he jumps to the side.
Hyde misses with a hook. Pederson ducked under it nicely.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Pederson.
Hyde misses with an uppercut. Pederson saw that one coming.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hyde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hyde cracks Pederson with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hyde as Pederson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Pederson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pederson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hyde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hyde is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T7##SUB#
Pederson is trying to get an arm triangle but Hyde is defending well. #SUB#
Pederson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hyde wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Pederson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hyde seems a little lost for a moment, as Pederson dominates the positioning.
Pederson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pederson working the ground and pound.
Hyde defending against the ground and pound.
Pederson tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Pederson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hyde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Hyde is not content to let Pederson control the position.
Pederson prevents Hyde from escaping the position.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyde keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyde wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grant Hyde will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Pederson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyde doesn't seem phased though.
Pederson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyde.
Pederson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hyde tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson scores with a shot to the body.
Hyde misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hyde.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pederson.
Hyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyde scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Pederson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hyde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pederson is in Hyde's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson stops Hyde from standing up. #T1#
Pederson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hyde gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pederson raining down shots from the mount!
Hyde holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pederson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hyde takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pederson connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Pederson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hyde is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pederson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pederson lands a heavy elbow. #T3##SUB#
Pederson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hyde is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hyde and Pederson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Pederson has hold of Hyde's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hyde seems comfortable defending it but Pederson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hyde is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hyde is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pederson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Ham misses the jab.
Pederson shoots in and drives through. Ham sprawls well.
Pederson slips a straight right by Ham.
Ham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pederson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pederson. Ham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ham misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pederson's head.#TD#
Pederson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pederson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ham's head. #T1#
Pederson stalling.
Ham is holding on to half guard well.
Pederson 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.
Pederson is keen to just control but Ham is a slippery customer.
Ham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pederson is trying to control. Ham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pederson is looking to pass Ham's guard but actually Ham recovers to full guard.
Ham is pulling down on Pederson's head to control his posture.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pederson shoots and misses
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Pederson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ham throws a leg kick which misses Pederson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pederson tries to avoid it.
Pederson connects with the punch.
Pederson avoids a kick to the body.
Ham misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ham thuds his shin into the meat of Pederson's side.
Ham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pederson.
Pederson misses with a takedown
and Ham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ham takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Pederson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ham sprawls and moves away.
Pederson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ham pinned against the cage. Ham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Pederson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pederson lands a really nice looking cross but Ham seems unphased.
Ham throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Pederson counters with a shoot takedown. Ham fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Ham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Ham preventing the sweep.
Ham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ham defends well.
Pederson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ham tries to free his leg and advance position but Pederson is retaining full guard. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ham controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Pederson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pederson keeping full guard, as Ham tries to pass.
Pederson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ham's guard. #REVR#
Pederson passes into half guard. #T7#
Ham trying to control but Pederson postures up.
Pederson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ham's head.
Pederson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing that Pederson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pederson passes to full mount!
Pederson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ham's face.
Ham tries to control the position but Pederson now has his back.
Ham looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pederson. #T8#
Even with his hooks in, Pederson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ham trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pederson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ham.
Pederson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Pederson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ham for a finish. #T9##SUB#
Ham defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pederson's arms. #SUB#
Pederson tightening his grip on Ham, looking for the choke.
Ham is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
That's time! Pederson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pederson stuns Ham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pederson has a takedown stuffed.
Ham swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pederson misses with a right hand
and Ham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Pederson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson swings for the body but Ham moves out of range.
Pederson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ham.
Ham checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Ham misses with a looping right.
Scooter Ham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ham throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ham keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pederson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ham keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ham's head.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ham has Pederson pulled in close to control his posture.
Pederson throws a strike but Ham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Pederson has his foot on Ham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ham works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pederson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ham is aware though and is defending well.
Ham trying to control but Pederson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pederson has his foot on Ham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ham works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pederson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Ham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pederson working a defensive guard but Ham passes into half guard. #T4#
Ham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pederson is not content to let Ham control the position.
Pederson is looking for a sweep. Ham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions off his back.
Pederson wants to control but Ham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pederson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ham can do to turn this around?#T5##SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions off his back.
Ham trying to control the action but Pederson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pederson throws out a loose jab but Ham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pederson lands with an overhand left.
Ham cracks Pederson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T6#
Ham moves out of range as Pederson strikes.
Pederson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson.
Pederson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ham misses with a body kick.
Scooter Ham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pederson fails to land the takedown.
Ham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Pederson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pederson showed some decent athleticism there.
Pederson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T7#
Pederson avoids the attempt from Ham to control.
Pederson misses with a head shot.
Ham wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pederson.
Ham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ham wants to control but Pederson is having none of it.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pederson looking for a guillotine from mount but Ham is having none of it.
Pederson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pederson scoring with strikes but Ham is staying in there.
Pederson with the ground and pound from mount.
Pederson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ham is looking to escape.
Pederson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Ham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ham is squirming around, avoiding Pederson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson is landing with some decent strikes but Ham is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pederson fails with the takedown.
Ham throws a head kick but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pederson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson avoids a kick to the body.
Ham misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Ham misses.
Pederson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
A low kick from Ham misses #TD#
and Pederson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ham's guard.#SUB#
Pederson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ham dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Pederson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Pederson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ham is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pederson.
Pederson tries to improve position but can't.
Ham tries to advance position but instead Pederson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pederson keeps working. #T2#
Ham is thwarting Pederson's attempts to control the position.
Ham trying to control the action but Pederson is working from the bottom.
Ham prevents Pederson from improving his position.
Pederson is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
Pederson actively working from the bottom here.
Pederson wants to control but Ham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pederson gets back to full guard.
Ham controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pederson is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Pederson wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Pederson is really struggling to control Ham but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pederson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Pederson.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.#T5#
Pederson staying out of range there.
Pederson misses the body punch
and Ham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pederson throws a right hand that misses
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pederson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ham.
Nice defenses there by Pederson.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Ham circles away easily
and Ham counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Pederson misses.
And Ham responds with a good body kick, but Pederson manages to step out the way in time.
Ham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Ham.#T6#
Pederson shoots in for a double leg but Ham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pederson throws a right hand that misses
and Ham counters with a straight right hand.
Pederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pederson throws a body punch but Ham moves out of range.
Pederson misses with a hook
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pederson in his tracks.
Ham throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson. #T7#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ham. That's going to slow Pederson down. #TD#
Pederson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Ham wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Pederson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ham's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ham is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Pederson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TOF 70
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Coles throws a hook but Pederson avoids it easily.
Coles throws a hook to the side of Pederson's head but Pederson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Coles as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Pederson misses.
Pederson throws the left hand but Coles avoids the punch easily.
Coles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Pederson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Coles's guard.
Coles is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pederson drops back looking for a leg! Coles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coles manages to kick Pederson off! Pederson jumps back into Coles's guard. #T1#
Pederson wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Coles has momentary wrist control but Pederson slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coles pulls Pederson in close to prevent any damage.
Coles keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Coles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pederson trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coles trying to keep a closed guard but Pederson is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been hearing reports that Pederson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pederson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Coles gets caught napping as Pederson dives in and scores a takedown. Coles manages to retain guard.

Coles wriggles free and stands up.
Phillip Coles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coles throws a hook to the side of Pederson's head but Pederson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pederson connects with the punch.
Pederson shoots in and drives through. Coles sprawls well.
Coles throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Pederson moves away from the strike by Coles.
Pederson scores with a jab to the head.
Coles throws the left hand but Pederson avoids the punch easily.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Coles avoids it well and moves away.
Coles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pederson.
Pederson takes a swing at Coles's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Pederson.
Pederson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coles.
It seemed like Coles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pederson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pederson slips under a jab.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Coles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coles throws out a loose jab but Pederson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Coles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pederson postures up. #T4#
Pederson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coles is trying to control the position but Pederson postures up.
Pederson controlling from the top position.
Pederson is looking to work some ground and pound but Coles has wrist control.
Coles controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T5#
Pederson shoots in but Coles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
Coles scores with a nice strike.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coles as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Pederson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pederson is fighting to break Coles's control of his arms but Coles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Coles is adopting a defensive guard.
Pederson tries to free his leg and advance position but Coles is retaining full guard.
Coles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pederson slips nicely into half guard.
Coles is trying to control but can't.
Pederson moves nicely into side control.
Pederson has knee on belly momentarily but Coles bucks him off and regains half guard. #T7#
Coles keeping hold of Pederson's head, controlling as best he can.
Coles wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy.
Pederson working Coles over with strikes.
Pederson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pederson. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pederson moves nicely into side control.
Coles can't do much from the bottom here.
Coles is not content to let Pederson control the position.
Pederson working the head with strikes. #T9#
Pederson misses with the ground and pound.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coles keeps working.
Coles wants to control but Pederson postures up.#SUB#
Pederson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Coles is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pederson yanks on the arm and Coles is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pederson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deanthony Pederson!
A very excited looking Deanthony Pederson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 60
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Pederson is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Braxton #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pederson in particular looking to stall.
Pederson drops an elbow to the side of Braxton's head.
Pederson stops Braxton from getting back to his feet.
Pederson working the head and body with strikes.
Pederson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Pederson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braxton is just riding it out for now. Pederson eventually gives up the hold.
Pederson winds up and cracks Braxton with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Pederson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Braxton wants to improve his position but Pederson is controlling well.
Braxton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pederson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pederson trying to mount his opponent but Braxton defends it.
Braxton is trying to stand back up but Pederson is controlling him
Braxton is trying to get back to full guard.
Braxton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Pederson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Braxton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braxton is staying active underneath Pederson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pederson winds up and cracks Braxton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pederson working Braxton over with strikes.
Braxton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pederson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Braxton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braxton tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.
Pederson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pederson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Braxton defending well though.
Pederson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Braxton is refusing to be controlled, as Pederson sits in half guard.
Braxton is looking to improve his position.
Pederson wants to take a breather but Braxton is having none of it.
Pederson 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.#SUB#
Pederson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braxton desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Pederson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pederson trying to control the pace.
Pederson is trying to control the action in half guard but Braxton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Braxton misses its intended target.
Pederson throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pederson fails to land the takedown.
Pederson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braxton throws a body kick that misses.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Braxton avoids it well and moves away.#T5#
Nice defenses there by Braxton.
Braxton misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Pederson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Braxton!
Pederson prevents Braxton from escaping the position.
A control attempt from Braxton but he's now mounted!
Pederson trying to control but Braxton is having none of it.
Braxton tries to reverse the position but Pederson maintains control.
Braxton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pederson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pederson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T6#
Pederson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pederson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pederson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Braxton bucks up and throws Pederson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Braxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Braxton's corner calls for a 1-2. Braxton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Braxton throws a head kick but Pederson moves out of range.
Braxton slips a jab and a cross from Pederson.
A little jabbing left from Braxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T7#
Braxton avoids the body shot from Pederson.
Pederson dives in and grabs Braxton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Braxton pushes down on Pederson's head and hops out.
Pederson shoots in looking for a takedown but Braxton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pederson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Pederson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braxton manages to avoid it.
A big left from Pederson misses.
Pederson takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Pederson.
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
Braxton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pederson misses the jab.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braxton moves away.
Braxton misses with a jab, cross combination. #T8#
A big right from Pederson misses.
Braxton is looking for the big counter here.
Braxton checks a leg kick.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pederson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braxton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Braxton throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pederson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Braxton's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braxton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pederson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pederson passes Braxton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pederson stops Braxton from getting back to his feet.
Braxton controlling the position well.
Braxton wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Pederson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braxton is just riding it out for now. Pederson eventually gives up the hold.
Braxton is staying active underneath Pederson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pederson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braxton.
Braxton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pederson takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Braxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pederson misses with a takedown
and Braxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braxton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pederson in his tracks.
Braxton connects with a body shot that sends Pederson's belly button to the back.
Pederson throws out a loose jab but Braxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pederson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Braxton. Braxton obviously looking to wear him down.
Pederson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braxton can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Braxton.
Danny Braxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Braxton misses.
Jab by Braxton.
Braxton dips to his left and cracks Pederson with an uppercut!#T1#
Pederson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pederson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.
Braxton with the inside leg kick.
Braxton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Braxton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braxton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pederson with a body shot.
Braxton misses with a hook to the body
and Pederson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pederson manages to avoid it.
It appears Pederson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Braxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pederson lands with a hook. Braxton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pederson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Pederson.
Nice uppercut there from Braxton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pederson. Braxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pederson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pederson backing away here, and Braxton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Braxton misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Braxton.
Braxton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Braxton.
Pederson throwing a counter right hand but Braxton manages to avoid it.
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pederson.
Pederson thuds his right hand into Braxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Braxton throws a body shot but no joy.
Pederson moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Pederson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braxton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Pederson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Pederson seems to be looking for submissions.
Pederson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Braxton's head. #T3##SUB#
Pederson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pederson is trying to control the action in half guard but Braxton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braxton pushes Pederson off looking to stand but Pederson dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pederson wants to pass the guard but Braxton is defending well.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braxton keeps working. #ES2#
Braxton manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Braxton throws an overhand right that lands on Pederson's shoulder, as Pederson tries to avoid the shot.
Braxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Braxton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Braxton misses with a low kick.
Braxton lands a leg kick that knocks Pederson off balance momentarily.
Pederson looks to throw the jab but Braxton is out of range.
Braxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pederson. Braxton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T5##TD#
Pederson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Braxton to the mat! Braxton manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Braxton holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Pederson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pederson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Braxton kicks Pederson off and gets to his feet.
Pederson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Braxton checks a leg kick.
Danny Braxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braxton staying out of range there.
Braxton leaves Pederson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Braxton looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Braxton won't be happy with that. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braxton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pederson is trying to get an arm triangle but Braxton is defending well.
Braxton is looking to reverse the position.
Pederson wants to control but Braxton is keeping him busy.
Braxton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Braxton wants to get back to full guard but Pederson has mounted him!
Pederson landing shots from mount.
Pederson controlling from the full mount.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pederson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Braxton is in a horrible position here. Pederson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Braxton wants to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.#SUB#
Pederson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Braxton has worked his arm free - good work by Braxton!
Braxton wants to control but Pederson postures up.#T8#
Pederson throws an elbow but Braxton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pederson trying to control the action but Braxton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pederson is trying to get an arm triangle but Braxton is defending well.
Pederson throws a strike aimed at the side of Braxton's head but Braxton avoids it well.
Braxton prevents Pederson from improving position.
Pederson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T9#
Braxton is trying to buck Pederson off.
Pederson lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Pederson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pederson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pederson tries for a kimura but Braxton is defending well.
Braxton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pederson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pederson wants to control for a moment but Braxton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Braxton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Pederson.
Pederson looks for a takedown but Braxton sprawls well.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
It looked like Pederson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pederson throws a sloppy body shot
and Braxton counters with a low kick, right behind Pederson 's knee.
Braxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pederson manages to avoid it.
Braxton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pederson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pederson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pederson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pederson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pederson scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for Pederson.
Pederson looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.#T1#
Pederson throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Braxton as he avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Pederson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Braxton lands with an overhand left.
Pederson throws a body punch but Braxton moves out of range.
Jab from Braxton.
Braxton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Braxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pederson throws the left hand but Braxton avoids the punch easily.
Pederson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Pederson.
Pederson blocks a head kick by Braxton. #T2#
Braxton misses with a body punch #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pederson tries to free his leg and advance position but Braxton is retaining full guard.
Pederson prevents Braxton from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pederson stopping the sweep attempt from Braxton.
Pederson stops Braxton from standing up.
Pederson preventing the sweep.
Braxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pederson trying to control but Braxton is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pederson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Braxton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pederson is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Braxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pederson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braxton tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson moves out of range as Braxton strikes.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Braxton throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pederson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braxton.
Braxton throws a jab when Pederson was well out of range.
Pederson moves forwards but Braxton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Pederson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Braxton lands a right hook to the body.
Braxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braxton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pederson.
Pederson misses with a hook. Braxton ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Braxton misses.
Pederson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pederson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pederson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Braxton keeps Pederson at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pederson misses with a takedown attempt - Braxton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braxton misses with a body shot.
It looked like Pederson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Braxton.
Braxton slips under a jab from Pederson.#T5#
Braxton throws a head kick but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Braxton misses.
Braxton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Braxton won't be happy with that.
Pederson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Braxton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Braxton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pederson is controlling him well.
Braxton regains half guard.#ES2#
Braxton kicks off Pederson and gets to his feet. #TD#
Pederson gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Pederson seems to be working for a kimura but Braxton defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Braxton tries to kick Pederson off but Pederson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Pederson is working for a kimura but Braxton is defending it quite comfortably.
Pederson prevents Braxton from improving his position.
Braxton is trying to stand back up but Pederson is controlling him
Braxton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T7##SUB#
Pederson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Pederson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pederson is pressing down on Braxton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Braxton is holding on for now. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pederson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Braxton won't allow Pederson to pass to mount.
Braxton is holding on to half guard well.
Pederson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T9#
Braxton pushes Pederson off looking to stand but Pederson dives back in and keeps control.
Pederson wants to take a breather but Braxton is having none of it.
Pederson is looking to stall here but Braxton recovers full guard.
Braxton can't keep his opponent in guard - Pederson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braxton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pederson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Braxton.
I think Braxton 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Braxton!
Danny Braxton is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Danny Braxton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Pederson throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stewart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stewart misses with a hook. Pederson ducked under it nicely.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Stewart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Pederson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pederson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pederson 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.
Pederson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Pederson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stewart's guard.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
Stewart is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Pederson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pederson is just content to waste time from the top position. Stewart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pederson drops back looking for a leg! Stewart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stewart manages to kick Pederson off! Pederson jumps back into Stewart's guard.
Stewart keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass.
Stewart trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pederson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pederson looking to sit in guard and control but Stewart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Pederson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Pederson is trying to keep Stewart in close. #SUB#
Pederson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stewart defends it easily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Stewart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pederson's guard.#SU2#
Stewart stands up and waves to Pederson to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Pederson.
Pederson slips a jab from Stewart.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Stewart avoids it well and moves away.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pederson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stewart throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Pederson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stewart!
Pederson works to advance to full mount. Stewart defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Pederson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stewart has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pederson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T5#
Stewart working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Pederson wants to finish this one by submission but Stewart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pederson.
Pederson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
Pederson landing shots from mount.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6##SUB#
Pederson has hold of Stewart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stewart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stewart wants to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Pederson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pederson controlling from mount.
Stewart is bucking up trying to escape but Pederson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stewart tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Pederson looking to control but Stewart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7##SUB#
Stewart tries to control Pederson's head but Pederson pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Stewart is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson retains his middleweight title!
Deanthony Pederson 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, Danny Stewart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit...'.

Event: TOF 49
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Pederson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blue. Pederson shrugs it off though.
Blue lands with a kick to the temple. Pederson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blue's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blue darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pederson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Pederson misses its intended target.
Pederson 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.
Pederson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blue connects with a looping right hand.
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Pederson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson. #T1#
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pederson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pederson lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pederson. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Pederson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Pederson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blue is trying to defend but Pederson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pederson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Pederson is working for a submission of some sort.
Pederson working Blue over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pederson is controlling the pace.
Blue is staying active underneath Pederson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blue is concentrating on defense, preventing Pederson from advancing position. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blue defends it well.
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pederson is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Pederson wants to work for an arm triangle but Blue is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pederson stops Blue from getting back to his feet.
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pederson.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pederson misses with a body shot.
Blue pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blue motions for Pederson to come forward. Blue throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pederson throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.
Pederson connects with the punch.
Blue finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Blue avoids it well and moves away.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pederson circles away quickly and effectively.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Pederson dips to his left and cracks Blue with an uppercut!
Blue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Blue scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pederson tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T5#
Pederson checks a leg kick.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Blue avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Pederson as he checks the leg kick.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pederson.
A head kick by Blue misses #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but Blue defending well. #SUB#
Pederson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Pederson is trying for a kimura here. Blue looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pederson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson retains his middleweight title!
Deanthony Pederson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Lloyd Blue had this to say: 'Thanks for this opportunity, and I wanna give a special shout out to my gym Triumph Over Fear, to my sponsor Honest Apparel, and most of all to True Octagon Fighting!'.

Event: TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Blue.
Pederson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pederson misses with a body shot. #TD#
Pederson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pederson is putting a hurting on Blue here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pederson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blue is trying to improve his position.
Blue dodges the ground and pound from Pederson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Pederson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Pederson wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pederson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pederson staying calm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Pederson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pederson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pederson trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Pederson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pederson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Blue takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pederson 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.
Pederson working the ground and pound.
Pederson is staying tight to Blue's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blue takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blue takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pederson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blue seems a little lost for a moment, as Pederson dominates the positioning.
Pederson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Pederson controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pederson misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Pederson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blue has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pederson but great work by Blue.
Pederson is looking for a sweep.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Pederson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T5#
Pederson struggling a bit here.
Pederson stops Blue from passing to mount.
Pederson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pederson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Blue stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice shot lands for Blue.
Pederson digs a good hook to Blue's body.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue with the inside leg kick.
Blue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pederson moves away from the strike by Blue.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blue.
Pederson shoots in but no luck this time.
Blue slaps away a takedown attempt from Pederson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T7#
A telegraphed right hand from Pederson misses the target.
Blue pushes Pederson away with a front kick.
Pederson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
A big left from Pederson misses.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Pederson moves out of range of the leg kick from Blue.
Blue moves out of range of the strikes.
Pederson shoots in but Blue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson lands a nice shot that snaps Blue's head back.
Blue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pederson. #T8#
Blue connects with an inside leg kick.
Pederson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pederson staying out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Blue finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blue misses with a kick to the body.
Blue throws a low kick but Pederson avoids it.
Blue throws a leg kick but Pederson moved away.
Blue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pederson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blue lands with a cross.
Pederson lands a jab to Blue's midsection.
Pederson shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.#T9#
Blue misses with an uppercut. Pederson saw that one coming.
Blue stuffs the takedown attempt from Pederson. Pederson gets slowly back to his feet.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson.
A little jabbing left from Blue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blue misses with a body kick.
Pederson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blue tries a quick counter leg kick but Pederson is wise to it.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Pederson moves out of range easily.
Blue throws a leg kick but Pederson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blue throws a big shot that misses.
Pederson looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Blue. No joy for Pederson on that attempt.
Blue tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pederson misses with a lunging right hand
and Blue counters with a leg kick.
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Blue misses.
Pederson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue misses with a left hand #TD#
and Pederson counters with a single leg into guard. Blue didn't expect that.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson scoring with some ground and pound.
Blue looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Pederson trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Pederson throwing strikes but missing.
Pederson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pederson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pederson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pederson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue controls Pederson momentarily but Pederson frees himself.
Blue keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass.
Pederson is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pederson. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pederson.
Blue cracks Pederson with a good jab.
Pederson missing with a left hand there. Blue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Pederson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
A countering left hand to the body from Blue misses.
Blue throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pederson is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Pederson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blue won't allow Pederson to pass to mount.
Pederson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pederson breaks from Blue's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pederson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pederson content just to control the position here.
Pederson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Pederson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blue has worked his arm free - good work by Blue!
Pederson advances to full mount.
Pederson looking to control but Blue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blue is trying desperately to improve position.
Pederson avoids the attempt from Blue to control.#T5#
Blue is squirming around, avoiding Pederson's attempts to control the action.
Blue is looking to get to half guard.
Blue felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blue in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Blue regains half guard.#T6#
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pederson.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but Blue defending well.
Pederson is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Pederson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Pederson trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it.
Pederson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pederson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blue wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blue as he avoids it easily. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blue misses with an uppercut.
Pederson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blue counters with a nice uppercut.
Pederson throws an overhand right that lands on Blue's shoulder, as Blue tries to avoid the shot.
Pederson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Pederson. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blue enables Pederson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blue manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blue controlling the position.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue pulls Pederson in close to prevent any damage.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pederson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Pederson advances to half guard.
Pederson is trying to control the action in half guard but Blue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson works his way into side control.
Blue prevents Pederson from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pederson has his takedown stuffed
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Blue gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Pederson has gone for a leg lock! Blue slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pederson's guard.#REVB#
Pederson has a closed guard, preventing Blue from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pederson working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pederson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Pederson pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pederson keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Blue wants to control from the top but Pederson keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blue won't allow Pederson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Blue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Pederson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blue has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pederson is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Pederson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blue is aware though and is defending well.
Pederson is trying to keep Blue in close. #SUB#
Pederson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pederson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blue dodges the punch combination from Pederson.
Blue throws a hook but Pederson blocks it.
Blue slips a straight right by Pederson.
Pederson moves out of range as Blue strikes.
Blue scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pederson is looking to wear down Blue with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blue tries to work over Pederson's front leg with a kick but Pederson checks it.
Blue avoids the body shot from Pederson. #T5#
Blue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blue misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Blue misses its intended target.
Blue misses with an uppercut. Pederson saw that one coming.
Pederson scores with a shot to the body.
Blue jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pederson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Pederson loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
Blue misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Pederson dives in and scores a takedown into Blue's guard.#T6#
Pederson wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pederson wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass.
Pederson is looking to work some ground and pound but Blue has wrist control.#T7#
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pederson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blue is fending him off so far but Pederson persists. Nope, Blue circles away and we're back to standing.
Blue throws a good cross that connects.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Pederson misses with a hook to the body
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Pederson blocks the body kick.
A big right from Blue misses.
Blue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lloyd Blue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pederson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T8#
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pederson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pederson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blue throws a shot from downtown. Pederson moves away and avoids it.
Pederson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blue sprawls and moves away.
Nice jab there from Blue.
Pederson shoots for a takedown but Blue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue lands a glancing blow to the side of Pederson's head.
Pederson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue scores with a shot to the body. #T9#
Blue misses with a straight right.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pederson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blue.
Pederson throws a big shot that misses.
Pederson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson digs a good body shot into Blue's ribs.
Pederson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Blue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blue 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!
Deanthony Pederson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Pederson lands with a right hand.
Braxton scoring well with a low kick there.
Braxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pederson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pederson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Braxton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pederson swings for the body but Braxton moves out of range.
Pederson takes one to the chin there.
Pederson throws out a leg kick but Braxton moves out of range and Pederson only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Braxton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pederson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Braxton defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Pederson throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Braxton's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Braxton throws a front kick that sends Pederson stumbling back into the cage.
Pederson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Braxton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pederson has time to react.
Braxton misses with the combination.
A jab from Pederson misses.
A jab from Pederson misses.
Braxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Pederson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pederson.
Nice shot by Braxton.
Pederson just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pederson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Braxton slips a jab from Pederson.
Pederson shoots in looking for a takedown but Braxton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pederson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danny Braxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deanthony Pederson.
Pederson looks for a takedown but Braxton sprawls well.
Braxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton looks for the body kick but Pederson saw that one coming.
Pederson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pederson or perhaps it was just good defense by Braxton, which made it look bad.
Pederson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Braxton #TD2#
and Pederson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Braxton's guard.
Braxton wants to sweep here but Pederson controlling him for the moment.
Braxton trying to control the position here. #T3#
Pederson passes Braxton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braxton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Braxton wants to improve his position but Pederson is controlling well.
Braxton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pederson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Braxton wants to improve his position but Pederson is controlling well.
Pederson trying to mount his opponent but Braxton defends it. #SUB2#
Pederson is working for a kimura but Braxton is defending it quite comfortably.
Braxton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pederson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pederson's back!
Braxton avoiding Pederson 's attempts to control his hands.
Braxton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T5#
Braxton controlling well, preventing Pederson from escaping the position.
Braxton doesn't have the hooks in and Pederson manages to turn into his guard.
Braxton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pederson throws a big right hand that misses.
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Braxton controlling the position.
Pederson trying to control but Braxton is working from the bottom.
Pederson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Pederson is working for a kimura but Braxton is defending it quite comfortably. #T6#
Pederson is taking a breather. Braxton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Pederson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Braxton trying to control here.
Braxton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T7#
Braxton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pederson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pederson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Braxton!
Braxton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pederson on the ground.
Pederson controlling from mount.
Braxton regains half guard.
Braxton trying to control from the bottom.
Pederson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pederson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8##SUB2#
Pederson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Braxton is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Deanthony Pederson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 30
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Omenankukka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Omenankukka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Omenankukka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Pederson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Omenankukka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pederson wants to work for an arm triangle but Omenankukka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pederson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson wants to control but Omenankukka is keeping him busy.
Omenankukka is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Pederson controlling the action here.
Pederson wants to control but Omenankukka is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Omenankukka looking for submissions off his back.
Pederson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Omenankukka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pederson is working away from the top position though.
Pederson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pederson is nestled in close to Omenankukka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Nice strikes from Pederson there.
Omenankukka trying to control here.
Omenankukka is not content to let Pederson control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Omenankukka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pederson is keen to just control but Omenankukka is a slippery customer.
Omenankukka is trying to get back to full guard.
Pederson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omenankukka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Omenankukka tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pederson lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Pederson tries to pass to full mount but Omenankukka defends it. #SUB2#
Omenankukka actively working from the bottom here.
Omenankukka tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.
Pederson is keen to just control but Omenankukka is a slippery customer.
Omenankukka punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omenankukka wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pederson is trying to control. Omenankukka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nice strikes from Pederson there.
Pederson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omenankukka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pederson winds up and cracks Omenankukka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Omenankukka wants to get back to full guard.
Omenankukka gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Omenankukka working for a triangle but Pederson defends it easily.
Omenankukka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omenankukka keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Pederson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pederson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pederson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omenankukka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pederson trying to control but Omenankukka is working from the bottom.
Omenankukka is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Omenankukka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pederson 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.#SUB2#
Omenankukka has his foot on Pederson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pederson works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Omenankukka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pederson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Omenankukka has his foot on Pederson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pederson works his way back into a safe position though.
Pederson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pederson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omenankukka's guard.
Pederson working over Omenankukka with some ground and pound. Omenankukka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Omenankukka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Omenankukka trying to control here. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Omenankukka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pederson pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Pederson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pederson won't allow Omenankukka to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pederson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omenankukka keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omenankukka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pederson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T8#
Omenankukka can't keep his opponent in guard - Pederson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Omenankukka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pederson.
Pederson wants to pass to mount but Omenankukka is defending the position.
Pederson is trying to control. Omenankukka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Omenankukka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omenankukka manages to get to full guard. #T9##SUB#
Pederson 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. #SUB2#
Omenankukka is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pederson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omenankukka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pederson has managed to get both his arms back between Omenankukka's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pederson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pederson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Omenankukka!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pederson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omenankukka. #TD#
Pederson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pederson trying to control from half guard but Omenankukka is working away.
Pederson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Omenankukka has hold of Pederson's hands but Pederson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pederson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Omenankukka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pederson slips a nice elbow through Omenankukka's hands, connecting with Omenankukka's forehead.
Pederson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omenankukka is trying is best to control the position here.
Omenankukka wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pederson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Omenankukka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Pederson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Omenankukka is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Pederson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Pederson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Omenankukka is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Pederson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TOF 24
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Gaines swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines jabs at Pederson's body.
Pederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pederson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gaines counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pederson misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Pederson misses
and Gaines counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pederson throws a body punch but Gaines moves out of range. #TD2#
Pederson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pederson showed some decent athleticism there.
Gaines trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pederson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gaines is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Deanthony Pederson!
A less than humble Deanthony Pederson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 53: Caceres vs Akutagawa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Garces bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garces is defended easily by Pederson.
Garces darts in looking for a takedown but Pederson gets double underhooks and turns Garces into the cage.
Garces jumps guard but Pederson stands there with Garces around his waist. Garces gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Garces. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pederson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pederson manages to end up in side control.
Garces's coaches at Thunder Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pederson staying calm.
Garces struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson working the ground and pound.
Pederson controlling the position.
Garces knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pederson on the ground.
Pederson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Garces is not content to let Pederson control the position.
Pederson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Garces to pass into mount.
Garces can't escape the position.
Pederson cracks Garces with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pederson trying to control but Garces is having none of it.
Pederson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Garces is rocked!
Pederson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Garces covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Pederson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pederson slips a jab and a cross from Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Pederson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nemkov stalks Pederson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pederson's face. Pederson staggers backwards, shaken.
Nemkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pederson. Pederson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Nemkov.
Pederson slips a straight right by Nemkov.
Pederson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nemkov counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Pederson shoots in and gets a takedown into Nemkov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Nemkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pederson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nemkov keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pederson is looking to advance position but Nemkov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Pederson working to try and regain half guard.
Nemkov controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Pederson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pederson wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Nemkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Pederson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Pederson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pederson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pederson actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Nemkov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pederson to get to his feet.
Nemkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pederson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nemkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pederson.
A punch lands to the side of Pederson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Pederson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nemkov tries to clinch up.
Pederson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nemkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nemkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nemkov duly obliges.
Pederson shoots for a takedown but Nemkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pederson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nemkov with a hook.
Pederson dives in and grabs Nemkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nemkov pushes down on Pederson's head and hops out.
Pederson's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pederson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eduradr Nemkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deanthony Pederson.
Nemkov throws a hook but Pederson blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemkov tries to clinch up but Pederson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nemkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eduradr Nemkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nemkov leaves Pederson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pederson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Nemkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pederson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nemkov smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Nemkov misses.
Pederson tries to move into range but Nemkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nemkov swinging wildly here.
Nemkov is looking to clinch but Pederson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Nemkov misses.
Nemkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pederson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Nemkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pederson lands a body punch.
Pederson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nemkov after a bit of a struggle.
Nemkov prevents a body shot from Pederson.
Pederson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nemkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eduradr Nemkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deanthony Pederson.
Nemkov taking a breather.
Nemkov prevents a body shot from Pederson.
Nemkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nemkov misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Pederson jumps guard. #T2#
Pederson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nemkov is one step ahead there.
Nemkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pederson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nemkov uses it to pass to side control.
Deanthony Pederson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pederson looks to move to half guard but instead Nemkov has passed into mount! Damn!
Pederson is looking to improve his position but Nemkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nemkov controlling his opponent.
Pederson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Nemkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pederson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pederson tries to hold on but Nemkov postures up.
Nemkov prevents Pederson from getting the reversal.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nemkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pederson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nemkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pederson is looking to get to half guard.
Nemkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pederson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson trying to hold on to Nemkov's head to control him but Nemkov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pederson swings widly with a right hand
and Nemkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eduradr Nemkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nemkov digs a good body shot into Pederson's ribs.
Pederson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut. Pederson saw that one coming.
Nemkov tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nemkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pederson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nemkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Nemkov.
Pederson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nemkov is just out of range.
Nemkov cracks Pederson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Nemkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Nemkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pederson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Nemkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nemkov is pressed up against the cage. Pederson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nemkov down to the mat. Nemkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nemkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pederson.
Nemkov throws a jab when Pederson was well out of range.#CL#
Nemkov closes the distance and clinches.
Nemkov can't find room to land a body shot as Pederson controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Nemkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nemkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nemkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Nemkov tries to work over Pederson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pederson being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nemkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nemkov.
Nemkov tries to work over Pederson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pederson is trying to pull guard but Nemkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eduradr Nemkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deanthony Pederson.
Nemkov stalling against the cage.
Pederson tries to score a body lock takedown but Nemkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Nemkov stalls.
Nemkov scores with a hook to the body.
Eduradr Nemkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pederson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pederson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nemkov is keeping busy.
Nemkov misses with the head strike.
Nemkov lands a body shot.
Pederson is working for takedown but Nemkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nemkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pederson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pederson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nemkov. #T4#
Nemkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nemkov digs a right hand into Pederson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pederson's gas tank.
Nemkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pederson's elbow.
Pederson can't break the clinch.
Nemkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pederson.
Nemkov lands a shoulder strike.
Nemkov lands a left hand.
Nemkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pederson backwards.
Nemkov blocking some punches.
Nemkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nemkov stalling against the cage.
Pederson wants a takedown.
Deanthony Pederson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nemkov lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduradr Nemkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nemkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduradr Nemkov!
Our winner, Eduradr Nemkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Pederson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flacide quickly recovers to half guard.
Pederson uses his free foot to push down on Flacide's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flacide.
Flacide really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flacide is controlling an arm, preventing Pederson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Flacide bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flacide is looking to work some ground and pound but Pederson has wrist control.
Pederson seems keen to control Flacide's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flacide throws a big elbow that misses.
Flacide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pederson is keeping the position for now.
Flacide is fighting to break Pederson's control of his arms but Pederson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Flacide missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Pederson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flacide doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flacide manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Flacide pushes his legs off easily.
Flacide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pederson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flacide is working hard here to advance position.
Pederson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Pederson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Flacide throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pederson's body to avoid the submission. Pederson has instead reached around Flacide's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pederson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pederson's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pederson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pederson shoots and misses
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pederson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert throws a solid leg kick but Pederson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chenevert.
Pederson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pederson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown.
Pederson throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pederson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pederson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chenevert keeps working. #SUB2#
Pederson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pederson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Pederson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chenevert is avoiding damage well.
Chenevert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pederson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pederson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson wants to get back to full guard.
Chenevert slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Pederson wants to control but Chenevert is keeping busy.
Chenevert prevents Pederson from improving his position.
Pederson is looking to control Chenevert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pederson avoid being mounted?#T3#
Pederson wants to improve his position but Chenevert is controlling well. #SUB2#
Pederson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chenevert escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chenevert!
Pederson is letting Chenevert control him for a moment.
Pederson wants to control but Chenevert postures up.
Pederson gets back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pederson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chenevert postures up.
Pederson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chenevert has passed into side control.
Pederson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chenevert controlling from side mount.
Chenevert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pederson on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pederson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Pederson checks a leg kick.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Pederson.
Pederson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pederson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chenevert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pederson under the eye.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pederson can do to turn this around?
Pederson misses with a shot to the body
and Chenevert counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Pederson misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pederson thinking. #T1#
Pederson misses with a shot to the body
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pederson swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert tried to counter with a leg kick but Pederson avoided it.
A low kick from Pederson is predictable there
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pederson throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pederson throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Pederson misses with a body punch
and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Chenevert checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pederson misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with a thumping low kick.
Pederson misses with a looping left.
Jab from Chenevert.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Pederson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chenevert. #T2#
Chenevert swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Nazaire Chenevert is winning the standup battle so far.
Pederson lands a leg kick that knocks Chenevert off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Pederson moved away.
Chenevert moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPederson.
Chenevert tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chenevert slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chenevert.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Chenevert. Beautiful body shot.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Pederson.
Pederson misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chenevert. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Chenevert throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Chenevert checks the leg kick.
Chenevert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pederson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chenevert scrambles back to his feet.
Chenevert connects with a looping right hand.
Pederson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chenevert keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazaire Chenevert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chenevert sprawls well. Chenevert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pederson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deanthony Pederson.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.#T4#
Chenevert throws a leg kick that misses.
Pederson fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Chenevert misses the target.
Pederson dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Pederson's head and hops out.
Chenevert loads up on a big right hand but Pederson slips the punch.
Pederson throws a sloppy body shot
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pederson throws a chopping leg kick but Chenevert manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body punch from Pederson.
Chenevert wants to slow Pederson down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Chenevert shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Pederson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chenevert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chenevert scores with a punch to the head.
Pederson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deanthony Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pederson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chenevert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Pederson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pederson tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Pederson scores with a takedown into Chenevert's guard.
Chenevert looking for a sweep. Not yet Chenevert, not yet.
Chenevert being controlled here, momentarily.
Pederson trying to control but Chenevert is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pederson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pederson stays in close to Chenevert's body and controls the position.
Chenevert keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chenevert is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pederson trying to control but Chenevert is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pederson shoots in and drives through. Chenevert sprawls well.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Pederson forces Chenevert back against the cage and clinches.
Chenevert tries to work over Pederson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Pederson.
Pederson misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pederson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Pederson working aggressively here.
Chenevert is working Pederson over against the cage.
A short left from Chenevert.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pederson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Pederson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chenevert gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chenevert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Pederson avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the cage.
Chenevert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chenevert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chenevert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pederson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Pederson.
Chenevert lands a right hand.
Pederson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chenevert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deanthony Pederson.
Pederson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pederson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pederson looking to stall.
Chenevert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pederson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert. #T4#
Chenevert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chenevert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chenevert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pederson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A body shot lands from Chenevert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert cracks Pederson with a nice body shot.
Chenevert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pederson backwards.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaire Chenevert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pederson misses with a body punch.
Chenevert lands an uppercut.#ROC#Pederson is rocked!
A short uppercut from Chenevert.
Pederson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chenevert finish him?
Chenevert cracks Pederson with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pederson backwards.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chenevert creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pederson with a big uppercut! Pederson tries to clinch up but Chenevert pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pederson to the mat! Pederson covers up and Chenevert unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Nazaire Chenevert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHKI 33
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kina darts in looking for a takedown but Pederson gets double underhooks and turns Kina into the cage.
Kina looking for a takedown.
Kina is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Kina. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kina drags the fight down to the ground.
Pederson distracts Kina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pederson is aware though and is defending well.
Pederson postures up in Kina's guard and throws a big left but Kina blocks it.
Pederson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kina is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pederson pushing down on Kina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pederson trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Pederson is trying to work for a kimura but Kina is defending well.
Pederson is trying to control. Kina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pederson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pederson thows a huge punch but Kina dodges it nicely.
Kina is looking to improve his position.
Pederson wants to take a breather but Kina is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pederson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but Kina defending well.
Pederson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Pederson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pederson stalling away here and it's allowed Kina to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Kina looking for a sweep. Not yet Kina, not yet.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Kina keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pederson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kina went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pederson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.#CL#
Kina instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kina successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Kina looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pederson passes into half guard.
Pederson wants to control but Kina is keeping him busy. #T4#
Pederson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pederson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kina wants to get back to full guard.
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Kina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pederson prevents Kina from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
That's time! Kina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kina swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pederson.
Pederson misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Kina moves into the clinch.
Kina tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Kina lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pederson trying to hold on to Kina's head to control him but Kina postures up.
Kina tries to pass to full mount but Pederson defends it.
Kina lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pederson is just riding it out for now. Kina eventually gives up the hold.
Pederson trying to hold on to Kina's head to control him but Kina postures up. #T1#
Pederson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kina is staying active.
Kina is looking to stall here but Pederson recovers full guard.
Tai Kina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pederson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Kina pushes his legs off easily.
Kina wants to control from the top but Pederson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Kina pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Kina scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pederson keeping full guard, as Kina tries to pass.
Pederson keeping moving, preventing Kina from controlling successfully.
Kina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kina postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kina wants to get up but he can't break Pederson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Pederson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kina wants to control from the top but Pederson keeps moving.
Kina postures up. #T3#
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Pederson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pederson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kina has managed to get both his arms back between Pederson's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kina slips nicely into half guard.
Kina is thwarting Pederson's attempts to control the position.
Kina is looking to stall here but Pederson recovers full guard.
Kina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Kina throws an elbow that misses. Pederson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kina's guard. Nice move by Pederson!#REVB#
Pederson with a nice head shot there.
Pederson lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Pederson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pederson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kina screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pederson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAHKI 22
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Ung shoots in for a takedown but Pederson shows good takedown defense.
Pederson with the counter takedown but Ung avoids it easily.
Pederson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Ung counters with a shoot takedown. Pederson fights it but they end up in guard.
Pederson trying to control the position.
Pederson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ung trying to control the position from guard on top but Pederson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pederson is controlling Ung's posture.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Pederson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pederson looking for a triangle here. Ung is fighting it but it looks tight! Pederson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ung is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Laulhere shoots for a double leg takedown but Pederson sprawls well. He's pushed Laulhere's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Laulhere gets tackled into the cage by Pederson. Pederson maintains the clinch.
Laulhere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pederson swings wildly with an uppercut but Laulhere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pederson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Laulhere fails to land.
Pederson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laulhere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laulhere.
Laulhere will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pederson up against the cage.
Pederson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pederson trying to stall but Laulhere improves his position.
Laulhere throws a punch but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Laulhere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laulhere blocks an uppercut.
Laulhere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pederson tries to stall but Laulhere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pederson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Pederson misses with some punches.
Pederson blocks a body shot from Laulhere.
Pederson lands a hook that snaps the head of Laulhere backwards.
Pederson tries to work over Laulhere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laulhere slowing the pace effectively.
Laulhere throws a punch but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laulhere or not.
Pederson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pederson misses with a punch to the body.
Laulhere lands a right hand.
Pederson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pederson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Pederson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pederson.
Pederson keeps control of Laulhere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pederson has been working on his balance at Temple of Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Laulhere.
Pederson tries to throw a body punch but Laulhere avoids it by throwing Pederson back against the cage.
Laulhere misses with some punches.
Laulhere stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pederson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laulhere backwards.
Laulhere leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laulhere.
Pederson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pederson tries to land knees in the clinch but Laulhere avoids the damage to the body.
Laulhere leaning his opponent against the cage.
Laulhere wants a takedown. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laulhere.
Pederson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laulhere stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pederson.
Laulhere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laulhere drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pederson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deanthony Pederson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Laulhere.#CL2#
Laulhere closes the distance and clinches.
Pederson tries to work over Laulhere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pederson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pederson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laulhere's elbow.
Pederson looking to stall.
Laulhere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pederson can't find room to land a body shot as Laulhere controls the action. #T4#
Pederson struggles to land a body shot inside as Laulhere controls his hands.
Pederson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laulhere prevents a body shot from Pederson.
Laulhere working aggressively here.
Pederson lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laulhere throws a head punch that misses.
Pederson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pederson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pederson lands a right hand.
Pederson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pederson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Laulhere fails to land.
Laulhere misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laulhere has a couple of punches blocked by Pederson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pederson.
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 Deanthony Pederson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Laulhere fails to land the takedown.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pederson misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Laulhere takes the fight into the clinch.
Laulhere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laulhere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pederson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laulhere as Pederson tries to tie him up.
Pederson prevents a body shot from Laulhere.
Laulhere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laulhere working aggressively here. #TD#
Pederson jumps into guard, dragging Laulhere to the mat.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere tries to stand but Pederson is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pederson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Laulhere wants to get back to his feet but Pederson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Laulhere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Pederson drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Pederson off! Pederson jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Laulhere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pederson.
Laulhere wants to stand up but Pederson is controlling him.
Laulhere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pederson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pederson seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Pederson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Pederson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laulhere wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pederson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laulhere tries to kick Pederson off in order to stand up. Pederson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laulhere is trying to get back to his feet.
Pederson 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.#SUB#
Pederson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere is pushing Pederson's head away, looking to escape. Pederson manages to hold on to the position though.
Pederson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pederson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laulhere tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laulhere slaps away a takedown attempt from Pederson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laulhere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Pederson misses its target.
Pederson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laulhere has time to react.#TD2#
Laulhere shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pederson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pederson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Pederson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.#SUB#
Pederson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.#SUB#
Pederson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pederson looking to control.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pederson wants to sweep here but Laulhere controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Pederson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pederson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Laulhere has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Laulhere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pederson connects with a crisp jab.
Pederson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laulhere can do to turn this around?
Laulhere slips under a jab from Pederson.
Laulhere closes the distance and clinches up with Pederson, looking for a takedown. Laulhere pushes Pederson against the cage but Pederson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Laulhere clinches with his opponent.
Pederson misses with a body punch.
Laulhere leaning against his opponent.
Laulhere tries for a takedown but Pederson manages to get underhooks.
Deanthony Pederson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Laulhere.
Laulhere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laulhere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laulhere blocks an uppercut.
Pederson tries a body shot but Laulhere blocks it.
Laulhere looking to stall.
Pederson dodges an elbow strike from Laulhere.
Henri Laulhere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Laulhere misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pederson.
Pederson tries a body shot but Laulhere blocks it.
Pederson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laulhere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pederson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laulhere gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laulhere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pederson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Pederson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pederson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pederson wants to sweep but no luck.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
White moves into range and clinches up with Pederson.
Pederson tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pederson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pederson avoids it.
Pederson misses with a hook from the clinch.
White scores with a shot to the side of Pederson's head.
Pederson tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pederson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
Pederson looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Pederson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pederson avoids it.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pederson.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pederson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pederson backwards.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White blocking some punches.
Pederson wants to stall.
Pederson working aggressively here. #T2#
White lands a body punch.
Pederson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
Pederson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from White.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pederson working aggressively here.
White slowing the pace effectively.
Pederson is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pederson has his back to the cage.
Pederson struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands. #T3#
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White effectively controlling the action here.
Pederson stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
Pederson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away. #CL#
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pederson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
Cody White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deanthony Pederson.
Pederson is trying to stall.
White pushes Pederson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pederson misses with the head strike.
White is stalling here.
Pederson trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pederson into the cage.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pederson backwards.
Pederson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from White on the inside.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pedersons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pederson avoids it.
Pederson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pederson. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pederson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Pederson throws a hook but White blocks it.
A big left from Pederson misses.
White looks to land a combination. Pederson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pederson looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
White cracks Pederson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pederson shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Pederson looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Pederson just gets out of the way.
Pederson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.#T1#
White moves away from the strike by Pederson.
White attempts a counter takedown but Pederson avoids it well and moves away.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.#CL#
White darts in and clinches Pederson up against the cage.
Cody White has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pederson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pederson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White. #T2#
Pederson trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pederson into the cage.
White stalling in the clinch.
Pederson takes a shot to the head.
Pederson being controlled against the cage.
A short left from White.
Pederson takes a shot to the head.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pederson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White stalls.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
White is struggling to control the position.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pederson throws a head punch that misses.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pederson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Pederson backwards.
White lands with a left to the head.
White stalling in the clinch. #T4#
White lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pederson stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
White scores with a shot to the side of Pederson's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White lands a right hand.
The referee calls for White to work.
Pederson tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Pederson drops back down to his feet.
White works on Pederson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pederson fails to land.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pederson up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody White dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pederson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White. #CL#
White clinches.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Pederson avoids the damage to the body.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pederson misses with a short punch on the inside.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White digs a right hand underneath Pederson's ribcage. Pederson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pederson misses with a short punch on the inside.
White lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A short right from White.
Pederson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away. #CL#
White moves into range and clinches up with Pederson.
A short left from White.
Pederson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
Pederson throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pederson throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cody White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deanthony Pederson.#CL#
White instigates a clinch. #T2#
Pederson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pederson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pederson can do to turn this around?
White lands with a light punch inside.
White lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
White lands an uppercut.
Pederson looking to slow down the pace here.
White stalling against the cage.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Pederson wants to stall.
Pederson is trying to stall.
Pederson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and White has denied him.
Pederson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pederson is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pederson avoids it.
Pederson working aggressively here.
White trying to land knees to the body.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White lands an uppercut.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pederson.
Pederson jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Pederson trying to stall but White improves his position.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
Pederson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
White scores with a shot to the side of Pederson's head.
Pederson looking to stall.
Pederson tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Pederson back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Pederson backwards.
White is pressed up against the cage. Pederson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pederson swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deanthony Pederson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pederson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Pederson is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody White!
Cody White tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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