Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Knight misses.
Soap throws a leg kick #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soap won't be happy with that.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight throws an elbow but Soap slips to the side and avoids it well.
Soap wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Knight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight tries to score with some ground and pound. Soap controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Soap defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws an elbow but Soap slips to the side and avoids it well.
Soap is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knight throwing strikes but Soap manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Soap decides to stand back up. Soap steps back and let's Knight get back to his feet.
Good shot there by Knight.
Knight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soap under the eye.
Knight swings for the body but Soap moves out of range.
Soap swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Soap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight prevents Soap from getting back to his feet.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Soap is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soap sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a shot to the body
and Soap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soap misses with a left hand
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Soap manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight moves away from the strike by Soap.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soap.
Soap throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soap misses with a straight right.
Soap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soap won't be happy with that.
Knight throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Knight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight landing a few strikes.
Knight in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.#T5#
Soap wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knight taking a breather here.
Soap is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soap defending well though.
Knight thows a huge punch but Soap dodges it nicely.
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight throws a strike but Soap avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Soap keeps moving.
Soap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Soap has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Knight has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap lands a right hand.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Soap has double underhooks.
Soap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Soap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Soap as the two fighters clinch. #T7#
Knight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soap is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Soap.
Soap lands a nice elbow.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Soap on the inside. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Soap.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T8#
Soap misses the jab.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soap sprawls and moves away.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Soap connects with a single shot there.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap counters with a good low kick that Knight was not able to check.
Soap sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Soap drops Knight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knight! Soap dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Soap! Simon Soap retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Simon Soap thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Soap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lewis's sensitive parts.
Lewis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
Lewis throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Soap sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soap lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lewis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Soap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Soap.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Soap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soap does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soap works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Soap throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis with a hook.
Soap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soap wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soap throws a leg kick #TD#
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Soap kicks Lewis off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis scores with a punch to the head.
Simon Soap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Soap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lewis.
Soap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lewis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Soap throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Soap wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Soap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lewis 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.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Soap keeps moving.
Soap is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lewis looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Soap has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lewis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis takes a shot to the head. #T5#
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soap.
Soap lands a jab to the nose.
Soap cracks Lewis with a good jab.
Soap misses with a straight right.
Soap connects with a leg kick.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Soap counters with a thumping low kick.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soap sprawls well. Soap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Soap counters with a slapping leg kick. #T6#
Soap misses with a head kick.
Lewis misses with a jab to the body
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Soap swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis lands a nice hook to Soap's body. Soap takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Soap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soap misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soap's hands.
Soap tries to land a leg kick but Lewis saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Lewis does it's job there.#T7#
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soap finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap counters with a leg kick.
Soap thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it #TD#
and Lewis counters with a single leg into guard. Soap didn't expect that.
Soap wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Soap manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses. #T8#
Soap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Soap won't allow it.
Soap lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Lewis taking a breather. #BC#
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Soap throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling.
Soap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
Soap throws a chopping leg kick but Lewis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.#T9#
Soap scores with a nice right hand.
Soap throws out a leg kick but Lewis moves out of range and Soap only half commits.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soap!
Soap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soap.
A little feinted left hand from Lewis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lewis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Soap does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Soap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Soap avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
Soap cracks Lewis with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Soap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Soap lands a head kick. Lewis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soap staying out of range there.
It seemed like Soap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soap throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Soap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Soap moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Soap - that landed with a thud.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Soap. #T1#
Lewis prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap misses with a body punch.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Soap.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards. #TD#
Lewis pulls guard effortlessly.
Soap wants to get up but he can't break Lewis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lewis has his foot on Soap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soap works his way back into a safe position though.
Soap 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lewis's guard.#SUB#
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soap is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Lewis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soap escapes and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Soap stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Soap takes the fight into the clinch.
Soap tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
Simon Soap seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Soap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewis on the side of the head.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Soap saw that one coming.
Soap throws a low kick, looking for Lewis's leg but Lewis calmly moves out of range.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Soap is quick to defend against it.
Soap fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Soap counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lewis's knee momentarily.
Lewis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lewis swings for the body but Soap moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Soap, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soap throws a good cross that connects.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soap finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head. #T4#
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Soap counters with a good low kick that Lewis was not able to check.
Soap avoids the body shot from Lewis.
A little jabbing left from Soap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Soap misses. #T5#
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Soap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soap.#ROC2#Lewis is rocked!#TD#
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Soap tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The referee is taking a good look at Soap as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lewis!
Soap is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lewis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6##SUB#
Soap fending off the submission attempt from Lewis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Soap's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lewis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Soap 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.
Soap has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lewis.#T7##ES2#
Soap manages to stand up with Lewis still on his back. Eventually Lewis drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Lewis connects with a body shot.
Lewis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soap misses with a straight right.
Soap tries to land a leg kick but Lewis saw it coming and moves away.
Soap slips a jab from Lewis.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soap looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soap is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Soap circles away and we're back to standing.
Soap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T8#
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Soap counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soap throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Soap counters with a nice leg kick.
Soap scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Soap clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lewis pulls guard. #SUB#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Soap defends easily. #SUB#
Lewis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soap 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 Lewis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SU2#
Soap decides to stand back up. Soap steps back and let's Lewis get back to his feet.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Soap counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Soap misses.
Lewis moves forwards but Soap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soap moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Soap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soap throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Soap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Soap blocks a jab.
Soap throws a big shot that misses.
Soap tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Soap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soap stuffs the takedown.
Soap doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lewis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Soap manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Soap misses with a straight right.
Soap stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soap! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soap scores with a hook.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soap.#TD#
Lewis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Soap makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Soap misses the target.
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lewis slips under a jab from Soap.
Lewis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soap sprawls and moves away.
Soap scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soap lands with a shot to the body.
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soap misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Soap.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Soap moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soap. #TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into Soap's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis. #T3#
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Soap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis pushes down on Soap's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Soap is defending well.
Soap wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soap's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lewis stops Soap from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Soap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Soap keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trayvon Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Soap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Soap moved out of range nicely.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soap was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lewis slips under a jab from Soap.
Soap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soap throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.#T6#
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Soap's head but Soap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lewis.#TD#
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soap to the ground. Lewis is now in Soap's guard.#SUB#
Lewis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soap dives on top into guard.#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Lewis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soap has picked Lewis up and slammed him! Lewis can't keep hold of the triangle and Soap manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Soap stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Soap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soap smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T7#
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Soap counters with a head kick that drops Lewis to the mat! Lewis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis swings widly with a right hand
and Soap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soap scoring well with a low kick there.
Lewis misses the jab.
Soap jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soap, who protects the arm well. #T8#
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soap keeps working.
Soap is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lewis is controlling him well.
Lewis working the ground and pound but Soap is defending the strikes.
Soap is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lewis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lewis trying to control the position but Soap is working away.
Soap parries the strikes from Lewis easily there. Lewis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soap to escape.
Simon Soap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Lewis works to advance to full mount. Soap defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Soap taking shots to the head.
Soap avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lewis.
Soap wants to try and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lewis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Soap manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Soap, under a barage of strikes from Lewis.
Lewis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Soap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soap 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 92
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Graves connects with a solid leg kick.
Soap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves slips a jab from Soap.
Graves slips a jab from Soap.
Soap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves slips under a jab.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Soap cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Soap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Soap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Soap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves misses the jab.
Soap tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graves manages to circle out of the way.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Soap lands a jab to the head. #T1##CL#
Soap has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Soap misses with the head strike.
Soap throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Soap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soap lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap lands a body shot.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soap tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves working aggressively here.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves's coach down at Berloga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Soap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soaps head.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Soap blocking some punches.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
A short uppercut from Soap.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Soap.
Soap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Soap.
Good body shot from Soap.
Soap tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap lands an uppercut.
Soap lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Soap lands a body shot.
Graves looks winded!
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soap.
Graves blocks the elbow strike. #T5#
Soap lands an elbow inside that Graves shrugs off.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Soap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Soap blocking some punches.
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves presses Soap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soap 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!
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Soap.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body. #T6#
Soap blocking some punches.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Soap.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Graves lands a right hand.
Soap lands an elbow inside that Graves shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Phil Graves has been cut.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soap wants to stall.
Soap scores with a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap lands an uppercut.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T7#
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soap lands with a right to the head.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap lands a right hand.
Graves prevents a body shot from Soap.
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Soap lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Soap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Soap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T8#
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Still in the clinch, Soap scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Soap as the two fighters clinch.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Graves working aggressively here.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
A short left from Graves.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soap.
Soap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Soap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap lands a nice elbow.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Graves.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Soap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Soap.
Soap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soap pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graves is out of range and Soap settles back down.
Soap scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Soap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves avoids the head kick by Soap.
Soap lands with a slapping head kick.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soap is looking to counter the offense by Graves and move into the clinch.
Soap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Graves. Soap shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Graves is looking to chop away at Soap's legs.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Soap.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Soap off balance momentarily.
Soap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Soap lands an overhand right.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves wants to slow Soap down by chopping away at his legs.
Soap throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Soap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soap lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soap throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves blocks a head kick by Soap.
Soap throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Soap misses with a straight right.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soap lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soap lands a jab to the nose.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soap moves out of range as Graves strikes.#T3#
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Soap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
Soap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Simon Soap is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Graves with the inside leg kick.
Soap on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soap lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Soap ducks down to avoid it.
Soap delivers a nice body kick.
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Graves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Soap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soap.
Soap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soap scoring well with a low kick there.
Soap connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Soap coming out on top.
Soap misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Soap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
Graves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soap's sensitive parts. #T5#
A jab from Soap finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Graves lands with a right hand.
Soap throws a right hand that misses
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soap feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soap.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Soap counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T6#
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soap.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soap.
Soap swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves moves away from the strike by Soap.
Soap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.
Soap lands the left hand.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Soap throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Soap slips under a jab.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soap.#T7#
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soap tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Soap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Soap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Soap misses.
That kick from Graves tenderised Soap's leg. Soap is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
A low kick from Soap misses
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soap thinking.
Graves tries to score with a low kick but Soap moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Soap is out of range.
Soap half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graves throws out a leg kick but Soap moves out of range and Graves only half commits.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T8#
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soap throws out the jab.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soap throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves lands an overhand right.
Soap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soap clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soap throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Soap moves to clinch but Graves breaks away
and Soap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soap doesn't seem phased though.#T9#
Soap keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Soap.
Graves throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Soap pushes Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Soap is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Soap.
Soap is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Soap - that landed with a thud.
Soap scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Soap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
A big right from Soap misses.
Soap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Soap misses its intended target.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Soap ducks down to avoid it.
Soap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Soap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves walks into a left hand.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Soap.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Soap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Soap defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
Soap fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Soap.
Graves moves out of range of the leg kick from Soap.
That kick from Graves tenderised Soap's leg. Soap is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soap with a nice calf kick.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Soap sees coming a mile off.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soap.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Soap.
Graves moves out of range as Soap throws a body kick. #T2#
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Soap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soap connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Graves cracks Soap with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Soap clinches.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Soap misses with some punches.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon Soap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap. #T3#
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap lands a left hand.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soap lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap. #T4#
Soap pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Soap.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soap lands a body punch.
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Phil Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Soap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Soap misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Soap lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Soap struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T6#
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands an uppercut.
A short right from Graves.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Soap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike. #T7#
Soap tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soap.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Soap on the inside.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T8#
Soap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Soap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Nice elbow from Soap.
Soap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Soap working aggressively here.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Soap.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap misses with a body punch.
Simon Soap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap misses with the head strike.
A short right from Soap.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
Soap digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Graves.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soap throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.

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 Simon Soap.
Well Soap 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon Soap!
Simon Soap thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 81
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Wolford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolford landing with the ground and pound.
Soap is pulling down on Wolford's head. It's preventing any offense from Wolford, at least for the moment.
Wolford trying to control the position from guard on top but Soap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soap wants to stand and escape but Wolford is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wolford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wolford works over Soap with some ground and pound from guard.
Soap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Soap kicks Wolford off and gets to his feet.
Wolford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolford dives in for a single leg takedown but Soap sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wolford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soap.
Wolford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soap throws out the jab.
And Wolford tries to counter it with a takedown but Soap pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Soap misses its intended target.
Soap moves out of range as Wolford strikes.
Nice body punch from Wolford. #T2#
Wolford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soap in his tracks.
Wolford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolford misses with a lunging right hand
and Soap counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wolford's knee momentarily.
Wolford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Soap closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wolford counters with a left to the body.
Soap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolford moves away.
Wolford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soap.
Soap throwing a counter right hand but Wolford manages to avoid it.
Wolford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Wolford checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Soap.#CUT#It looks like Rodney Wolford has been cut.
Wolford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soap defends well and Wolford ends up having to push Soap into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simon Soap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Wolford.
Soap swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wolford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soap rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolford throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Soap misses #TD2#
and Wolford counters with a shoot takedown. Soap fights it but they end up in guard.

Soap pushes Wolford off and gets back to his feet.
Soap tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Soap's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good work by Wolford as he checks the leg kick.
Wolford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soap misses with a looping right.
Wolford swings widly with a right hand
and Soap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soap misses with a hook.#T4#
Soap lands with a straight right. Wolford didn't see that one coming.
Wolford shoots for a takedown but Soap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That kick from Soap tenderised Wolford's leg. Wolford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soap scores with a hook.
Soap is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice defenses there by Soap.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simon Soap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolford fails with the takedown.
Soap misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Wolford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Soap has one foot on Wolford's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Soap lands a head shot.#T5##CL#
Soap has managed to clinch.
Wolford dodges an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolford's elbow.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolford or not.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap lands a nice shot to the body.
Soap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolford.
Wolford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wolford's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Rodney Wolford's cut even more.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soap lands a left hand.
Soap gets underhooks to prevent Wolford's takedown attempt.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wolford's defenses.
Wolford blocks a body shot from Soap.
A hook to the body from Soap. #T6#
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!
Wolford dodges an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap lands with a right to the head.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
Soap lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Rodney Wolford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soap.
Soap lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Rodney Wolford's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Soap pushes Wolford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soap after a bit of a struggle.
Soap throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolford.
Wolford has had enough of the clinch but Soap keeps him there for the moment.
Soap lands a nice uppercut.
Soap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soap lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Soap!
Simon Soap decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 67
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Soap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Popizicki 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.
Soap throws a leg kick but Popizicki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Soap tried to counter with a leg kick but Popizicki avoided it.
Popizicki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Soap to counter with a crisp jab.
Soap finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Soap lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popizicki throws a right hand that Soap ducks under and follows up with a left that Soap also avoids with ease.
Popizicki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popizicki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Popizicki scores with a jab to the body.
Popizicki lands a nice shot to the body.
Soap throws a head kick that misses.
Popizicki lands a jab to Soap's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popizicki lands a jab to the nose.
Popizicki lands a glancing blow to the side of Soap's head.
Soap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popizicki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Soap slips the punch.
Soap slips under a jab.
Soap chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popizicki was well out of range. Poor timing from Soap.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Popizicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soap moves away.
Popizicki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Popizicki.
Popizicki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soap counters with a stiff right hand.
Popizicki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soap.
Soap tries to move into range but Popizicki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simon Soap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soap misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Jab by Popizicki.
Popizicki moves away from the strike by Soap.
Popizicki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soap throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Popizicki counters with a shoot takedown. Soap fights it but they end up in guard.
Popizicki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soap keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Popizicki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Popizicki throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Popizicki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Popizicki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Popizicki stops Soap from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popizicki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Soap.
Popizicki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap counters with a leg kick.
Soap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popizicki throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Popizicki moves away from the strike by Soap.
Popizicki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soap throws a hook but Popizicki blocks it.
And Popizicki tries to counter it with a takedown but Soap pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Popizicki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popizicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soap moves away.
As Popizicki backs away, Soap returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Soap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popizicki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Soap throws a hook but Popizicki blocks it.
Soap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soap wants to slow Popizicki down by chopping away at his legs.
Popizicki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soap misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Popizicki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Popizicki.
Popizicki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soap manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Popizicki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soap is aware though and is defending well.
Popizicki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB2#
Popizicki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soap has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Popizicki is proving hard to escape from.
Popizicki trying to keep a closed guard but Soap is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Popizicki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soap defends it easily.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soap wants to get up but he can't break Popizicki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Popizicki working for a triangle but Soap defends it easily. #SUB2#
Popizicki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7##SU#
Soap decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Popizicki blocks an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Soap.
Soap lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Chaz Popizicki has been cut.
Soap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popizicki backwards.
Popizicki takes an elbow to the temple.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Popizicki's elbow.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Popizicki controls the action.
Soap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popizicki is trying to push Soap away but Soap has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T8##BC2#
Popizicki manages to break the clinch.
Soap lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Soap's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popizicki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popizicki throws out the jab.
Soap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popizicki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Popizicki throws a sloppy body shot
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
Soap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Popizicki. That did some damage!
Popizicki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soap has time to react.
Soap misses with an uppercut.
Soap throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Popizicki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Soap!
Popizicki advances to full mount. #T9#
Popizicki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Soap tries to buck Popizicki off but he can't manage it.
Popizicki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Soap's face.
Popizicki trying to control but Soap is having none of it.
Soap is in all sorts of trouble here.
Popizicki looking to control but Soap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chaz Popizicki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Popizicki throws a shot from downtown. Soap moves away and avoids it.
Soap moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Soap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popizicki, pushing him back against the cage.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but Soap has him pressed against the cage.
Soap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Popizicki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popizicki avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
Soap lands a left hand.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Popizicki controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Soap.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Popizicki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Popizicki's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popizicki tries to pull guard but Soap won't allow it.
Simon Soap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Popizicki.#T1#
Popizicki blocks an elbow strike.
Soap throws an elbow but it misses.
Popizicki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soap or not.
Popizicki blocks an uppercut.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Popizicki's defenses.
Soap pushes Popizicki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soap lands a right hand.
Popizicki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soap lands a left hand.
Popizicki has Soap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Popizicki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soap prevents it.
Popizicki is breathing heavily.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap lands a nice elbow.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Soap has a couple of punches blocked by Popizicki.
Popizicki prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Soap - that landed with a thud.
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!
Soap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popizicki backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Popizicki's brow.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Soap.
Soap dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soap lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popizicki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popizicki looking for a takedown.
Soap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soap lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soap. #T3#
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Popizicki in his tracks for a moment.
Soap lands with a left to the head.
Soap pushes Popizicki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Soap.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Soap.
Soap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popizicki can do to turn this around?
Soap gets through Popizicki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soap lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Popizicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soap with the inside leg kick.
Popizicki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soap uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Popizicki has time to react.
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 low kick lands for Soap. #T4#
Soap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popizicki's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popizicki. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popizicki misses with a combination
and Soap counters with a nice uppercut.
Popizicki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popizicki misses with a body shot
and Soap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soap bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Popizicki's head.#ROC#Popizicki is rocked!
Popizicki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simon Soap is winning the standup battle so far.
Popizicki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popizicki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soap counters with a nice uppercut.
Popizicki is still on wobbly legs! Can Soap finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Soap.
Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popizicki seems to have recovered his senses.#T5#
Soap moves out of range of the strikes.
Soap half committed to a counter leg kick.
Soap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soap shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Popizicki misses with a hook
and Soap counters with a good low kick that Popizicki was not able to check.
Popizicki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soap connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Popizicki scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Soap.
Popizicki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popizicki.
Soap avoids the body shot from Popizicki.
A lazy left from Soap finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Popizicki - just one landing. #T6#
Soap takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Popizicki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popizicki throws a hook but Soap blocks it.
Popizicki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soap finds it's way round the side to connect with Popizicki's head. #TD2#
Popizicki dives in and scores a takedown into Soap's guard.
Soap managing to control the position.
Soap wants to get back to his feet but Popizicki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Soap wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Popizicki's hips, looking to push off. But Popizicki grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Soap screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Chaz Popizicki!
Chaz Popizicki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Soap throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Soap.
Soap throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap thumps Knight with a low kick.
Soap on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knight slips a jab from Soap.#TD#
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soap's guard.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soap keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #T1#
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Soap is retaining full guard.
Knight won't allow Soap to get back to his feet.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight lands a couple of digs.
Knight passes Soap's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knight prevents Soap from standing back up.
Soap is in trouble now - Knight has advanced to mount!
Soap is looking to improve his position but Knight isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Knight with shots to the head and body - Soap looks very uncomfortable down there.
Soap really wants to buck Knight off and get back to his feet.
Soap avoids a series of strikes thrown by Knight.
Knight is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soap taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Knight throwing strikes here but Soap is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Soap is trying to stand.
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knight unloads with some shots from mount but Soap bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Soap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Soap wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Soap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Soap is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Knight throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knight lands a couple of good shots and Soap has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knight scores with punches and elbows.
Knight lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T4#
Knight landing with strikes.
Knight throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Knight lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soap is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Soap has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knight throwing sloppy strikes.
Knight missing with punches from the back.
Knight landing with strikes.
Knight scores with strikes from the back.
Knight throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T5#
Knight thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Knight connects with a big shot to the side of Soap's head.
Knight lands shots from the back.
Knight punches the canvas rather than the man.
Soap wants to get back to his feet.
Knight lands shots from the back.
Knight throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Knight lands a shot to the body. #T6#
Soap is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Soap has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knight is landing with strikes. Soap can't take much more of this.
Knight lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Soap hold on?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soap covering up well under a series of strikes from Knight.
Knight somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight misses with an elbow to the head.
Soap covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Knight has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Soap.
Knight throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T7#
Knight missing with punches from the back.
Knight scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Soap is looking for a way out. #ES2#
Soap is trying to shake Knight off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Knight won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Soap misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Soap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight clobbers Soap with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Soap.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Soap.#T8#
Soap throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Simon Soap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soap defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Soap looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soap scores with a leg kick.
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!
Soap fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
Good work by Knight as he checks the leg kick.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Knight.
Soap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soap. Soap circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight connects with a right hand. Soap shakes it off.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Soap saw that one coming.#T9#
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soap throws out the jab.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soap throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soap. #TD#
Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soap was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight is working Soap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Soap has wrist control.#ES2#
Soap has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soap moves away.
Soap throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Soap tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Soap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soap looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Soap is quick to defend against it.
Soap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soap.
Soap slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight misses with a body punch
and Soap counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Knight is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Soap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simon Soap seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soap.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Soap misses.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Soap throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Knight there.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soap defending well though.
Knight throwing shots but Soap is blocking nicely.
Knight lands strikes from half guard.
Terrell Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight prevents Soap from improving his position.
Soap wants to get back to his feet.
Soap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Soap is trying to stand up here but Knight is controlling him well.
Soap has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soap is trying to stand.
Soap taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight is nestled in close to Soap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Soap 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.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Soap's head.
Nice strikes from Knight there. #T3#
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Soap's head.
Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knight prevents Soap from standing back up.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Soap is rocked!
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soap's head.
Knight wants to pass to mount but Soap is defending the position.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Knight scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soap is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Knight stops Soap from getting back to his feet.
Soap seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Soap has one foot on Knight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Soap.
Soap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight tests Soap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simon Soap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soap moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soap fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Soap throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soap smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soap throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soap.
Soap misses with a leg kick
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight jabs at Soap's body.
Knight throws the left hand but Soap avoids the punch easily.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Soap only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T6#
Knight throws a hook but Soap avoids it easily.
Soap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight digs a good hook to Soap's body.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soap.
Knight throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Soap moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soap.#T7#
Soap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!
Soap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!
Knight throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soap can do to turn this around?
Soap throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
A jab from Soap finds it's way through Knight's defenses.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Soap does it's job there.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Soap misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Soap is quick to defend against it.#T8#
Soap motions for Knight to come forward. Soap throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soap fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soap, as that shot 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!
Knight misses the jab.
Soap throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Soap's head.
Knight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES2#
Soap manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Knight throws a body punch but Soap moves out of range.
Soap flicks out a counter leg kick but Knight steps away.
Knight moves into range and connects with a jab. #T9#
Soap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Soap slips a jab from Knight.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
Soap connects with the punch.
Soap misses the jab.
Soap avoids the body shot from Knight.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Soap lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soap enables Knight to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soap manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Soap wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Soap blocks nicely. #ES2#
Soap manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soap prevents it.
Soap lands a left hand.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Knight prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knight prevents a body shot from Soap.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not. #T2#
Soap working aggressively here.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap pushes Knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Soap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight slips under a jab.
Soap scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by Knight as he checks the leg kick.
Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soap. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soap sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Soap throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Knight.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soap.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soap.
Soap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
A low kick from Soap misses #TD#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Soap!
Knight tries to score with some ground and pound. Soap controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knight scores with punches from side control.
Knight trying to control the position but Soap is working away.
Knight misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Soap avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Soap is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Soap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soap is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knight has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Knight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight in side control, throwing shots but Soap defends. #T5#
Knight trying to control the action but Soap is working from the bottom.
Soap tries to improve position but can't.
Soap tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Even with his hooks in, Knight manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Soap is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Soap has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knight is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Soap up. #T6#
Knight throws strikes from the back but Soap rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Soap.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Soap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him. #T7#
Knight cracks Soap with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Soap has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Soap is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soap down to the mat. Soap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Soap.
Soap bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Soap moved out of range.
Soap misses with a low kick.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Soap looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Simon Soap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
A chopping leg kick lands by Soap.
Soap with the inside leg kick.
Soap misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control.

Soap 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.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soap lands with a cross. #TD#
Knight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Soap uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Soap is looking to slow Knight down with leg kicks. #T9#
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soap scores with a head kick. Knight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Soap.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Soap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soap throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Soap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Knight!
Terrell Knight retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Terrell Knight made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Soap connects with a leg kick.
Soap throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soap.
Soap connects with a body shot.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Soap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soap throws a counter combo.
Soap cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Soap's head back.
Soap throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Soap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Soap pushes Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soap misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Bishop tries to pull guard but Soap holds him up against the cage and eventually Bishop drops back down to his feet.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Soap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Soap.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soap to keep the fight standing.
Soap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Soap. #CUT2#It looks like Kealin Bishop has been cut.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Soap struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Soap.
A right hand to the body from Soap.
Soap lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Soap.
Bishop is breathing heavily.#T2#
Soap lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Bishop in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Kealin Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Bishop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Soap - that landed with a thud.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Bishop in his tracks for a moment.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bishop's brow.
Bishop takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Kealin Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Soap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but Soap has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kealin Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Bishop takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Soap lands a body punch.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Soap lands an elbow inside that Bishop shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Kealin Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but Soap turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soap.
Bishop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Bishop pulls guard effortlessly.
Soap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard.
Bishop trying to control but Soap postures up.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Soap has control of the leg. #T4#
Bishop wants to control but Soap is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Bishop is looking to control Soap's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bishop avoid being mounted?
Soap tries to stand and escape but Bishop is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T5#
Soap wants to pass the guard but Bishop is defending well.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bishop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soap's guard. #REVR#
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Soap has wrist control.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Soap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Soap won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
Bishop wants to hit a sweep here but Soap passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bishop there!
Bishop is wriggling around trying to escape. #T6#
Bishop tries to hold on but Soap pushes him away.
Bishop is looking to get to half guard.
Bishop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bishop is looking to get to half guard.
Bishop tries to hold on but Soap pushes him away. #T7#
Bishop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Bishop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bishop trying to control here.
Soap wants to stand but Bishop has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bishop is trying to maintain the position but Soap is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Soap stands up and beckons Bishop to join him on the feet. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soap.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Soap as he connects with a hook.
Soap misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a left to the body.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Soap misses the jab.
Nice shot by Soap.
Bishop throws a nice head kick!
Soap walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Soap throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Soap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soap misses the jab.#T9#
Soap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soap moves into range and connects with a jab.
Soap takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bishop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Soap!
A very excited looking Simon Soap made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 45
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Soap misses with the body kick
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
House misses with a looping right.
Soap scores with a jab.#CL2#
Soap moves into range and clinches up with House.
A bit of stalling here from Soap.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
House takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Max House has been cut.
Soap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soap prevents a body shot from House.
House is trying to break the clinch but Soap is controlling him.
Soap lands a body shot.
House definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Soap.
House is breathing heavily.
House working aggressively here.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Soap.
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!
House tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Soap digs a right hand underneath House's ribcage. House let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
House's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soap works on House's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Soap.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards House's brow.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
House takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
A right hook to the body lands for House.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
House has had enough of the clinch but Soap keeps him there for the moment.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Max House's cut is getting worse.
House tries to break free but Soap pushes him back against the cage.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Soap is stalling here.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Soap.
Soap tries to work over House's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Max House's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from Soap.
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap cracks House with a nice body shot.
Soap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
House has had enough of the clinch but Soap keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
House manages to break the clinch.
Simon Soap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House needs to keep his hands up - Soap had a free shot at his head there.
Soap lands a leg kick that knocks House off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by House.
Soap misses the jab.
Soap misses with a low kick.
Soap connects with a jab.#T3#
House scores with a nice head shot.
Soap jabs House right on the nose. House blinks but takes it well.
House tests Soap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soap misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
House is looking to counter punch.
Soap throws a big shot that misses.
Soap lands a nice looking kick to the body. House takes a step back to recover.
Soap misses with a straight left.
House takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soap throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Soap instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from House. #T4#
Soap lands an elbow that stopped House in his tracks for a moment.
House lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
House blocks a body shot from Soap.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap. #CUT2#Jeez, Max House's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Soap!
Our winner, Simon Soap, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 39
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Gibbons connects with a single shot there.
Gibbons missing with a left hand there. Soap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soap misses with a double jab
and Gibbons counters with a right hand to the body.
Soap is looking to slow Gibbons down with leg kicks.
Soap throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
Gibbons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soap misses with a low kick.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibbons throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Soap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soap misses with a low kick.
Gibbons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simon Soap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gibbons jabs Soap to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Soap 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soap throws a big shot that misses.
Gibbons looks to land a right hand but Soap moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Gibbons blocks the leg kick.
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by Soap. #T1#
Gibbons scores with a punch to the head.
Soap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gibbons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soap uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibbons has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soap.
Gibbons walks into a jab.
Gibbons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soap can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soap.
Soap avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
Gibbons lands with a good body shot.
Soap defending well as Gibbons loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Gibbons does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbons swings for the body but Soap moves out of range.
Soap looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Soap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibbons.
Soap throws a hook but Gibbons avoids it easily.#T2#
Soap keeps Gibbons at a distance using the push kick.
Gibbons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Soap throws a head kick but Gibbons moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gibbons.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Soap.
Soap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soap throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gibbons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soap doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Soap feints a jab promting Gibbons to slip. Soap then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gibbons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.
Soap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Soap.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Soap throws an off balance right hand
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
Gibbons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soap manages to avoid it.#T3#
Soap moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbons.
Soap avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
Soap lands a really nice looking cross but Gibbons seems unphased.
Gibbons lands with a nice body punch.
Gibbons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gibbons misses with a hook.
Gibbons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gibbons throws a body punch but Soap moves out of range.
Gibbons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Soap forces Gibbons back against the cage and clinches.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gibbons's defenses.
Gibbons lands a hook that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons misses with some punches.
Soap lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soap lands a body shot.
Soap working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Soap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibbons misses with some punches.
Soap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gibbons.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Soap lands an elbow inside that Gibbons shrugs off. #T5#
Soap digs a right hand into Gibbons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbons's gas tank.
Soap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soap blocking some punches.
Gibbons struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Soap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gibbons has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
A right hand to the body from Soap.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Roydell Gibbons's cut is getting worse.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gibbons blocks the elbow strike.
Gibbons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soap has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soap - that landed with a thud.
Soap misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Gibbons in his tracks for a moment.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Roydell Gibbons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Soap tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T6#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Gibbons as the two fighters clinch.
Soap works on Gibbons's body with a couple of short punches.
Soap is leaning against Gibbons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
Soap digs a right hand underneath Gibbons's ribcage. Gibbons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soap lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Roydell Gibbons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gibbons takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Soap!
Simon Soap thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap connects with a looping right hand.
Soap scores with a leg kick.
Soap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shigaraki moves in looking to clinch but Soap pushes him off.
Soap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigaraki.
Soap with the inside leg kick.
Shigaraki misses with a hook
and Shigaraki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soap looks to throw the jab but Shigaraki is out of range.
Shigaraki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigaraki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soap.
As Shigaraki backs away, Soap returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shigaraki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shigaraki slips a straight right by Soap.#T1#
Soap throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki misses with a low kick.
Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Shigaraki blocks the low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shigaraki 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.
Soap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shigaraki's sensitive parts.
Soap jabs at Shigaraki's body.#CL2#
Soap tries to keep at a distance but Shigaraki has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Shigaraki pulls guard.
Soap stopping the sweep attempt from Shigaraki.#SU#
Soap stands and steps away. Shigaraki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Shigaraki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shigaraki takes one to the side of the head.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shigaraki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soap counters with a nice uppercut.
Soap slips under a jab from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki throws a low kick but Soap moves out of range easily.
Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shigaraki shoots for a double leg takedown but Soap sprawls well. He's pushed Shigaraki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Soap's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simon Soap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shigaraki lands with a nice combination. Soap backs away looking to recover.
Soap with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Shigaraki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shigaraki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Soap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soap won't allow Shigaraki to pass to mount.
Shigaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Shigaraki seems to be looking for submissions.
Shigaraki with the ground and pound but Soap uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shigaraki throws an elbow that misses. Soap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shigaraki's guard. Nice move by Soap!#REVR#
Shigaraki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soap is one step ahead there. #SU#
Soap stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shigaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soap.
Simon Soap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but Soap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nice cross by Soap.
Shigaraki misses with a hook.
It looked like Soap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut.
Shigaraki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shigaraki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soap stuffs the takedown.
Simon Soap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shigaraki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shigaraki there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Shigaraki misses its intended target.
Shigaraki misses with a straight left.
Soap swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Soap moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soap swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shigaraki.#T5#
Shigaraki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shigaraki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soap scores with a body shot.
Shigaraki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soap's waist but Soap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shigaraki off to one side.
Soap lands a high kick!
Soap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shigaraki throws out the jab.
Soap thuds his right hand into Shigaraki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Soap works the jab nicely.
Soap lands with an overhand left.
Soap fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shigaraki is out of range.
And Shigaraki tries to counter it with a takedown but Soap pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soap misses with a straight left. #T6#
Soap scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shigaraki looks to land a body kick but Soap moved away.
Soap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shigaraki backs up against the cage.
Shigaraki connects with a single shot there.
Soap thumps Shigaraki with a low kick.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shigaraki looks to clinch
and Soap counters with a big head kick but Shigaraki shrugs it off.
Soap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soap is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soap stuffs the takedown attempt from Shigaraki. Shigaraki gets slowly back to his feet. #T7#
Shigaraki misses with a hook to the body
and Shigaraki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soap connects with a leg kick.
Soap connects with a leg kick.
Soap looks to land a right hand but Shigaraki moved out of range.
Soap tests Shigaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shigaraki misses with a straight right.
Shigaraki throws a hook but Soap blocks it.
A lazy left from Soap finds it's target.
Shigaraki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soap but Soap pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good work by Soap as he checks the leg kick.#T8#
Soap plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shigaraki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soap jabs Shigaraki right on the nose. Shigaraki blinks but takes it well.
Soap lands a leg kick that knocks Shigaraki off balance momentarily.
Shigaraki throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Soap scores with the left hand. Shigaraki knows he should have avoided that one.
Soap swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shigaraki.
Soap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shigaraki. That did some damage!#T9#
Shigaraki is looking to chop away at Soap's legs.
Shigaraki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soap tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shigaraki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Shigaraki.
Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soap slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soap moves out of range of the leg kick from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki throws a poor cross that misses
and Soap counters with a left to the body.
Soap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Soap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut.
That's time! Soap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Soap throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shigaraki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shigaraki missing with a left hand there. Soap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soap lands with an overhand left.
Soap lunges at Shigaraki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shigaraki's hand.
Shigaraki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simon Soap is winning the standup battle so far.
Soap misses with a low kick as Shigaraki jumps back.
Shigaraki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soap throws a head kick that misses
and Shigaraki counters with a leg kick.
Soap moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soap swings widly with a right hand
and Shigaraki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigaraki can do to turn this around?#T1#
Soap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shigaraki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Shigaraki.
Soap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soap lands a nice looking body shot.
Shigaraki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soap is out of range.
Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Soap saw that one coming.#TD2#
Shigaraki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shigaraki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Soap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shigaraki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Shigaraki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shigaraki throws an elbow but Soap slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Shigaraki is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shigaraki working the ground and pound.
Shigaraki is working Soap over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shigaraki tries to move to mount but Soap blocks the move with his legs.
An elbow from Shigaraki crashes against the mat.
Shigaraki working the head and body with strikes.
Soap is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shigaraki is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Shigaraki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigaraki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shigaraki throws a strike aimed at the side of Soap's head but Soap avoids it well.
Tomura Shigaraki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Shigaraki swings around for an armbar but Soap sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shigaraki's guard.
Soap wants to stand but Shigaraki is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shigaraki is on top in guard. #REVB#
Soap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shigaraki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shigaraki throwing strikes but missing.
Shigaraki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soap keeping full guard, as Shigaraki tries to pass. #T4#
Shigaraki throwing strikes from guard but Soap blocks nicely.
Shigaraki tries to free his leg and advance position but Soap is retaining full guard.
Shigaraki is still trying to improve position.
Shigaraki throws a big elbow that misses.
Shigaraki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shigaraki with a flurry of punches that miss.
You can see that Shigaraki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Shigaraki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shigaraki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shigaraki pushes down on Soap's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Soap is holding on to half guard well.
Shigaraki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shigaraki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shigaraki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shigaraki.
Soap tries to kick Shigaraki off but Shigaraki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shigaraki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shigaraki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shigaraki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shigaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shigaraki. #T6#
Shigaraki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Soap regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shigaraki.
Soap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shigaraki tries to free his leg and advance position but Soap is retaining full guard.
Shigaraki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shigaraki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shigaraki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shigaraki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shigaraki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T7#
Shigaraki lands an elbow.
Soap dodges the ground and pound from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki working the ground and pound but Soap is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Shigaraki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigaraki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Shigaraki crashes against the mat.
Shigaraki works to advance to full mount. Soap defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Shigaraki working for a guillotine from mount but Soap is in no mood to give up.
Shigaraki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shigaraki throws some wild stikes that Soap manages to avoid easily. #T8#
The referee warns Soap that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shigaraki misses with a head shot.
Shigaraki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Shigaraki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Soap turns into him and now he's in Shigaraki's guard.
Soap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shigaraki's guard.#SUB2#
Shigaraki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soap passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Soap decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shigaraki to his feet.
Shigaraki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T9#
Soap connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shigaraki momentarily.
Shigaraki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soap tries to score with a low kick but Shigaraki moves his leg out of the way.
Soap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soap moves into range and connects with a jab.
Soap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Soap.
Nice defenses there by Shigaraki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomura Shigaraki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap scores with a hook to the body. Shigaraki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shigaraki misses with a lunging right hand
and Soap counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shigaraki's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shigaraki. That's going to slow Soap down.
Soap connects with a leg kick.
Soap lands a leg kick that knocks Shigaraki off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shigaraki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shigaraki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shigaraki won't allow Soap to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shigaraki cracks Soap with a solid left hand.
Soap keeping full guard, as Shigaraki tries to pass.
Shigaraki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shigaraki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shigaraki throws an elbow that misses. Soap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shigaraki's guard. Nice move by Soap!#REVR#
Soap stopping the sweep attempt from Shigaraki.
Soap sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SU#
Soap gets to his feet - Shigaraki follows without any prompting.
Soap bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soap scores with a nice right hand.
Soap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shigaraki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shigaraki slips under a jab.
Shigaraki thinks about the counter body kick.
Soap cracks Shigaraki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shigaraki looks to land a right hand but Soap moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Soap misses with a leg kick
and Soap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Soap.
A little feinted left hand from Soap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shigaraki checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Shigaraki instigates a clinch.
Shigaraki tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Shigaraki lands a hook that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Shigaraki has Soap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shigaraki lands with a right to the head.
Soap lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shigaraki goes for a takedown attempt but Soap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soap lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
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!
Shigaraki takes one on the button.
Shigaraki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Soap lands a nice shot to the body.
Soap tries a low kick but Shigaraki avoids it.
Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but Soap slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shigaraki.
Simon Soap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki.
Soap throws a leg kick which misses Shigaraki's front leg but catches the back leg as Shigaraki tries to avoid it. #T5#
Soap paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soap throws a low kick but Shigaraki moves out of range easily.
Soap looks to land a combination. Shigaraki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soap misses with an uppercut. Shigaraki saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Soap.
Shigaraki just misses with a punch to the body.
Shigaraki lands a head shot.#T6#
Soap lands a head shot.
Soap slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soap. That's going to slow Shigaraki down.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap stuns Shigaraki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shigaraki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki throws a low kick but Soap moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shigaraki somewhat.#T7#
Shigaraki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but Soap ducks down to avoid it.
Soap thumps Shigaraki with a low kick.
Shigaraki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soap finds it's way round the side to connect with Shigaraki's head.
The crowd cheers as Soap lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shigaraki doesn't seem phased though.
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T8#
Soap connects with a single shot there.
Soap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shigaraki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shigaraki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shigaraki misses with a straight right.
Soap appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Soap.
Soap scores with a nice right hand.
Soap missing with a left hand there. Shigaraki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soap lands a leg kick that knocks Shigaraki off balance momentarily.#T9#
Soap cracks Shigaraki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shigaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soap.
Soap misses with a few strikes there.
Soap lands with a right hand.
Soap lands a jab.
A big left from Shigaraki misses.
Soap throws a sloppy head kick and Shigaraki moves out of range easily.
Shigaraki moves out of range of the leg kick from Soap.
Shigaraki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shigaraki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shigaraki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Soap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soap 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Soap!
A very excited looking Simon Soap made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 28
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Soap attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soap lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Tyler Veal has been cut.
Soap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veal.
Soap misses the jab.
Veal thinks about countering with a body kick.
Soap connects with a single shot there.
Veal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veal misses with a low kick as Soap jumps back.
Soap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veal.
Veal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soap throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Veal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soap misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veal stuns Soap with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soap moves away.
Soap misses with a leg kick
enabling Veal to counter with a crisp jab.
Veal misses with a wild body shot.
Veal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Veal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veal.
Soap lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veal.
Soap throws a sloppy head kick and Veal moves out of range easily.
A jab from Soap finds it's way through Veal's defenses.
Veal moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon Soap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soap throws an off balance right hand
and Veal counters with a two punch combo.
Veal moves out of range of the leg kick from Soap.
Veal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soap's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Veal.
Soap moves forwards but Veal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veal blocks a head kick by Soap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Veal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Soap.
Veal is looking to wear down Soap with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Veal misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Veal.
Soap throws a low kick but it's checked well by Veal.
Soap closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soap to score with a decent uppercut.
Veal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Veal connects with a jab.
Soap fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veal on the side of the head.
Soap tries to clinch
and Veal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Soap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Soap moves into range and clinches up with Veal.
A short uppercut from Soap.
Veal lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veal.
Soap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veal.
Soap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soap lands a nice uppercut.
Soap lands with a left to the head.
Soap lands a shoulder strike.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soap gets through Veal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veal working aggressively here.
Soap has Veal pressed against the cage.
Soap lands with a left to the head.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veal's elbow.
Soap lands a hook that snaps the head of Veal backwards.
Veal tries to pull guard but Soap won't allow it.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Veal is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Veal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Veal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Veal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soap is keeping busy.
Soap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soap.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Veal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap lands with a light punch inside.
Veal tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soap has Veal pressed against the cage. He pushes Veal back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Soap throws a beautiful elbow that sends Veal crashing to the floor! Soap piles on the pressure with more strikes! Veal is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Soap!
Simon Soap decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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