Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Stewart misses the jab.
Dawson is looking for the big counter here.
Dawson walks into a straight right hand from Stewart.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dawson ducks right into an uppercut from Stewart. #CUT#It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson unleashes a big counter combination but Stewart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart lands with a hook. Dawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart scores with a body shot. #T1##KD#
Stewart lands a left and a right that send Dawson crashing to the mat, dazed. Stewart thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Dawson is rocked!
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawson.
Stewart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Stewart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Stewart connects with a right hand. Dawson shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Dawson wants to clinch.
Stewart swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Dawson drives through and clinches with Stewart against the cage.
Stewart lands a left hand. #TD2#
Dawson drags the fight down to the ground.
Dawson has a closed guard, preventing Stewart from standing up. #SU#
Stewart stands and steps away. Dawson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Jack Dawson's cut even more.
No joy there for Stewart, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
Dawson moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stewart.#T5#
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Dawson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson 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.
Stewart misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson slips under a jab from Stewart.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.#T6#
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stewart is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stewart digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stewart has knocked Dawson down with a huge combo! Stewart steps away and waves a wobbly Dawson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?#CL#
Stewart clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.#T7##TD2#
Dawson jumps guard.
Stewart wants to stand and escape but instead Dawson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Stewart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawson stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Dawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Dawson is fighting to break Stewart's control of his arms but Stewart is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Jack Dawson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawson misses the target.
Stewart is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dawson.
Stewart throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Stewart lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.#CL#
Stewart forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Stewart dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Stewart closes the distance and clinches.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson fails to pull guard.
Dawson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stewart smiles and moves away.
Dawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#Jack Dawson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Stewart cracks Dawson with a hook to the temple - Dawson is on wobbly legs here! Stewart swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dawson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stewart wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Stewart!
A relieved looking Danny Stewart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Nielson tries to score with a low kick but Shay moves his leg out of the way.
Shay throws an overhand right that lands on Nielson's shoulder, as Nielson tries to avoid the shot.
Shay swings for the body but Nielson moves out of range.
Nielson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nielson throws a hook but Shay avoids it easily.
Nielson swings for the body but Shay moves out of range.
Nielson thows a leg kick but Shay checks it #TD#
and Shay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nielson tries to roll over but Shay keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nielson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Shay wants to pass the guard but Nielson is defending well.
Shay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shay sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nielson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nielson wants to control but Shay is keeping busy. #T2#
Nielson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shay.
We've been hearing that Shay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Shay there.
Nielson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielson controls Shay momentarily but Shay frees himself.
Nielson keeping moving, preventing Shay from controlling successfully.
Shay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Shay tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Nielson is looking for a triangle here but Shay uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nielson wants to control but Shay postures up.
Shay lands some shots froms side control.
Shay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nielson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nielson down. #T4#
Nielson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shay is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shay with shots to the head and body - Nielson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shay with good strikes from the mount here!
Nielson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shay controlling from mount.
Shay raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nielson looks a forlorn figure.
Nielson tries to lock up and control but Shay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Shay trying to control but Nielson is having none of it.
Nielson tries to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Shay with the ground and pound from mount.
Nielson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shay raining down shots from the mount!
Shay with a couple of short strikes.
Shay raining down shots from the mount!#T6#
Shay unloading with bombs!#ROC#Nielson is rocked!
Shay with shots to the head and body - Nielson looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nielson is still in real trouble! Can Shay finish him?
Shay looking to control but Nielson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nielson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nielson is desperately trying to improve his position but Shay has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Shay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nielson has worked his arm free - good work by Nielson!
Nielson can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Nielson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nielson wants to control but Shay postures up.
Shay cracks Nielson with a big right hand but Nielson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shay landing strikes.
Shay trying to control the action but Nielson is working from the bottom.
Shay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nielson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Shay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Shay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Nielson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nielson trying to control from the bottom.
Nielson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielson pulls Shay in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shay avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T9#
Nielson keeping moving, preventing Shay from controlling successfully.
Shay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shay trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nielson misses with an uppercut. Shay saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tevin Shay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nielson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shay avoids the head kick by Nielson.
Nielson scores with a push kick.
Shay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nielson misses with an uppercut.
Nielson keeps Shay at a distance using the push kick.
Nielson thows a leg kick but Shay checks it #TD#
and Shay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nielson's guard.
Shay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shay tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard.
Nielson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nielson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shay stacks Nielson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shay!#T1#
A control attempt from Nielson but he's now mounted!
Shay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nielson hang on?
Nielson wants to control but Shay is having none of it.
Shay connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shay controlling the pace for now.
Nielson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shay wants to control the pace but Nielson is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Nielson is trying to escape the mount.
Shay raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nielson is desperately trying to improve his position but Shay has a good base and remains in mount.
Nielson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielson can do to turn this around?
Nielson wants to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Nielson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shay is staying active.#SUB#
Nielson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shay. #T3#
Shay lands with some strikes.
Nielson can't escape the position.
Shay tries to control but Nielson wriggling away.
Shay landing strikes from the mount and Nielson is in trouble!
Shay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nielson tries to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Shay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nielson's face.
Nielson wants to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Shay wants to control the pace but Nielson is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Nielson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nielson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shay avoids the attempt from Nielson to control.
Shay looking to control but Nielson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shay avoids the attempt from Nielson to control.#T5#
Shay scoring with strikes but Nielson is staying in there.
Tevin Shay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nielson tries to lock up and control but Shay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shay landing strikes from the mount and Nielson is in trouble!
Shay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nielson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T6#
Nielson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shay is working away from the top position though.
Shay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nielson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shay's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Shay right now.
Despite being in a bad position, Shay is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Shay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Shay is desperately trying to improve his position but Nielson has a good base and remains in mount.
Shay doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Shay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shay wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shay trying to control the hands but Nielson won't let him. #SUB2#
Nielson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T8#
Shay is in bad spot here.
Will Nielson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shay trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nielson keeps control of the position easily here as Shay tries to buck him off.
Nielson avoiding Shay 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
Shay is keeping busy.
Shay tries to escape the position.
Shay trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nielson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shay rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nielson wants to work for an arm triangle but Shay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shay tries to roll over but Nielson keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tevin Shay dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Shay misses with a straight right.
Shay lands a really nice looking cross but Nielson seems unphased.
Shay throws a hook but Nielson avoids it easily.
And Nielson tries to counter it with a takedown but Shay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nielson lands a jab.
Tevin Shay is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shay.
Shay shoots in but no luck this time.
Nielson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Shay counters with a single leg into guard. Nielson didn't expect that.
Shay wants to control from the top but Nielson keeps moving.
Nielson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Nielson is trying to keep Shay in close.
Nielson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shay trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nielson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shay defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Nielson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#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.
Shay is working Nielson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shay trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shay stands up over Nielson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shay's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Nielson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shay throwing strikes from guard but Nielson blocks nicely.
Shay throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB#
Shay drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nielson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shay throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nielson uses it to pass to side control.
Shay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nielson is keen to just control but Shay is a slippery customer.
Nielson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shay's head. #SUB2#
Nielson 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##SUB#
Shay actively working from the bottom here.
Shay trying to hold on to Nielson's head to control him but Nielson postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nielson connects with a nice short shot to Shay's temple.
Patrick Nielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Nielson is trying to control the action in half guard but Shay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shay wants to control but Nielson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shay wants to sweep but Nielson has passed to side control!
Nielson working away.
Nielson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shay keeps working.
Shay sneaks back into half guard.
Shay trying to hold on to Nielson's head to control him but Nielson postures up. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nielson scores with a jab to the body.
Shay takes a swing at Nielson's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shay.
Nielson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shay off and has taken his back!
Nielson controlling well, preventing Shay from escaping the position.
Shay is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nielson. #T7#
Shay is covering up but some of the strikes from Nielson are getting through and doing damage.
Shay trying to control the hands but Nielson breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Nielson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nielson is hanging on to Shay's back as he tries to escape.
Nielson throwing sloppy strikes.
Nielson gets his hands free as Shay looks to control.
Nielson throwing sloppy strikes. #T8#
Shay looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shay is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Nielson looking for the choke but no joy.
Shay tries to break free.
Nielson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T9#
Nielson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Nielson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Shay escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Nielson wants to improve his position but Shay is controlling well.
Shay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shay misses with a head shot. Nielson uses the momentum to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Nielson.
I think Shay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Shay!
Our winner, Tevin Shay, 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 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Blue lands with an overhand left.
Blue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldberg. #TD2#
Goldberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goldberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blue's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goldberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Blue wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goldberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue seems keen to control Goldberg's posture.
Blue utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldberg.
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goldberg manages to circle out of the way.
Goldberg throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.
Goldberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
It looked like Blue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goldberg.
Blue connects with a leg kick.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goldberg.
Goldberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goldberg staying out of range there.#T3#
Goldberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a shoot takedown. Blue fights it but they end up in guard.
Blue is pulling down on Goldberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Goldberg, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldberg throws a strike but Blue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Blue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blue wants to get up but he can't break Goldberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue continues to stall.
Goldberg wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blue's half guard.
Blue is holding on to half guard well.
Blue is looking to control Goldberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?#T6#
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Blue gets back to full guard.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Blue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Blue!#REVR#
Blue looking to sit in guard and control but Goldberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Goldberg is working Blue over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T7#
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Blue definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #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.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Goldberg postures up.
Blue is really struggling to control Goldberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blue is pulling down on Goldberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Goldberg, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blue misses with a wild body shot.
Blue tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
Goldberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blue lands a jab.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense. #T9#
Goldberg misses with a body shot
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blue cracks Goldberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blue lands a nice looking body shot.
Goldberg goes for a double leg but Blue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blue continues to drive forward.
Goldberg slips a straight right by Blue.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blue sprawls well. Blue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldberg fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
Lloyd Blue is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goldberg moves out of range as Blue strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldberg misses the target.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldberg fails with the takedown
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Goldberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goldberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Blue ducks down to avoid it.
Blue is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Goldberg throws a low kick but Blue moves out of range easily.
Blue scoring well with a low kick there.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Blue as Goldberg shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a body shot.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldberg.
Blue throws a series of punches but Goldberg moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blue defends it well.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blue but Blue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldberg. #T2#
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldberg throws a hook but Blue blocks it.#CL#
Goldberg tries to keep at a distance but Blue has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goldberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldberg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goldberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blue blocks a body shot from Goldberg. #T3#
Blue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Goldberg managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blue throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blue.
Goldberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue blocks an uppercut.
Blue is pressed up against the cage. Goldberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blue down to the mat. Blue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blue can pounce on him. #T4#
Goldberg lands a nice hook to Blue's body. Blue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Blue.
Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
A cross from Blue lands.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue throws a jab when Goldberg was well out of range.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Blue misses #TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Blue didn't expect that.
Blue wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goldberg is now in half guard.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T5#
Goldberg is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue controlling the position for now.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Goldberg misses with a looping left.
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goldberg manages to circle out of the way.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Blue gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage. #TD2#
Goldberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure.
David Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Blue is controlling Goldberg's posture.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T7#
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
Blue looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blue can pounce on him.
Blue connects with a leg kick.
Blue connects with an inside leg kick.
Goldberg avoids the head kick by Blue. #TD2#
Goldberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Blue has one foot on Goldberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blue pinned against the cage. Blue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T9#
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blue.#TD2#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blue napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Blue sneaks out the side door and pushes Goldberg away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Blue lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldberg's head.
A combination from Blue does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Blue gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Blue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Blue defending well as Goldberg loads up on a big left hand.
Blue throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Blue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldberg checks a leg kick.
Goldberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue tried to counter with a leg kick but Goldberg avoided it.
David Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Blue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg throws out a counter right but Blue avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Blue misses.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blue stuffs the takedown.
Lloyd Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goldberg.#T1#
Goldberg takes a swing at Blue's ribcage but misses.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blue napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blue is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Blue controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goldberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue regains half guard.#T2#
Blue is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Goldberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Blue is trying to stand.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Goldberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Blue is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goldberg jumps into side control!#T3#
Blue is not content to let Goldberg control the position. #SUB2#
Goldberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blue tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blue wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Goldberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blue tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goldberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Blue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goldberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goldberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T5#
Blue is trying desperately to improve position.
Goldberg tries to control but Blue wriggling away.
Blue working to try and regain half guard.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Goldberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blue looks a forlorn figure. #T6#
Blue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goldberg with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Goldberg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blue turns into him and now he's in Goldberg's guard.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg is pulling down on Blue's head to control his posture. #T7#
Blue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blue passes into half guard.
Blue looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blue uses his free foot to push down on Goldberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goldberg.
Goldberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
David Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8##SU#
Blue gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Goldberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldberg checks a low kick from Blue.
Blue is looking to clinch.
Goldberg blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goldberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Blue is pulling down on Goldberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Goldberg, at least for the moment.#T9#
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Goldberg.
I think Blue has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Blue!
Our winner, Lloyd Blue, 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 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Coles. Hyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coles slips under a jab from Hyde.#CL#
Coles closes the distance and pushes Hyde back into the cage.
Coles pushes Hyde back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coles has a couple of punches blocked by Hyde.
A shot in the inside from Coles. #BC2#
Hyde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Hyde is predictable there
and Coles counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyde scores with a body shot.
Hyde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Coles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hyde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coles loads up on a big right hand but Hyde slips the punch.
Coles takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Phillip Coles has been cut.#T1#
Hyde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyde loads up on a big right hand but Coles slips the punch.
Hyde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coles is out of range.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyde is looking to slow Coles down with leg kicks.
Coles moves away from the strike by Hyde.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyde clobbers Coles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hyde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coles in his tracks.
Coles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hyde at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coles. Hyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Hyde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coles.
Coles cracks Hyde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coles throws a lazy uppercut
and Hyde counters with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hyde lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hyde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Coles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Coles misses.
Hyde throws out a counter right but Coles avoids it with no problem.
Hyde keeps Coles at a distance using the push kick.
Coles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coles just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Hyde misses its intended target.
Hyde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyde misses with a shot to the body
and Coles counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Hyde misses the jab.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Coles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coles connects with a looping right hand.
Hyde takes one on the button.
Hyde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyde.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyde 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.
Coles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hyde throws a lazy uppercut
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Coles just misses with a punch to the body.
Coles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Hyde throws the left hand but Coles avoids the punch easily.
Hyde swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Hyde walks into a left hand.
Hyde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coles in his tracks.
Hyde with the inside leg kick.
Coles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coles checks a low kick from Hyde.
Coles looks to land a combination but Hyde avoids it well.
Coles scores with a nice head shot.
Coles scores with a decent looking hook.
Hyde lands with a hook. Coles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#Phillip Coles's cut is getting worse.
Hyde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyde misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hyde connects with a right hand. Coles shakes it off.#T5#
Coles misses with a body shot.
Hyde finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#Coles is rocked!
Hyde cracks Coles with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Coles falls to his knees and Hyde doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Hyde!
Grant Hyde took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Bliss misses with the combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill wants to break free but Bliss has control.
Hill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bliss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bliss lands a body shot.
Bliss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
A hook to the body from Bliss.
Bliss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bliss has Hill pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bliss.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Bliss won't allow it.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bliss has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A short left from Bliss.
Hill tries to circle away but Bliss has him pinned against the cage.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Bliss is controlling the position.
Bliss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.
Hill tries to break free but Bliss pushes him back against the cage.
Bliss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bliss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.
Hill has had enough of the clinch but Bliss keeps him there for the moment.
Bliss prevents Hill from breaking the clinch.
Bliss lands a nice uppercut.
Bliss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bliss is working Hill over against the cage.
Hill looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Bliss scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bliss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Hill is rocked!
Bliss keeps control of Hill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Bliss finish him?
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bliss has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill is looking to break free of the clinch but Bliss has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Bliss.
Nice body punch from Bliss - that landed with a thud.
Bliss creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hill's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hill drops to his knees and Bliss pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Bliss!
Chuck Bliss seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 114
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Wolf shoots in and bounces Harrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Harrison is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wolf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrison.
Harrison lands an elbow that stopped Wolf in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Jero Wolf has been cut.
Harrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Wolf. #BC2#
Harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Wolf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harrison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wolf connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Wolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wolf trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Harrison seems keen to control Wolf's posture.
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf postures up.
We've been hearing that Wolf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wolf 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#
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Harrison's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Harrison working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wolf has passed into half guard!
Harrison trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wolf manages to pass to mount!
Harrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harrison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wolf content just to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harrison wants to control but Wolf is having none of it.#T3#
Harrison is trying to escape the mount.
Harrison tries to hold on but Wolf postures up.
Wolf landing strikes from the mount and Harrison is in trouble!
Wolf lands a nice shot to the head.
Harrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harrison is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wolf breaks from Harrison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harrison is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wolf has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harrison's face. #T4#
Harrison tries to lock up and control but Wolf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf lands a big shot there that rocks Harrison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf landing punches.
Wolf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harrison?
Harrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolf lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harrison hang on?
Wolf lands with some strikes.
Harrison tries to hold on but Wolf postures up.#T5##SUB#
Wolf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolf trying to control but Harrison is having none of it.
Harrison tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away. #T6##SUB#
Wolf working for a guillotine from mount but Harrison is in no mood to give up.
Wolf lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Wolf has hold of Harrison's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Harrison manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wolf breaks from Harrison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harrison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harrison tries to hold on but Wolf postures up.
Wolf working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T7#
Harrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Harrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wolf lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Wolf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Harrison working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Wolf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wolf breaks from Harrison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wolf is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harrison can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Wolf looking to secure an arm triangle but Harrison defends it well.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet. #T8#
Harrison regains half guard.
Wolf passes to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrison trying his best to control but Wolf has mounted him.
Harrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harrison wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harrison wants to improve his position but Wolf is controlling well.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Harrison's hands, connecting with Harrison's forehead.#T9#
Wolf is keen to just control but Harrison is a slippery customer.
Wolf controlling the action here. #SUB#
Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
Wolf passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Harrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf tries to counter with a takedown but Harrison is quick to defend against it.
Wolf avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Wolf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses.
Harrison moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Harrison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harrison loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Harrison stuffs the takedown.
Harrison throws a big counter head kick but Wolf avoids it with no problem.
Harrison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Harrison gets caught napping as Wolf dives in and scores a takedown. Harrison manages to retain guard.
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Harrison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Wolf is looking for a triangle but Harrison pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Harrison looking to pass the guard.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrison controls the pace.#SU2#
Harrison gets to his feet. Wolf looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lito Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolf.
Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harrison.
Wolf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harrison's head.
Wolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react.#T2##TD#
Wolf drives through with a takedown into Harrison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wolf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison has Wolf pulled in close to control his posture.
Wolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Harrison is keeping the position.
Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Harrison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wolf uses it to pass to side control.
Wolf tries to move to mount but Harrison blocks the move with his legs.
Jero Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Harrison tries to escape but Wolf is in control. #SUB#
Wolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrison can do to turn this around?
Wolf working away.
Harrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harrison tries to control but Wolf manages to take his back.
Wolf biding his time, controlling Harrison.
Wolf is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Wolf gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Wolf gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Wolf apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T4#
Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
Wolf feinted with a counter takedown.
Harrison lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf off balance momentarily.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Harrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wolf puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Harrison looking for submissions off his back.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Wolf not doing much here. #T5#
Wolf lands strikes from half guard.
Wolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wolf working Harrison over with strikes.
Wolf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harrison is staying active underneath Wolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
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.
Harrison is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrison avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Harrison actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wolf passes to side control.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Wolf in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrison keeps working.
Wolf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harrison wants to control but Wolf postures up.#T8#
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.
Wolf tries to advance to mount but Harrison denies him.
Harrison struggling a bit here.
Wolf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harrison some visible discomfort.
Harrison taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harrison, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Wolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolf wants to control but Harrison is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wolf trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Wolf tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison is looking to regain half guard here but Wolf keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wolf misses with a kick to the body.
Harrison throws a counter combo.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Harrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrison loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison throws a chopping leg kick but Wolf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolf darts in looking for a takedown but Harrison gets double underhooks and turns Wolf into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Harrison has double underhooks.
Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harrison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrisons head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harrison takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Harrison lands a right hand. #BC2#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf lands with a nice body punch.
Harrison walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Lito Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf backing away here, and Harrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Harrison throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a left to the body.
Wolf misses with a hook
and Harrison counters with a big head kick but Wolf shrugs it off.
Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Harrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
A cross from Harrison lands.
Harrison throws a head kick that Wolf semi-blocks.
Wolf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harrison. Harrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Harrison gets caught napping as Wolf dives in and scores a takedown. Harrison manages to retain guard.
Harrison looking to control. #SUB2#
Harrison isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wolf stacks Harrison on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wolf!
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Harrison is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Wolf advances to full mount.
Harrison is in a horrible position here. Wolf smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wolf has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harrison's face. #T4#
Wolf pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Harrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harrison is looking to improve his position but Wolf isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolf unloading with bombs!
Harrison is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wolf connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrison is squirming around, avoiding Wolf's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Wolf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Harrison is now in Wolf's guard. A big mistake from Wolf there, giving up the dominant position!
Lito Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5##SUB#
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harrison defends well.#SUB#
Harrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrison has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Harrison forces his way into half guard.
Harrison wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it. #SUB#
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harrison wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harrison is taking a breather. Wolf 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.
Wolf trying to control here. #T7##SUB#
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Harrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrison throws a low kick, looking for Wolf's leg but Wolf calmly moves out of range.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
Harrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrison sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses. #T8#
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Wolf misses with an uppercut
and Harrison counters with a leg kick.
Wolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily.
Harrison scores with a punch to the head.
Wolf blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Wolf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wolf shoots in for a double leg but Harrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jero Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Harrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Harrison is predictable there
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T9#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harrison lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wolf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Harrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolf lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Wolf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harrison quickly recovers to half guard.
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolf is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Harrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harrison trying to control but Wolf postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jero Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jero Wolf!
A very excited looking Jero Wolf 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 114
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Jackman cracks Clinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clinton tries to avoid it but Jackman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clinton to the ground. Clinton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clinton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackman takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Jackman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Clinton as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Clinton.
Clinton throws a lazy uppercut
and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clinton throws a leg kick
and Jackman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimmy Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinton misses with a hook #TD#
and Jackman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Clinton has his foot on Jackman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackman works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Clinton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clinton controls Jackman momentarily but Jackman frees himself.
Jackman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clinton is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackman 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.
Clinton working a defensive guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clinton is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackman misses with a straight left.
Clinton lunges at Jackman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackman's hand.
Lucas Clinton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackman misses with a hook
and Clinton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Jackman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackman lands a slapping body shot.
Jackman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clinton at a distance.
Clinton moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clinton is looking for the big counter here.
Clinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackman.
Clinton throws a counter combo.
Jackman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clinton has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clinton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackman is defended easily by Clinton.
Clinton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Clinton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackman.
Clinton misses with a straight left.
Jackman misses with a body punch
and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton cracks Jackman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clinton blocks a jab.
Clinton throws out a counter right but Jackman avoids it with no problem.
Clinton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackman to score with a decent uppercut.
Clinton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackman throws a big shot that misses.
Clinton wants to counter with a clinch but Jackman pushes him away.#TD#
Clinton gets caught flat footed, as Jackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Clinton wriggles free and stands up. #T5#
Jackman misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clinton! But no joy.
A combination from Clinton does no damage.
Jackman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackman.
It seemed like Clinton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Jackman.#TD#
Jackman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clinton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton controls Jackman momentarily but Jackman frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully. #T6#
Jackman distracts Clinton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Clinton looking for subs off his back but Jackman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clinton hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Clinton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T7#
Clinton working to try and regain half guard.
Jackman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clinton's face.
Clinton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Jackman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Clinton has picked Jackman up and slammed him! Jackman can't keep hold of the triangle and Clinton manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton slows the pace down.
Jackman is trying to control Clinton's posture but Clinton avoids it.
Jackman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clinton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Jackman is trying to control Clinton's posture but Clinton avoids it.
Clinton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jackman!
Jackman is trying to escape the mount.
Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackman is working hard here to advance position.
Clinton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackman is looking to escape.
Clinton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Jackman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clinton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jackman is in real trouble.
Jackman wants to control his opponent's hands but Clinton gets his hands free.
Clinton keeps control of the position easily here as Jackman tries to buck him off.
Clinton not allowing Jackman to control his hands.
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 Jimmy Jackman 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#
Jackman misses with a looping right.
Clinton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackman throws a body punch but Clinton moves out of range.
Jackman staying out of range there.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackman loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch.
Clinton with the inside leg kick.
Clinton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clinton there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clinton enables Jackman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clinton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clinton is looking to stand back up but Jackman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Clinton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Jackman is trying to control the action in half guard but Clinton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Clinton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Jackman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackman moves into full mount! Clinton won't be happy about that!
Jackman landing shots from mount.
Jackman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackman is landing with some decent strikes but Clinton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackman trying to control but Clinton is having none of it.
Jackman looking to finish Clinton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clinton!#T2#
Jackman scoring with strikes but Clinton is staying in there.
Jackman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackman looking to control but Clinton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackman controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clinton can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Clinton tries to hold on but Jackman pushes him away.
Clinton is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackman has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Jackman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Clinton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Clinton!
Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet. #SUB#
Clinton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clinton passes into half guard.
Jackman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Clinton manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Jackman is desperately trying to improve his position but Clinton has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackman tries to lock up and control but Clinton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clinton controlling the pace for now.
Jackman wants to hold on but Clinton pushes him away.
Clinton tries to control but Jackman wriggling away.
Clinton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Clinton trying to control but Jackman is having none of it.
Jackman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clinton slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clinton is trying to control. Jackman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackman is trying to control but can't.
Clinton slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jimmy Jackman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackman wants to improve his position but Clinton is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackman ducks under a wild hook from Clinton.#T7#
Clinton loads up on a big right hand but Jackman slips the punch.
Clinton throws a leg kick which misses Jackman's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackman tries to avoid it.
Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Jackman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Clinton wants to stand back up but Jackman manages to pass into side control.
Jackman wants to control but Clinton is keeping him busy.
Clinton tries to bench press Jackman off him but Jackman keeps the position.
Jackman landing a few strikes. #T8#
Jackman lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackman wants to control but Clinton is keeping him busy.
Jackman lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clinton keeps working. #SUB#
Jackman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clinton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackman throws an elbow but Clinton slips to the side and avoids it well.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Clinton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackman lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Jackman is trying to get an arm triangle but Clinton is defending well.
Jackman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clinton some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clinton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jackman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackman misses with an uppercut
and Clinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackman throws a right hand that misses
and Clinton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lucas Clinton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackman is defended easily by Clinton.
Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Clinton tenderised Jackman's leg. Jackman is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Clinton throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Jackman counters with a single leg into guard. Clinton didn't expect that.
Jackman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackman postures up and lands a big shot to Clinton's brow.
Jackman scoring with some ground and pound.
Clinton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackman is controlling him.
Jackman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clinton's head.
Jackman 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. #SUB2#
Clinton is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Jackman trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Jackman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clinton is trying to keep Jackman in close.
Clinton working a defensive guard but Jackman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jackman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clinton taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Jackman works to advance to full mount. Clinton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Clinton is trying to escape the mount.
Clinton holds on to Jackman as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Jackman with shots to the head and body - Clinton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackman lands a big elbow.
Jackman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clinton is looking to escape. #T4#
Clinton taking shots to the head.
Clinton is squirming around, avoiding Jackman's attempts to control the action.
Jackman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clinton tries to hold on but Jackman postures up.
Lucas Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Clinton tries to reverse the position but Jackman maintains control.
Jackman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackman landing strikes from the mount and Clinton is in trouble!
Clinton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackman with a couple of short strikes.
Clinton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T6#
Jackman lands a couple of good shots and Clinton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Clinton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jackman.
Clinton tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Jackman tightening his grip on Clinton, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackman struggling to keep hold of the position. #T7#
Clinton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jackman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Clinton could be in trouble here!
Jackman 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.
Jackman scores with punches and elbows.
Clinton breaks Jackman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackman has Clinton pulled in close to control his posture. #T8##SUB#
Jackman is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jackman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clinton defends it easily.
Clinton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clinton postures up.
Clinton is fighting to break Jackman's control of his arms but Jackman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jimmy Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Clinton stays in close to Jackman's body and controls the position.
Jackman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clinton is one step ahead there.
Clinton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackman is pulling down on Clinton's head. It's preventing any offense from Clinton, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackman, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jackman!
Jimmy Jackman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lucas Clinton spoke after the fight, saying 'Aww shucks... :('.

Event: TOF 114
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight misses with a left hand
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCoy lands an overhand right.
Knight misses with a combination
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Donk. Knight catches McCoy right on the button with a cross.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy slips under a jab.#T1#
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCoy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight jabs McCoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCoy thinking.
Knight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight slips under a jab.
McCoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCoy fails with the takedown
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight looks to throw the jab but McCoy is out of range.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. McCoy moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from McCoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Willy McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McCoy gets caught napping as Knight dives in and scores a takedown. McCoy manages to retain guard.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCoy holds on and takes a little breather.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
McCoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Knight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCoy's head.
McCoy has his hands on Knight's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
McCoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knight clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by McCoy.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
McCoy swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking. #T5#
Knight scores with a sloppy right hand. McCoy should have avoided that one.
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Knight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McCoy passes Knight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard. #REVR#
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T6##SUB2#
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
McCoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T7#
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCoy's head.
McCoy looking to control.
Knight wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCoy pulls Knight in close to his closed guard and prevents Knight from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T8#
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knight misses with an uppercut. McCoy saw that one coming.
McCoy slips a straight right by Knight.
McCoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCoy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knight misses with a straight left.
A jab from Knight misses.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt. #T9#
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces McCoy off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Knight closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCoy's guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Knight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Willy McCoy has been cut.#TD#
McCoy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knight trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy is pulling down on Knight's head to control his posture.
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knight postures up and lands a big shot to McCoy's brow.
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knight landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#McCoy is rocked!
Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCoy is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?#T2#
Knight postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McCoy covers up, he's hurt! Knight keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Knight and the ref steps in to end the fight! Knight can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
A victorious Terrell Knight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Hands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hands does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Hands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Hands misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Hands.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hands with a body shot.
Kersikov tests Hands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hands.
Hands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Hands.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Hands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Hands settles back down.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Happy Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hands's head.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hands has wrist control.
Kersikov won't allow Hands to get back to his feet.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Hands blocks nicely.
Kersikov trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Hands wants to stand up but Kersikov is controlling him.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hands is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kersikov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hands throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Hands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hands defends it well.
Hands scoring well with a low kick there.
Hands misses with a leg kick.
Hands takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.#T3#
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Hands tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Hands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Hands misses with a straight right.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hands defends it well.
Hands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.
Hands fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Hands defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Hands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Hands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hands throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov slips a jab from Hands.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Hands takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Hands throws a lazy head kick
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T5#
Hands scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good shot there by Hands.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Hands.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Hands.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Hands swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.
Hands is looking to counter punch.#T6#
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hands lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hands misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hands momentarily.
Hands throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Hands misses with a looping right.#T7#
Hands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Hands shakes it off.
Hands swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hands throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Hands shakes it off.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Hands avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Hands throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
Kersikov stays in close to Hands's body and controls the position.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hands wants to stand but Kersikov is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T9#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Hands misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Hands lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Hands misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Hands misses #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Hands fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nykolai Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Hands misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Hands.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands motions for Kersikov to come forward. Hands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kersikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hands's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hands is looking to escape.#T1#
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Hands is having none of it.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hands is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Hands is trying to stand back up but Kersikov is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A low kick from Hands is predictable there
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Hands, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Hands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Hands was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Hands only half commits.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hands throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Hands is predictable there
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hands throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown into Hands's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hands wants to get back to his feet but Kersikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Hands uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Hands!#REVR#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T5#
Hands passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hands is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Hands is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hands is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
Kersikov has his hands on Hands's head, controlling the position. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hands cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Hands throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov cracks Hands with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T7#
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hands.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Hands slips under a jab from Kersikov.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands lands with an overhand left.
Hands slips under a jab.
Hands looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick by Hands misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T8#
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Hands lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hands misses with a left hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #T9#
Hands misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHands.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hands misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hands throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Happy Hands will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Hands finds it's target.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hands walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Hands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Hands is predictable there
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Hands.#T1#
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Hands.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hands should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Hands misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
Hands avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Hands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Hands jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Hands throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands with a hook.
Hands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov. #T3#
Hands closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Hands avoids it easily.
Hands slips a jab from Kersikov.
Hands throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hands throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Hands fights it but they end up in guard.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kersikov is in close to Hands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kersikov won't allow Hands to get back to his feet.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Hands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Hands takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Hands.
Hands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Hands misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Hands wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov lands a jab to Hands's midsection.
Hands connects with an inside leg kick.
Hands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov slips a straight right by Hands.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Hands avoids it easily.
Hands throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T7#
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Hands misses.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Hands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T8#
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hands off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
Hands misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Hands misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Hands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hands's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Hands.
Kersikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hands swivels and escapes.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nykolai Kersikov.#T9#
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Hands is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Hands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Hands's ribs.
Hands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hands. That's going to slow Kersikov down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nykolai Kersikov.
I think Kersikov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nykolai Kersikov!
Our winner, Nykolai Kersikov, 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.
Happy Hands spoke after the fight, saying '...(Nothing... he just stares intensely into the cameraman... then throws down the mic.)'.

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Boris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Boris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Boris.
Boris jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Boris goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Boris counters with a single leg into guard. Bishop didn't expect that.
Bishop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bishop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boris manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bishop trying to control but Boris is working from the bottom.
Bishop controlling from the top position. #T1#
Boris has Bishop pulled in close to control his posture.
Boris is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up. #SUB2#
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boris has his hands on Bishop's head, controlling the position.
Boris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Trials Of Fortitude inform us that Boris has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Boris keeps moving.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Boris is retaining full guard.
Boris has a closed guard, preventing Bishop from standing up.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Boris is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop swings for the body but Boris moves out of range.
Boris misses with an uppercut.
Boris blocks a jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Boris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Boris misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop slips a straight right by Boris.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Boris is just out of range.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Boris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Boris moves out of range easily.
Boris with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boris lands with a good body shot.
Boris checks the leg kick.#T4#
A big right from Boris misses.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Boris missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop slips a straight right by Boris.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Boris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Bishop.
Bishop throws a jab when Boris was well out of range.
Boris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boris throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.#T5#
Boris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Boris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Boris counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Boris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Boris is just out of range.
Boris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boris dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Boris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Boris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T6##TD2#
Boris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boris is in Bishop's guard.#SUB#
Bishop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boris wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Boris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boris postures up. #SUB#
Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T7#
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boris passes into side control.
Boris scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Boris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bishop is avoiding damage well. #T8##SUB2#
Boris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bishop is trying to control Boris's posture but Boris avoids it.
Bishop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boris thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Boris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though. #T9#
Boris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boris is thwarting Bishop's attempts to control the position.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Boris sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boris is just content to waste time from the top position. Bishop takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bishop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boris has managed to get both his arms back between Bishop's legs - danger averted.
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 Kealin Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boris was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop thumps Boris with a low kick.
Boris just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Boris ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop takes a swing at Boris's ribcage but misses.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bishop throws a body punch but Boris moves out of range.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Boris finds it's way through Bishop's defenses.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Boris ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boris defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Boris throws a big shot that misses.
Boris misses the jab.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boris is able to avoid easily.
Boris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boris misses with a body shot.
Boris avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Boris ducks right into an uppercut from Bishop.
Boris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kealin Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Boris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bishop was covering up waiting for the punch and Boris finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Bishop has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boris has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Boris manages to break the clinch.
Boris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boris misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Boris gets a takedown into half guard.

Bishop has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boris is on him like a limpet, forcing Bishop back against the cage.
Boris tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Boris.
Boris wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3##BC2#
Boris breaks from the clinch.
Boris throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop stuffs the takedown.
Kealin Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Boris.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
As Boris looks to move away, Bishop throws a big counter combo but Boris just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Bishop gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bishop seems keen to control Boris's posture.#SUB#
Bishop looking for a guillotine here but Boris defends easily. #SUB#
Bishop looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boris has picked Bishop up and slammed him! Bishop can't keep hold of the triangle and Boris manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Boris is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boris is chipping away with strikes.
Boris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
John Boris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boris working away.#T5##SUB2#
Boris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bishop rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boris's guard! Nice work there by Bishop! #SUB2#
Boris looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Boris wants to control the position but Bishop says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
Boris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bishop is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bishop seems to be looking for submissions. #T6#
Boris gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Boris's legs - danger averted.
Bishop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boris is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Boris is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Boris looking for a sweep but Bishop has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bishop tries to control but Boris wriggling away.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boris hang on?
Boris wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.#SUB#
Bishop has isolated one of Boris's arms. Boris looking to fight him off but Bishop twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kealin Bishop!
A victorious Kealin Bishop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
House throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Panda scores with a takedown into House's guard.
Panda postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
House is trying to keep Panda in close.
Panda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as House works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
House is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is in close to House's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as House works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
House keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Panda misses its intended target.
Max House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda misses with a straight right.
Panda drops his hands momentarily and House takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
House ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
House swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
House misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Panda slips under a jab from House.
Panda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
House throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
House throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda moves away from the strike by House. #T2#
House slips a straight right by Panda.
House has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Panda throws a body punch but House moves out of range.
House bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panda's head.
Panda loads up on a big right hand but House slips the punch.
Panda throws a lazy uppercut
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
letting House counter with a right hand.
Panda misses the body punch
and House counters with a two punch combo.
House lands a jab to the head.
House misses with a hook.
House misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. House fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##ES#
House kicks Panda off and gets to his feet.
House misses the jab.
House is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says House as he avoids it easily.
Max House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Panda.
House throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
House trying to control the position here. #T4#
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
House avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but House manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T5#
House showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
House is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but House is one step ahead there. #T6#
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.
House not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
House feints a jab promting Panda to slip. House then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Panda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
House's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panda under the eye.
Panda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from House misses the target.
House is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House misses with a few strikes there.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and House counters with a stiff right hand. #T7#
Panda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between House's hands.
Panda moves away from the strike by House.
Panda misses with a right hand
and House counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
House throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Winter Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
House is looking to counter punch.
House defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panda.#TD2#
Panda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
House is trying to control the position from the bottom.
House is really struggling to control Panda but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
House pulls Panda in to control the position.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
House working a defensive guard but Panda manages to pass into side control anyway.
House is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
House is looking for a sweep.
Panda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but House keeps working. #T9#
Panda throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and House works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
House is staying active underneath Panda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Panda wants to pass to mount but House is defending the position.
House trying to control from the bottom.
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
House wants to control but Panda passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max House dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
House feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
House moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
House swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panda.
House slips under a jab.
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
House is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and House counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
House lands with a nice combination. Panda backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
House misses with a looping right.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Panda misses the target.
House slips a jab from Panda.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda moves away from the strike by House.
A jab from House misses.
House misses with a looping right.
Panda drops his hands momentarily and House takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Panda misses.
House throws a one two combo.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panda misses with a looping right.#T2#
Panda misses with a right hand
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by House.
A jab from Panda finds it's way through House's defenses.
House is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda swings for the body but House moves out of range.
Panda scores with a jab to the body.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but House was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Panda looks to land a right hand but House moved out of range.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
House throws a hook but Panda avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
House throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda moves away from the strike by House.
Panda throws a combination that misses
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House with a nice cross.#TD2#
House gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. House manages to retain guard.
House being controlled here, momentarily.
House not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
House is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Panda trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
House managing to control the position.
Panda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
House is trying to control the position but Panda postures up. #T5#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
House keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
House misses the jab.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
House is looking for a counter combo.
House lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
House uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panda.
House has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panda finds it's way round the side to connect with House's head.
Panda blocks a jab.
Panda avoids the body shot from House.
Panda loads up on a big right hand but House slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from House on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T6#
Panda slips under a jab from House.
Panda misses with a right hand
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda misses with a straight left.
House throwing a counter right hand but Panda manages to avoid it.
House displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.
A big left from House misses. #T7#
House darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
House misses the jab.
Panda with the counter takedown but House avoids it easily.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
House throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda connects with a jab.
House throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda scores with a hook to the body. House takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
House is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda. #TD2#
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. House sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but House is defending well. #T8#
House trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda is landing with some decent strikes but House is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
House is bucking up trying to escape but Panda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Panda throws a sloppy strike and House uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and House has ended up in Panda's guard.
Panda pulls House in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
House wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
House will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda pulls House in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max House dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
House needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there.
Panda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
House has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panda finds it's way round the side to connect with House's head.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House misses with a straight right.
House stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panda blocks a jab.
House lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
Panda moves out of range as House strikes.
Panda misses with the combination.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
House tries to sprawl but Panda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
House looks like he's trying to stand up.
Panda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
House wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Winter Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Panda lands a heavy elbow.
Panda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for House because Panda loaded up on that one.
Panda controlling from mount.
Panda tries to control but House wriggling away. #T3#
Panda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
House wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panda is landing with some decent strikes but House is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Panda unloads with some shots from mount but House bucks and avoids them well.
House in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Max House has been cut.
Panda lands a couple of good shots and House has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#House is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Panda looking to break House's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. House remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Panda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oh House is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panda is loading up with his shots from the back and House is in big trouble! House taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Winter Panda!

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Gibbons misses with a hook.
Gibbons throws a right hand that misses
and Charles counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gibbons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Charles jabs Gibbons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gibbons misses with a looping left.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reggie Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbons throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Charles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Gibbons has his feet on Charles's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons leaves Charles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Charles there.#TD2#
Charles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gibbons to the ground. Charles is now in Gibbons's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Gibbons working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
Charles is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibbons has wrist control.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibbons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbons is retaining full guard.
Charles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Charles postures up and lands a big shot to Gibbons's brow.
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gibbons has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Charles 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.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Gibbons is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charles has his takedown stuffed
and Gibbons counters with a series of strikes. Charles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibbons scores with a jab.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Roydell Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Charles.
Charles misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Charles misses with an uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a straight right hand.
Gibbons missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Charles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibbons lands a jab.
Gibbons lands a head shot.
Gibbons looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Gibbons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gibbons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
Gibbons throws a big shot that misses.
Charles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gibbons thuds his right hand into Charles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T5#
Charles shoots for a double leg takedown but Gibbons sprawls well. He's pushed Charles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibbons thuds his right hand into Charles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Gibbons blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Gibbons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gibbons blocks the body kick.
Gibbons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charles throws out the jab.
Roydell Gibbons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbons throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T6#
Charles throws a leg kick but Gibbons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gibbons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gibbons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Charles dodges the punch combination from Gibbons.
Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Gibbons blocks the low kick.
Gibbons feints a jab promting Charles to slip. Gibbons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Charles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gibbons connects with a nice looking jab.
Charles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.
Charles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibbons defends it nicely.#T7#
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Gibbons misses with a left hand
and Gibbons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.
Charles swings for the body but Gibbons moves out of range.
Gibbons blocks a leg kick.
Charles looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Nice body punch from Charles.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut
and Charles counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charles misses with a straight right. #T8#
A punch lands to the side of Charles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gibbons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gibbons throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbons manages to avoid it.
Charles tries for a takedown but Gibbons circles away easily
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Charles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gibbons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Charles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
Charles staying out of range there.#T9#
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charles.
Gibbons slips a straight right by Charles.
Gibbons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gibbons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Charles gets the takedown into side control.
Gibbons taking a bit of punishment here - Charles scoring with strikes.
Gibbons is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Charles controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Gibbons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roydell Gibbons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Charles tries to land a leg kick but Gibbons saw it coming and moves away.
Gibbons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roydell Gibbons is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibbons missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gibbons throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Gibbons throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbons moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Charles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Gibbons misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles misses with a hook
and Gibbons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gibbons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Charles throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charles takes a swing at Gibbons's ribcage but misses.
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Charles slips the punch.
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbons.
Charles throws a jab when Gibbons was well out of range.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles throws the left hand but Gibbons avoids the punch easily.
Charles slips under a jab.
Gibbons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Charles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Charles throws out a loose jab but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Gibbons staying out of range there.
Gibbons misses with a hook. Charles ducked under it nicely.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gibbons throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Gibbons.
Charles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gibbons defends it well.
Charles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gibbons at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Charles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gibbons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Charles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Gibbons finds it's way through Charles's defenses. #T3#
Charles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gibbons on the side of the head.
Charles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gibbons lands a jab.
Charles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gibbons swings widly with a right hand
enabling Charles to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons throws an off balance right hand
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibbons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Gibbons misses.
Gibbons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gibbons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Charles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gibbons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Gibbons lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Gibbons.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Gibbons moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Gibbons throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charles wants to slow Gibbons down by chopping away at his legs.
Gibbons tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibbons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charles wants to slow Gibbons down by chopping away at his legs.
Charles slips a jab and a cross from Gibbons.
Charles throws a leg kick
and Gibbons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T5#
Gibbons throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
Charles misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.
Charles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gibbons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Charles misses.
Gibbons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Gibbons throws a right and a left that both miss.#T6#
Charles misses with a jab to the body
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibbons misses with a hook
and Charles counters with a straight right hand.
Charles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibbons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles lands a right hook to the body.
Charles shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Charles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gibbons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles fails with the takedown
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibbons throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.#T7#
Charles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibbons defends it nicely.
Roydell Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Charles.
Nice jab there from Charles.
A lazy left from Gibbons finds it's target.
Charles throws a hook but Gibbons avoids it easily.
Gibbons moves out of range of the body kick from Charles.
A swing and a miss from Gibbons.
Charles misses with a straight right. #T8#
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Charles slips the punch.
Charles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gibbons misses with a looping right.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Gibbons does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Gibbons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Charles.
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbons.
Charles throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles throws an off balance right hand
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Charles throws a leg kick but Gibbons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Charles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T9#
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Charles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gibbons defends it well.
Charles misses with a body kick.
Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibbons blocks a leg kick.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charles.
The fighters circling - Charles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Gibbons coming out on top.
Charles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gibbons just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gibbons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roydell Gibbons dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Charles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Charles. That snapped Gibbons's head back.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles tries for a takedown but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles slips a jab from Gibbons.
Jab, jab by Gibbons - just one landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibbons!
Charles scores with a nice head shot.
Charles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbons moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Gibbons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Charles throws a leg kick
letting Gibbons counter with a right hand. #ROC#Charles is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibbons throws out the jab.
Charles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibbons finish him?#T1#
Charles tries to land a front kick but Gibbons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gibbons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles defending well as Gibbons loads up on a big left hand.
Gibbons misses with a straight right.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.
Charles seems to have recovered his senses.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Charles looks to land a right hand but Gibbons moved out of range.
Good work by Gibbons as he checks the leg kick.
Gibbons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gibbons.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gibbons.#T2#
Gibbons looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles slips under a jab from Gibbons.
Charles throws a hook to the side of Gibbons's head but Gibbons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charles throws a leg kick but Gibbons sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Charles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gibbons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Charles is in Gibbons's guard.
Gibbons working a defensive guard here.
Charles wants to control from the top but Gibbons keeps moving. #T3#
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbons is retaining full guard.
Gibbons is trying to control the position but Charles postures up. #SUB#
Gibbons working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily. #SUB#
Gibbons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charles trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Charles slips under a jab from Gibbons.
Charles with the counter takedown but Gibbons avoids it easily.
Gibbons throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibbons needs to keep his hands up - Charles had a free shot at his head there.
Gibbons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbons defending well as Charles loads up on a big left hand.
Gibbons misses with a right hand
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gibbons to score with a decent uppercut.
Charles misses with a looping left.#T5#
Gibbons feints a jab promting Charles to slip. Gibbons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Charles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Charles takes a swing at Gibbons's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gibbons misses its target.
A low kick from Charles is predictable there
and Gibbons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Charles misses with a shot to the body
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gibbons throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Gibbons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibbons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gibbons misses with a looping left.
Charles tries to land a front kick but Gibbons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gibbons throws a big counter combination but Charles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gibbons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charles.#T6#
A telegraphed right hand from Charles misses the target.
Gibbons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Gibbons ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Gibbons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Charles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roydell Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Charles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles moves out of range as Gibbons strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Charles! But no joy.
Charles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibbons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charles scrambles back to his feet.
Gibbons throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
Charles misses with a straight left.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T7#
Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
A nice side step and Charles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Charles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gibbons.
Gibbons throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Charles misses with a leg kick
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gibbons scores with a nice strike.
Charles lands a right hook to the body.
Charles dives in for a single leg takedown but Gibbons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gibbons, as that shot connected. #T8#
Gibbons feints with a jab and clips Charles right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Charles is sent crashing into the canvas and Gibbons leaps in for the kill! Charles tries to get to his feet but Gibbons is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Charles is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roydell Gibbons!
A victorious Roydell Gibbons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.#KD#
Kilgore lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Kilgore takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kaven Murphy has been cut.
Kaven Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Murphy crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Kilgore!
Our winner, Jeremy Kilgore, 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 112
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Wooten Jr.
Wooten Jr loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wooten Jr.#CL#
Wooten Jr moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Wooten Jr is controlling him.
Wooten Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooten Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooten Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Wooten Jr - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Wooten Jr blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Wooten Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooten Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Wooten Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Wooten Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooten Jr lands a shot to the body.
Wooten Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Wooten Jr lands a left hand.
Wooten Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Wooten Jr is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooten Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooten Jr lands with a left to the head.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A body shot lands from Wooten Jr.
A short left from Wooten Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wooten Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Wooten Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooten Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Wooten Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. #ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Wooten Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Wooten Jr finish him?
A short right from Wooten Jr on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wooten Jr.
Wooten Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Good body shot from Wooten Jr.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Wooten Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooten Jr lands a body shot. #T3#
Wooten Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooten Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Wooten Jr digs a right hand into Rodriguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez's gas tank.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooten Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooten Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooten Jr scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wooten Jr.
Wooten Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooten Jr scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wooten Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Wooten Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooten Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Wooten Jr as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wooten Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooten Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooten Jr lands a shot to the body.
Wooten Jr scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Wooten Jr lands a shot to the body.#T5##BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooten Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
A big left from Wooten Jr misses.
Wooten Jr circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rodriguez to the canvas! Rodriguez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wooten Jr keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Wooten Jr!
A very excited looking Chad Wooten Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Mao throws a big shot that misses.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mao misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Mao scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like James Johnson has been cut.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mao defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao walks into a jab.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Mao's ribs.
Mao throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Mao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson stalks Mao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mao's face. Mao staggers backwards, shaken.
Mao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mao slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a jab. Mao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mao!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#T2#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Mao.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson. #ROC#Mao is rocked!
Johnson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Mao out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Johnson!
An out of breath James Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yin Mao spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Tartarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
May Jr wants to counter the offense by Tartarus and move into the clinch position.
May Jr misses with a kick to the body
and May Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from May Jr tenderised Tartarus's leg. Tartarus is trying to keep his angry face on.
May Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
May Jr lands with a cross.
May Jr misses the shot to the body.
Tartarus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tartarus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tartarus connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
May Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
May Jr throws a low kick but Tartarus avoids it.#T1#
Good leg kick by May Jr.
May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tartarus.
Tartarus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
May Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tartarus wants to slow May Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
May Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
May Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
May Jr needs to keep his hands up - Tartarus had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. May Jr catches Tartarus right on the button with a cross.
May Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tartarus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
May Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
May Jr lands with a cross.
Tartarus cracks May Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
May Jr misses with an uppercut. Tartarus saw that one coming.
May Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tartaruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. May Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
May Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
May Jr cracks Tartarus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Tartarus blocks the leg kick.
Tartarus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tartarus lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartarus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
May Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tartarus staying out of range there.
Tartarus lands with an uppercut that bounces May Jr off the cage and back into range.
Crunch! Tartarus slams his shin into May Jr's torso.
May Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
May Jr needs to keep his hands up - Tartarus had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#May Jr is rocked!
Tartarus checks the leg kick.
May Jr throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range.
Tartarus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
May Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tartarus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
May Jr lands with a right hand. #T4#
May Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tartarus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
May Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Tartarus finish him?
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!
May Jr throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range.
May Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Tartarus counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uriel Tartarus!
Uriel Tartarus is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Uriel Tartarus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kaven May Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'.

Event: MILF 54 Bjornsson vs Snake
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Slice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brogan's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Brogan has been cut.
Brogan misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Brogan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Brogan looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Brogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimbino Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brogan defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
Slice misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Brogan misses its target.
Slice wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Brogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Slice. Those never looked like landing.
Slice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brogan.#CL2#
Slice has Brogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Brogan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Brogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice presses Brogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Brogan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slice tries a body shot but Brogan blocks it.
Slice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Brogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Brogan.
Slice blocks an elbow strike from Brogan.
Slice effectively controlling the action here.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Slice tries to work over Brogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brogan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brogan pushes Slice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brogan lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Kimbino Slice has been cut.
Slice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slice tries to throw a body punch but Brogan avoids it by throwing Slice back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slice's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brogan blocking some punches.
Slice blocks the elbow strike.
Brogan pushes Slice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brogan.
A short right from Brogan on the inside.
Slice prevents a body shot from Brogan. #T3#
Brogan prevents a body shot from Slice.
Brogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
Brogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slice takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brogan pushes Slice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Brogan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brogan.
Brogan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brogan lands a nice uppercut.
Brogan tries a knee to the head but Slice blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Brogan.
Nice elbow from Brogan. #CUT#That has opened up Kimbino Slice's cut even more.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Brogan misses with a punch to the body.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Brogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brogan. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brogan misses with a knee to the head.
Brogan throws an elbow that misses.
Slice taking a breather.
Brogan tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brogan misses with a body punch.
Slice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brogan can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Brogan tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Brogan back against the cage.
Slice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brogan throws an elbow but it misses.
Slice struggles to land a body shot inside as Brogan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Brogan blocking some punches.
Brogan misses with the head strike.
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 Michael Brogan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Brogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Brogan looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
It seemed like Slice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brogan backs away from a small jab... but Slice lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Brogan crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Slice with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kimbino Slice!

Event: OFK 400 - Hiro Vs Garrincha
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Gazersky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Sparr scores with a takedown into Gazersky's guard.
Gazersky controls Sparr momentarily but Sparr frees himself.
Sparr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparr trying to control but Gazersky is working from the bottom.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Gazersky.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gazersky is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sparr wants to control but Gazersky passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky working the head and body with strikes.
Gazersky lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazersky trying to control the action but Sparr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gazersky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparr defending well though.
Sparr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gazersky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gazersky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparr is trying to control but can't.
Gazersky is nestled in close to Sparr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sparr has hold of Gazersky's hands but Gazersky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparr gets full guard.
Sparr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazersky.
Sparr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazersky. #T2#
Sparr controls Gazersky momentarily but Gazersky frees himself.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gazersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gazersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparr looking to control.
Sparr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparr, not yet.
Sparr is trying to control the position but Gazersky postures up.
Gazersky preventing the sweep.
Gazersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparr has wrist control.
Gazersky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gazersky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gazersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Gazersky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sparr throws an overhand right that lands on Gazersky's shoulder, as Gazersky tries to avoid the shot.
Gazersky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparr defends it well.
Gazersky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Gazersky.#TD#
Gazersky gets caught flat footed, as Sparr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gazersky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sparr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparr looking to control. #T4#
Gazersky stopping the sweep attempt from Sparr.
Gazersky throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazersky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sparr's head.
Gazersky distracts Sparr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gazersky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparr is keeping the position for now.
Gazersky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparr is trying to keep Gazersky in close.
Sparr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazersky. #SUB#
Sparr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gazersky defends well.
Gazersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gazersky misses with a body punch
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gazersky throws out a loose jab but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazersky misses with a body punch
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gazersky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparr was well out of range. Poor timing from Gazersky.
Gazersky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gazersky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparr.
And Gazersky tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparr. Gazersky does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##TD#
Sparr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gazersky was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sparr won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gazersky is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gazersky looking to pass the guard.
Sparr controls Gazersky momentarily but Gazersky frees himself.
Sparr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazersky. #T2#
Gazersky cracks Sparr with a solid left hand.
Sparr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlon Gazersky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gazersky stands up over Sparr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gazersky throws a big elbow that misses.
Gazersky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gazersky postures up in Sparr's guard and throws a big left but Sparr blocks it.
Gazersky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gazersky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Sparr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparr trying to control the position.
Sparr seems to have got his legs back now.
Gazersky throws an elbow that misses. Sparr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gazersky's guard. Nice move by Sparr!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr is working Gazersky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gazersky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gazersky looking for a sweep. Not yet Gazersky, not yet.
Gazersky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gazersky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gazersky landing with the ground and pound.
Gazersky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Gazersky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gazersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gazersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gazersky throwing strikes from guard but Sparr blocks nicely.
Sparr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gazersky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gazersky wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Sparr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gazersky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparr is in Gazersky's guard.
Gazersky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there.
Gazersky seems keen to control Sparr's posture.
Gazersky is continuing to stall.
Sparr won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sparr distracts Gazersky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazersky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sparr won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.
Gazersky is still trying to improve position.
Gazersky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sparr won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.
Sparr is in close to Gazersky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gazersky controls Sparr momentarily but Sparr frees himself.
Sparr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roger Sparr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparr is controlling the pace.
Sparr is nestled in close to Gazersky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Gazersky wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gazersky is in trouble now - Sparr has advanced to mount!
Sparr is landing with some decent strikes but Gazersky is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sparr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sparr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gazersky is looking to escape.
Gazersky taking shots to the head.
Gazersky has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sparr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Gazersky working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Sparr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gazersky's face.
Sparr dominating with strikes here.
Gazersky is in a horrible position here. Sparr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gazersky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparr with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Gazersky is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gazersky is still in real trouble! Can Sparr finish him?
Gazersky is trying desperately to improve position.
Gazersky seems to have recovered his senses.
Gazersky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Marlon Gazersky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gazersky is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazersky wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr throwing shots but Gazersky is blocking nicely.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sparr working over Gazersky with some ground and pound. Gazersky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gazersky manages to get to full guard.
Gazersky controlling Sparr's posture.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gazersky 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Gazersky!
Marlon Gazersky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 111
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Love misses with a hook.
Love moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bashir throws a shot to the body.
Love pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Love misses with a hook
enabling Bashir to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Mason Love has been cut.
Bashir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Love throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bashir.
Bashir misses with a hook.
Bashir cracks Love with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Love misses with a body shot
and Bashir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bashir misses with a right hand
and Love connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Bashir moves away and avoids it.
Love misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.
Bashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Love avoids the body shot from Bashir.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashir.
Love pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashir misses with a body punch
and Bashir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Love throws a hook but Bashir blocks it.
Love uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bashir has time to react.
Love throws a one two combo. #ROC#Bashir is rocked!
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Bashir throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Bashir lands with a cross.
Julian Bashir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashir lands with a right hand.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love connects with a crisp jab.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Love avoids the body shot from Bashir.
Love connects with a crisp jab.
Love misses with a hook.
Love misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Love misses its intended target.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Love avoids it easily.
Love is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Love doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bashir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bashir misses the jab.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Bashir lands a right hook to the body.
Bashir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bashir has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bashir misses with a straight right. #T3#
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bashir counters with a left to the body.
Bashir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Love's hands.
Love scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bashir in his tracks.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Bashir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A cross from Bashir lands.
Love misses with a hook
and Bashir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashir clobbers Love with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Love is rocked!#TD2#
Love gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oh Love is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love trying to control the position here.
Bashir throwing strikes from guard but Love blocks nicely. #T4#
Love has his hands on Bashir's head, controlling the position.
Love seems to have got his legs back now.
Bashir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashir 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.
Bashir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bashir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Love controlling the position.#T5##SUB#
Love looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Love keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Bashir drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bashir seems to have locked his on tight now - Love screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bashir, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Julian Bashir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 111
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Faith has managed to clinch.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faith smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Faith clinches with his opponent.
White tries to pull guard but Faith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faith has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Faith.
Faith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Faith.
Faith lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
Faith misses with a body punch.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Faith.
White tries to circle away but Faith has him pinned against the cage.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faith lands a nice elbow.
Faith can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Faith tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White tries to break free but Faith pushes him back against the cage.
Faith lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Faith.
Faith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
White is looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faith.
A short right from Faith.
Faith lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Faith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faith just stands there and leans against the cage.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faith after a bit of a struggle.
Faith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White is looking to take this one to the mat.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faith.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
White dodges an elbow strike from Faith. #T3#
Faith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the cage.
White blocks a body shot from Faith.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faith lands a nice knee to the body.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Faith has double underhooks.
White looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White stalling.
White misses with some punches.
Faith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White avoiding damage as Faith throws knees to the body. #T4#
Faith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Nice body punch from Faith.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
Faith lands a nice uppercut.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Faith.
Faith lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Faith.
Faith trying to land knees to the body.
Faith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Faith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T5#
Faith lands a shot to the body.#TD#
White gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
White is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Faith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Faith tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Faith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faith wants to control the action here but instead White manages to pass to full mount! #T6#
White is trying to take his opponent's back.
White lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faith is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White lands a big shot there that rocks Faith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faith tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T7#
Faith tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
Faith 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.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faith is looking to escape.
Faith is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White with the ground and pound from mount.
White is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Faith is rocked!#T8#
White dominating with strikes here.
Faith is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
White connects with a bit shot that sees Faith covering up! More strikes from White and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! White is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray White!
An out of breath Ray White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 111
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Clinton slips a jab from Stahl.
Stahl throws a hook but Clinton avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clinton.
Stahl misses with a right hand
and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clinton.
Clinton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clinton slips a jab from Stahl.
Stahl loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch.
Stahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away.
A shot to the liver by Stahl. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton throws the left hand but Stahl avoids the punch easily.
Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clinton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Stahl lands a nice shot that snaps Clinton's head back.
Stahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Clinton scores with a nice head shot.
Stahl misses with a lunging right hand
and Clinton counters with a nice uppercut.
Paul Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Clinton.
Stahl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clinton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clinton throws a wild body kick that Stahl sees coming a mile off.
Stahl lands a jab to the nose.
Stahl avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Clinton scores with a hook to the body. Stahl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Stahl's head coaches at BronkÂ´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Clinton lands a high kick!
Clinton keeps Stahl at a distance using the push kick.
Stahl misses with a looping right.
Stahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Stahl throws a right hand that misses
and Clinton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Clinton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stahl momentarily.
Stahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clinton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stahl momentarily.
Stahl avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Stahl slips under a jab.
Clinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stahl to score with a decent uppercut.
Stahl looks to throw the jab but Clinton is out of range.
Clinton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clinton is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Stahl.
Clinton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stahl.
Stahl misses the body punch
letting Clinton counter with a right hand.
Stahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stahl tries to move into range but Clinton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stahl.
Clinton lands with a nice combination. Stahl backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Stahl is rocked!
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Clinton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Clinton tries to move into range but Stahl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton throws a jab when Stahl was well out of range.
Clinton misses with a body shot
and Stahl counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Clinton keeps Stahl at a distance using the push kick.
Clinton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clinton throws a counter combo.
Clinton avoids the body shot from Stahl.
It seemed like Clinton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stahl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clinton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stahl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stahl moves out of range of the body kick from Clinton.
Clinton misses with a head kick.
Stahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Stahl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clinton to score with a decent uppercut.
Clinton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Stahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinton moves out of range of the strikes.
Stahl seems to have got his legs back now.
Clinton misses with a wild body shot.
Stahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Clinton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T5#
Stahl throws an overhand right that lands on Clinton's shoulder, as Clinton tries to avoid the shot.
Stahl is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clinton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clinton misses with a body punch
letting Stahl counter with a right hand.
Stahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clinton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clinton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stahl walks into a jab.
Clinton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stahl finds it's way round the side to connect with Clinton's head.
Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stahl swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range. #T6#
Clinton throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack! Clinton lands a heavy head kick that drops Stahl. The ref tackles Clinton to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stahl was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lucas Clinton!
Lucas Clinton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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