Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1115 Bond v McCarthy
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadaval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Tong Panong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Tong Panong gets a clinch.
Tong Panong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Tong Panong landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
A short right from Tong Panong.
We've been hearing reports that Sadaval has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tong Panong throws an elbow but it misses.
Tong Panong misses with the head strike.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Sadaval leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tong Panong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tong Panong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sadaval is defending well.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong Panong takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Tong Panong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadaval.
Sadaval swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tong Panong.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Tong Panong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sadaval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tong Panong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sadaval looks to score with a jab to the body but Tong Panong is just out of range.
Sadaval misses the shot to the body.
Tong Panong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sadaval, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Sadaval and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Sadaval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tong Panong gets tackled into the cage by Sadaval. Sadaval maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Sadaval is trying to force a seperation but Tong Panong has the dominant position.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
Sadaval is struggling to control the position.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadaval blocks it with crossed arms.
Sadaval tries to circle away but Tong Panong has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Tong Panong. #T3#
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Sadaval avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body.
Sadaval'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.
Sadaval scores with a shot to the side of Tong Panong's head. #BC#
Sadaval manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval's corner calls for a 1-2. Sadaval obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Sadaval.
Tong Panong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tong Panong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sadaval's waist but Sadaval gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tong Panong off to one side.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.#CL2#
Tong Panong pushes Sadaval up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike. #T4##BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sadaval gets a clinch.
Sadaval managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sadaval.
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadaval looks to land a combination but Tong Panong avoids it well.
Tong Panong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sadaval misses with a head kick. #CL#
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Tong Panong.
A short left from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards.
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 Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Sadaval has closed the distance and engaged Tong Panong in a clinch.
Tong Panong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Sadaval scores with a shoulder strike.
Sadaval avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage. #TD2#
Tong Panong wants the takedown. Sadaval is fighting it off but Tong Panong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sadaval's guard against the cage.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Tong Panong isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Tong Panong stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Sadaval gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval prevents a body shot from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sadaval.
Sadaval stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sadaval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tong Panong lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong. #BC#
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Tong Panong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sadaval misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tong Panong! But no joy.
Sadaval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tong Panong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadaval throws a lazy right hand but Tong Panong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tong Panong manages to circle out of the way.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Sadaval circles away. #CL#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Tong Panong gets through Sadaval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tong Panong pushes Sadaval back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval takes an elbow to the temple.
Tong Panong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Sadaval shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sadaval - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sadaval taking a breather.
Tong Panong has Sadaval pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sadaval manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sadaval lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but Sadaval blocks with his arms. #BC#
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sadaval moves into the clinch.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sadaval avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage. #BC#
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sadaval backs off Tong Panong throws a huge counter combo but Sadaval manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Tong Panong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sadaval pushes Tong Panong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tong Panong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tong Panong clinches with his opponent.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadaval blocks it with crossed arms.
Sadaval tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong is looking for a takedown.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tong Panong landing knees to the head.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tong Panong.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong. #T1#
Tong Panong prevents Sadaval from breaking the clinch.
Sadaval trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sadaval into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sadaval pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.#BC#
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sadaval takes the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadaval is trying to stall.
Sadaval avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Sadaval lands a body punch.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown. #T2#
Tong Panong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadaval has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sadaval is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
Tong Panong misses with some punches. #TD2#
Tong Panong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tong Panong manages to end up in side control.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Sadaval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Tong Panong taking a breather here.
Sadaval is pushing Tong Panong's head away, looking to escape. Tong Panong manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadaval keeps working.
Sadaval is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tong Panong is controlling him well.
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sadaval wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sadaval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tong Panong.
Sadaval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sadaval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tong Panong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval cracks Tong Panong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horacio Sadaval is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches.

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 Horacio Sadaval.
I think Sadaval has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Horacio Sadaval!
After the fight, Horacio Sadaval 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.
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: GAMMA#1110 Luuk v Sean
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tong Panong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura but Yarborough is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tong Panong to get the leverage.
Tong Panong is taking a breather. Yarborough says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yarborough tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.
Tong Panong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Tong Panong stands up and beckons Yarborough to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Yarborough is having none of it.
Tong Panong shoots for a double leg takedown but Yarborough sprawls well. He's pushed Tong Panong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yarborough misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Tong Panong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yarborough's face. #CUT#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Tong Panong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yarborough.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yarborough.
A left hand lands to the body for Yarborough.
Yarborough works on Tong Panong's body with a couple of short punches.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown but Yarborough manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Yarborough breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong wants to clinch.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Tong Panong moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Yarborough keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tong Panong. #CL#
Tong Panong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yarborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tong Panong scores with a shoulder strike.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yarborough.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow over the top.
Yarborough 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!
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yarborough.
Yarborough has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tong Panong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yarborough can turn it around.
Yarborough is trying to push Tong Panong away but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
Tong Panong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong can't get the takedown.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarborough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Yarborough blocks it.
Tong Panong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Yarborough breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tong Panong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yarborough is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yarborough down to the mat. Yarborough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Yarborough keeps the fight on the outside.
Tong Panong walks into a jab.
Yarborough with a nice cross.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Yarborough is having none of it.
Tong Panong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yarborough lands a jab to the head.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yarborough jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yarborough connects with a body shot that sends Tong Panong's belly button to the back.
Tong Panong dives in for a single leg takedown but Yarborough sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Tong Panong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tong Panong struggles to land a body shot inside as Yarborough controls his hands.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yarborough misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Tong Panong looking to score a takedown here. Yarborough is defending well but Tong Panong drives through and ends up in Yarborough's guard.
Tong Panong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Yarborough keeps moving. #SU#
Yarborough is working an open guard so Tong Panong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tong Panong gets a takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Tong Panong is looking to pass Yarborough's guard but actually Yarborough recovers to full guard.
Tong Panong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Yarborough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tong Panong stopping the sweep attempt from Yarborough.
Yarborough being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Yarborough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yarborough misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Tong Panong counters with a shoot takedown. Yarborough fights it but they end up in guard.
Yarborough controlling Tong Panong's posture.
Yarborough keeping full guard, as Tong Panong tries to pass.
Tong Panong content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Tong Panong looking to sit in guard and control but Yarborough gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yarborough not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tong Panong wants to stand and escape but Yarborough is having none of it. #ES#
Tong Panong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yarborough has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yarborough is breathing heavily.
Yarborough takes a knee right on the jaw! #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tong Panong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yarborough's brow.
Yarborough blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yarborough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yarborough.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
Tong Panong looking to throw knees to the head but Yarborough is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tong Panong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yarborough fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yarborough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yarborough misses with a lunging right hand
and Tong Panong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Tong Panong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tong Panong slips a jab from Yarborough.#CL#
Tong Panong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Yarborough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yarborough throws a head punch that misses.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown attempt but Yarborough pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yarborough lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough tests Tong Panong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yarborough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yarborough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tong Panong is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marc Tong Panong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Tong Panong gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Tong Panong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tong Panong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yarborough.#CL#
Tong Panong closes the distance and pushes Yarborough back into the cage.
Yarborough blocks an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tong Panong.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tong Panong lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tong Panong looking to throw knees to the head but Yarborough is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarborough gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
Yarborough blocks the elbow strike.
Yarborough works on Tong Panong's body with a couple of short punches.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough.
Yarborough gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yarborough pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Yarborough working aggressively here.
Tong Panong tries to work over Yarborough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yarborough tries a body shot but Tong Panong blocks it. #BC2#
Yarborough breaks the clinch.
Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tong Panong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yarborough swats away the attempt to clinch by Tong Panong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tong Panong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Yarborough.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yarborough pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tong Panong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough. #T4#
Tong Panong moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Yarborough keeps it at a distance.
Yarborough scores with a hook to the body. Tong Panong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough takes a swing at Tong Panong's ribcage but misses.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yarborough as he avoids it easily.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yarborough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tong Panong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yarborough.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yarborough 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Yarborough!
James Yarborough thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: GAMMA#1103 Wrecks v Anudo
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Roussel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roussel cracks Tong Panong with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Roussel fails to land.
Good body shot from Roussel.
Tong Panong throws a head punch that misses.
Tong Panong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roussel.
Tong Panong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roussel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong lands a nice knee to the body.
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roussel tries to throw a body punch but Tong Panong avoids it by throwing Roussel back against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Roussel. #TD2#
Tong Panong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance.
Tong Panong wants to pass to mount but Roussel is defending the position.
Tong Panong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roussel gets full guard.
Tong Panong won't allow Roussel to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position.
Roussel wants to sweep but no luck.
Roussel is working hard here to advance position.
Roussel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Roussel is keeping the position.
Roussel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Roussel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roussel is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tong Panong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roussel!
Roussel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roussel is squirming around, avoiding Tong Panong's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tong Panong controlling from mount.
Tong Panong tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T3#
Roussel gets back to half guard.
Roussel punching from the bottom.
Roussel wants to get back to full guard.
Tong Panong controlling the action here.
Roussel moves into full guard.
Roussel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there. #T4#
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Roussel keeps moving.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roussel is keeping the position for now.
Roussel looking for a sweep. Not yet Roussel, not yet.
Roussel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tong Panong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Tong Panong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roussel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tong Panong slips a straight right by Roussel.#CL2#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roussel, pushing him back against the cage.
Roussel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roussel misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tong Panong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Roussel misses its target.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Roussel circles away. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tong Panong.
Roussel gets back to half guard.
Tong Panong is keen to just control but Roussel is a slippery customer.
Tong Panong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tong Panong tries to stand and escape but Roussel is controlling the position.
Tong Panong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong passes to side control.
Tong Panong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roussel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roussel keeps working. #T1#
Roussel is looking to regain half guard here but Tong Panong keeps moving and retains side control.
Tong Panong controlling the position.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roussel is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Tong Panong decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tong Panong doesn't manage to clinch there - Roussel circles away.
Roussel misses with a hook to the body
and Tong Panong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Tong Panong misses with a takedown attempt
and Roussel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Roussel misses its intended target. #TD2#
Tong Panong gets a takedown into half guard.
Roussel wants to get back to full guard.
Tong Panong controlling the action here.
Tong Panong is pressing down on Roussel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roussel is holding on for now.
Tong Panong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tong Panong controlling the action here. #T3#
Tong Panong wants to control but Roussel is keeping him busy.
Roussel is looking for a sweep. Tong Panong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roussel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tong Panong is working away from the top position though.
Roussel tries to get to full guard but Tong Panong has control of the leg.
Tong Panong is controlling the pace.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but Roussel defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tong Panong slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Tong Panong forces Roussel back against the cage and clinches.
Roussel tries a body shot but Tong Panong blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Roussel fails to land.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown attempt but Roussel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tong Panong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roussel misses with an uppercut
and Tong Panong counters with a series of strikes. Roussel will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tong Panong darts in trying to clinch
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Tong Panong dives in and scores a takedown into Roussel's guard.
Tong Panong stopping the sweep attempt from Roussel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tong Panong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Roussel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Roussel being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tong Panong moves away.
Roussel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tong Panong.#CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong. #T2#
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roussel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roussel dodges the punch combination from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Roussel walks into a stiff left hand from Tong Panong.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Roussel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong prevents a body shot from Roussel.
Roussel misses with some punches.
Roussel working aggressively here.
Roussel stalling in the clinch but Tong Panong improves position. #T3#
Roussel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Roussel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussel has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong.
A nice left hand lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roussel into the cage.
Roussel trying to stall but Tong Panong improves his position. #T4#
Roussel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tong Panong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roussel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roussel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
Roussel lands a hook that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Roussel.
Dexter Roussel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roussel misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marc Tong Panong.
I've got Tong Panong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#1094 Cleever v Ritori
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tong Panong misses with a double jab.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Tong Panong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nagibatel connects with a high kick.
Tong Panong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagibatel pinned against the cage. Nagibatel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Tong Panong throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Tong Panong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tong Panong feints a jab promting Nagibatel to slip. Tong Panong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagibatel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tong Panong darts in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets double underhooks and turns Tong Panong into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside that Nagibatel shrugs off.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
Tong Panong misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tong Panong up against the cage.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
The referee calls for Nagibatel to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Tong Panong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nagibatel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tong Panong. #T4#
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a right hand.
Nagibatel is trying to push Tong Panong away but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Nagibatel blocks it.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nagibatel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagibatel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nagibatel is struggling to control the position.
Tong Panong controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tong Panong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head.#TD#
Tong Panong drives through with a takedown into Nagibatel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Nagibatel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tong Panong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagibatel avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagibatel gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel stalls.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Tong Panong is trying to stall.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagibatel.
Marc Tong Panong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel has Tong Panong pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel trying to stall but Tong Panong improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Tong Panong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tong Panong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Nagibatel is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagibatel down to the mat. Nagibatel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tong Panong blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses #CL#
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Our sources have told us that Tong Panong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Nagibatel seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nagibatel is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tong Panong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagibatel stalling. #T4#
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Nagibatel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up with Nagibatel, looking for a takedown. Tong Panong pushes Nagibatel against the cage but Nagibatel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tong Panong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong misses with a straight left.
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 Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Tong Panong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Tong Panong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Nagibatel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nagibatel misses with a combination
and Tong Panong counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tong Panong finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagibatel's head. #TD#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Nagibatel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2##CL#
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tong Panong up against the cage.
Come on Nagibatel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nagibatel is trying to break the clinch but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Nagibatel taking a breather.
Nagibatel has had enough of the clinch but Tong Panong keeps him there for the moment.
Tong Panong working Nagibatel over with knees to the body.
Nagibatel is trying to break free.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Nagibatel wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagibatel wants to get back to striking at distance but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Nagibatel slows down the pace here.
Nagibatel leaning against his opponent.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagibatel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Nagibatel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong slips under a jab.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nagibatel on his heels. He'll look to pass Nagibatel's guard now, I'm sure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1086 Bond v Matthew
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Tong Panong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tong Panong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Tong Panong has closed the distance and engaged Mandiang in a clinch.
Tong Panong lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mandiang breaks from the clinch.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Tong Panong is out of range.
Tong Panong feinted with a counter takedown.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Tong Panong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Tong Panong's belly button to the back.
Mandiang misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mandiang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tong Panong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Tong Panong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mandiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tong Panong doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through Tong Panong's defenses. #CL#
Tong Panong closes the distance and pushes Mandiang back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Mandiang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mandiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Mandiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang throws a hook but Tong Panong avoids it easily.#T2#
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Mandiang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tong Panong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Tong Panong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Mandiang.
Tong Panong misses with a body shot.
Tong Panong avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tong Panong defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Tong Panong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Tong Panong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mandiang manages to circle out of the way.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Tong Panong counters with a two punch combo.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Tong Panong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the head.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tong Panong moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Good shot there by Mandiang.
Tong Panong on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Tong Panong is rocked!
Tong Panong walks straight into a right hand from Mandiang - that's dropped him! Mandiang jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tong Panong from any more punishment! Tong Panong complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aboubacar Mandiang!
A very excited looking Aboubacar Mandiang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Marc Tong Panong spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: GAMMA#1079 Sitsongrit v John
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Bukowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Tong Panong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong Panong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bukowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tong Panong throws an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukowski. #TD2#
Tong Panong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bukowski can't fight it off and eventually Tong Panong manages to take the fight to the floor. Bukowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tong Panong looking to pass the guard.
Tong Panong is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully.
Tong Panong wants to get up but he can't break Bukowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukowski is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Bukowski sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Bukowski avoids it this time.
Tong Panong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukowski is looking to counter punch.
Tong Panong tried to score with a low kick but Bukowski checks it.
Tong Panong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bukowski is defended easily by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Bukowski and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bukowskis head.
Bukowski takes a shot to the head.
Bukowski looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bukowski working aggressively here.
Bukowski is working for takedown but Tong Panong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tong Panong is trying to drag Bukowski to the mat but Bukowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tong Panong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Bukowski tries to break the clinch but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
Bukowski tries to work over Tong Panong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bukowski trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bukowski into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bukowski.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bukowski throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike.
Tong Panong lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bukowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bukowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tong Panong was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.#CL#
Bukowski closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Tong Panong prevents the takedown attempt.
Tong Panong is trying to maintain a safe position but Bukowski gets an underhook and turns Tong Panong into the cage.
Tong Panong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bukowski working aggressively here.
Bukowski effectively controlling the action here.
Bukowski looking for a takedown.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bukowski has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bukowski avoiding damage.
Tong Panong is working for takedown but Bukowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong scores with a shoulder strike.
Bukowski working hard to break the clinch.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bukowski misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Bukowski is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tong Panong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Bukowski looking to score a takedown here. Tong Panong is defending well but Bukowski drives through and ends up in Tong Panong's guard.
Bukowski stops Tong Panong from standing up.
Tong Panong trying to keep a closed guard but Bukowski is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Bukowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
Tong Panong working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Bukowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tong Panong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bukowski works over Tong Panong with some ground and pound from guard.
Tong Panong wants to stand up but Bukowski is controlling him.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Bukowski is really struggling to control Tong Panong but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
A little jabbing left from Tong Panong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tong Panong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Tong Panong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Bukowski breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Bukowski closes the distance and pushes Tong Panong back into the cage.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Bukowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tong Panong working aggressively here.
Bukowski lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Bukowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bukowski is trying to ground and pound but Tong Panong uses the momentary lack of control by Bukowski to regain half guard. #T3#
Bukowski is stalling here. Tong Panong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bukowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tong Panong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukowski keeps working. #SUB2#
Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bukowski is not content to let Tong Panong control the position. #SUB2#
Tong Panong swings around for an armbar but Bukowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tong Panong's guard.#T4#
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bukowski won't allow Tong Panong to get back to his feet.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
Bukowski won't allow Tong Panong to get back to his feet.
Tong Panong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bukowski controls the pace.
Bukowski trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong Panong looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tong Panong manages to avoid it.
Marc Tong Panong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tong Panong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tong Panong moves away.
Bukowski misses with a hook
and Tong Panong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tong Panong tries to counter with a clinch but Bukowski shakes him off and moves away.
Tong Panong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bukowski attempts a counter takedown but Tong Panong avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tong Panong was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tong Panong or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukowski, which made it look bad.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Tong Panong moves out of range. #T1#
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukowski moves out of range of the body kick from Tong Panong.
Bukowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tong Panong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Bukowski with that takedown attempt.
Tong Panong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bukowski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bukowski.#TD#
Bukowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tong Panong's half guard.
Bukowski is thwarting Tong Panong's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Tong Panong is controlling Bukowski's trapped leg to prevent Bukowski from advancing to side control.
Tong Panong is looking to improve his position.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tong Panong is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Tong Panong wants to control but Bukowski is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Tong Panong pushes Bukowski off looking to stand but Bukowski dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bukowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bukowski loads up on a big right hand but Tong Panong slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Tong Panong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Tong Panong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tong Panong's waist but Tong Panong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bukowski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski takes a swing at Tong Panong's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bukowski.
Bukowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tong Panong circles away.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Bukowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Bukowski misses its intended target.
Tong Panong takes one to the side of the head.
Bukowski shoots and misses
and Tong Panong counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Tong Panong shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Bukowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bukowski takes a swing at Tong Panong's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
A jab from Bukowski finds it's way through Tong Panong's defenses.
Tong Panong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bukowski misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Tong Panong sprawls well. He's pushed Bukowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Bukowski clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tong Panong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bukowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bukowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!
Charles Bukowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Marc Tong Panong spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: GAMMA#1073 Mesquita v Sitson
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
McGuire tests Tong Panong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Tong Panong avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tong Panong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire pounces like a tiger and cracks Tong Panong with a vicious hook! Tong Panong is down but not out! McGuire follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lathem McGuire!
A relieved looking Lathem McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2024

#R1#
Yan Spentliche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tong Panong checks it well.
Yan Spentliche sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Yan Spentliche avoids it this time.
Tong Panong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yan Spentliche.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tong Panong.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
A short right from Tong Panong on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Yan Spentliche misses with the head strike.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yan Spentliche pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tong Panong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yan Spentliche is defending well.
Tong Panong lands an elbow just above Yan Spentliche 's eye.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tong Panong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tong Panong.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Yan Spentliche misses with some punches.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tong Panong leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tong Panong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yan Spentliche on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Tong Panong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tong Panong manages to end up in side control.
Yan Spentliche is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Yan Spentliche is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yan Spentliche knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong Panong on the ground.#SUB2#
Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tong Panong taking a breather here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Tong Panong trying to control the position but Yan Spentliche is working away.
Yan Spentliche is pushing Tong Panong's head away, looking to escape. Tong Panong manages to hold on to the position though.
Tong Panong fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Tong Panong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yan Spentliche, who protects the arm well.
Tong Panong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tong Panong wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yan Spentliche has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tong Panong controls the position from side control.
Yan Spentliche wants to control but Tong Panong postures up.#SUB2#
Tong Panong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yan Spentliche knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yan Spentliche is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tong Panong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yan Spentliche ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yan Spentliche throws a hook but Tong Panong blocks it.
Tong Panong tries a quick counter leg kick but Yan Spentliche is wise to it.
Yan Spentliche throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot.
Tong Panong wants to counter with a clinch but Yan Spentliche pushes him away.
Yan Spentliche misses with a lunging right hand
and Yan Spentliche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horghain Yan Spentliche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tong Panong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yan Spentliche sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tong Panong somewhat.
Yan Spentliche is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Tong Panong counters by moving into the clinch.
Tong Panong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tong Panong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yan Spentliche in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tong Panong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Tong Panong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tong Panong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tong Panong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yan Spentliche is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tong Panong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tong Panong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yan Spentliche's defenses.
Yan Spentliche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown but Yan Spentliche manages to get underhooks.
Horghain Yan Spentliche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Yan Spentliche won't want to take too many of those.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yan Spentliche's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Yan Spentliche misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tong Panong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yan Spentliche can't fight it off and eventually Tong Panong manages to take the fight to the floor. Yan Spentliche looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU2#
Tong Panong stands up and waves to Yan Spentliche to follow him.
A leg kick checked by Tong Panong.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook #CL2#
and Tong Panong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Yan Spentliche takes an elbow to the temple.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Tong Panong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yan Spentliche regains guard.
Tong Panong passes Yan Spentliche's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tong Panong wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy.
Tong Panong moves nicely into side control.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Tong Panong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tong Panong tries for a kimura but Yan Spentliche is defending well.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but Yan Spentliche is working away. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yan Spentliche knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yan Spentliche is pushing Tong Panong's head away, looking to escape. Tong Panong manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yan Spentliche keeps working.
Yan Spentliche wants to control but Tong Panong postures up.
Yan Spentliche trying to remain calm as Tong Panong controls from the top position.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Tong Panong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is trying to get an arm triangle but Yan Spentliche is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Yan Spentliche and presses him up against the cage.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yan Spentliche misses with some punches.
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yan Spentliche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Yan Spentliche misses with some punches.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
Yan Spentliche lands with a short shot to the head.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yan Spentliche misses with the head strike.
Yan Spentliche lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong. #CUT2#It looks like Horghain Yan Spentliche has been cut.
Yan Spentliche gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tong Panong has Yan Spentliche pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tong Panong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yan Spentliche tumbling to the mat - Tong Panong dives into Yan Spentliche's guard.

Yan Spentliche is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche misses with the head strike.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong. #T4#
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yan Spentliche fails to land.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yan Spentliche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yan Spentliche takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Yan Spentliche takes an elbow to the temple.
Horghain Yan Spentliche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horghain Yan Spentliche showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tong Panong 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
In his post fight interview, Marc Tong Panong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Hall
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tong Panong was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Tong Panong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Blake lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Tong Panong has Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blake down to the mat. Blake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tong Panong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tong Panong takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Tong Panong gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Blake tries to work over Tong Panong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Blake has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tong Panong avoids the elbow strike from Blake, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Blake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is looking to control Blake's arms but Blake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tong Panong has his back to the cage.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Tong Panong controls his hands.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong crunches a lovely knee into Blake's ribcage.
Blake working aggressively here.
Tong Panong scores with a shot to the side of Blake's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.#TD2#
Tong Panong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but Blake defending well. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blake pushes Tong Panong off looking to stand but Tong Panong dives back in and keeps control. #T3##ES#
Blake has one foot on Tong Panong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake throws an elbow but it misses.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tong Panong lands a right hand.
Blake tries to land a knee to the head but Tong Panong blocks with his arms.
Blake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blake blocks it with crossed arms.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Tong Panong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Tong Panong controls the action.
Tong Panong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blakes head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tong Panong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tong Panong avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tong Panong is defending well for now.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blake pushes off an throws an elbow but Tong Panong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tong Panong fails to land.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Blake landing knees to the body.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tong Panong is defending well for now.
Blake is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blake down to the mat. Blake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Blake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blake lands an elbow just above Tong Panong 's eye.
Blake pushes off an throws an elbow but Tong Panong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Danny Blake has been cut.
Blake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tong Panong wants to stall.
Tong Panong dodges an elbow strike from Blake.
Tong Panong avoids the elbow strike from Blake, against the cage.
Blake is working Tong Panong over against the cage.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike from Blake.
A short right from Tong Panong on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake lands an elbow just above Tong Panong 's eye. #T1#
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blake avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong managing to block the knees to the body from Blake.
Blake throws an elbow that misses.
Blake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danny Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Blake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Blake tries to land knees in the clinch but Tong Panong avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tong Panong takes an elbow to the temple.
Blake wants to take the fight to the mat but Tong Panong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Tong Panong tries to stall but Blake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tong Panong's brow.
Blake misses with a knee strike.
Tong Panong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tong Panong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake throws an elbow that misses.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.#T3#
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tong Panong's defenses.
Tong Panong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tong Panong avoiding damage as Blake throws knees to the body.
Tong Panong wants a takedown but no success here.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Blake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tong Panong takes an elbow to the temple.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Blake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Blake.
Tong Panong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Blake scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tong Panong checks it well. #CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tong Panong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blake throws an elbow but it misses.
Blake crunches a lovely knee into Tong Panong's ribcage.
Tong Panong is breathing heavily.
Blake lands an elbow just above Tong Panong 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blake obliges.
Blake avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tong Panong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blake dodges an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Blake's cut.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Blake lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Blake rushes Tong Panong and presses him up against the cage.
Tong Panong avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Blake lands an elbow inside.
Blake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.
Blake lands a good knee to the midsection. Tong Panong won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tong Panong can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong Panong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blake after a bit of a struggle.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tong Panong or not.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.
Blake lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Blake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tong Panong blocks it with crossed arms.
Tong Panong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
Tong Panong avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Tong Panong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake lands a nice uppercut.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Blake lands an elbow inside.
Blake with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head.
Blake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blake lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Tong Panong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks for a moment.
Tong Panong lands a hook that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong wants a takedown.
Blake blocking some punches.
Tong Panong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blake avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Blake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blake cracks Tong Panong with a nice body shot.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Tong Panong is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blake.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circle, before Blake throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tong Panong's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Blake lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Danny Blake!
Danny Blake managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Tong Panong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Tong Panong slips a straight right by Kelly.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly swings for the body but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kelly lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Tong Panong moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head but Tong Panong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kelly avoids it this time.#T2#
Kelly stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tong Panong shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully.
Kelly has control of Tong Panong's left arm, preventing Tong Panong from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tong Panong is aware though and is defending well.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Tong Panong is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly seems keen to control Tong Panong's posture.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelly tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tong Panong won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Tong Panong trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kelly trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Kelly is trying to keep Tong Panong in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tong Panong takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a jab when Tong Panong was well out of range.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tong Panong goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kelly avoids it this time.
Kelly misses with a jab to the body
and Tong Panong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tong Panong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelly counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Tong Panong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Tong Panong's ribs.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly 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.#T4#
Tong Panong lands a body shot.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Kelly misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but instead, Kelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tong Panong into the cage.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong lands a left hand.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Tong Panong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Kelly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tong Panong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly cracks Tong Panong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Kelly moves out of range as Tong Panong throws a body kick.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tong Panong manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Tong Panong takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Kelly against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kelly lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Tong Panong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelly sprawls well initially but Tong Panong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tong Panong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tong Panong wants to take Kelly's back here but Kelly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Tong Panong goes for an armbar but Kelly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kelly.
Marc Tong Panong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly postures up.
Kelly prevents Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Tong Panong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kelly content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Tong Panong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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 Pat Kelly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
In his post fight interview, Pat Kelly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Marc Tong Panong spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Tong Panong misses. #CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdul Karim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tong Panong pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and clinches.
Abdul Karim blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Abdul Karim. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdul Karim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tong Panong somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up with Abdul Karim, looking for a takedown. Tong Panong pushes Abdul Karim against the cage but Abdul Karim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdul Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdul Karim's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Tong Panong defends easily.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position. #T1#
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep but no luck.
Tong Panong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
Abdul Karim keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Tong Panong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abdul Karim, up you get! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong Panong scores with a one two! Abdul Karim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up against the cage.
Abdul Karim stops a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abdul Karim prevents it.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdul Karim lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Abdul Karim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tong Panong throws a combination that misses
and Abdul Karim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Abdul Karim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown.
Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tong Panong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdul Karim is trying to drag Tong Panong to the mat but Tong Panong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Abdul Karim. #T3##TD#
Abdul Karim gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is trying to stand.
Tong Panong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Tong Panong pushes Abdul Karim off looking to stand but Abdul Karim dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tong Panong scores with the left hand. Abdul Karim knows he should have avoided that one.
Tong Panong tries to land a leg kick but Abdul Karim saw it coming and moves away.
Tong Panong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdul Karim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Tong Panong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tong Panong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim sneaks back into half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tong Panong manages to avoid it.
Tong Panong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdul Karim.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.#CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tong Panong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marc Tong Panong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tong Panong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abdul Karim is staying active underneath Tong Panong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tong Panong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance.
Abdul Karim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tong Panong defends well.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong won't allow Abdul Karim to sweep him here.
Tong Panong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abdul Karim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tong Panong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Abdul Karim backs off Tong Panong throws a huge counter combo but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdul Karim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdul Karim wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tong Panong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Abdul Karim moves away from the strike by Tong Panong.
Abdul Karim lands a jab to Tong Panong's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tong Panong.
Abdul Karim with a hook.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Abdul Karim.#T3#
Tong Panong slips a jab and a cross from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim slips under a jab.#CL2#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdul Karim, pushing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Abdul Karim won't want to take too many of those.
Tong Panong lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Abdul Karim - that landed with a thud.
Abdul Karim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abdul Karim looking for a takedown.
Abdul Karim working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is taking a breather. Abdul Karim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Tong Panong seems to be working for a kimura but Abdul Karim defends the submission attempt.
Tong Panong wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul Karim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Tong Panong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abdul Karim looking to control.
Abdul Karim has a closed guard, preventing Tong Panong from standing up.
Tong Panong is fighting to break Abdul Karim's control of his arms but Abdul Karim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tong Panong slips nicely into half guard.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul Karim moves away.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch.
Abdul Karim connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tong Panong. #CL#
Abdul Karim takes the fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tong Panong is pressed up against the cage. Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tong Panong down to the mat. Tong Panong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Tong Panong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abdul Karim is looking to wear down Tong Panong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Tong Panong darts in and clinches Abdul Karim up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Tong Panong manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tong Panong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdul Karim takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Abdul Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination. #CL2#
Tong Panong clinches up against the cage.
Tong Panong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tong Panong prevents it.
Abdul Karim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tong Panong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abdul Karim circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdul Karim misses the target.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tong Panong scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tong Panong circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Abdul Karim and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim can't get the takedown. #BC#
Abdul Karim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khadem Abdul Karim is winning the standup battle so far.
Tong Panong lands a jab to the nose.
Tong Panong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tong Panong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Abdul Karim throws a body shot but no joy.
Tong Panong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdul Karim as he avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdul Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdul Karim's guard now, I'm sure.
Tong Panong wants to get up but he can't break Abdul Karim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Tong Panong defends easily.
Tong Panong being controlled here momentarily.
Tong Panong controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Tong Panong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tong Panong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tong Panong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abdul Karim is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong misses with a hook. Abdul Karim ducked under it nicely.
Abdul Karim throws a big counter combination but Tong Panong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tong Panong tries to bum rush Abdul Karim with a series of wild strikes but Abdul Karim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tong Panong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abdul Karim checks it well. #CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abdul Karim misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tong Panong. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marc Tong Panong.
I've got Tong Panong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 112: Godwin vs Cango
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Tong Panong misses.
Tong Panong swinging wildly here.
Tong Panong lands a jab-cross combination.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makhno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Makhno misses its intended target. #CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
Makhno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makhno pushes Tong Panong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhno controls his hands.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makhno blocks it with crossed arms.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makhno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong prevents a body shot from Makhno. #T1#
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Makhno.
Tong Panong stalling in the clinch but Makhno improves position.
Tong Panong throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhno.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makhno takes a shot to the head.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Tong Panong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tong Panong.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Makhno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tong Panongs head.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tong Panong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Makhno. #T2#
A hook to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working the clinch nicely. Makhno is working for position but Tong Panong cracks him with a big knee to the head! Makhno crumples up against the cage and Tong Panong lands two more shots before the ref can save Makhno! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 110: Ilmarinen vs Godwin
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Parsley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks.
Parsley blocks a jab.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Tong Panong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parsley doesn't seem phased though.
Tong Panong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tong Panong doesn't manage to clinch there - Parsley circles away.
Tong Panong misses with a double jab.
Tong Panong misses with a double jab.
Tong Panong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up but Parsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Parsley misses with a hook.#TD2#
Parsley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tong Panong's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Tong Panong pushes Parsley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Parsley lunges at Tong Panong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tong Panong's hand.
Parsley cracks Tong Panong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tong Panong closes the distance but Parsley moves to the side
and Parsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Parsley.
Tong Panong tries to bum rush Parsley with a series of wild strikes but Parsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Parsley.
Tong Panong just misses with a punch to the body.
Parsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parsley.
Parsley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Tong Panong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parsley is trying to get back to full guard.
Parsley trying to control but Tong Panong postures up.
Well, if Tong Panong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parsley wants to improve his position but Tong Panong is controlling well.
Parsley regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Tong Panong wants to stand but Parsley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Parsley is trying to hold Tong Panong in close to prevent damage but Tong Panong has managed to pass into half guard.
Parsley is trying to maintain the position but Tong Panong is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tong Panong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Parsley is looking for a sweep. Tong Panong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tong Panong in particular looking to stall.
Parsley tries to get to full guard but Tong Panong has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Parsley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Parsley is trying to control but can't.
Tong Panong slows the pace down in half guard.
Parsley is looking for a sweep. Tong Panong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parsley is trying to control but can't.
Parsley is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tong Panong is staying active.
Tong Panong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tong Panong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tong Panong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parsley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4##CL#
Tong Panong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tong Panong connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Brian Parsley has been cut.
Parsley is looking to control Tong Panong's arms but Tong Panong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parsley has his back to the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but Parsley blocks with his arms.
Parsley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parsley lands a hook that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards.
Tong Panong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head.
Parsley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parsley effectively controlling the action here.
Parsley missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Parsley's cut.
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#
The crowd cheers as Tong Panong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parsley doesn't seem phased though.
Tong Panong misses with a body shot.
Parsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tong Panong is looking to clinch.
Tong Panong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parsley throws a big shot that misses.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parsley blocks a low kick nicely.
Parsley walks into a jab.
Tong Panong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parsley's head.
Parsley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Parsley gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parsley wants to control but Tong Panong is keeping him busy.
Parsley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tong Panong's legs.
Tong Panong is trying to escape the position but Parsley is controlling the position. #T1#
Tong Panong is trying to buck Parsley off.
Parsley tries to advance to mount but Tong Panong denies him.
Tong Panong tries to escape but Parsley is in control. #SUB2#
Parsley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tong Panong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Parsley but great work by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong wants to control but Parsley is keeping him busy.
Parsley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tong Panong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tong Panong wants to stand up but Parsley has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Parsley has his hands clasped together around Tong Panong's back. He's all about the action.
Tong Panong wants to stand but Parsley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Parsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tong Panong is working away from the top position though.
Tong Panong prevents Parsley from improving his position.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet.
Parsley is trying to control but can't.
Parsley is refusing to be controlled, as Tong Panong sits in half guard.
Parsley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Parsley wants to control but Tong Panong passes easily into half guard.
Tong Panong wants to stand up but Parsley is controlling the position.
Parsley trying to control from the bottom.
Parsley wants to improve his position but Tong Panong is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tong Panong in particular looking to stall.
Parsley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tong Panong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tong Panong's back!
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet but Parsley has full control of the position and if anything, Tong Panong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parsley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Parsley wants to control but Tong Panong manages to buck him off and is now in Parsley's guard! Nice work there by Tong Panong!
Tong Panong won't allow Parsley to sweep him here. #T4#
Parsley trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Parsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tong Panong defends it easily.
Parsley has control of Tong Panong's left arm, preventing Tong Panong from doing any damage.
Parsley looking for a sweep. Not yet Parsley, not yet.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Parsley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tong Panong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Tong Panong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Parsley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tong Panong lands a body shot.
Tong Panong misses with a body kick.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parsley can do to turn this around?
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 right from Tong Panong misses.
Tong Panong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parsley eats them both and turns towards Tong Panong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tong Panong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Parsley'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Parsley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parsley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tong Panong on the side of the head.
Parsley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tong Panong looks to score with a jab to the body but Parsley is just out of range.
Parsley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tong Panong dips to his left and cracks Parsley with an uppercut!
Tong Panong connects with the punch.
Tong Panong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tong Panong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tong Panong throws a nice looking combination but Parsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong. #TD#
Tong Panong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Parsley quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Parsley looking for subs from the bottom but Tong Panong mounts him!
Parsley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T1#
Tong Panong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Parsley doesn't escape.
Parsley tries to roll but Tong Panong sticks to his back.
Parsley is still trying to improve position.
Tong Panong is trying to stick to Parsley's back but Parsley is turning into Tong Panong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tong Panong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Parsley.
Parsley throwing strikes but missing.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet but Parsley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brian Parsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Parsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tong Panong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong wants to stand up but Parsley is controlling him.
Parsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parsley won't allow Tong Panong to get back to his feet.
Parsley looking to sit in guard and control but Tong Panong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Tong Panong wants to get up but he can't break Parsley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tong Panong won't allow Parsley to sweep him here.
Tong Panong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parsley looking to control but Tong Panong passes into half guard.
Tong Panong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tong Panong tries to stand and escape but Parsley is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Tong Panong seems content to control.
Parsley is not content to let Tong Panong control the position.
Parsley trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parsley is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Tong Panong seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tong Panong trying to mount his opponent but Parsley defends it.
Parsley trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parsley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parsley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parsley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Parsley tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tong Panong 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Tong Panong throws a hook to the side of Spirikavicius's head but Spirikavicius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spirikavicius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spirikavicius wants it to stay on the feet.
Tong Panong dives in for a single leg takedown but Spirikavicius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spirikavicius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spirikavicius blocks an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spirikavicius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tong Panong jumps guard and drags Spirikavicius to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Tong Panong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spirikavicius 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 Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirikavicius tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tong Panong defending against the ground and pound.
Tong Panong is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Spirikavicius wants to stand but Tong Panong has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Spirikavicius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tong Panong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tong Panong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spirikavicius's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tong Panong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Spirikavicius seems to be working for a kimura but Tong Panong defends the submission attempt.
Tong Panong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tong Panong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spirikavicius tries to stand and escape but Tong Panong is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spirikavicius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Tong Panong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tong Panong tries to get to full guard but Spirikavicius has control of the leg.
Tong Panong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spirikavicius tries to stand but Tong Panong is controlling from the bottom.
Tong Panong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spirikavicius wanted to stand there but Tong Panong had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tong Panong is adopting a defensive guard.
Spirikavicius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Spirikavicius trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tong Panong's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spirikavicius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tong Panong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spirikavicius misses with a looping left.
Tong Panong shoots and misses
and Spirikavicius counters with a nice uppercut.
Spirikavicius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tong Panong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spirikavicius finds it's way round the side to connect with Tong Panong's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spirikavicius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tong Panong closes the distance but Spirikavicius moves to the side
and Spirikavicius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tong Panong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spirikavicius misses with a straight left.
Tong Panong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spirikavicius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirikavicius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Spirikavicius. No joy for Tong Panong on that attempt. #TD#
Tong Panong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Tong Panong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spirikavicius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tong Panong grinds an elbow into Spirikavicius's temple. #SUB#
Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spirikavicius throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Tong Panong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Tong Panong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spirikavicius is trying to control Tong Panong's posture but Tong Panong avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kasparas Spirikavicius will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spirikavicius throws a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head but Tong Panong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tong Panong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spirikavicius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spirikavicius throws a body punch but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Spirikavicius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tong Panong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spirikavicius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spirikavicius wants it to stay on the feet.
Spirikavicius avoids the body shot from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Spirikavicius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasparas Spirikavicius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spirikavicius looks to land a right hand but Tong Panong moved out of range.
Tong Panong shoots in looking for a takedown. Spirikavicius tries to sprawl out of it but Tong Panong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spirikavicius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Spirikavicius misses.
Tong Panong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spirikavicius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown but Spirikavicius circles away easily
and Spirikavicius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up but Spirikavicius circles away and keeps his distance.
Tong Panong defending well as Spirikavicius loads up on a big left hand.
Tong Panong throws a lazy uppercut
and Spirikavicius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tong Panong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Spirikavicius keeps the fight on the outside.
Spirikavicius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Tong Panong.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spirikavicius.
Tong Panong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spirikavicius swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spirikavicius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spirikavicius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spirikavicius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spirikavicius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tong Panong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spirikavicius misses with the head strike.
Spirikavicius lands a left hand.
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spirikavicius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spirikavicius scores with a shot to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Tong Panong is working Spirikavicius over against the cage.#T2#
Spirikavicius stops a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Spirikavicius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spirikavicius avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body. #TD#
Tong Panong wants the takedown. Spirikavicius is fighting it off but Tong Panong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Spirikavicius's guard against the cage.
Tong Panong looking to pass the guard.
Tong Panong trying to control but Spirikavicius is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong won't allow Spirikavicius to get back to his feet.
Spirikavicius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spirikavicius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Spirikavicius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tong Panong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Spirikavicius keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tong Panong won't allow Spirikavicius to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tong Panong tries to move into range but Spirikavicius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tong Panong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spirikavicius! But no joy.
Tong Panong slips a straight right by Spirikavicius.
It looked like Tong Panong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tong Panong throws a looping overhand right but Spirikavicius ducks down to avoid it.
Kasparas Spirikavicius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spirikavicius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tong Panong.
Tong Panong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Spirikavicius. #T4#
A slow jab from Spirikavicius misses its intended target.
Tong Panong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tong Panong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tong Panong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tong Panong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spirikavicius misses with a looping right.
Spirikavicius misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spirikavicius swings for the body but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Spirikavicius moves out of range.
Tong Panong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius lands with an uppercut that bounces Tong Panong off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Tong Panong as he connects with a hook.
Tong Panong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spirikavicius is out of range.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spirikavicius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Spirikavicius.
Tong Panong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spirikavicius.#CL#
Tong Panong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tong Panong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tong Panong 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.

Kasparas Spirikavicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Spirikavicius keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spirikavicius.
A punch lands to the side of Tong Panong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Tong Panong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spirikavicius controlling Tong Panong's posture.
Tong Panong won't allow Spirikavicius to get back to his feet.
Spirikavicius being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong prevents Spirikavicius from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tong Panong tries to free his leg and advance position but Spirikavicius is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spirikavicius is looking to stand up but Tong Panong isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spirikavicius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spirikavicius throws a big shot that misses.
Spirikavicius lands a jab to the nose.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spirikavicius wants it to stay on the feet.
Spirikavicius 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.
Spirikavicius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Tong Panong forces Spirikavicius back against the cage and clinches.
Spirikavicius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tong Panong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spirikavicius walks away with a smile on his face. Tong Panong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Spirikavicius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasparas Spirikavicius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Spirikavicius misses with a straight right.
Spirikavicius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tong Panong on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirikavicius clobbers Tong Panong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Spirikavicius keeps it at a distance.
Tong Panong gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Spirikavicius to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Spirikavicius misses.
Tong Panong throws a combination that misses
and Spirikavicius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spirikavicius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tong Panong.#TD#
Tong Panong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spirikavicius quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spirikavicius is looking to escape.
Spirikavicius 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.
Tong Panong wants to control but Spirikavicius is keeping him busy.
Spirikavicius is pressing down on Tong Panong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Spirikavicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Spirikavicius wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spirikavicius is keeping the position for now.
Spirikavicius pulls Tong Panong in close to prevent any damage.
Tong Panong prevents Spirikavicius from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spirikavicius feints and then cracks Tong Panong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tong Panong down.
Tong Panong throws a low kick but Spirikavicius moves out of range easily.
Spirikavicius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spirikavicius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spirikavicius stuffs the takedown attempt from Tong Panong. Tong Panong gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Nice cross by Spirikavicius.
Tong Panong is looking to clinch but Spirikavicius is avoiding it.
Spirikavicius scores with a hook.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spirikavicius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Tong Panong misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spirikavicius, as that shot connected.
Spirikavicius scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Spirikavicius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spirikavicius misses with an uppercut.
Tong Panong doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Spirikavicius to counter with a crisp jab.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
Tong Panong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spirikavicius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tong Panong scrambles back to his feet.
Tong Panong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spirikavicius's head.
Marc Tong Panong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tong Panong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spirikavicius counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kasparas Spirikavicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spirikavicius 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasparas Spirikavicius!
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'the guy did not do anything else than few lucky shots...'.

Event: MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
Lang misses with a combination
enabling Tong Panong to counter with a crisp jab.
Tong Panong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.
Lang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Tong Panong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lang is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tong Panong stops Lang from standing up.
Tong Panong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong looking to pass the guard.
Tong Panong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Tong Panong tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES#
Lang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A big right from Lang misses.
Tong Panong feints the counter takedown.
Tong Panong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang works Tong Panong's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Jab from Lang.#KD#
Lang lands a left and a right that send Tong Panong crashing to the mat, dazed. Lang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Donovan Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Lang.#ROC#Tong Panong is rocked!
Lang ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tong Panong's jaw. Tong Panong's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Lang does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donovan Lang!
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'the guy did not do anything else than few lucky shots...'.

Event: MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1#
Tong Panong misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarrson misses with a hook
and Tong Panong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ragnarrson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks.
Ragnarrson lands a jab to the nose.
Tong Panong misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarrson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Tong Panong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ivar Ragnarrson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarrson throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot.
Tong Panong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnarrson with a hook.
No joy there for Ragnarrson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Tong Panong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnarrson lands with a right hand. #CL#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Ragnarrson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ragnarrson working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Tong Panong jumps into guard, dragging Ragnarrson to the mat.
Ragnarrson wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tong Panong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Tong Panong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarrson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tong Panong is stalling in the full guard.
Ragnarrson controlling Tong Panong's posture.
Tong Panong passes Ragnarrson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Tong Panong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ragnarrson is controlling Tong Panong's trapped leg to prevent Tong Panong from advancing to side control.
Ragnarrson is looking for a sweep. Tong Panong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Tong Panong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tong Panong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ragnarrson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarrson is looking to control Tong Panong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnarrson avoid being mounted?#T3#
Still in half guard, Tong Panong seems content to control.
Ragnarrson trying to hold on to Tong Panong's head to control him but Tong Panong postures up.
Ragnarrson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragnarrson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ragnarrson 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.
Ragnarrson tries to kick Tong Panong off but Tong Panong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tong Panong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarrson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tong Panong counters with a right hand to the body.
Ragnarrson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tong Panong manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Ragnarrson scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Ragnarrson moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Tong Panong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ragnarrson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tong Panong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tong Panong stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarrson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarrson is keeping the position for now.
Ragnarrson wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarrson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tong Panong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivar Ragnarrson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tong Panong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ragnarrson misses with a wild body shot.
Tong Panong tries to counter with a takedown but Ragnarrson is quick to defend against it.
Ragnarrson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ragnarrson lands a jab.
Ragnarrson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tong Panong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tong Panong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Tong Panong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ragnarrson won't be happy with that. #SU#
Tong Panong stands up and beckons Ragnarrson to his feet.
Ragnarrson misses with a hook. Tong Panong ducked under it nicely.
Tong Panong walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarrson lands a nice shot that snaps Tong Panong's head back.
Tong Panong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Ragnarrson is rocked!
Ragnarrson throws a nice looking combination but Tong Panong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Tong Panong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarrson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tong Panong finish him?#T1#
Tong Panong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarrson misses with a body shot #CL#
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Ragnarrson tries to pull guard but Tong Panong holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarrson drops back down to his feet.
Ragnarrson seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Tong Panong. #TD#
Tong Panong pulls Ragnarrson into guard.
Ragnarrson tries to stand but Tong Panong is controlling from the bottom.
Ragnarrson looking to pass the guard.
Tong Panong pulls Ragnarrson in close to prevent any damage.
Tong Panong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Marc Tong Panong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Tong Panong kicks Ragnarrson off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Tong Panong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ragnarrson's guard.#T2#
Tong Panong controlling from the top position.
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!
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position.
Ragnarrson wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarrson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Ragnarrson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Tong Panong misses.
Ragnarrson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarrson misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Ivar Ragnarrson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarrson missing with a left hand there. Tong Panong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarrson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Tong Panong misses the target.
Ivar Ragnarrson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarrson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tong Panong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#It looks like Ivar Ragnarrson has been cut.
Ragnarrson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks.
Ragnarrson connects with a nice looking jab. #T4##TD#
Tong Panong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarrson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnarrson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ragnarrson pulls Tong Panong in close to prevent any damage.
Tong Panong content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivar Ragnarrson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ragnarrson scores with a nice right hand.
Tong Panong drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarrson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tong Panong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tong Panong slips a straight right by Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarrson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarrson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tong Panong circles away quickly and effectively.
Tong Panong throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarrson manages to avoid it.
Tong Panong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragnarrson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tong Panong's head.#T1#
A slow jab from Ragnarrson misses its intended target.
Ragnarrson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.
Tong Panong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ragnarrson's efforts to push away.#TD#
Tong Panong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ragnarrson tries to get to full guard but Tong Panong has control of the leg.
Tong Panong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tong Panong controlling the pace for now.
Tong Panong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Ragnarrson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tong Panong has control of Ragnarrson's left arm, preventing Ragnarrson from doing any damage.
Ragnarrson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tong Panong's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong is pulling down on Ragnarrson's head to control his posture.
Tong Panong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarrson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ragnarrson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tong Panong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarrson has managed to get both his arms back between Tong Panong's legs - danger averted.
Ragnarrson wants to control from the top but Tong Panong keeps moving. #SUB#
Tong Panong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ragnarrson is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Tong Panong keeping full guard, as Ragnarrson tries to pass.
Tong Panong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnarrson wants to control from the top but Tong Panong keeps moving.
Tong Panong pulls Ragnarrson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tong Panong has a closed guard, preventing Ragnarrson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarrson misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Tong Panong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ragnarrson's guard.
Ragnarrson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Ragnarrson keeps moving.
Ragnarrson is trying to control the position but Tong Panong postures up.
Tong Panong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivar Ragnarrson.
I think Ragnarrson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Ragnarrson!
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'the guy did not do anything else than few lucky shots...'.

Event: MMAHKI 46
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
Tong Panong shoots in but no luck this time.
Anthony throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tong Panong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tong Panong wants it to stay on the feet.
Anthony pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tong Panong slows the pace down in half guard.
Anthony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tong Panong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony trying to hold on to Tong Panong's head to control him but Tong Panong postures up.
Tong Panong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Tong Panong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anthony keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tong Panong controlling the action here.
Tong Panong passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tong Panong controlling his opponent.
Tong Panong with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #ES2#
Anthony somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Tong Panong misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthony shoots in but Tong Panong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tong Panong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Anthony goes for a double leg but Tong Panong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tong Panong continues to drive forward.
Tong Panong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anthony shoots in for a double leg but Tong Panong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tong Panong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anthony gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3##TD2#
Anthony closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anthony lands in his opponent's guard.

Tong Panong has his feet on Anthony's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tong Panong stuffs the takedown.
Anthony with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tong Panong to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Anthony drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony prevents Tong Panong from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Tong Panong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anthony off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Anthony bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anthony in side control, throwing shots but Tong Panong defends.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Anthony thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anthony prevents Tong Panong from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Tong Panong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony landing strikes.
Tong Panong is pushing Anthony's head away, looking to escape. Anthony manages to hold on to the position though.
Anthony scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tong Panong is trying to buck Anthony off.
Anthony throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anthony prevents Tong Panong from escaping the position.
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tong Panong keeps working.
Tong Panong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anthony asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tong Panong misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong Panong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anthony on the side of the head.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tong Panong as he avoids it easily.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Anthony closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tong Panong's guard.
Anthony with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tong Panong is looking to stand up but Anthony isn't so interested in that idea.
Anthony throwing strikes from guard but Tong Panong blocks nicely.
Anthony stops Tong Panong from standing up.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Tong Panong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet but Anthony is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anthony prevents Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anthony can do to turn this around?#T1#
Anthony shoots in for a double leg but Tong Panong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong Panong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Tong Panong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tong Panong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anthony.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tong Panong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Anthony throws Tong Panong to one side and escapes!
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Anthony keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Anthony shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tong Panong's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony stops Tong Panong from standing up.
Anthony postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anthony controlling from the top position.
Tong Panong is looking to stand up but Anthony isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marc Tong Panong is winning the standup battle so far.
Anthony shoots in but Tong Panong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tong Panong with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tong Panong. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tong Panong as he avoids it easily.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.#T3##CL#
Tong Panong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Tong Panong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tong Panong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anthony has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tong Panong after a bit of a struggle.
Anthony blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tong Panong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anthony's brow. #BC#
Tong Panong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony blocks a jab.
It looks like Tong Panong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tong Panong wants to clinch.#T4#
Anthony slips under a jab from Tong Panong.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Tong Panong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tong Panong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Tong Panong.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tong Panong sprawls well. Tong Panong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong Panong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anthonys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Tong Panong has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Anthony prevents a body shot from Tong Panong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Tong Panong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anthony keeps working.
Tong Panong trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony wants to improve his position but Tong Panong is controlling well.
Tong Panong is pressing down on Anthony's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anthony is holding on for now. #T1#
Tong Panong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Tong Panong is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tong Panong wants it to stay on the feet.
Tong Panong looks to land a left hand but Anthony moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anthony is defended easily by Tong Panong.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tong Panong is fending him off so far but Anthony persists. Nope, Tong Panong circles away and we're back to standing.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Tong Panong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anthony.
Anthony slips a jab from Tong Panong.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tong Panong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Tong Panong slaps away a takedown attempt from Anthony, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Tong Panong with that takedown attempt.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tong Panong scores with a hook.
Anthony displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tong Panong throws out the jab.
Anthony with the counter takedown but Tong Panong avoids it easily.
Tong Panong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Anthony counters with a shoot takedown. Tong Panong fights it but they end up in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Tong Panong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anthony wants to take the fight to the mat but Tong Panong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anthony is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Tong Panong misses with the head strike.
Anthony letting Tong Panong take a breather here.#BC2#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Tong Panong does no damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong Panong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tong Panong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
William Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tong Panong misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthony dives in for a single leg takedown but Tong Panong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong Panong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anthony has time to react.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony with the counter takedown but Tong Panong avoids it easily.
Tong Panong throws a nice looking combination but Anthony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Tong Panong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anthony sprawls well initially but Tong Panong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tong Panong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anthony tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tong Panong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMAHKI 38
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Tong Panong slaps away a takedown attempt from Hyrra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice jab there from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong misses with a wild body shot.
Tong Panong throws a one two combo.
Hyrra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tong Panong.
Hyrra darts in looking for a takedown but Tong Panong gets double underhooks and turns Hyrra into the cage.
Hyrra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tong Panong to score with a decent uppercut.
Tong Panong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyrra fails with the takedown.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Hyrra.
Tong Panong is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hyrra, pushing him back against the cage.
Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Tong Panong breaks the clinch.
Tong Panong misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##CL#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Hyrra against the cage.
Hyrra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tong Panong is defending well.
Hyrra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tong Panong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tong Panong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hyrra is trying to pull guard but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Hyrra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tong Panong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hyrra tries to pull guard but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Hyrra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hyrra blocks an elbow strike from Tong Panong. #BC#
Tong Panong manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hyrra, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Tong Panong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is taking a breather. Hyrra says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tong Panong wants to pass to mount but Hyrra is defending the position. #T2#
Tong Panong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hyrra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tong Panong is working away from the top position though.
Hyrra wants to get back to full guard.
Hyrra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyrra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tong Panong controls the pace.
Tong Panong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hyrra is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Tong Panong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tong Panong wants to stand but Hyrra has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hyrra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hyrra wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Hyrra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tong Panong is looking to escape.
Hyrra is keen to just control but Tong Panong is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hyrra wants to work for an arm triangle but Tong Panong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hyrra prevents Tong Panong from standing back up. #SUB2#
Hyrra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tong Panong is just riding it out for now. Hyrra eventually gives up the hold.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Hyrra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hyrra throwing shots but Tong Panong is blocking nicely.
Tong Panong tries to kick Hyrra off but Hyrra keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Tong Panong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A nice combination there by Tong Panong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyrra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Tong Panong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hyrra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tong Panong controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Tong Panong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hyrra to his feet.
Tong Panong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hyrra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tong Panong tries to avoid it but Hyrra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tong Panong to the ground. Tong Panong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyrra.
Tong Panong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tong Panong throws a right hand that Hyrra ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyrra also avoids with ease.
Hyrra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tong Panong lands a really nice looking cross but Hyrra seems unphased.
Tong Panong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tong Panong misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws a series of punches but Hyrra avoids them all with ease.
Tong Panong lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyrra's head.
Hyrra shoots in but no luck this time.
Tong Panong thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Tong Panong has closed the distance and engaged Hyrra in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Tong Panong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tong Panong slips a jab and a cross from Hyrra.
A punch combination from Tong Panong misses.
And Hyrra tries to counter it with a takedown but Tong Panong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hyrra fails with the takedown.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
Hyrra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyrra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tong Panong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Tong Panong clinches up with Hyrra and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Tong Panong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hyrra regains guard.
Tong Panong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hyrra's guard.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tong Panong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hyrra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tong Panong has managed to get both his arms back between Hyrra's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Tong Panong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matto Hyrra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyrra looks for a takedown but Tong Panong sprawls well.#TD#
Tong Panong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance.
Hyrra wants to improve his position but Tong Panong is controlling well.
Tong Panong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tong Panong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Tong Panong is working for a submission of some sort.
Hyrra is not content to let Tong Panong control the position.
Tong Panong wants to stand up but Hyrra is controlling the position.
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hyrra slips under a jab.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyrra can do to turn this around?
Tong Panong stuns Hyrra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tong Panong moves in looking to clinch but Hyrra pushes him off.
Tong Panong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tong Panong circles away.#TD#
Hyrra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tong Panong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tong Panong wants to get up but he can't break Hyrra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tong Panong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tong Panong stopping the sweep attempt from Hyrra.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hyrra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tong Panong.
Hyrra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hyrra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is trying to stand up here but Hyrra is controlling him well.
Hyrra wants to control but Tong Panong is keeping him busy. #ES#
Tong Panong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hyrra keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hyrra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tong Panong walks away with a smile on his face. Hyrra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tong Panong thuds his right hand into Hyrra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Hyrra instigates a clinch.
Hyrra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tong Panong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.#BC#
Tong Panong manages to break the clinch.
It looks like Tong Panong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hyrra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tong Panong to the ground. Hyrra is now in Tong Panong's guard.

Tong Panong has his feet on Hyrra's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Hyrra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
Hyrra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyrra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tong Panong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Tong Panong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tong Panong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyrra wants to counter the offense by Tong Panong and move into the clinch position.
Hyrra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tong Panong looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyrra is just out of range.
Hyrra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hyrra shoots in for a takedown but Tong Panong shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Tong Panong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hyrra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Tong Panong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet.
Tong Panong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tong Panong wants to pass to mount but Hyrra is defending the position.
Tong Panong controlling the action here.
Hyrra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tong Panong controlling the pace.
Hyrra is looking to improve his position. #T3#
It looks like Tong Panong is going to stand back up.
Tong Panong is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Hyrra gets caught flat footed, as Tong Panong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position.
Hyrra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Hyrra tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hyrra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tong Panong defends well.#SU#
Tong Panong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tong Panong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hyrra fails to land the takedown.
Hyrra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tong Panong as he avoids it easily.
Hyrra shoots in looking for a takedown but Tong Panong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hyrra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matto Hyrra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyrra walks into a left hand.
Hyrra fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tong Panong 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Matto Hyrra spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.

Event: HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Tong Panong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tong Panong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cango lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tong Panong takes a step back to recover.
Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cango moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cango throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tong Panong.
Cango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tong Panong moves forwards but Cango connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tong Panong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cango.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Cango.
Tong Panong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tong Panong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cango.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tong Panong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cango.#T1#
Cango moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tong Panong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cango.
Cango misses with a straight right.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cango throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Cango bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tong Panong's head backwards.
Tong Panong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cango missing with a left hand there. Tong Panong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cango lands with an overhand left.
Cango misses with a looping right.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Cango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tong Panong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cango throws the left hand but Tong Panong avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tong Panong misses.
Jack Cango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Cango. That snapped Tong Panong's head back. #T2#
Cango throws a leg kick which misses Tong Panong's front leg but catches the back leg as Tong Panong tries to avoid it.
Cango lands a right hook to the body.
Tong Panong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cango cracks Tong Panong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tong Panong walks into a straight right hand from Cango.
Cango misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Tong Panong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cango looks to throw the jab but Tong Panong is out of range.
Tong Panong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cango lands a leg kick that knocks Tong Panong off balance momentarily.
Tong Panong has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Cango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tong Panong doesn't seem bothered though.
Cango catches Tong Panong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Tong Panong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cango is trying to defend but Tong Panong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cango keeps working.
Tong Panong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tong Panong wants to control but Cango is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Tong Panong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tong Panong with the ground and pound but Cango uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cango works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong Panong stands and throws Cango's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Tong Panong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cango is pushing Tong Panong's head away, looking to escape. Tong Panong manages to hold on to the position though.
Tong Panong is trying to ground and pound but Cango uses the momentary lack of control by Tong Panong to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Cango dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tong Panong tries to move into range but Cango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Cango tenderised Tong Panong's leg. Tong Panong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tong Panong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Cango throws a shot from downtown. Tong Panong moves away and avoids it.
Tong Panong moves out of range as Cango throws a body kick.
Tong Panong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tong Panong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cango chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Cango.
Cango misses with an uppercut.
Tong Panong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Cango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tong Panong.
An inside leg kick lands from Cango.
Tong Panong takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Cango.
Nice cross by Cango.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Jack Cango is winning the standup battle so far.
Cango scores with a nice head shot.
Good leg kick by Cango.
Tong Panong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cango to score with a decent uppercut.
Cango swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cango as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Tong Panong scores with a shot to the body.
Tong Panong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cango throws out the jab.
Cango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tong Panong's sensitive parts.
Tong Panong tries to move into range but Cango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cango with the inside leg kick.
Cango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tong Panong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Cango is predictable there #CL2#
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Cango misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tong Panong.
Cango taking a breather.
Cango lands a knee to the body.
Tong Panong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cango landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cango blocking some punches. #T3#
Tong Panong managing to block the knees to the body from Cango.
Cango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
Cango with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tong Panong is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cango working Tong Panong over with knees to the body.
Tong Panong is breathing heavily.
Cango lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD2#
Tong Panong has clasped his hands together around Cango's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but Cango is working away.
Tong Panong working the ground and pound but Cango is defending the strikes.
Tong Panong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Tong Panong tries for a kimura but Cango is defending well. #T4#
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Cango is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cango being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Cango dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cango thuds his right hand into Tong Panong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cango buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cango lands a jab.
Cango scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cango connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cango scoring well with a low kick there.
Tong Panong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tong Panong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Cango scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Cango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cango lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cango scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Cango - just one landing.
Cango connects with a body shot.
Cango darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cango getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cango looks to land a left hand but Tong Panong moved out of range nicely.
Tong Panong feints the counter takedown.
Tong Panong walks into a left hand.
Cango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tong Panong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cango bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Cango - just one landing.
Tong Panong is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cango.
Cango with a nice calf kick.
Tong Panong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cango.
A slow jab from Cango misses its intended target.
Cango lands a jab to the head.
Cango lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cango throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to counter with a clinch but Cango shakes him off and moves away.
Cango connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tong Panong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cango lands a head shot.#T3#
Tong Panong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Tong Panong is rocked!
Cango chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cango thumps Tong Panong with a low kick.
Cango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cango lands with a hook. Tong Panong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cango tried to score with a low kick but Tong Panong checks it.
Tong Panong misses with a takedown
and Cango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Cango finish him?
Tong Panong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cango fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tong Panong to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tong Panong looks to clinch but Cango throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tong Panong taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Cango!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Cango thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'I need to Take some time off'.

Event: HFC 58: Holy vs Jackson
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Tong Panong misses with a combination
letting Burgess counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tong Panong misses with a hook.
It looked like Burgess was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tong Panong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burgess sizes up Tong Panong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tong Panong misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess scores with a counter punch that sends Tong Panong to the canvas! Burgess smells blood - he's punishing Tong Panong with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tong Panong has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axton Burgess!
A victorious Axton Burgess thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to Take some time off'.

Event: HFC 54: Lambart vs Knight
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch successfully.
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tong Panong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Druff's efforts to push away.
Druff takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Druff gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Tong Panong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Tong Panong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Druff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tong Panong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Druff defending well though. #SUB#
Tong Panong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Druff is just riding it out for now. Tong Panong eventually gives up the hold.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Druff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Tong Panong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tong Panong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Druff's head.
Tong Panong prevents Druff from standing back up.
Druff is not content to let Tong Panong control the position.
Tong Panong prevents Druff from standing back up.
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance.
Druff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong drops an elbow to the side of Druff's head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong Panong wants to free his trapped foot but Druff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Druff looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Tong Panong seems to be working for a kimura but Druff defends the submission attempt.
Tong Panong thows a huge punch but Druff dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ES2#
Druff kicks Tong Panong off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Tong Panong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Druff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tong Panong throws a big shot that misses.
Dan Druff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Druff tries to keep at a distance but Tong Panong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Druff is trying to force a seperation but Tong Panong has the dominant position.
Druff has had enough of the clinch but Tong Panong keeps him there for the moment.
Tong Panong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Druff has had enough of the clinch but Tong Panong keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tong Panong.
Druff is trying to break the clinch but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Druff can't break the clinch.
Druff wants to break free but Tong Panong has control.
Druff blocks an elbow strike.
Druff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tong Panong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Druff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Druff lands with a straight right. Tong Panong didn't see that one coming.#T4##TD#
Tong Panong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Druff tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tong Panong is in Druff's guard.
Tong Panong throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Tong Panong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tong Panong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Druff keeps moving.
Tong Panong is standing up over Druff. Druff looks to escape but Tong Panong dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
That's time! Tong Panong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Druff misses with an uppercut.
Druff lands with an uppercut that bounces Tong Panong off the cage and back into range.
Druff ducks under a wild hook from Tong Panong.
Druff is looking for the big counter here.
Dan Druff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Druff.
Tong Panong fails with the takedown
and Druff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Druff.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Druff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Druff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong scores with a nice right hand.
Druff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tong Panong.#CL#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Druff against the cage.
Druff is trying to break the clinch but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Tong Panong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Druff is trying to keep an underhook but Tong Panong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tong Panong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Druff is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tong Panong locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Druff is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 44: Ounnagn vs Hunt
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Tong Panong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tong Panong walks into a stiff left hand from Burgess.
Burgess connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tong Panong momentarily.
Tong Panong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tong Panong fails with the takedown.#TD#
Tong Panong drives through with a takedown into Burgess's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgess looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgess, not yet. #SUB#
Tong Panong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tong Panong throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Burgess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Burgess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burgess prevents Tong Panong from standing back up.
Burgess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burgess stops Tong Panong from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Burgess missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
I've been told that Burgess has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Burgess is pressing down on Tong Panong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tong Panong is holding on for now.
Burgess keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab by Burgess.
Burgess misses with a looping right.
Donk. Burgess catches Tong Panong right on the button with a cross.
Burgess cracks Tong Panong with a good jab.
Burgess throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot.
Tong Panong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burgess.
Axton Burgess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Burgess scores with the left hand. Tong Panong knows he should have avoided that one.
Tong Panong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Tong Panong is rocked!
Burgess throws an uppercut from hell that sends Tong Panong clean off his feet! He's out cold! Burgess stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
A relieved looking Axton Burgess thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marc Tong Panong spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to Take some time off'.

Event: HFC 36: Ilmarinen vs Tintley 2
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Babula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Tong Panong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Babula's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babula blocks an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Babula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babula.
Babula blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
Babula scores with a shoulder strike.
Babula working aggressively here.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Babula avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babula pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babula lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babula lands a right hand.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown attempt but Babula pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gerwazy Babula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Babula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Tong Panong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Babula tries to bum rush Tong Panong with a series of wild strikes but Tong Panong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tong Panong fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Babula rushes Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong misses with a punch on the inside.
Tong Panong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Babula after a bit of a struggle.
Babula has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working aggressively here.
Babula misses with some punches.
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head.
Tong Panong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babula is defending well for now.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Babula fails to land.
Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Babula avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Babula is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tong Panong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Babula to the mat. Babula regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babula wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Babula is adopting a defensive guard.
Babula wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong wants to stand and escape but instead Babula has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Babula wants to stand but Tong Panong has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet but Babula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tong Panong can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babula scores with a jab. Tong Panong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Babula does it's job there.
Tong Panong slips under a jab from Babula.
Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babula.
Babula lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Tong Panong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babula works the jab nicely.
Babula scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Tong Panong is rocked!#CL#
Babula forces Tong Panong back against the cage and clinches.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Babula finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babula creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tong Panong's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tong Panong drops to his knees and Babula pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Babula!
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to Take some time off'.

Event: HFC 29: Ilmarinen vs Jackson
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Tong Panong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fransisco is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Tong Panong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fransisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tong Panong.
Fransisco is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransisco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tong Panong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Tong Panong is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tong Panong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tong Panong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tong Panong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tong Panong prevents Fransisco from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong lands a takedown into guard.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
Tong Panong prevents Fransisco from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Fransisco trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tong Panong looking to sit in guard and control but Fransisco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tong Panong looking for a sweep. Not yet Tong Panong, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tong Panong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tong Panong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fransisco is trying to stand back up but Tong Panong is controlling him
Tong Panong is trying to control. Fransisco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tong Panong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fransisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tong Panong.
Tong Panong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Tong Panong not doing much here.
Fransisco tries to kick Tong Panong off but Tong Panong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tong Panong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fransisco to regain full guard.
Tong Panong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fransisco . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tong Panong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fransisco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses.
Tong Panong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Fransisco pushes Tong Panong off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Fransisco misses
and Tong Panong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Tong Panong has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Tong Panong successfully pulls guard.
Fransisco preventing the sweep.
Tong Panong seems keen to control Fransisco 's posture.
Fransisco preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransisco wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fransisco lands with a nice combination. Tong Panong backs away looking to recover.
Fransisco is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fransisco swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Tong Panong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fransisco won't be happy with that.
Tong Panong throws a strike aimed at the side of Fransisco 's head but Fransisco avoids it well.
Fransisco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Tong Panong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Fransisco .
Fransisco delivers a nice body kick.
Fransisco throws the kick towards the body but Tong Panong avoids it.
Fransisco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Fransisco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fransisco .
Gabriel Fransisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Fransisco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tong Panong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tong Panong takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Tong Panong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Fransisco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tong Panong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fransisco 's face.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong. #TD2#
Tong Panong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fransisco regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong stops Fransisco from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fransisco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Fransisco 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fransisco is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##ES#
Fransisco manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fransisco stuffs the takedown.
Tong Panong moves out of range as Fransisco throws a body kick. #CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and pushes Fransisco back into the cage.#TD2#
Tong Panong has picked Fransisco up - he's going for a ride! Tong Panong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Fransisco manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tong Panong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tong Panong obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Tong Panong tightens his grip and picks Fransisco up, before dumping him to the ground. Fransisco manages to land in guard.
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tong Panong throwing strikes from guard but Fransisco blocks nicely.
Tong Panong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fransisco 's head.
Tong Panong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fransisco wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fransisco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Fransisco . Those never looked like landing. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fransisco enables Tong Panong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fransisco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tong Panong trying to control but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
Tong Panong pushes down on Fransisco 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Fransisco dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Fransisco against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Fransisco won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Tong Panong.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Fransisco can't break the clinch.
Fransisco takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Fransisco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tong Panong scores with a hook to the body.
Fransisco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2#
Tong Panong has hold of one of Fransisco 's legs. Fransisco is fighting the takedown attempt but Tong Panong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong won't allow Fransisco to get back to his feet.
Marc Tong Panong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tong Panong lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Fransisco is keeping the position.
Tong Panong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tong Panong trying to control but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Fransisco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tong Panong advances position into side control!
Tong Panong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fransisco tries to escape but Tong Panong is in control.
Tong Panong controlling the position.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tong Panong tries to move to mount but Fransisco blocks the move with his legs.
Fransisco seems a little lost for a moment, as Tong Panong dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Tong Panong has closed the distance and engaged Fransisco in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Tong Panong. #T3##TD2#
Tong Panong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tong Panong is looking to sweep but instead, Fransisco has passed into half guard.
Tong Panong wants to improve his position but Fransisco is controlling well.
Fransisco wants to stand up but Tong Panong has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tong Panong is controlling Fransisco 's trapped leg to prevent Fransisco from advancing to side control.
Tong Panong is continuing to stall.
Fransisco wants to stand up but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Tong Panong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fransisco is working away from the top position though.
Tong Panong is concentrating on defense, preventing Fransisco from advancing position.
Tong Panong trying to control here. #SU#
Fransisco stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Fransisco throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransisco motions for Tong Panong to come forward. Fransisco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gabriel Fransisco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tong Panong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tong Panong 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!

Marc Tong Panong wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Marc Tong Panong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 20: Skoromniy vs Nuorempi
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Kruczek.
Tong Panong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Tong Panong clinches up against the cage.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Tong Panong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kruczek regains guard.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruczek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong Panong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong forces his way into half guard.
Tong Panong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruczek on the ground.
Kruczek is trying to stand up here but Tong Panong is controlling him well.
Tong Panong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruczek.
Tong Panong postures up.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Tong Panong looking to sit in guard and control but Kruczek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kruczek wants to pass the guard but Tong Panong is keeping the position.
Tong Panong wants to stand but Kruczek is controlling the position.
Kruczek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tong Panong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruczek is controlling him.
Tong Panong is wriggling around but Kruczek manages to pass to half guard.
Tong Panong's coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tong Panong pushes Kruczek off looking to stand but Kruczek dives back in and keeps control.
Tong Panong scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kruczek manages to mount him!
Tong Panong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SU2#
Kruczek gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2#
Tong Panong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruczek feints the counter takedown.
Kruczek has his takedown stuffed
and Tong Panong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Kruczek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tong Panong quickly recovers to half guard.
Kruczek slows the pace down in half guard.
Tong Panong scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kruczek manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kruczek gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Kruczek gets tackled into the cage by Tong Panong. Tong Panong maintains the clinch.
Kruczek avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Tong Panong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruczek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tong Panong just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Tong Panong manages to break the clinch.
Kruczek moves out of range as Tong Panong strikes.#CL#
Tong Panong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Kruczek jumps into guard, dragging Tong Panong to the mat.
Tong Panong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tong Panong throwing strikes but missing.
Tong Panong wants to stand but Kruczek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tong Panong postures up.
Kruczek is pulling down on Tong Panong's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tong Panong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tong Panong scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruczek keeping full guard, as Tong Panong tries to pass. #T4#
Kruczek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tong Panong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruczek is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tong Panong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tong Panong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruczek is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tong Panong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #ES2#
Kruczek has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tong Panong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dionizy Kruczek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tong Panong moves in looking to clinch but Kruczek pushes him off.
Kruczek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tong Panong walks into a straight right hand from Kruczek.
Kruczek looks for a takedown but Tong Panong sprawls well.
Tong Panong is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Kruczek gets tackled into the cage by Tong Panong. Tong Panong maintains the clinch.
Kruczek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tong Panong pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Tong Panong has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Kruczek pulls guard successfully.
Tong Panong trying to control but Kruczek is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong prevents Kruczek from getting back to his feet.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tong Panong being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Kruczek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tong Panong's guard. #REVB#
Tong Panong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tong Panong tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Tong Panong pushes Kruczek off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kruczek avoids the body shot from Tong Panong.
A little jabbing left from Kruczek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruczek shoots in looking for a takedown but Tong Panong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruczek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tong Panong on the side of the head.
Kruczek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong Panong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tong Panong misses with a wild body shot.
Kruczek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Kruczek.#TD2#
Kruczek pulls Tong Panong into guard. #SUB2#
Kruczek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tong Panong has passed into half guard!
Tong Panong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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!
Tong Panong misses with a head shot. Kruczek uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kruczek controlling the position.
Kruczek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tong Panong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tong Panong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kruczek has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tong Panong is looking to defend but Kruczek has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tong Panong! Kruczek pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tong Panong taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dionizy Kruczek!

Event: HFC 12: Jiminez vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jun 30, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Tong Panong misses its intended target. #CL2#
Swisa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Swisa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tong Panong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Swisa to the mat. Swisa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Swisa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong is working Swisa over against the cage.
Tong Panong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swisa's elbow. #TD#
Tong Panong has hold of one of Swisa's legs. Swisa is fighting the takedown attempt but Tong Panong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swisa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tong Panong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Swisa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tong Panong defends it easily.#SUB2#
Swisa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tong Panong defends it easily.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Swisa keeps moving. #T1#
Swisa looking for a sweep. Not yet Swisa, not yet.
Swisa keeping full guard, as Tong Panong tries to pass.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
Tong Panong wants to stand but Swisa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Swisa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swisa holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Tong Panong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tong Panong postures up.
Tong Panong trying to control but Swisa is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Swisa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tong Panong rushes Swisa and presses him up against the cage.
Swisa tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Swisa blocks it.
Swisa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Tong Panong has clasped his hands together around Swisa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Swisa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Swisa is trying to control Tong Panong's posture but Tong Panong avoids it.
Tong Panong cracks Swisa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tong Panong working away.
The strikes coming from Tong Panong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tong Panong is working Swisa over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Tong Panong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Swisa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tong Panong's guard! Nice work there by Swisa!
Tong Panong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swisa is one step ahead there. #T4#
Swisa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swisa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tong Panong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swisa is controlling him.
Swisa stays in close to Tong Panong's body and controls the position.
Tong Panong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swisa is one step ahead there.
Swisa distracts Tong Panong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swisa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong keeping full guard, as Swisa tries to pass.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Swisa from controlling successfully.
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 Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Swisa.
Swisa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Tong Panong clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Tong Panong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Tong Panong.
Swisa prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Tong Panong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Swisa wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong drags him back down.#SUB#
Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tong Panong working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swisa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tong Panong's best efforts.
Swisa is looking to improve his position.
Marc Tong Panong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tong Panong wants to control but Swisa is keeping him busy. #T1#
Tong Panong is thwarting Swisa's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Swisa trying to control here.
Tong Panong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swisa on the ground.
Swisa is pressing down on Tong Panong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Tong Panong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tong Panong is looking to work some ground and pound but Swisa has wrist control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tong Panong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swisa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tong Panong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tong Panong is looking to stand up but Swisa won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Swisa moves into the clinch.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swisa is trying to break the clinch but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to work over Swisa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong keeps control of Swisa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tong Panong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swisa's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Kobi Swisa has been cut.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tong Panong obliges.
Tong Panong misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown. #TD#
Tong Panong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Swisa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Tong Panong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Swisa kicks Tong Panong off and gets to his feet.
Swisa lands with a slapping head kick. #T4##CL#
Tong Panong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swisa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swisa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swisa misses with a double jab
and Tong Panong counters with a straight right hand.
Tong Panong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swisa misses with a head kick.
Kobi Swisa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swisa throws a front kick that sends Tong Panong stumbling back into the cage.
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 Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobi Swisa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Swisa.#CL#
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Swisa.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Tong Panong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tong Panong manages to end up in side control.

Swisa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swisa throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Tong Panong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swisa sprawls and moves away.
Swisa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tong Panong is looking to counter punch.
Swisa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Swisa has managed to clinch.
Tong Panong tries to work over Swisa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marc Tong Panong has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Tong Panong lands a takedown into guard.

Swisa manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Swisa forces Tong Panong back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Swisa is trying to force a seperation but Tong Panong has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
Swisa wants to break free but Tong Panong has control.
Swisa managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swisa's efforts to push away.
Swisa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Swisa is trying to push Tong Panong away but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tong Panong has Swisa pressed against the cage, preventing Swisa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tong Panong can't get the takedown. #TD#
Tong Panong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Tong Panong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swisa wants to control but Tong Panong is keeping busy. #T2##SUB#
Tong Panong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Tong Panong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swisa is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SU#
Tong Panong stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Swisa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Tong Panong misses with a takedown attempt - Swisa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swisa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tong Panong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Swisa has closed the distance and engaged Tong Panong in a clinch. #T4#
Swisa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tong Panong's elbow.
Tong Panong is looking for a takedown.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong wants a takedown but no success here.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swisa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tong Panong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swisa's defenses.
Swisa is working Tong Panong over against the cage.
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swisa tries to break free but Tong Panong pushes him back against the cage.
Swisa avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swisa.
Swisa wants to stall.
Kobi Swisa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swisa throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobi Swisa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tong Panong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
A victorious Marc Tong Panong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 2: Ramsay vs Keown
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smitzenhausen.
Tong Panong throws a nice looking combination but Smitzenhausen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tong Panong throws a jab but it's blocked by Smitzenhausen.
Smitzenhausen lands a head kick. Tong Panong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tong Panong throws a lazy right hand but Smitzenhausen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tong Panong tries to move into range but Smitzenhausen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smitzenhausen throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smitzenhausen trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smitzenhausen into the cage.
Tong Panong lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tong Panong fails to land.
Tong Panong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Smitzenhausen tries to break free but Tong Panong pushes him back against the cage.
Smitzenhausen is trying to drag Tong Panong to the mat but Tong Panong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Our sources have told us that Tong Panong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Smitzenhausen looks winded!
Smitzenhausen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smitzenhausen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smitzenhausen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tong Panong smiles and moves away.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregorio Smitzenhausen.#CL#
Tong Panong closes the distance and pushes Smitzenhausen back into the cage.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smitzenhausen. #BC2#
Smitzenhausen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smitzenhausen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2##CL#
Tong Panong clinches up with Smitzenhausen and pushes him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike.
Smitzenhausen managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Tong Panong - that landed with a thud.
Smitzenhausen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tong Panong lands an elbow just above Smitzenhausen 's eye.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smitzenhausen.
A short body shot lands from Tong Panong as the two fighters clinch.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tong Panong lands a body punch.
Tong Panong lands a right hand.
Tong Panong cracks Smitzenhausen with a nice body shot.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Smitzenhausen avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tong Panong lands a nice knee to the body.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Tong Panong can't find room to land a body shot as Smitzenhausen controls the action.
Smitzenhausen takes an elbow to the temple.
Tong Panong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smitzenhausens head.
Smitzenhausen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tong Panong working Smitzenhausen over with knees to the body.
Tong Panong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smitzenhausen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smitzenhausen blocks an elbow strike.
Tong Panong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong lands a hook that snaps the head of Smitzenhausen backwards.
Smitzenhausen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Tong Panong scores with a shoulder strike.
Tong Panong lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tong Panong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tong Panong. #T4#
Tong Panong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tong Panong throws an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smitzenhausen.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Smitzenhausen managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Smitzenhausen avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body.
Tong Panong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smitzenhausen's defenses.
Smitzenhausen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tong Panong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smitzenhausen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tong Panong presses Smitzenhausen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Smitzenhausen won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tong Panong takes the fight into the clinch.
Smitzenhausen tries to pull guard but Tong Panong holds him up against the cage and eventually Smitzenhausen drops back down to his feet.
Marc Tong Panong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Tong Panong cracks Smitzenhausen with a nice body shot.
Tong Panong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Smitzenhausen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tong Panong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smitzenhausen is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smitzenhausen is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong. #T1#
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smitzenhausen backwards.
Tong Panong lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tong Panong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is working Smitzenhausen over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Smitzenhausen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tong Panong scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Smitzenhausen is rocked!
Tong Panong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smitzenhausen backwards.
Smitzenhausen is still on wobbly legs! Can Tong Panong finish him?#T2#
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Smitzenhausen avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong lands a body punch.
Smitzenhausen seems to have recovered his senses.
Tong Panong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smitzenhausen is defending well for now.
Tong Panong pushes Smitzenhausen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Smitzenhausen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tong Panong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tong Panong lands a left hand.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Tong Panong lands a shot to the body.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smitzenhausen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tong Panong is working Smitzenhausen over against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smitzenhausen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tong Panong to keep the fight standing.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregorio Smitzenhausen.#T3#
A short right from Tong Panong on the inside.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Smitzenhausen avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Smitzenhausen breaks the clinch.
Gregorio Smitzenhausen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tong Panong forces Smitzenhausen back against the cage and clinches.
Smitzenhausen takes a shot to the head.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Smitzenhausen avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tong Panong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Smitzenhausen manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Smitzenhausen. #CL#
Smitzenhausen gets tackled into the cage by Tong Panong. Tong Panong maintains the clinch. #T4#
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smitzenhausen.
Tong Panong digs a right hand underneath Smitzenhausen's ribcage. Smitzenhausen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smitzenhausen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tong Panong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smitzenhausen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tong Panong walks away with a smile on his face. Smitzenhausen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smitzenhausen lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
Tong Panong digs a right hand into Smitzenhausen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smitzenhausen's gas tank.
A short right from Tong Panong.
Smitzenhausen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tong Panong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smitzenhausen avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Smitzenhausen dodges an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smitzenhausen is looking to slow Tong Panong down with leg kicks.
Smitzenhausen lunges at Tong Panong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tong Panong's hand.
Smitzenhausen throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Smitzenhausen throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Tong Panong on the inside.
Tong Panong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tong Panong working Smitzenhausen over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tong Panong keeps control of Smitzenhausen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smitzenhausen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong Panong scores with a shoulder strike.
Tong Panong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smitzenhausen or not.
Tong Panong with a knee to the head. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong landing knees to the body.
Smitzenhausen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Tong Panong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tong Panong working Smitzenhausen over with knees to the body.
Tong Panong lands a left hand.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but Smitzenhausen blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smitzenhausen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tong Panong landing knees to the body.
Tong Panong lands an elbow just above Smitzenhausen 's eye.
Smitzenhausen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smitzenhausen managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smitzenhausen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Smitzenhausen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tong Panong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smitzenhausen is defending well for now.
Smitzenhausen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Smitzenhausen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smitzenhausen controlling the action here for a moment.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smitzenhausen blocks it with crossed arms.
Smitzenhausen looking to stall.
Tong Panong throws an elbow but it misses.
Smitzenhausen trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smitzenhausen into the cage.
Smitzenhausen tries to circle away but Tong Panong has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Tong Panong misses with a punch on the inside.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tong Panong.
Smitzenhausen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tong Panong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smitzenhausen blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
Smitzenhausen missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smitzenhausen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smitzenhausen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tong Panong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smitzenhausen tries to break the clinch but Tong Panong is controlling the position. #T4#
Tong Panong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smitzenhausen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.
Tong Panong lands a left hand.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tong Panong digs a right hand underneath Smitzenhausen's ribcage. Smitzenhausen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smitzenhausen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Smitzenhausen - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tong Panong, and another! Smitzenhausen is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marc Tong Panong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Messervey with a poor takedown
and Tong Panong counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Messervey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tong Panong sprawls well initially but Messervey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong tries to kick Messervey off but Messervey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Tong Panong pushes Messervey off and gets back to his feet.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Messervey circles away.
A punch combination from Tong Panong misses.
Tong Panong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.#T1#
Come on Messervey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Messervey prevents a body shot from Tong Panong.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Messervey is trying to maintain a safe position but Tong Panong gets an underhook and turns Messervey into the cage.
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
Messervey is working for takedown but Tong Panong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tong Panong misses with some punches.
Tong Panong struggles to land a body shot inside as Messervey controls his hands.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Messervey blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Tong Panong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tong Panong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Messervey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Messervey.
Tong Panong pushes Messervey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tong Panong lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Messervey is trying to pull guard but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tong Panong lands a nice knee to the body.
Messervey is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Messervey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Messervey prevents a body shot from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands an elbow that stopped Messervey in his tracks for a moment.
Tong Panong is leaning against Messervey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tong Panong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside that Messervey shrugs off.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Messervey blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Messervey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3##BC#
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marc Tong Panong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Messervey against the cage.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messervey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Messervey lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong pushes Messervey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Messervey's face.
Tong Panong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Messervey is trying to maintain a safe position but Tong Panong gets an underhook and turns Messervey into the cage.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Messervey blocks it.
Tong Panong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong digs a right hand underneath Messervey's ribcage. Messervey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Messervey.
Tong Panong lands an elbow that stopped Messervey in his tracks for a moment.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Messervey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Messervey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messervey takes a shot to the head.
Messervey blocking some punches.
Messervey is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong 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#
Messervey connects with a high kick.
Tong Panong misses with a right hand
and Messervey counters with a left and a right that stings Tong Panong. #TD#
Messervey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Messervey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Messervey slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet.
Messervey is looking to take a break and control but Tong Panong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tong Panong is looking to get back to is feet but Messervey passes into side control.
Tong Panong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Messervey trying to control the position but Tong Panong is working away. #T1#
Messervey prevents Tong Panong from escaping the position.
Messervey is looking to take a break and control but Tong Panong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tong Panong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Messervey prevents Tong Panong from escaping the position.#SUB#
Messervey is trying to get an arm triangle but Tong Panong is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tong Panong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Messervey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Messervey advances nicely into full mount.
Tong Panong has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Messervey controls the position.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is taking a good look at Tong Panong as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Messervey!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tong Panong is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Messervey looking for the RNC.
Tong Panong trying to get back to his feet but Messervey is in full control for now. #SUB#
Messervey working for the choke.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet but Messervey has full control of the position and if anything, Tong Panong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Messervey.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet but Messervey has full control of the position and if anything, Tong Panong has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB#
Tong Panong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Messervey.
I would not like to be Tong Panong right now.
Tong Panong takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Tong Panong trying to get back to his feet but Messervey is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messervey is looking to control Tong Panong but Tong Panong is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong stuffs the takedown attempt from Messervey. Messervey gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Messervey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Tong Panong kicks Messervey off and gets back to his feet.
Messervey fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tong Panong but Tong Panong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messervey ducks under a wild hook from Tong Panong.
Jack Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Messervey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messervey tries to break the clinch but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Messervey blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is working Messervey over against the cage.
Messervey managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a hook that snaps the head of Messervey backwards.
Messervey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
Messervey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tong Panong just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Tong Panong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Messervey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Tong Panong gets through Messervey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Messervey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tong Panong fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Messervey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike.
Tong Panong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tong Panong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Tong Panong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
Tong Panong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Messerveys head.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Messervey's face.
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a nice shot to the body.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messervey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tong Panong lands with a light punch inside.
Tong Panong lands a nice knee to the body.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tong Panong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Messervey backwards. #T4#
Messervey wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Messervey backwards.
Tong Panong misses with a body punch.
Tong Panong lands with a light punch inside.
Messervey blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
A short left from Tong Panong.
Messervey can't get the takedown.
Tong Panong lands with a left to the head.
Tong Panong connects with a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Messervey.
Tong Panong with a knee to the head.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Messervey.
Messervey tries to pull guard but Tong Panong won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Tong Panong as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tong Panong 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
In defeat, Jack Messervey stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's not Bussin'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022

#R1#
Arthur scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong scores a nice knee to the body.
Arthur managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Arthur tries to pull guard but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arthur blocks it with crossed arms.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tong Panong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arthur is defending well for now.
Arthur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arthur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tong Panong pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Arthur against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arthur backwards.
Tong Panong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arthur avoids it.
Tong Panong lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong - that landed with a thud.
Tong Panong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arthur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tong Panong prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Arthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tong Panong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arthur blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Arthur is breathing heavily.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arthur's face.
Still in the clinch, Tong Panong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tong Panong lands an elbow just above Arthur 's eye.
Tong Panong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arthur backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tong Panong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arthur backwards. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arthur's face.
Arthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tong Panong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Tong Panong on the inside.
Arthur blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
A short right from Tong Panong on the inside.
Arthur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tong Panong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arthur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tong Panong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Arthur is rocked!
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
Oh Arthur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands an elbow just above Arthur 's eye.
Knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tong Panong throws a big uppercut that drops Arthur! More strikes from Tong Panong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Arthur lies dazed against the cage as Tong Panong celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Tong Panong!

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