Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Parisini lands with a nice body punch.
Dan throws a jab when Parisini was well out of range.
Dan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Parisini to counter with a crisp jab.
Dan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parisini.
Parisini doesn't manage to clinch there - Dan circles away.
Parisini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parisini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parisini throws out a loose jab but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parisini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dan's head.
Parisini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dan on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parisini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dan swats away the attempt to clinch by Parisini.
Dan is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Parisini jabs at Dan's body.
Lou Parisini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parisini 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.
Dan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parisini lands a lovely overhand right.
Parisini catches Dan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parisini connects with a crisp jab.
Parisini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dan counters with a nice body shot.
Parisini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dan moves away.
Parisini looks to score with a jab to the body but Dan is just out of range.
Parisini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Dan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parisini.
Parisini throws a right hand that misses
and Parisini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dan defending well as Parisini loads up on a big left hand.
Parisini has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parisini looks to throw the jab but Dan is out of range.
Dan moves away from the strike by Parisini.
It looked like Dan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parisini.
Parisini connects with a right hand. Dan shakes it off.
Nice cross by Dan.
Parisini scores with a jab to the body.
Parisini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parisini wants to clinch.#T3#
The fighters circling - Dan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parisini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parisini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dan.
Parisini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dan was well out of range. Poor timing from Parisini.
Donk. Parisini catches Dan right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Judo Dan has been cut.
Parisini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Parisini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dan misses with a straight left.
Dan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Parisini misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Dan counters with a crisp one two that drops Parisini! Dan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Parisini to his feet! Parisini is in big trouble!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parisini.
Parisini throws a body punch but Dan moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parisini throws a combination that misses
and Dan counters with a crisp right that sends Parisini to the canvas! Dan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judo Dan!

Event: TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Johansson clinches up against the cage.
Johansson digs a right hand into Khemkhaeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khemkhaeng's gas tank.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khemkhaeng is keeping busy.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng. #T1#
Khemkhaeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johansson lands an uppercut.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson works on Khemkhaeng's body with a couple of short punches.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Johansson in his tracks for a moment.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Johansson stalling the fight.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Khemkhaeng on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Khemkhaeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Johansson 's eye.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Johansson 's eye.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson taking a breather.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng being controlled against the cage.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Khemkhaeng presses Johansson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
A short uppercut from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson taking a breather.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson just leaning against Khemkhaeng, taking a breather.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Johansson 's eye. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Nice body punch from Johansson - that landed with a thud.
Johansson lands a body punch.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shot to the side of Johansson's head.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch.
A short right from Khemkhaeng on the inside. #T5#
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johansson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Khemkhaeng can turn it around.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Johansson is looking to control Khemkhaeng's arms but Khemkhaeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng is working Johansson over against the cage.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Khemkhaeng's ribcage. Khemkhaeng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike.#T6#
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson presses Khemkhaeng against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Khemkhaeng's ribcage. Khemkhaeng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson. #T7#
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow over the top.
Johansson is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Khemkhaeng fails to land.
Johansson pushes Khemkhaeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson taking a breather.
Khemkhaeng lands with a left to the head.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T8#
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Johansson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
A short left from Johansson.
A short left from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng. #T9#
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Johansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khemkhaeng, pushing him back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khemkhaeng misses with the head strike.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Johansson slows down the pace here.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Khemkhaeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Johansson slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Johansson. #T2#
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow that misses.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson is looking to control Khemkhaeng's arms but Khemkhaeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Johansson. #T3#
Johansson taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khemkhaeng misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.
A short left from Khemkhaeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng presses Johansson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Sven Johansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch.
Khemkhaeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses. #T5#
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Khemkhaeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johansson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khemkhaeng digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Johansson trying to stall but Khemkhaeng improves his position.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage. #T6#
Johansson tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Khemkhaeng tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson gets through Khemkhaeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
Johansson stalling against the cage.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Khemkhaeng gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.#T7#
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Johansson has been cut.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shot to the side of Johansson's head.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khemkhaeng as Johansson tries to tie him up.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Johansson tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T8#
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
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!
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johansson's defenses.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T9#
Johansson slowing the pace effectively.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Khemkhaeng lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khemkhaeng.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
A right hand to the body from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kittisak Khemkhaeng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sven Johansson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range. #CL#
Johansson moves into the clinch.
Johansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khemkhaeng or not.
Johansson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng scores with a hook to the body.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johansson dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng. #T1#
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
A short right from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Khemkhaeng throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng lands with a light punch inside.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johansson's brow.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson lands an uppercut.#T2#
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson digs a right hand into Khemkhaeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khemkhaeng's gas tank.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Johansson stalling in the clinch but Khemkhaeng improves position.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Good body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson. #T3#
Johansson misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot to the head.
Johansson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Johansson.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson slows down the pace here.
Johansson lands a left hand. #T4#
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow that misses.
Johansson looking to stall.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Good body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng cracks Johansson with a nice body shot.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T5#
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng working aggressively here.
Johansson pushes Khemkhaeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T6#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khemkhaeng.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Johansson as the two fighters clinch.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Johansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Johansson 's eye.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson misses with some punches. #T7#
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johansson's brow.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow over the top.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johansson stalling in the clinch but Khemkhaeng improves position.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson pushes Khemkhaeng back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T8#
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson works on Khemkhaeng's body with a couple of short punches.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johansson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T9#
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Khemkhaeng.
Johansson tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Khemkhaeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Khemkhaeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Johansson.
Johansson dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
Sven Johansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSDFN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Winters fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Viikinki Jr drops Winters with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Winters looks back up at him and smiles so Viikinki Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Uriah Winters has been cut.
Winters should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Viikinki Jr connects with a body shot.
Winters looks winded!
Viikinki Jr takes a swing at Winters's ribcage but misses.
Winters walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Winters limp body while Viikinki Jr jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Viikinki Jr!

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

#R1#
Dan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dan was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dan! But no joy.
Dan swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Judo Dan has been cut.
Dan misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dan looks winded!
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Dan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Veainu wants to clinch.#KD#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Dan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dan looks OK. Veainu waves Dan back to his feet!#KD#
Veainu sends Dan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Dan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#That has opened up Judo Dan's cut even more.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleki Veainu!

Event: RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Garak throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Garak thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Garak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Garak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mickey throws a body kick that misses.
Mickey missing with a left hand there. Garak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mickey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garak lunges at Mickey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mickey's hand.
Garak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garak lands a nice hook to Mickey's body. Mickey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mickey throws a sloppy head kick and Garak moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garak momentarily.
Garak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garak tests Mickey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Mickey is rocked!
Mickey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Garak misses the shot to the body.
Garak throws a shot from downtown. Mickey moves away and avoids it.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey throws a hook but Garak blocks it.
Gage Mickey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mickey is still on wobbly legs! Can Garak finish him?
Mickey cracks Garak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mickey seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Mickey.
Garak blocks a head kick by Mickey.
Garak defending well as Mickey loads up on a big left hand.
Garak misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
Mickey tests Garak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garak misses with a body shot
and Mickey counters with a nice uppercut.
Garak wants to land a leg kick but Mickey is out of range.
Mickey walks into a straight right hand from Garak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garak misses with a hook.#T2#
Garak throws a big shot that misses.
Mickey scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Mickey.
Mickey with the inside leg kick.
Garak avoids the head kick by Mickey.
Mickey's corner calls for a 1-2. Mickey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.
It looked like Garak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mickey.
Mickey throws a sloppy head kick and Garak moves out of range easily.
Garak misses with a body shot
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garak.
Mickey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mickey ducks under a wild hook from Garak.
Garak connects with a right hand. Mickey shakes it off.
Mickey lands a nice looking body shot.
Mickey lands a leg kick that knocks Garak off balance momentarily.#CL#
Mickey gets tackled into the cage by Garak. Garak maintains the clinch.
Mickey is trying to break the clinch but Garak has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Garak lands a right hand.
Mickey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garak as Mickey tries to tie him up.
Mickey has had enough of the clinch but Garak keeps him there for the moment.
Garak struggles to land a body shot inside as Mickey controls his hands. #BC2#
Mickey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mickey delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mickey.
Mickey throws a lazy uppercut
and Garak counters with a nice uppercut.
Mickey moves out of range as Garak strikes.
Mickey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garak shoots in looking for a takedown. Mickey tries to sprawl out of it but Garak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mickey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mickey lands a leg kick that knocks Garak off balance momentarily.
Garak misses with a hook.#T4#
Mickey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mickey slips a straight right by Garak.
Mickey scores with a body shot.
Mickey feints and then cracks Garak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garak down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garak.
Garak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mickey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mickey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Mickey there.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garak moves away.
Mickey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garak lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Mickey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mickey throws a hook but Garak blocks it.
Mickey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mickey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garak at a distance.
Mickey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garak's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Garak throws a hook but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garak slips under a jab.
Garak throws a jab when Mickey was well out of range.
Garak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Mickey misses. #CL#
Garak moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mickey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garak throws out a loose jab but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mickey slips a straight right by Garak.
Mickey lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mickey tried to score with a low kick but Garak checks it.
Garak throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garak throws a right hand that misses
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garak missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Garak missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mickey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garak fails to land with a series of punches.
Mickey misses the jab.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garak throws a looping overhand right but Mickey ducks down to avoid it.
Mickey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garak moves out of range of the leg kick from Mickey.
Mickey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garak lands a head shot.
Garak slips under a jab from Mickey.
Garak throws an off balance right hand
and Mickey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Mickey scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mickey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garak's head.
Mickey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garak. That did some damage!
Mickey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mickey cracks Garak with a good jab.
Garak tries to clinch up but Mickey circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Garak misses its intended target.
Garak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mickey throws out the jab.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garak avoids the body shot from Mickey.
It looked like Garak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garak throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garak throws a poor cross that misses
and Mickey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mickey lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Garak.#T3#
Garak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mickey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garak looks to throw the jab but Mickey is out of range.
Garak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mickey misses with a looping right.
Garak is looking to clinch but Mickey is avoiding it.
Gage Mickey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mickey.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garak moves in looking to clinch but Mickey pushes him off.
Garak throws a lazy uppercut
and Mickey counters with a nice uppercut.
Garak missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mickey misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Mickey.
Gage Mickey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garak misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
Mickey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Garak misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mickey.
Garak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garak has a takedown stuffed.
Garak wants to clinch.
Mickey moves out of range of the strikes.
Garak digs a good hook to Mickey's body.
Garak misses with a wild body shot.
Garak tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey connects with a body shot that sends Garak's belly button to the back.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Mickey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mickey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey 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!#R3#
Garak misses with a looping left.
Garak wants to clinch but Mickey slips to the side
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Mickey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mickey.
Garak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mickey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garak misses with a hook
and Mickey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garak is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mickey's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Garak throws the left hand but Mickey avoids the punch easily.
Mickey ducks under a wild hook from Garak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garak misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mickey. Garak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Garak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mickey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Garak as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Garak takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
Mickey throws a body kick that misses.
Mickey wants to land a leg kick but Garak is out of range.
Mickey looks for the body kick but Garak saw that one coming.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mickey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mickey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garak looks to throw the jab but Mickey is out of range.
Mickey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garak misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Mickey throws a head kick but Garak moves out of range.
Garak misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Mickey misses.#T2#
Mickey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
Garak throws a poor cross that misses
and Mickey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garak takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mickey scores with a jab to the head.
Garak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Garak.
Garak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elim Garak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garak misses with a straight right.
Mickey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Mickey throws a jab when Garak was well out of range.
Mickey lands a slapping body shot.
Mickey cracks Garak with a good jab.
Garak throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Garak throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mickey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mickey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garak's knee momentarily.
Mickey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey with a jab.
Garak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Garak blocks a jab.
Garak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Mickey misses.
Mickey ducks right into an uppercut from Garak.
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!
Garak takes one to the side of the head.
Garak tries to clinch but Mickey moves out of range.
Garak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mickey circles away.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garak moves away.
Mickey throws a series of strikes that have Garak backpedaling.
Garak fails to land the takedown.
Mickey jabs Garak right on the nose. Garak blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Mickey as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Garak looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
Mickey with a jab.
Garak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mickey counter with a right hand.
Garak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Garak is rocked!
Garak looks to throw the jab but Mickey is out of range.
A low kick lands for Mickey.
Mickey scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Garak.
Mickey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garak.
Garak backing away here, and Mickey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mickey stuns Garak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garak.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses
and Garak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garak throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Mickey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garak throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Garak blocks a head kick by Mickey.
Mickey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mickey lands a jab to Garak's midsection.
Mickey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garak.
Garak throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Mickey.
Mickey connects with a single shot there.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garak misses with a body shot
and Garak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garak.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Garak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mickey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garak somewhat.
Mickey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mickey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice combination there by Garak.
Garak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mickey scores with a head kick.
Oh Garak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Mickey misses the target.
Garak blocks a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Garak. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#T3#
Garak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mickey back to the cage. Garak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mickey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garak wants to clinch.
Mickey connects with a leg kick.
Garak seems to have got his legs back now.
Garak throws the left hand but Mickey avoids the punch easily.
Garak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garak.
Mickey throws a hook but Garak avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garak. Mickey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mickey.
Mickey blocks a jab.#T4#
Mickey lands a jab.
Garak tries to clinch but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mickey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garak's head backwards.
Garak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mickey throws a leg kick which misses Garak's front leg but catches the back leg as Garak tries to avoid it.
Mickey tries a low kick but Garak avoids it.
Garak blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mickey lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mickey looks to land a right hand but Garak moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Mickey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Garak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garak moves to clinch but Mickey breaks away
and Garak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garak moves in looking to clinch but Mickey pushes him off.
Mickey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mickey.
Mickey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mickey swats away the attempt to clinch by Garak.
Mickey throws a leg kick that misses.
Garak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey misses with an uppercut.
Mickey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mickey lands with an uppercut that bounces Garak off the cage and back into range.
Garak clobbers Mickey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garak connects with a body shot.#T1#
Garak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.
Garak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mickey manages to circle out of the way.
Garak looks to throw the jab but Mickey is out of range.
Mickey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mickey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garak throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Mickey thuds a left hand into Garak's body.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mickey under the eye.
Mickey lands with a right hand.
Garak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Garak misses
and Mickey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mickey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garak.#T2#
Garak wants to clinch but Mickey slips to the side
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Garak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mickey, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mickey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Garak misses.
Mickey connects with a body shot.
Garak misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mickey connects with a solid leg kick.
Elim Garak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickey connects with a leg kick.
Garak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mickeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Garak saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Garak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garak drops his hands momentarily and Mickey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mickey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garak. That did some damage!
Garak with a poor takedown
and Mickey counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Mickey cracks Garak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses.
Mickey throws a body shot but no joy.
Garak scores with a jab to the body.
Garak avoids the head kick by Mickey.
Mickey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Garak throws a solid leg kick but Mickey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garak.
Mickey walks into a left hand.
Garak throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Garak throws a right hand that misses
and Mickey counters with a stiff right hand.
Mickey throws a body kick that misses.
Garak looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
Mickey throws out a loose jab but Garak uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mickey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Garak misses the jab.
Mickey misses with a hook.
Garak misses with a straight left.
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!
Garak doesn't manage to clinch there - Mickey circles away.
Mickey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garak.
Garak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mickey throws a nice head kick!
Mickey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garak walks into a left hand.
Mickey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Mickey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mickey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Mickey!
Gage Mickey is the new featherweight champion!

Event: UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Smith misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T1#
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor lands a head shot.
Luke Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Taylor takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T3#
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Taylor looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Taylor 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.
Taylor wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Smith blocking some punches.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Taylor misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Luke Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luke Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luke Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.#T3#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
A cross from Smith lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Taylor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Smith throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luke Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Taylor rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Taylor decides to pull guard.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith preventing the sweep. #T1#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
Taylor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor looking to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Taylor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Taylor tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T3#
Taylor is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taylor gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mick Taylor just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Smith misses the jab.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A big right from Smith misses. #CL#
Smith rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor. #TD2#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Smith is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taylor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Smith had his way with Mick Taylor in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Taylor moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Taylor cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taylor slips under a jab from Smith.#T3##TD2#
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Taylor won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Taylor trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Smith trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Smith!
Luke Smith is the new bantamweight champion!
Luke Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 94
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Hands looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Hands scores with the left hand. Johansson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hands.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
Hands throws a head kick that Johansson semi-blocks.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Johansson moves to clinch but Hands breaks away
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hands slips under a jab from Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.#T1#
Hands lands a really nice looking cross but Johansson seems unphased.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson lands with a cross.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hands in his tracks.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Johansson rushes Hands and presses him up against the cage.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Hands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Johansson.
Hands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands blocks an uppercut.
Hands lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Hands being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Hands breaks the clinch.
Jab by Johansson.
Johansson 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.
Johansson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hands.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hands had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Hands.
Johansson tries to clinch up.#T4#
Johansson catches Hands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Johansson drives through and clinches with Hands against the cage.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson digs a right hand into Hands's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hands's gas tank.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hands lands with a left to the head.
Johansson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hands lands with a nice combination. Johansson backs away looking to recover.
Hands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johansson misses with a hook
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Johansson is rocked!
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johansson tries to clinch there but Hands circles away. #T5#
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johansson throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Johansson cracks Hands with a good jab.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Hands avoids it with no problem.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson slips under a jab from Hands.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T6#
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Hands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hands scores with a jab to the head.
Johansson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Johansson cracks Hands with an open hand slap.
Hands walks into a jab.
Hands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson slips a straight right by Hands.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T7#
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range. #CL2#
Johansson closes the distance and clinches.
Hands struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Hands manages to break the clinch.
Hands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
A left lands for Hands.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hands misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hands doesn't seem phased though.
Hands delivers a nice body kick.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Hands throws a head kick that misses. #T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Hands finds it's target.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a two punch combo.
Hands throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson wants to counter with a clinch but Hands pushes him away.
A left lands for Johansson.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hands misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Hands.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson connects with a jab.
Johansson with a hook.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T9##CL2#
Johansson rushes Hands and presses him up against the cage.
Johansson tries a body shot but Hands blocks it.
Johansson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hands is looking to break free of the clinch but Johansson has double underhooks.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Hands.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson is looking to control Hands's arms but Hands gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Hands. #BC#
Hands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johansson thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hands walks into a left hand.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hands's hands.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands throws a big counter combination but Johansson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Johansson jabs at Hands's body.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hands in his tracks.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Johansson moves into range and clinches up with Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson. #BC#
Hands breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hands connects with a solid leg kick.
Hands misses with a right hand
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Hands loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hands.
Johansson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johansson scores with a jab. Hands acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hands on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hands lands a nice hook to Johansson's body. Johansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hands staying out of range there.
Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hands looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Johansson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johansson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hands lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hands taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hands working aggressively here.
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johansson has Hands pressed against the cage, preventing Hands from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson working aggressively here. #T4##BC#
Hands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands scores with a one two! Johansson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Hands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johansson is out of range.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson is looking to clinch but Hands is avoiding it. #T5#
Hands with a nice calf kick.
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Hands's ribs.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands slips a straight right by Johansson.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johansson tries to clinch up.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.#T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a series of strikes. Hands will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johansson misses with a left hand
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Johansson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hands off the cage and back into range.#T7#
Johansson jabs Hands right on the nose. Hands blinks but takes it well.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends Hands's belly button to the back.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a right hand to the body.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a body shot
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.#T8#
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Hands is looking to score with low kicks.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Hands. #CL2#
Johansson closes the distance and pushes Hands back into the cage.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T9#
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hands struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Hands can't break the clinch.
Johansson effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Hands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Johansson forces Hands back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hands.
Hands digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hands.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Hands.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Hands controls the action.
Johansson stalling in the clinch but Hands improves position.
Hands lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hands lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hands.
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
Hands blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Hands wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Hands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Hands misses.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Hands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands misses with a series of wild punches.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hands.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johansson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johansson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Johansson digs a good body shot into Hands's ribs.
Johansson slips under a jab from Hands.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Hands went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hands misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Hands takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Johansson throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Hands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johansson with a hook.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson lands with a right hand. #T4#
Johansson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hands has knocked Johansson down with a huge combo! Hands steps away and waves a wobbly Johansson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson is looking to clinch but Hands is avoiding it.
Johansson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johansson with a nice cross.
Johansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Hands knows he should have avoided that one.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Happy Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hands's head.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hands should have avoided that one.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands misses with an uppercut. #T6#
Hands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johansson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hands.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Hands.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.#T7#
Hands is looking to land body kicks.
Johansson cracks Hands with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Johansson has managed to clinch.
Hands blocking some punches.
Hands working hard to break the clinch.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Hands blocks an uppercut.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Hands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson works on Hands's body with a couple of short punches.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hands controls his hands.
Hands throws a head punch that misses. #T8#
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handss head.
Hands being controlled against the cage.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Hands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hands misses with a punch on the inside.
Hands working aggressively here.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands misses with a punch to the body.
Hands gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Hands can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Hands throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Hands content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hands misses with a body punch.
Johansson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Hands avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Johansson slows down the pace here.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hands misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hands lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hands.
Hands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Johansson.
Well Johansson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson is the new featherweight champion!
Sven Johansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Happy Hands had this to say: '...(Nothing... he just stares intensely into the cameraman... then throws down the mic.)'.

Event: MILF 37
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Kidd with a poor takedown
and Kidd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kidd fails with the takedown
and Dan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kidd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judo Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kidd.
Kidd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dan counters with a right hand to the body.
Kidd misses with a takedown attempt
and Dan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Dan counters with a nice right hand that sends Kidd toppling to the canvas! Kidd scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dan finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Jesse Kidd has been cut.
Kidd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
A big left from Dan misses.
Dan thuds a left hand into Kidd's body.
Dan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kidd looks winded!
Kidd has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Dan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kidd! Dan lets Kidd back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Dan closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Kidd out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Judo Dan!

Event: RSE 60: Burn In Hell
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Kourov looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mickey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kourov.
Mickey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mickey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kourov tests Mickey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mickey misses the shot to the body.
Mickey walks into a jab.
Kourov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mickey.
Kourov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mickey connects with a leg kick.
Kourov blocks a jab.
Kourov cracks Mickey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mickey connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mickey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kourov manages to avoid it.
Kourov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kourov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kourov lands with a good body shot.
Mickey keeps the fight on the outside.
Mickey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kourov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kourov is looking to clinch but Mickey is avoiding it.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kourov.#T1#
Kourov throws a nice looking combination but Mickey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kourov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mickey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kourov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mickey's head. #ROC2#Mickey is rocked!
Mickey throws an overhand right that lands on Kourov's shoulder, as Kourov tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Mickey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kourov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kourov lands a jab to the nose.
Mickey scores with a decent looking hook.
Mickey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mickey tests Kourov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kourov throws a hook but Mickey blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mickey misses the target.
Mickey seems to have got his legs back now.
Kourov moves forwards but Mickey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kourov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kourov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kourov 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.
A jab from Kourov finds it's way through Mickey's defenses.
Mickey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kourov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mickey.
Mickey throws a sloppy head kick and Kourov moves out of range easily.
Kourov defending well as Mickey loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kourov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Kourov. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Kourov gets a clinch.
Kourov looking to throw knees to the head but Mickey is blocking nicely. #BC#
Mickey manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Kourov.
Kourov is looking to clinch but Mickey is avoiding it.
Mickey's corner calls for a 1-2. Mickey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Kourov throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Kourov has managed to clinch. #BC#
Mickey breaks the clinch.
Kourov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.
A big right from Kourov misses.
Kourov tries to clinch but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey scores with a jab. Kourov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Kourov is rocked!
Mickey and Kourov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Mickey throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kourov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Mickey knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gage Mickey!
Gage Mickey retains his bantamweight title!
Vino Kourov spoke after the fight, saying 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'.

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Viikinki throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Viikinki.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viikinki has time to react.
Viikinki moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Viikinki misses the target.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viikinki circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Viikinki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
A quick step to the side and Viikinki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viikinki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wayne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Viikinki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Viikinki's ribs.
Viikinki misses with a looping left.
Viikinki scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Wayne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Viikinki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne thinking. #T2#
Wayne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne defending well as Viikinki loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne misses with a body punch
and Viikinki counters with a leg kick.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.
Viikinki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Viikinki thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viikinki throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viikinki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A jab lands there for Viikinki.
Viikinki lands with a shot to the body.
Wayne jabs Viikinki right on the nose. Viikinki blinks but takes it well.
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
Viikinki misses with a straight right.
Wayne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Viikinki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viikinki thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Wayne throws a body kick that misses
and Viikinki counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viikinki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne swings for the body but Viikinki moves out of range.
Viikinki throws a leg kick
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viikinki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wayne.
Viikinki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Wayne throws a big counter head kick but Viikinki avoids it with no problem.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Wayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Wayne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick
and Viikinki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Viikinki misses the jab.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Viikinki is out of range.
Viikinki throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Viikinki misses with a wild body shot.
Viikinki throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viikinki lands a jab to the nose.
Viikinki needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wayne. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Viikinki. #T2#
Wayne scores with a nice strike.
Viikinki throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wayne jabs Viikinki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viikinki loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne pushes Viikinki away with a front kick.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Wayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viikinki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wayne throws a big counter head kick but Viikinki avoids it with no problem.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viikinki.
Viikinki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wayne has knocked Viikinki down with a huge combo! Wayne steps away and waves a wobbly Viikinki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Tony Viikinki has been cut.
Wayne pounces like a tiger and cracks Viikinki with a vicious hook! Viikinki is down but not out! Wayne follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Wayne!
A very excited looking Anthony Wayne 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 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Hands throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hands.
Johansson works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hands lands a head shot.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Hands is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands misses with a straight left.
Johansson takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson misses with a jab to the body
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a nice body shot.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
A jab from Hands misses.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson walks into a straight right hand from Hands.
Hands takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jab from Hands.
Johansson lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Hands has knocked Johansson down with a huge combo! Hands steps away and waves a wobbly Johansson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Johansson is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Johansson works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Hands tries to land a body kick
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands slips a jab from Johansson.
Hands misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.#T3#
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Hands throws a wild body kick that Johansson sees coming a mile off.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hands throws a right hand that misses
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johansson cracks Hands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johansson connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely.
Johansson throws the left hand but Hands avoids the punch easily.
Johansson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHands.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Johansson misses. #T4#
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hands lands with an overhand left.
Hands slips under a jab from Johansson.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Hands finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johansson connects with the punch.
Johansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hands slips a straight right by Johansson.
Hands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.#T5#
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson lands a jab to Hands's midsection.
Hands throws a head kick that Johansson semi-blocks.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hands moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Hands slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hands moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Hands blocks a jab.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T6#
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Hands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Hands throws a body kick that misses.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Hands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hands throws a push kick but Johansson slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Hands misses.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson moves out of range as Hands throws a body kick. #T7#
Johansson needs to keep his hands up - Hands had a free shot at his head there.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a nice body kick.
Hands takes one to the chin there.
Hands lands a two punch combo.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Hands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Hands slips under a jab.
A cross from Johansson lands.
Hands stuns Johansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Hands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
Hands misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands avoids the body shot from Johansson. #T8#
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands lands a front kick.
Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hands.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hands finds it's way round the side to connect with Johansson's head. #T9#
Johansson works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Hands has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hands there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson jabs at Hands's body.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.
Hands throws a wild body kick that Johansson sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson jabs Hands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johansson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Happy Hands will probably get the nod.
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#
Hands misses with a straight right.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Hands keeps Johansson at a distance using the push kick.
Johansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands counters with a solid body kick.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johansson.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johansson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Hands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hands.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hands off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Hands seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johansson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Hands. #T2#
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hands's head backwards.
Nice cross by Hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hands.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hands staying out of range there.
Hands throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Hands.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hands.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target. #T3#
Hands throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Hands throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by Hands there.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Hands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Hands.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson clobbers Hands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Hands. Those never looked like landing.
Hands looks for the body kick but Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Hands lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johansson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Hands displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johansson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hands.
Hands slips under a jab from Johansson.
Johansson defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson slips under a jab.#T5#
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johansson.
Hands cracks Johansson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Hands avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hands gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Hands thows a body kick. Johansson tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Hands misses with a looping left.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hands.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a nice body kick.
Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected.
Hands avoids the body shot from Johansson. #T7#
Johansson throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Hands was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Johansson sizes up Hands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hands.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Hands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johansson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.#T8#
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hands counters with a nice body kick.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hands slips a jab from Johansson.
Hands throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Hands
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hands.
A big right from Hands misses.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Hands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T9#
Hands takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johansson lands the left hand.
Johansson tests Hands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson throws the left hand but Hands avoids the punch easily.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hands takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hands misses with a looping left.
Hands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target.
Hands throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands misses with a looping left.
Hands has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hands there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Hands throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hands lands a high kick!
Johansson throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Hands throws a big counter combination but Johansson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johansson takes a step back to recover.
Hands misses with the body kick
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hands should have avoided that one.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Hands moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Hands tries to move into range but Johansson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hands.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hands avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Hands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Hands misses.
Johansson misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Johansson cracks Hands with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Hands.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands staying out of range there.#T3#
Johansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Handss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Johansson works over Hands's head and body with a nice combination.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson blocks the body kick.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Hands avoids it with no problem.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hands throws a body kick that misses.
Johansson with a jab.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Hands takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Hands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hands lands a jab to Johansson's midsection.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson blocks the body kick.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.#T5#
Hands throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Hands misses
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands lands a jab to the head.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Hands dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.#T6#
Hands blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHands.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from Hands.
Hands avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Hands.
Hands plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hands darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hands defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T7#
Hands looks for the body kick but Johansson saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johansson swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Hands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hands moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Hands throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Hands lands.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hands!
Johansson moves out of range as Hands throws a body kick. #T8#
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hands circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Hands fakes the leg kick and cracks Johansson in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Hands lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Johansson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Hands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Hands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T9#
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
It appears Hands was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Hands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hands's head.
Johansson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hands.
Johansson lands a jab to Hands's midsection.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Hands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hands walks into a left hand.
Hands swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Johansson.
Well Johansson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Happy Hands!
Happy Hands is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Happy Hands thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MILF 26
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Bayou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan throws a right hand that misses
and Bayou counters with a right hand to the body.
Bayou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bayou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan throws out a counter right but Bayou avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dan prevents a body shot from Bayou.
Bayou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Judo Dan has been cut.
Dan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bayou is keeping busy.
Bayou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dan misses with a punch to the body.
Bayou blocks an uppercut.
Bayou lands a hook that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dan fails to land.
Dan lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bayou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dan backwards. #T1#
A short right from Bayou on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dan.
Dan misses with a body punch.
Bayou swings wildly with an uppercut but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayou avoiding damage.
Bayou has had enough of the clinch but Dan keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Bayou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bayou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayou pushes Dan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bayou is working Dan over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bayou.
Dan looks winded!
Bayou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Bayou lands a body shot.
Bayou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dans head.
Bayou lands a body shot.
Bayou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bayou. #T2#
Bayou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bayou lands a shoulder strike.
Bayou digs a right hand into Dan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dan's gas tank.
Bayou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Bayou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dan misses with some punches.
Bayou lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bayou.
Bayou struggles to land a body shot inside as Dan controls his hands.
Bayou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dan.
Bayou slowing the pace effectively.
Bayou presses Dan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bayou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Bayou as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bayou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bayou can't find room to land a body shot as Dan controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Bayou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bayou lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Judo Dan's cut even more.
Bayou lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bayou. #ROC#Dan is rocked!#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bayou.
Dan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bayou finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Bayou.
Bayou lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dan to his knees! Bayou keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bayou!

Event: RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mickey enables Raven to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mickey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mickey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mickey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Mickey defends easily.
Raven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mickey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mickey wants to stand but Raven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mickey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey is working hard here to advance position.
Mickey controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts NY inform us that Raven has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Mickey defends easily. #SUB2#
Raven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raven wants to sweep but no luck.
Raven is adopting a defensive guard.
Mickey preventing the sweep.
Raven controls Mickey momentarily but Mickey frees himself.
Mickey controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mickey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a triangle but Mickey pushes his legs off easily.
Raven trying to control the position.
Mickey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mickey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Raven misses the target.
Raven takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mickey throws a body shot but no joy.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raven. Raven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mickey kicks Raven off and gets back to his feet.
Raven misses with a hook. Mickey ducked under it nicely.
Mickey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Mickey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey misses with a straight right.
Mickey throws a front kick aimed at Raven's knee but Raven avoids it well. #T4#
Raven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey is looking to counter punch.
Gage Mickey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raven misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mickey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raven on the side of the head.
Raven slips under a jab.
Raven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.
Raven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mickey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mickey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raven.
Raven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mickey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey 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#
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Raven saw that one coming.
Mickey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raven shoots and misses
and Mickey counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raven can do to turn this around?
Raven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mickey throws out the jab.
Raven misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mickey throws a hook but Raven avoids it easily.
Raven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mickey.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Mickey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Raven lands a lovely overhand right.
Mickey misses with an uppercut.
Raven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Raven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mickey.
Sloppy strikes from Mickey. Those never looked like landing.
Raven throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Raven takes one to the chin there.
Raven goes for a double leg but Mickey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mickey continues to drive forward.
Mickey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mickey takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Raven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mickey misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Raven closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Mickey kicks Raven off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage Mickey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Raven has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Raven throws a hook but Mickey avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mickey misses the target.
Mickey scoring well with a low kick there.
Mickey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mickey slaps away a takedown attempt from Raven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raven with a hook.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Raven scores with a jab to the body.
Raven lands a jab to Mickey's midsection.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Mickey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Mickey misses #TD2#
and Raven counters with a shoot takedown. Mickey fights it but they end up in guard.

Mickey wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven with a poor takedown
and Raven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Mickey.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Mickey tests Raven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey 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.#R3#
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Mickey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Raven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raven misses with a body shot.
Mickey looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Raven misses with a straight left.
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Mickey shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven takes one to the chin there.
Mickey lands a glancing blow to the side of Raven's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Mickey does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Raven misses the target.
Raven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raven.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Raven throws a body shot but no joy.
Raven throws a looping overhand right but Mickey ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Raven.
Raven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mickey.
Mickey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Raven.#T2##TD2#
Raven drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mickey regains half guard.
Mickey is doing well to control the position and prevent Raven from advancing to side control.
Mickey is refusing to be controlled, as Raven sits in half guard.
Mickey is trying to stand back up but Raven is controlling him
Raven prevents Mickey from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mickey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raven is working away from the top position though.
Mickey wants to improve his position but Raven is controlling well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mickey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mickey is keeping the position for now.
Raven content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mickey holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Mickey kicks Raven off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mickey kicks off Raven and gets to his feet. #T4#
Mickey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Raven throws out a loose jab but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mickey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raven.
A swing and a miss from Mickey.
Raven moves away from the strike by Mickey.
A shot to the liver by Raven. Beautiful body shot.
Mickey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raven under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Mickey throws a body kick that misses.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mickey missing with a left hand there. Raven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raven with the counter takedown but Mickey avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Mickey.
Mickey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mickey connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey throws the left hand but Raven avoids the punch easily.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raven.
An attempted straight right counter from Mickey misses the target.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raven thuds his right hand into Mickey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Raven misses.
Raven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mickey swivels and escapes.
Mickey throws out a loose jab but Raven uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Raven tries to counter it with a takedown but Mickey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mickey on the side of the head.
Raven shoots in and drives through. Mickey sprawls well.
Raven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.#T2#
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey throws a big shot that misses.
Raven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mickey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raven scrambles back to his feet.
Raven throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Raven looking to score a takedown here. Mickey is defending well but Raven drives through and ends up in Mickey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mickey trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mickey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mickey is pulling down on Raven's head. It's preventing any offense from Raven, at least for the moment.
Mickey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raven controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mickey controlling the position.
Mickey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mickey wants to sweep but no luck.
Mickey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mickey is pulling down on Raven's head. It's preventing any offense from Raven, at least for the moment.
Raven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mickey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raven throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mickey misses with an uppercut.
Raven missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Mickey, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Raven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mickey to the mat! Mickey manages to get full guard.
Mickey is pulling down on Raven's head to control his posture.
Mickey wants to stand up but Raven is controlling him.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Mickey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven throwing strikes but missing.
Raven wants to control from the top but Mickey keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Zane Raven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Mickey slaps away a takedown attempt from Raven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mickey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey dips to his left and cracks Raven with an uppercut!
Mickey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mickey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raven fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Raven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Mickey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raven.
Mickey defending well as Raven loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Mickey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mickey misses with a two punch combination.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven throws a poor cross that misses
and Mickey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mickey as Raven shoots in.
Mickey swinging wildly here.
Raven feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Mickey defending well as Raven loads up on a big left hand.
Mickey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
Mickey throws a good cross that connects.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Raven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raven throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Raven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey misses with a low kick.
Raven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mickey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
And Raven tries to counter it with a takedown but Mickey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Raven saw that one coming.
Mickey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Raven.
Mickey misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Raven counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mickey! #T4#
Mickey tries to bench press Raven off him but Raven keeps the position. #SUB2#
Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mickey pushes Raven away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raven gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Raven tries to score with some ground and pound. Mickey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey tries to buck Raven off but Raven is having none of it.#SUB2#
Raven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raven lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Raven throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zane Raven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickey regains half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Mickey!
Gage Mickey retains his bantamweight title!
Zane Raven was interviewed post fight and said 'Death is in the air…'.

Event: UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Taylor 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor gets back to half guard.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is trying to control but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Smith prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.#T3#
Taylor wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Taylor can't escape the position.
Taylor tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taylor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T4#
Taylor is trying to control but can't.
Taylor is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor reaches up to try and control the position but Smith seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Taylor rolls and tries to escape and now Smith has his back!
Smith has the hooks in. Taylor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Joe Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses with a body kick.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Taylor shrugs it off.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
John Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Smith misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Mick Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith misses with a combination
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Taylor scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylor under the eye.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.#T2#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.#T3#
Smith wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Taylor keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Nice jab there from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taylor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.#CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mick Taylor.
I think Taylor 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Taylor!
Mick Taylor is the new bantamweight champion!
Mick Taylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Viikinki falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Hoost
and Viikinki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Viikinki.
Hoost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Viikinki throws a sloppy head kick and Hoost moves out of range easily.
Hoost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost misses with a lunging right hand
and Viikinki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoost scores with a punch to the head.
Hoost tries to land a body kick
letting Viikinki counter with a right hand. #T1#
Viikinki throws out a loose jab but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoost misses with a left hand
and Viikinki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viikinki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoost moves away.
Viikinki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoost looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Hoost.
Viikinki feints a counter leg kick.
Tony Viikinki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viikinki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Viikinki misses with a wild body shot.
Viikinki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viikinki misses with a hook
and Hoost counters with a good low kick that Viikinki was not able to check.
Hoost throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Viikinki crashing down! Viikinki tries to stagger back to his feet but Hoost just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Viikinki asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Hoost!
After winning the bout, Clarence Hoost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MILF 16
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Dan slips a straight right by Virtanen.#CL#
Dan rushes Virtanen and presses him up against the cage.
Dan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dan lands a right hand.
Dan has Virtanen pressed against the cage.
Virtanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Virtanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dan cracks Virtanen with a nice body shot.
Virtanen looks winded!
Dan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dan stalling in the clinch.
Dan scores with a hook to the body.
Dan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan scores with a hook to the body.
Dan lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Virtanen backwards.
Dan cracks Virtanen with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Dan. #T1#
Dan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virtanen backwards.
Dan throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtanen.
Virtanen takes a shot to the head.
Dan stalls.
Dan tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it.
Dan lands with a short shot to the head.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Dan.
Dan tries to throw a body punch but Virtanen avoids it by throwing Dan back against the cage.
Dan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virtanen backwards.
Dan lands a hook that snaps the head of Virtanen backwards.
Dan is pushing Virtanen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virtanens head.
Dan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virtanen or not. #T2#
Dan cracks Virtanen with a nice body shot.
Dan lands a shot to the body.
Dan pushes Virtanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dan.
Virtanen letting Dan take a breather here.
Dan works on Virtanen's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dan.
Dan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Virtanen backwards.
Dan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Virtanen up against the cage.
Dan throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtanen.
Virtanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dan.
Dan gets through Virtanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Dan controlling the action here for a moment.
Virtanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dan misses with some punches.
Virtanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dan is keeping busy.
Dan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dan lands with a right to the head.
Dan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Virtanen up against the cage.
Dan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Virtanen backwards.
Virtanen taking a breather.
Dan lands a nice uppercut.
Dan lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Virtanen is rocked!
Dan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Virtanen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dan is unloading with more strikes now! Virtanen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judo Dan!

Event: C277: Kreischer vs Marley
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Chai scores with a body shot.
A big left from Chai misses.
Viikinki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viikinki is looking to counter punch.
Viikinki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Viikinki counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Viikinki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Viikinki backpedaling.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viikinki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viikinki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Chai throws a combination. Viikinki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chai scores with a punch to the head.
Viikinki takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Viikinki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viikinki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viikinki.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viikinki. That did some damage!
Chai misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viikinki moves out of range of the strikes.
Viikinki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Chai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Viikinki lands a slapping body shot.
Chai moves away from the strike by Viikinki.
Ghost Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai lands a nice hook to Viikinki's body. Viikinki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Viikinki avoids the head kick by Chai.
Viikinki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Viikinki blocks a jab.
Viikinki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viikinki loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai looks for the body kick but Viikinki saw that one coming.
Chai takes a swing at Viikinki's ribcage but misses.
Viikinki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai throws a hook but Viikinki avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Viikinki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
That kick from Chai tenderised Viikinki's leg. Viikinki is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chai throws a head kick but Viikinki moves out of range.
Chai misses with a hook. Viikinki ducked under it nicely.
Viikinki takes one on the button.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Viikinki.
Viikinki throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viikinki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Chai punishes Viikinki's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Viikinki's front leg but catches the back leg as Viikinki tries to avoid it.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghost Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghost Chai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Viikinki moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viikinki doesn't seem phased though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viikinki checks a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Viikinki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Viikinki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Viikinki is able to avoid easily.
Viikinki tried to counter with a leg kick but Chai avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viikinki.#T1#
Viikinki tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viikinki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Viikinki.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viikinki throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Viikinki.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viikinki misses the jab.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viikinki.
A little feinted left hand from Viikinki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viikinki jabs at Chai's body.#T2#
Viikinki throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Chai misses.
Viikinki ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viikinki has time to react.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Viikinki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viikinki is looking to counter punch.
Viikinki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Viikinki misses its target.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viikinki.
Viikinki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Viikinki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai throws a hook but Viikinki avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai thuds a left hand into Viikinki's body.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Viikinki backs off Chai throws a huge counter combo but Viikinki manages to avoid it all.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai is looking to chop away at Viikinki's legs.
A quick step to the side and Viikinki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viikinki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Viikinki.#ROC#Chai is rocked!#T4#
Viikinki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Viikinki throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai throws a hook but Viikinki blocks it.
Chai gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Viikinki gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Viikinki!
A pretty intense looking Tony Viikinki took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myung circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myung.
Myung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myung.
Myung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Myung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands with a hook. Myung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Myung's shoulder, as Myung tries to avoid the shot.
Myung shoots in but no luck this time.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Myung darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Myung moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Myung slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson misses with a hook.#T2#
Johansson throws the left hand but Myung avoids the punch easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Myung looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Myung avoids it well.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Myung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johansson leaves Myung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Myung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch lands to the side of Myung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myung slips under a jab from Johansson.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.#TD2#
Myung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johansson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Who's going to make the next move?
Johansson wants to control but Myung postures up.
Myung prevents Johansson from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Myung grinds an elbow into Johansson's temple. #T5#
Johansson struggling a bit here.
Myung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Myung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johansson down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson is trying to control Myung's posture but Myung avoids it.
Johansson has one of Myung's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Johansson is trying to improve his position.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Myung working the ground and pound from side control.#ES#
Johansson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T6#
Myung scores with a nice strike.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Myung misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Johansson gets caught napping as Myung dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Myung distracts Johansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Myung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johansson's head.#ES#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.#T7##TD2#
Johansson gets caught napping as Myung dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Myung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Myung misses with a wild combination. #T8#
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Myung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Myung is just out of range.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myung dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T9#
Johansson throws a jab when Myung was well out of range.
Myung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johansson takes one to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson misses with a few strikes there.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson takes a swing at Myung's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Myung saw that one coming.
Myung slips under a jab.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Myung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Johansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johansson.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Myung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson sizes up Myung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Myung knows he should have avoided that one.
Myung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson takes a swing at Myung's ribcage but misses.
Myung moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung has his takedown stuffed
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Myung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Myung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Myung knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Myung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johansson is trying to stand back up but Myung is controlling him #ES#
Johansson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Myung is on him like a limpet, forcing Johansson back against the cage.
Myung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Myung.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Myung.
Myung looking for a takedown.
Myung is breathing heavily.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Myung avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Myung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Myung moves away and avoids it.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Myung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Myung moves away and avoids it.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Myung is just out of range.
Johansson lands with a hook. Myung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Myung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myung misses with a looping left.
Myung takes one to the chin there.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Myung with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Myung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Myung fails with the takedown
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Myung's defenses.
Myung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myung moves away.#TD2#
Myung dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.

Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myung can do to turn this around?
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myung.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Myung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T5##TD2#
Johansson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Myung stands up over Johansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES#
Johansson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Myung is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Myung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johanssons head.
Johansson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myung tries for a takedown but Johansson manages to get underhooks.
Myung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it. #BC#
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a head shot.
Myung throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson misses the jab.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myung dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Myung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Myung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Myung shakes it off.#T7#
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.#TD2#
Myung scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.

Johansson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Myung has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Myung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Myung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Myung's head.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Myung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Myung ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johansson thuds his right hand into Myung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johansson throws a hook but Myung blocks it.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson punishes Myung's body with a nice straight punch.
Myung walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Johansson cracks Myung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Myung avoids it well.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot. #T9#
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Myung shoots in and bounces Johansson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Myung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Myung throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johansson misses the jab.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Myung missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Myung's head.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Myung's ribs.
Myung dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Myung's head and hops out.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Myung takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung lands a jab to the head.
Myung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myung off to one side.
Myung shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Myung slips under a jab.
Myung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johansson lands a nice looking body shot.
Myung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung staying out of range there.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Myung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johansson is trying to control but can't.
Johansson is looking to escape.#ES#
Johansson has one foot on Myung's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Myung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Johansson cracks Myung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Myung's head back. #TD2#
Myung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Myung is in Johansson's guard.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Myung controlling him for the moment.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson pulls Myung in close to prevent any damage.
Myung stopping the sweep attempt from Johansson.#T3#
Johansson is pulling down on Myung's head. It's preventing any offense from Myung, at least for the moment.
Myung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Johansson kicks Myung off and gets to his feet.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Myung is out of range.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Myung 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.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.#T4#
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myung.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung misses with a looping left.
Myung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Myung is defended easily by Johansson.#T5#
Myung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Myung shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Myung seems unphased.
Myung walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.
Nice sprawl there from Johansson as Myung shoots in.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Myung shakes it off.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T6#
Johansson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Myung counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Myung ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Johansson there.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johansson cracks Myung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Myung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Myung getting side control.

Johansson kicks off Myung and gets to his feet. #T7#
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Myung slips a straight right by Johansson.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Myung scrambles back to his feet.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myung.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Myung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Myung. #T8#
Myung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Myung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Myung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Jab by Johansson.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Myung counters with a takedown into side control.

Johansson sneaks out the side door and pushes Myung away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T9#
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myung blocks a jab.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johansson's head.
Myung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Myung throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hong Myung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Myung eats them both and turns towards Johansson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MILF 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Dan closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Quintin Barnett has been cut.
Barnett slips a straight right by Dan.
Dan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnett defending well as Dan loads up on a big left hand.
Barnett looks to land a left hand but Dan moved out of range nicely.
Dan misses with a combination
and Barnett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range.
Dan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judo Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dan has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnett.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnett.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnett missing with knees to the body.
Dan holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Dan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnett landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Judo Dan has been cut.
Barnett tries to work over Dan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dan blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dan.
Barnett can't find room to land a body shot as Dan controls the action.
Dan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett has a couple of punches blocked by Dan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dan.
Dan stalling against the cage.
Dan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Barnett.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.
Dan throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnett. #T2#
Dan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.
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!
Barnett gets through Dan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnett lands a good knee to the midsection. Dan won't want to take too many of those.
Dan pushes Barnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Dan prevents a body shot from Barnett.
Barnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dan lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Dan.
Dan lands a nice uppercut.
Dan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dan slowing the pace effectively.
Dan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dan lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Dan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dan.
Dan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
A short uppercut from Dan.
Dan lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Barnett is rocked!
Dan gets through Barnett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Barnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dan dips a shoulder and cracks Barnett with a mighty uppercut! Barnett falls back against the cage and Dan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barnett is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judo Dan!

Event: RSE 45: Wasted World
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mickey throws the left hand but Walton avoids the punch easily.
Walton misses with a wild body shot.
Mickey ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Walton with a nice cross.
A jab from Walton misses.
It looked like Mickey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walton.
Walton misses the shot to the body.
Mickey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mickey blocks a jab.
Walton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Walton.
Mickey takes a swing at Walton's ribcage but misses.
Walton misses with a left hand
and Walton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walton missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mickey throws a body punch but Walton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton misses with a straight right.
Mickey throwing a counter right hand but Walton manages to avoid it.
Mickey slips a jab and a cross from Walton.
Mickey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mickey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Walton just manages to avoid it.
Walton takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mickey throws a leg kick but Walton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mickey jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mickey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mickey tries to move into range but Walton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mickey throws a body punch but Walton moves out of range.
Mickey moves out of range as Walton strikes.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Walton. That snapped Mickey's head back.
Mickey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey is looking to counter punch.
Mickey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walton is out of range and Mickey settles back down.
Walton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mickey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mickey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Walton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
Walton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mickey doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Walton misses the target. #T2#
Walton misses with a low kick.
Mickey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walton misses with a hook
and Walton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mickey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mickey looks to throw the jab but Walton is out of range.
Mickey looks to land a left hand but Walton moved out of range nicely.
Walton misses with a looping left.
Walton cracks a nice hook into Mickey's ribs.
Mickey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walton throws an off balance right hand
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses.
Mickey works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Mickey there.#T3#
Walton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mickey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walton throws a right hand that Mickey ducks under and follows up with a left that Mickey also avoids with ease.
Walton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mickey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mickey lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Walton.
Walton lands a jab to the nose.
Walton misses with a left hand
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Walton throws a shot from downtown. Mickey moves away and avoids it.
Walton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mickey manages to avoid it.
Mickey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mickey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mickey thuds his right hand into Walton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey looks to land a left hand but Walton moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mickey.
Walton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mickey lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Walton digs a good body shot into Mickey's ribs.
Walton scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Walton coming out on top.
Mickey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Mickey is rocked!
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Mickey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walton misses with an uppercut.
Mickey lands a head kick!
Mickey seems to have got his legs back now.
Mickey lands with an uppercut that bounces Walton off the cage and back into range.
Danga de danga de dang - Walton scores with a four punch combination!
Walton misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walton throws a hook but Mickey blocks it.
Walton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Bob Walton will probably get the nod.
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#
Walton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walton misses with a wild combination.
Mickey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walton throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Mickey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walton takes one on the button.
Mickey staying out of range there.
Mickey throwing a counter right hand but Walton manages to avoid it.
Walton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mickey misses with a right hand
letting Walton counter with a right hand.
Walton missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mickey scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey lands a nice shot that snaps Walton's head back.
Walton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mickey misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walton. Mickey does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walton misses with a hook. Mickey ducked under it nicely.
Mickey has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Walton misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Walton misses the shot to the body.
Mickey throws a right hand that misses
and Walton counters with a nice uppercut.
Mickey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey lands a nice looking body shot.
Mickey scores with a head kick. Walton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mickey lands with a cross.
Walton tries to bum rush Mickey with a series of wild strikes but Mickey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walton avoids the head kick by Mickey.
Walton throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Walton moves out of range as Mickey 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!
Walton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walton avoids the body shot from Mickey. #T2#
Mickey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walton throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Mickey as he checks the leg kick.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
Mickey lands a nice shot that snaps Walton's head back.
Walton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walton lands a glancing blow to the side of Mickey's head.
Mickey with a nice calf kick.
Mickey lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Walton. Those never looked like landing.
Walton throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Walton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Walton.
A telegraphed right hand from Mickey misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Walton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mickey scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Mickey cracks a nice hook into Walton's ribs.
Walton misses with a hook
and Mickey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mickey ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Decent striking displayed by Mickey there.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Mickey is looking to counter punch.
Walton misses with a hook to the body
and Mickey counters with a stiff right hand.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Walton misses with a double jab.
Mickey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walton.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mickey throws the left hand but Walton avoids the punch easily.
Mickey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Mickey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Walton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mickey lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Mickey.
Mickey staying out of range there.
Walton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mickey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mickey pushes Walton away with a front kick.
Walton scores with a jab to the head.
Mickey jabs at Walton's body.
Walton looks to land a combination but Mickey avoids it well.
Walton is breathing heavily.
Walton throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mickey. Mickey obviously looking to wear him down.
Walton lands the left hand.
Walton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 Gage Mickey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Walton misses with a looping right.
Mickey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mickey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mickey misses with a hook. Walton ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mickey.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walton misses with a right hand
letting Mickey counter with a right hand.
Walton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mickey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walton thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Mickey misses the target.
Walton misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey lands a jab to the head.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mickey.
Mickey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Walton misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mickey.#T1#
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walton. Walton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mickey ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Walton's corner calls for a 1-2. Walton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walton misses the shot to the body.
Mickey scores with a decent looking hook.
Mickey slips a jab and a cross from Walton.
Walton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Walton is rocked!
Mickey throws a leg kick
and Walton counters with a nice uppercut.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Walton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walton is still on wobbly legs! Can Mickey finish him?
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Walton seems to have recovered his senses.
Walton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Walton misses with a hook. Mickey ducked under it nicely.
Walton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Mickey.
Mickey throws a body punch but Walton moves out of range.
Walton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walton misses with a body shot.
Mickey misses with an uppercut.
Walton misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walton throws a series of punches but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Mickey scores with a jab. Walton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mickey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walton manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Mickey.
Mickey misses the shot to the body.
Walton throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
Walton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mickey connects with a single shot there.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Mickey slips the punch.
Mickey lands a jab to the nose.
Mickey moves out of range as Walton strikes.
Mickey with a hook.
A head kick from Mickey lands but Walton takes it in his stride.
Walton misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
Walton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mickey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walton throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Mickey lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Walton.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey drops his hands momentarily and Walton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mickey scores with a hook.#T4#
Walton misses with a body kick.
Mickey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mickey scrambles back to his feet.
Walton moves out of range as Mickey strikes.
Mickey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walton.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
Mickey lands a slapping body shot.
Mickey slips a jab from Walton.
A jab from Walton misses.
Mickey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Walton misses with a jab to the body
and Mickey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walton throws a jab when Mickey was well out of range.
Mickey lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Walton coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mickey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walton.
It looked like Mickey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mickey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Walton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walton misses with a few strikes there.
Mickey blocks a jab.
Walton needs to keep his hands up - Mickey had a free shot at his head there.
Mickey blocks a jab.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Walton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mickey connects with a jab.
Walton scores with a jab. Mickey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walton throws a right hand that misses
and Mickey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mickey scores with a nice right hand.
Walton lands an overhand right.#T1#
Mickey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walton throws a jab when Mickey was well out of range.
Mickey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Walton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Walton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Walton misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
Mickey misses the jab.
Walton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walton moves forwards but Mickey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walton misses with a straight right.
Mickey tries to land a leg kick but Walton saw it coming and moves away.
Walton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mickey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Mickey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walton.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Walton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mickey blocks a jab.
A jab from Walton does it's job there.
Mickey throws a jab when Walton was well out of range.
Walton throws a nice looking combination but Mickey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mickey moves out of range of the strikes.
Mickey throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walton misses with an uppercut
and Mickey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mickey scores with a nice head shot.
Walton cracks a nice hook into Mickey's ribs.
Walton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mickey doesn't seem bothered though.
Mickey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mickey moves away from the strike by Walton.
Walton takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Mickey scores with a nice right hand.
Walton looks to land a combination but Mickey avoids it well.
Walton misses with a right hand
and Mickey counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Walton.
Mickey is looking to counter with head kicks.
Walton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Walton misses with a double jab.
Mickey walks into a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mickey!
Mickey slips under a jab.
Walton lands with a hook. Mickey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walton. Walton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey lands a leg kick that knocks Walton off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Mickey - just one landing.
Mickey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mickey throws a lazy head kick
and Walton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Mickey slips a straight right by Walton.
Walton lands a jab to Mickey's midsection.
Mickey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walton. Mickey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walton misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Walton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mickey slips a jab from Walton.
Mickey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walton misses with a right hand
and Mickey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mickey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walton slips under a jab from Mickey.
Mickey misses with the combination.
Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jim Bob Walton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Walton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mickeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Mickey.
Mickey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mickey.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mickey.
Mickey ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Mickey catches Walton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mickey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walton.
Mickey clobbers Walton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Mickey throws a shot to the body.
Walton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mickey.
Walton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mickeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Mickey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walton's head backwards.
Walton throws a hook but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Mickey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walton's sensitive parts.
Mickey defending well as Walton loads up on a big left hand.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walton. Walton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mickey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Walton misses with a left hand
and Mickey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walton scores with a hook to the body. Mickey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walton misses with a low kick.
Walton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Mickey misses with a body shot.
Walton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walton throws a jab when Mickey was well out of range.
Walton cracks Mickey with a right hand 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!
Mickey misses with a straight right.
Mickey scores with a body shot.
Jab from Mickey.
Mickey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walton in his tracks.
Walton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mickey eats them both and turns towards Walton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mickey scores with a shot to the body.
Mickey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mickey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Walton misses. #T3#
Walton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walton misses with a looping right.
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
Mickey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mickey cracks Walton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walton scores with a jab.
Mickey misses with a hook. Walton ducked under it nicely.
Walton thuds his right hand into Mickey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mickey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mickey misses with an uppercut.
Walton throws a jab but it's blocked by Mickey.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Walton walks into a straight right hand from Mickey.#T4#
Mickey moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Walton misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey lands a nice hook to Walton's body. Walton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Walton. That snapped Mickey's head back.
Walton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mickey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walton cracks Mickey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walton throws a big shot that misses.
Walton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mickey on the side of the head.
Walton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mickey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walton misses with a hook. Mickey ducked under it nicely.
Mickey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gage Mickey.
Well Mickey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gage Mickey!
Gage Mickey retains his bantamweight title!
Jim Bob Walton spoke after the fight, saying 'I am surprised I made it to the cage to be honest. One hell of a Night Last night. Congrats to the other guy over there. We will run it back one day when im not all f'd up on hallucinogens. '.

Event: C274: Talvela vs Perkele II
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Viikinki loads up on a big right hand but Lehto slips the punch.
Lehto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehto.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.
Viikinki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Viikinki. That's going to slow Lehto down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lehto. That's going to slow Viikinki down.
An inside leg kick lands from Viikinki.
Lehto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viikinki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Lehto misses the target.
Lehto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viikinki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikinki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Charon Lehto has been cut.
Lehto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viikinki.
Lehto slips under a jab.
Viikinki misses with a body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Viikinki lands a left hand.
Lehto working Viikinki over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Viikinki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Viikinki.
Tony Viikinki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viikinki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehto is just out of range.
Viikinki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehto.
Lehto scores with a shot to the body.
Lehto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viikinki.
A clash of legs there as Viikinki blocks the low kick.
Viikinki throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Lehto tries to clinch but Viikinki moves out of range.
Viikinki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Viikinki takes a swing at Lehto's ribcage but misses.
Lehto is looking for a counter combo.
Viikinki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Lehto has managed to clinch.
Lehto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Viikinki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viikinki tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Viikinki back against the cage.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viikinki lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto presses Viikinki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viikinki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viikinki looks winded!
Lehto lands a hook that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
Lehto works on Viikinki's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Lehto breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lehto has Viikinki up against the cage in a clinch.
Viikinki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viikinki managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto. #BC#
Lehto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viikinki throws a sloppy head kick and Lehto moves out of range easily.
Lehto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viikinki was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehto.
Lehto connects with a body shot that sends Viikinki's belly button to the back.#T3#
Lehto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Lehto has Viikinki up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Lehto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viikinki lands with a shot to the body.
Viikinki missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lehto connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Lehto blocks the leg kick.
Lehto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lehto blocks a jab.
Lehto staying out of range there.
Viikinki swats away the attempt to clinch by Lehto.
Viikinki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Lehto lands a nice shot to the body.
Viikinki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lehto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto tries a head kick but it misses.
Viikinki throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto misses with a body shot.
Viikinki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Viikinki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lehto lands a slapping body shot.
Lehto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viikinki moves away.
A good leg kick by Lehto.
Viikinki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Viikinki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charon Lehto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lehto rushes Viikinki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehto. #BC#
Lehto manages to break the clinch.
Viikinki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lehto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lehto swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Viikinki to counter with a crisp jab.
Viikinki avoids the body shot from Lehto.
A slow jab from Viikinki misses its intended target. #CL#
Lehto gets a clinch.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Viikinki avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
Viikinki scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viikinki is breathing heavily.
Lehto moves in looking to clinch but Viikinki pushes him off.
Viikinki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Viikinki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehto tries to close the distance and clinch but Viikinki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehto misses with a body shot.
Viikinki throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lehto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viikinki throws a sloppy head kick and Lehto moves out of range easily.
Lehto is looking for a counter combo.
Viikinki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto moves out of range of the body kick.
Lehto tried to counter with a leg kick but Viikinki avoided it.
Lehto is looking to wear down Viikinki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Viikinki swings widly with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viikinki misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Lehto closes the distance and pushes Viikinki back into the cage.
Lehto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viikinki's elbow. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lehto.
Lehto lands a body punch. #BC#
Lehto breaks the clinch.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viikinki can do to turn this around?
Lehto misses with a body shot.
Lehto wants to clinch up but Viikinki keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Lehto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lehto throws a shot to the body.
Lehto takes a swing at Viikinki's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Lehto - just one landing.
Lehto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viikinki's hands.#CL#
Lehto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lehto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Viikinki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lehto digs a right hand underneath Viikinki's ribcage. Viikinki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto misses with a body punch. #T3#
Lehto is leaning against Viikinki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Viikinki prevents a body shot from Lehto. #BC#
Lehto manages to break the clinch.
Viikinki throws an off balance right hand
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Lehto rushes Viikinki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viikinki's head backwards.
Viikinki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Viikinki lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Lehto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lehto swinging wildly here. #T4#
Viikinki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Lehto. Those never looked like landing.
Viikinki throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Lehto closes the distance and clinches.
Lehto is working Viikinki over against the cage.
Lehto working Viikinki over with knees to the body.
Lehto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viikinki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to work over Viikinki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charon Lehto has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki misses with a hook.
Lehto catches Viikinki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Viikinki misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charon Lehto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lehto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Viikinki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Lehto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viikinki throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Lehto. Beautiful body shot.
Lehto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lehto connects with an inside leg kick.
Lehto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viikinki misses with a left hand
and Lehto counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lehto pushes Viikinki up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lehto takes the fight into the clinch.
Viikinki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viikinki prevents a body shot from Lehto. #T1#
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viikinki is defending well for now.
Viikinki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Viikinki avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Viikinki is struggling to control the position.
Viikinki avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viikinki.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viikinki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Viikinki blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki throws a nice head kick!
Lehto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Viikinki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Crunch! Lehto slams his shin into Viikinki's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Lehto moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Viikinki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viikinki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lehto.
Lehto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lehto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lehto. That's going to slow Viikinki down.
Lehto throws a body punch but Viikinki moves out of range.
Viikinki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Viikinki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Viikinki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Viikinki cracks a nice hook into Lehto's ribs.
Lehto blocks a jab.
Charon Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Viikinki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Viikinki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lehto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
You can see that Viikinki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Lehto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Viikinki under the eye.
Lehto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Lehto moves into range and clinches up with Viikinki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Viikinki swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lehto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehto. Viikinki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehto throws a combination. Viikinki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lehto slips a jab from Viikinki.
Lehto throwing a counter right hand but Viikinki manages to avoid it.
Lehto lands a jab to Viikinki's midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Viikinki does no damage.
Lehto throws a big counter combination but Viikinki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lehto tries to clinch up but Viikinki circles away and keeps his distance.
Lehto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viikinki.
Viikinki throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehto misses the target.
Viikinki scores with a kick to the body.
Viikinki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lehto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viikinki.
Viikinki lands a nice hook to Lehto's body. Lehto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lehto, as that shot connected.
Viikinki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lehto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Viikinki misses.
Lehto is looking for a counter combo.
Tony Viikinki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viikinki moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charon Lehto!
After the fight, Charon Lehto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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