Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 165
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Mao.
Bengtsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bengtsson.
Mao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Bengtsson. That snapped Mao's head back.
Mao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Bengtsson is just out of range.
Mao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bengtsson tests Mao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Bengtsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mao 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.
Bengtsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mao looks to land a body kick but Bengtsson moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mao defending well as Bengtsson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Bengtsson throws a right and a left that Mao avoids nicely.
Mao blocks a head kick by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a lazy head kick
and Mao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bengtsson connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Mao.
Bengtsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mao's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Bengtsson misses the target.
Bengtsson misses with an uppercut
letting Mao counter with a right hand. #ROC#Bengtsson is rocked!
Mao throws a powerful right kick. Bengtsson tried to block low but the kick was high! Bengtsson was taken right off of his feet! Mao jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yin Mao!
After winning the bout, Yin Mao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 158
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vasilios misses with a takedown attempt - Mao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasilios fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Vasilios shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mao's guard.
Mao trying to control the position. #SUB#
Mao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasilios can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vasilios controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Vasilios might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Vasilios trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Mao is trying to keep Vasilios in close.
Vasilios pushes down on Mao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vasilios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vasilios is trying to control. Mao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasilios takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Mao is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasilios.
Vasilios throwing shots but Mao is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Mao actively working from the bottom here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Vasilios is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasilios working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Mao is staying active underneath Vasilios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vasilios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Mao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vasilios looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mao trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasilios's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vasilios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Vasilios takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Vasilios. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vasilios.
Vasilios shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mao pinned against the cage. Mao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasilios is defended easily by Mao.
Mao looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yin Mao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alkandros Vasilios.
Vasilios punishes Mao's body with a nice straight punch.#T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilios digs a good body shot into Mao's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao. #CL2#
Vasilios rushes Mao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Vasilios decides to pull guard.
Mao content to stall in guard here.
Vasilios pulls Mao in close to his closed guard and prevents Mao from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Mao looking to pass the guard.
Mao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vasilios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mao trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T7##SUB2#
Vasilios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mao defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mao controlling from the top position.
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Mao from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mao swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Yin Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mao connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilios looks to throw the jab but Mao is out of range. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mao 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. #CUT#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
Mao connects with a high kick.
Mao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mao just misses with a punch to the body.
Mao throws a chopping leg kick but Vasilios manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#KD#
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Vasilios tumbling to the mat! Mao takes a step backwards and waves Vasilios back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vasilios is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mao.
Vasilios is still on wobbly legs! Can Mao finish him?
Vasilios works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilios seems to have recovered his senses.#T9#
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but Mao shows good takedown defense.
As Vasilios looks to move away, Mao throws a big counter combo but Vasilios just gets out of the way.
Mao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#That has opened up Alkandros Vasilios's cut even more.
Mao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Vasilios shoots in and gets a takedown into Mao's guard.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mao is keeping the position for now.
Vasilios showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mao pulls Vasilios in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alkandros Vasilios's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios shoots in and drives through. Mao sprawls well.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Mao.
Vasilios wants to counter the offense by Mao and move into the clinch position.
Mao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vasilios is out of range and Mao settles back down.
Vasilios is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasilios has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Mao counters with a crisp one two that drops Vasilios! Mao thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vasilios to his feet! Vasilios is in big trouble!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios lands a lovely overhand right.
Mao defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mao defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Mao takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Vasilios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mao. Mao obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yin Mao is winning the standup battle so far.
Mao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasilios is able to avoid easily.
Vasilios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mao.
Vasilios shoots in but no luck this time.
Yin Mao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alkandros Vasilios.
Mao throws a chopping leg kick but Vasilios manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vasilios connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasilios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##KD#
Mao cracks Vasilios with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mao has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vasilios to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasilios checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mao cracks Vasilios with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vasilios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Vasilios drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Mao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vasilios has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vasilios is leaning against Mao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Mao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Mao.
Mao swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Mao tests Vasilios's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#The cut above Alkandros Vasilios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mao! Vasilios is out on his feet! Mao rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vasilios is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vasilios is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Mao!
Our winner, Yin Mao, 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 153
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Ellacuria throws a shot from downtown. Mao moves away and avoids it.
Mao blocks a head kick by Ellacuria.
Mao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellacuria.
It looked like Mao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ellacuria.
A head kick misses from Ellacuria.
Mao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ellacuria finds it's way round the side to connect with Mao's head.
Mao thows a body kick. Ellacuria tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ellacuria connects with a nice looking jab.
Ellacuria is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Mao cracks Ellacuria with a big right hand and Ellacuria goes down!#ROC#Ellacuria is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Arturo Ellacuria has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ellacuria is still in real trouble! Can Mao finish him?
Mao prevents Ellacuria from getting back to his feet.
Mao controlling from the top position.
Ellacuria seems to have recovered his senses.
Ellacuria wants to stand and escape but Mao is having none of it. #T1#
Mao looking to pass the guard.
Mao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mao wants to control from the top but Ellacuria keeps moving.
Mao prevents Ellacuria from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellacuria swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Mao lands a stunning uppercut that sends Ellacuria to the mat!
Ellacuria is refusing to be controlled, as Mao sits in half guard.
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet.
Mao controlling the action here.
Mao stops Ellacuria from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ellacuria is staying active underneath Mao, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Ellacuria is looking to escape.
Mao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ellacuria knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mao prevents Ellacuria from standing back up.
Mao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellacuria keeps working.
Ellacuria pushes Mao off looking to stand but Mao dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mao slips a jab from Ellacuria.
Mao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ellacuria missing with a left hand there. Mao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ellacuria misses with a looping left.
Mao throwing a counter right hand but Ellacuria manages to avoid it.
Ellacuria misses with a series of wild punches.
Mao connects with a body shot.
Ellacuria misses with a straight left.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ellacuria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellacuria stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ellacuria misses with a low kick.
Mao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ellacuria finds it's way round the side to connect with Mao's head.
Ellacuria finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mao defending well as Ellacuria loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Mao.
Nice uppercut lands for Mao. That snapped Ellacuria's head back.
A big right from Ellacuria misses.
Mao throws the left hand but Ellacuria avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by Ellacuria misses
and Mao scores with a counter punch that sends Ellacuria to the canvas! Mao smells blood - he's punishing Ellacuria with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ellacuria has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Mao!
A victorious Yin Mao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Arturo Ellacuria spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck it. I'm doing coke with Diego after this, win or lose, anyway.'.

Event: TOF 144
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Mao throws a sloppy head kick
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Mao.
Khemkhaeng moves to clinch but Mao breaks away
and Mao counters with a straight right hand.
Khemkhaeng has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mao.
Mao misses with an uppercut. Khemkhaeng saw that one coming.
It looked like Khemkhaeng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Khemkhaeng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mao lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Khemkhaeng's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Mao pulls guard successfully.
Khemkhaeng is looking to stand up but Mao won't let him.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to Mao's body and controls the position. #T1#
Mao looking to control. #SUB2#
Mao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khemkhaeng defends it easily.
Khemkhaeng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khemkhaeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Mao is retaining full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand and escape but instead Mao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Khemkhaeng wants to stand up but Mao is controlling him.
Mao controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES#
Khemkhaeng manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Khemkhaeng rushes Mao and presses him up against the cage.
Mao prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Mao controls his hands.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Mao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khemkhaeng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Khemkhaeng walks into a straight right hand from Mao.
A head kick by Mao misses
letting Khemkhaeng counter with a right hand. #CL#
Khemkhaeng has managed to clinch.
Khemkhaeng will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mao up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng keeps control of Mao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khemkhaeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng working aggressively here.
Mao has had enough of the clinch but Khemkhaeng keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Mao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mao throws a solid leg kick but Khemkhaeng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mao.
A quick step to the side and Khemkhaeng tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Mao moves away
and Mao counters with a stiff right hand.
Mao throws a wild body kick that Khemkhaeng sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Mao
and Khemkhaeng makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khemkhaeng avoids the head kick by Mao.
Khemkhaeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khemkhaeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T5#
Mao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khemkhaeng makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khemkhaeng if he has to take too many more of those.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the side of Mao's head but Mao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mao throws an off balance right hand
and Khemkhaeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mao misses with a kick to the body
letting Khemkhaeng counter with a right hand.
Mao jabs at Khemkhaeng's body.#T6#
Mao misses with a straight right.
Mao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khemkhaeng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mao tries to break free but Khemkhaeng pushes him back against the cage.
Mao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khemkhaeng smiles and moves away.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Mao misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Khemkhaeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Khemkhaeng works Mao's body with a nice hook.
Khemkhaeng lands with a thumping leg kick. #T7#
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch.
Donk. Mao catches Khemkhaeng right on the button with a cross.
Khemkhaeng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khemkhaeng checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Khemkhaeng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mao, pushing him back against the cage.
Mao takes a shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Mao. #BC2#
Mao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mao. #CL#
Khemkhaeng instigates a clinch.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T8#
Mao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Mao avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mao up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khemkhaeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Mao.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Mao jumps guard but Khemkhaeng stands there with Mao around his waist. Mao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yin Mao.#T9#
Mao tries to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Mao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mao working aggressively here.
Khemkhaeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maos head.
Khemkhaeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Mao controls his hands.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khemkhaeng.
Mao goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Mao pulls guard.
Khemkhaeng wanted to stand there but Mao had control of the position.
Khemkhaeng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khemkhaeng wants to pass the guard but Mao is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Khemkhaeng avoids the body shot from Mao.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a straight right hand.
Mao lands with a kick to the temple. Khemkhaeng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Khemkhaeng! Mao is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
Kittisak Khemkhaeng managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL Shorts!), into his post fight interview.
Yin Mao was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 136
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Mao throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mao to counter with a crisp jab.
Mao wants to land a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Mao.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Mao is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mao misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Mao defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Mao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mao throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Mao avoids it easily.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Mao's leg. Mao is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Mao connects with a high kick.
Cabrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Mao throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Mao only half commits.
Cabrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mao lands with a straight right. Cabrera didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Mao.
Despite the aggression on Cabrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Mao as Cabrera shoots in.
Mao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yin Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Mao counters with a huge left! Cabrera is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mao isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cabrera from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Mao!
After winning the bout, Yin Mao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 130
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Mao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gibson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
Mao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibson is out of range and Mao settles back down.
Gibson misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mao.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Gibson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gibson shoots in and drives through. Mao sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.
Mao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gibson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Mao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
Mao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gibson blocks a leg kick.
Mao throws an overhand right that lands on Gibson's shoulder, as Gibson tries to avoid the shot.
Mao stuns Gibson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gibson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibson missing with a left hand there. Mao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mao throws a quick counter head kick but Gibson was just out of range.
Mao throws a low kick, looking for Gibson's leg but Gibson calmly moves out of range.
Gibson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mao should have avoided that one.
Mao scores with a nice strike.#T2#
A cross from Mao lands.
Mao throws a leg kick which misses Gibson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gibson tries to avoid it.
Gibson jabs Mao right on the nose. Mao blinks but takes it well.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson checks a leg kick.
Gibson misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Gibson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mao tries to improve position but can't.
Gibson controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Gibson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Gibson.
Gibson trying to control the position but Mao is working away.
Mao is pushing Gibson's head away, looking to escape. Gibson manages to hold on to the position though.
Mao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gibson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gibson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gibson working away.
Gibson working the head with strikes.
Gibson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mao wants to control but Gibson postures up.
A lull in the action here as Gibson stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T5#
Mao is not content to let Gibson control the position.
Gibson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mao holding on.
Gibson prevents Mao from escaping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gibson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Mao.
Mao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Mao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gibson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Gibson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mao breaks from the clinch.
Mao lands a nice shot that snaps Gibson's head back.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC#Gibson is rocked!#T7#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mao.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mao finish him?
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibson wants to clinch
and Mao counters with a leg kick.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Mao.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Mao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gibson doesn't seem phased though.
Gibson throws out a loose jab but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson misses with a jab to the body
and Mao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target. #KD#
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Gibson tumbling to the mat! Mao takes a step backwards and waves Gibson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gibson, as that shot connected.
Mao throws a shot from downtown. Gibson moves away and avoids it.
Mao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gibson checks it well.
Mao lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mao. That's going to slow Gibson down.
Mao throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Gibson avoids the head kick by Mao.
Mao avoids the body shot from Gibson. #T9#
Gibson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mao connects with a body shot that sends Gibson's belly button to the back.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibson lands a lovely overhand right.
Mao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Gibson.
Gibson throws an off balance right hand
and Mao counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Mao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Gibson misses.
Mao throws a head kick but Gibson moves out of range.
It seemed like Gibson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mao throws a poor cross that misses
and Gibson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mao cracks Gibson with a good jab.
Gibson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mao throws a chopping leg kick but Gibson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gibson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gibson throws an overhand right that lands on Mao's shoulder, as Mao tries to avoid the shot.
Gibson misses with a body shot
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mao thumps Gibson with a low kick.
Gibson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mao in his tracks.
Gibson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gibson 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. #T1#
Mao swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Gibson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gibson cracks Mao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gibson controlling the position from side mount.
Gibson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brody Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mao is not content to let Gibson control the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Mao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mao taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibson trying to control the position but Mao is working away.
Mao tries to control but Gibson manages to take his back.
Gibson biding his time, controlling Mao.
Mao wants to control his opponent's hands but Gibson gets his hands free. #T3#
Gibson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mao.
Gibson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mao covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mao is trying to break free.
Gibson is not going to allow Mao to sit and survive in this position.
Mao is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Gibson looking to hold on to the position here but Mao rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gibson stands up over Mao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson 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.
Mao is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Mao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gibson landing with the ground and pound.
Gibson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Gibson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mao's head.
Mao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibson working some strikes from top position.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice uppercut there from Mao.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mao throws out the jab.
Gibson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mao. #TD2#
Mao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully. #T7#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gibson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gibson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mao keeps working.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mao tries to escape but Gibson is in control.
Mao takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T8#
Gibson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gibson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mao is looking for a sweep.
Gibson wants to control but Mao is keeping him busy.
Gibson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T9#
Mao stops Gibson from passing to mount.
Gibson tries to score with some ground and pound. Mao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mao is trying to control Gibson's posture but Gibson avoids it.
Gibson lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Mao is rocked!#SUB2#
Gibson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Mao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibson scoring with punches from side control.
Mao can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Gibson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gibson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mao misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibson swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao is looking to counter punch.
Mao seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Gibson dives in and scores a takedown into Mao's guard.

Mao pushes Gibson off and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Mao misses
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mao.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson. #T1#
Mao gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gibson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mao is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Gibson!
Brody Gibson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Yin Mao was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 121
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Mao throws out a loose jab but Josh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Josh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Josh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mao throws an off balance right hand
and Josh counters with a nice uppercut.
Josh throws a looping overhand right but Mao ducks down to avoid it.
Mao thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rogan Josh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao moves out of range of the strikes.
Josh misses with an uppercut. Mao saw that one coming.
Josh misses with a hook
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Mao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Josh.
Josh lunges at Mao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mao's hand.
Mao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Josh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Josh misses
and Josh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Josh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Josh jabs at Mao's body.
Josh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Mao.
Josh throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Mao counters with a crisp right hand that drops Josh! Mao lets Josh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Josh is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Mao! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yin Mao!
A victorious Yin Mao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rogan Josh was interviewed post fight and said 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'.

Event: TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024

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

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

Event: TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Boston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
As Boston backs off Mao throws a huge counter combo but Boston manages to avoid it all.
Boston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boston avoids the body shot from Mao.
Boston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boston is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mao. Boston shrugs it off though.
Some wild striking there from Boston.
Mao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston misses with a right hand
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Mao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
And Mao responds with a good body kick, but Boston manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
A jab from Boston misses.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boston.
Mao scores with a hook.
Mao throws a body shot but no joy.
Mao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Boston.
Mao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Mao.
Boston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boston throws a looping overhand right but Mao ducks down to avoid it.
Mao throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
Mao misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Mao misses.
Mao throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Boston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Boston fails to land with a series of punches.
Mao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Boston is just out of range.
Boston takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boston lands with an uppercut that bounces Mao off the cage and back into range.
Boston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mao defending well as Boston loads up on a big left hand.
And Mao responds with a good body kick, but Boston manages to step out the way in time.
Mao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boston works the jab nicely.#T3#
Mao throws a series of punches but Boston moves out of range.
Boston lands a glancing blow to the side of Mao's head.
Boston thuds his right hand into Mao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boston finds it's way round the side to connect with Mao's head.
Boston lunges at Mao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mao's hand.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Clarence Boston has been cut.
Boston lands a nice hook to Mao's body. Mao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Boston lands.
Boston works Mao's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Mao misses.
Boston moves away from the strike by Mao.
Boston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mao throws a push kick but Boston slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Boston misses the target.
Mao thows a body kick. Boston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boston looks to throw the jab but Mao is out of range.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boston.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boston.
Mao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mao - the referee stops the clock and Boston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mao. Boston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mao checks a leg kick.
Mao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boston.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Mao slips a straight right by Boston.#T5#
Mao scores with a nice body kick.
Boston tries to clinch up.
Boston misses with a straight right.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mao throws a jab but it's blocked by Boston.
Mao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Boston.
Boston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mao counters with a nice body kick.
Boston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mao. That one must have hurt.
Mao throws a poor cross that misses
and Boston counters with a left to the body.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Boston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao. #T6#
Mao throws a sloppy head kick and Boston moves out of range easily.
Mao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boston. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mao counters with a solid body kick.
Boston swings widly with a right hand
and Mao counters with a straight right hand.
Boston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mao scores with a nice body kick.
Boston avoids the head kick by Mao.
Mao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with a nice leg kick.
Mao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clarence Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao lands a head kick! #T7#
Boston throws a leg kick
and Mao counters with a body kick that stops Boston in his tracks momentarily.
Mao misses with a hook #CL#
and Boston counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Mao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mao misses with a punch to the body.
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Boston breaks the clinch.
Boston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mao manages to avoid it.
Mao unleashes a big counter combination but Boston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mao thumps Boston with a low kick.
Mao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mao throws a hook but Boston blocks it.#T8#
A slow jab from Mao misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Mao feints a counter leg kick.
Boston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao.
Mao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boston.
Mao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mao lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Mao.
Mao 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.
Mao throws a push kick but Boston slaps the foot to one side.
Boston throws a hook but Mao avoids it easily.
Mao tries to land a front kick but Boston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mao scores with a head kick. Boston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T9#
Boston just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mao momentarily.
Mao throws a right hand that Boston ducks under and follows up with a left that Boston also avoids with ease.
Mao throws a sloppy head kick and Boston moves out of range easily.
Boston tries to counter by clinching up but Mao breaks away and moves out of range.
Mao scores with a push kick.
Boston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mao unleashes a big counter combination but Boston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Boston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boston.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Mao looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao counters with a body kick.
Boston lands a nice hook to Mao's body. Mao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clarence Boston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boston misses with a lunging right hand
and Mao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boston misses with a left hand
and Mao counters with a good low kick that Boston was not able to check.
Mao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boston misses with a hook.
Mao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boston was well out of range. Poor timing from Mao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao misses with a left hand
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Mao tries to land a front kick but Boston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Boston misses with a body shot.
Mao throws a head kick that Boston semi-blocks.
Boston looks to land a body kick but Mao moved away.
Mao throws a big shot that misses.
Mao misses with a hook to the body
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Boston throws an overhand right that lands on Mao's shoulder, as Mao tries to avoid the shot.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Boston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mao throws a lazy body kick
and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Boston has managed to clinch. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mao lands a nice shot to the body.
Boston blocking some punches.
Mao has had enough of the clinch but Boston keeps him there for the moment.
Mao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Boston manages to break the clinch.
Boston throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.
A jab from Boston misses.
Mao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Boston connects with the punch.
Mao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Boston. #T3#
Mao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boston tests Mao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boston blocks the body kick.
Boston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boston will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mao misses with a body kick.
Mao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boston throws a hook to the side of Mao's head but Mao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mao throws a push kick but Boston slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Mao delivers a nice body kick.
Mao slips a straight right by Boston.
Mao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Mao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boston blocks it well.
Mao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick there by Mao.
Mao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boston throws a big shot that misses.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao fails to land with a series of punches.
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boston.
A telegraphed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Boston avoids the head kick by Mao. #T5#
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mao is breathing heavily.
Boston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mao on the side of the head.
Boston misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
Mao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Boston.
Boston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mao.
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boston.
Boston swings widly with a right hand
and Mao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boston thinking.
Mao throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mao. Boston shrugs it off though. #T6#
A slow jab from Boston misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mao.
Mao throws the kick towards the body but Boston avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mao staying out of range there.
Mao clobbers Boston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boston throws an off balance right hand
and Mao counters with a nice uppercut.
Boston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mao tries to avoid it but Boston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mao to the ground. Mao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boston throws a hook but Mao blocks it.
Nice body kick there by Mao.
Mao throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Boston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T7#
Mao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boston connects with the punch.
Boston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mao scores with a push kick.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Boston throwing a counter right hand but Mao manages to avoid it.
Boston throws an overhand right that lands on Mao's shoulder, as Mao tries to avoid the shot.
Mao misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Boston misses the target.
Mao takes one to the chin there.
Boston connects with a single shot there.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T8#
Mao looks to land a body kick but Boston moved away.
Mao scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston lands a slapping body shot.
Mao lands a nice looking body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mao. Boston shrugs it off though.
Boston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boston swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mao throws a combination that misses
and Boston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boston misses with a few strikes there. #T9#
Boston looks to throw the jab but Mao is out of range.
Boston misses with a left hand
and Boston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mao throws the kick towards the body but Boston avoids it.
Boston misses with a few strikes there.
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Boston is just out of range.
Mao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boston blocks it well.
Boston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yin Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boston takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boston looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yin Mao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clarence Boston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mao misses with a lunging right hand
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Mao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mao throws the kick towards the body but Boston avoids it.
Boston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boston throws an off balance right hand
and Mao counters with a thumping low kick.
Mao throws a head kick but Boston moves out of range.
Mao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Boston misses its intended target.
Boston scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Mao lands.
Boston misses the shot to the body.
Boston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mao counters with a big head kick but Boston shrugs it off.
Boston lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Boston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mao.
Mao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
Mao lands a head kick!
Boston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boston cracks Mao with a good jab.
Boston throws a big shot that misses.
Boston moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMao.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao blocks a jab.#T2#
Boston jabs Mao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Boston.
Boston misses with a takedown attempt - Mao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Boston avoids the head kick by Mao.
Mao blocks a jab.
Boston just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Boston misses.
Mao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Boston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mao! But no joy.#T3#
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boston misses with a left hand
and Mao counters with a nice uppercut.
Boston throws a combination that misses
and Mao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boston thinking.
Mao slips under a jab from Boston.
Boston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mao circles away quickly and effectively.
Mao shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boston throws a series of punches but Mao moves out of range.
Mao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boston lands a jab-cross combination.
Mao lands with a nice body kick.
Mao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
A head kick misses from Mao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mao throws a body kick that misses
and Boston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Mao looks to throw the jab but Boston is out of range.
Boston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boston connects with a body shot that sends Mao's belly button to the back.
Boston scores with a jab to the body.
Boston is looking to clinch.
Boston lands a jab to the head.
Mao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boston to score with a decent uppercut.
Clarence Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Mao misses with an uppercut
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Boston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mao.
The fighters circling - Boston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mao looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Boston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Boston.
A head punch on the inside from Mao fails to land.
Boston tries to pull guard but Mao holds him up against the cage and eventually Boston drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Mao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T6#
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Boston.
Boston jabs Mao right on the nose. Mao blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Boston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boston connects with a body shot that sends Mao's belly button to the back.
Boston misses the body punch
enabling Mao to counter with a crisp jab.
Boston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boston throws a right hand that misses
and Mao counters with a series of strikes. Boston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boston throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Mao is looking for the big counter here.
Mao takes one on the button.
Boston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mao looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T7#
Boston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao.
Boston misses with a left hand
and Mao counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boston. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mao scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#Boston is rocked!
Mao connects with a body shot that sends Boston's belly button to the back.
Oh Boston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boston misses with a right hand
and Mao counters with a nice leg kick.
Boston throws a body shot but no joy.
Mao scores with a jab to the body.
Boston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mao misses the shot to the body.
Mao scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boston missing with a left hand there. Mao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T8#
Boston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mao with a hook.
Mao lands a hook that stumbles Boston back into the cage. Mao follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Boston to the canvas! Mao pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Boston has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yin Mao!
After winning the bout, Yin Mao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Daddy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mao throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily.
Daddy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daddy.
Mao avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daddy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mao sprawls and moves away.
Daddy misses with a looping left.
Mao looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao misses the body punch #TD#
and Daddy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mao trying to hold on to Daddy's head to control him but Daddy postures up.
Daddy trying to control the action but Mao is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Mao actively working from the bottom here.
Mao taking some punishment here, with Daddy in his half guard.
Mao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daddy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Daddy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Mao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daddy pulls his head out easily.
Daddy working over Mao with some ground and pound. Mao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Daddy is taking a breather. Mao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mao trying to hold on to Daddy's head to control him but Daddy postures up.
Daddy 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daddy lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mao taking some punishment here, with Daddy in his half guard. #SUB2#
Mao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daddy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daddy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daddy stalling. #T3#
Mao is trying to stand up here but Daddy is controlling him well.
Daddy stalling.
Mao is concentrating on defense, preventing Daddy from advancing position.
Mao trying to hold on to Daddy's head to control him but Daddy postures up.
Daddy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mao tries to kick Daddy off but Daddy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mao is trying to get back to full guard.
Daddy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daddy wants to take a breather but Mao is having none of it.
Mao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daddy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Mao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mao is trying to maintain the position but Daddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Mao is in trouble now - Daddy has advanced to mount!
Daddy trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Daddy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mao tries to hold on but Daddy postures up.
Daddy looking to control but Mao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daddy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Daddy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daddy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#Mao is rocked!#T6#
Daddy lands a big shot to the head and Mao winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Big Daddy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Big Daddy thanked Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL T-Shirts!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Yin Mao spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Yama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mao doesn't seem phased though.
Mao takes a swing at Yama's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Mao.
Mao throws an off balance right hand
letting Yama counter with a right hand.
Yama blocks a jab.
Mao throws an overhand right that lands on Yama's shoulder, as Yama tries to avoid the shot.
Yama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mao defends it well.
Kotetsu Yama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Yama misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Mao.
Yama throws a lazy uppercut
and Mao counters with a straight right hand.
Yama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mao.
Yama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yama throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Yama lands a jab.
Yama jabs Mao right on the nose. Mao blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Yama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mao is fending him off so far but Yama persists. Nope, Mao circles away and we're back to standing.
Yama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mao misses with a looping left.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mao under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Mao.
Yama misses with a left hand
and Mao counters with a stiff right hand.
Yama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mao needs to keep his hands up - Yama had a free shot at his head there.
Yama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A left lands for Mao.#ROC#Yama is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yama slips under a jab from Mao.
Mao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mao throws a head kick but Yama moves out of range.
Mao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yama finds it's way round the side to connect with Mao's head. #T2#
Good leg kick by Mao.
Mao walks into a straight right hand from Yama.
Yama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Yin Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mao scoring well with a low kick there.
Mao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mao.
Mao is looking to score with low kicks.
Yama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yama.
Yama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Yama tries for a takedown but Mao circles away easily
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Yama cracks Mao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Yama tumbling to the mat! Mao takes a step backwards and waves Yama back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yama is still on wobbly legs! Can Mao finish him?#CUT#It looks like Kotetsu Yama has been cut.
Yama jabs at Mao's body.
Yama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mao defends well and Yama ends up having to push Mao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yin Mao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mao closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Yama! Mao dives in looking to finish! Yama is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Mao!
Our winner, Yin Mao, 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 74
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Mao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khemkhaeng.
Mao lands a jab to Khemkhaeng's midsection.
Khemkhaeng motions for Mao to come forward. Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khemkhaeng tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mao counters with a stiff right hand.
Khemkhaeng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao swats away the attempt to clinch by Khemkhaeng.
Mao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mao throws a lazy head kick
and Khemkhaeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Mao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khemkhaeng if he has to take too many more of those.
Mao lands a right hook to the body.
Mao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
Mao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and clinches.
Mao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khemkhaeng misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Mao pulls guard successfully.
Mao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2##SUB#
Mao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khemkhaeng defends well.
Khemkhaeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khemkhaeng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khemkhaeng pushing down on Mao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Khemkhaeng decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Khemkhaeng darts in and clinches Mao up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mao manages to break the clinch.
Mao scores with a sloppy right hand. Khemkhaeng should have avoided that one.
Mao walks into a straight right hand from Khemkhaeng.#T3##CL2#
Mao gets tackled into the cage by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng maintains the clinch.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mao taking a breather.
Mao is trying to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng is controlling him.
Mao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khemkhaeng walks away with a smile on his face. Mao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mao throws a body punch but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Khemkhaeng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
Mao scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng pushes Mao up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Mao has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Mao jumps guard but Khemkhaeng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khemkhaeng just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yin Mao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng digs a right hand into Mao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mao's gas tank.
Mao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mao fails to land.
Mao tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow that misses.
Mao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mao is trying to pull guard but Khemkhaeng turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Khemkhaeng.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao misses with some punches.
Mao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Mao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khemkhaeng has him pressed against the cage.#T5##BC#
Mao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khemkhaeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khemkhaeng is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Khemkhaeng.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
Khemkhaeng walks into a left hand.
Mao has been working on his balance at Temple of Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Khemkhaeng.
Jab by Mao.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Mao is having none of it.
Khemkhaeng scores with a sloppy right hand. Mao should have avoided that one.
Mao lands with a nice body kick.
Mao misses with a hook.
Khemkhaeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T6#
Mao throws a leg kick which misses Khemkhaeng's front leg but catches the back leg as Khemkhaeng tries to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng avoids the body shot from Mao.
Khemkhaeng now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao tries to land a leg kick but Khemkhaeng saw it coming and moves away.
Mao tries to work over Khemkhaeng's front leg with a kick but Khemkhaeng checks it.
Khemkhaeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Khemkhaeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Mao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khemkhaeng needs to keep his hands up - Mao had a free shot at his head there.
Mao throws a jab but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Mao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mao throws a hook but Khemkhaeng avoids it easily.#T7#
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khemkhaeng has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khemkhaeng tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng clinches.
Mao swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Mao is trying to pull guard but Khemkhaeng turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Mao successfully pulls guard.
Mao is controlling Khemkhaeng's posture.#SU2#
Khemkhaeng stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khemkhaeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T8#
Mao just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Khemkhaeng moves into the clinch.
Khemkhaeng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mao avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
A short right from Khemkhaeng on the inside.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mao.
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!
Mao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khemkhaeng walks away with a smile on his face. Mao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mao misses with a leg kick
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khemkhaeng avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khemkhaeng checks a low kick from Mao.
Khemkhaeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khemkhaeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T9#
Mao misses with a leg kick
and Khemkhaeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khemkhaeng is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khemkhaeng slips a jab from Mao.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mao throws a leg kick but Khemkhaeng moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mao.
Khemkhaeng avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Khemkhaeng.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mao counters with an inside leg kick.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mao manages to break the clinch.
Mao throws a head kick but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Khemkhaeng now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khemkhaeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khemkhaeng has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mao.#T1#
Mao misses the jab.
Khemkhaeng doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Mao misses.
Yin Mao is winning the standup battle so far.
Khemkhaeng misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Mao.
Mao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khemkhaeng can do to turn this around?
Mao throws a lazy body kick
and Khemkhaeng counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mao looks to land a body kick but Khemkhaeng moved away.
Mao scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Mao tried to score with a low kick but Khemkhaeng checks it.
Khemkhaeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khemkhaeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Mao circles away.
Khemkhaeng checks a leg kick nicely.
Mao misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Khemkhaeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Mao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khemkhaeng! But no joy.
Khemkhaeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mao throws a leg kick but Khemkhaeng checks it.
Mao lands with a nice body punch.
Mao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khemkhaeng.
Mao misses with a hook. Khemkhaeng ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Khemkhaeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Mao is looking to slow Khemkhaeng down with leg kicks.
Khemkhaeng lands a really nice looking cross but Mao seems unphased.
Khemkhaeng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khemkhaeng's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khemkhaeng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khemkhaeng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mao looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao throws a jab but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Mao misses with a body shot
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Mao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mao avoids the body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Khemkhaeng misses.
Mao connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Mao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khemkhaeng. That did some damage!#CL2#
Khemkhaeng instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mao prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T5##TD#
Mao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khemkhaeng uses from the top position.
Khemkhaeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mao controls Khemkhaeng momentarily but Khemkhaeng frees himself.
Khemkhaeng passes Mao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khemkhaeng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Khemkhaeng decides to return to a standing position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khemkhaeng.
Mao scores with a three punch combo!
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.#T6##CL2#
Khemkhaeng has managed to clinch.
Mao fails to pull guard.
Mao misses with a punch to the body.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Mao in his tracks for a moment.
Mao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khemkhaeng just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khemkhaeng to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yin Mao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mao lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
Khemkhaeng digs a right hand into Mao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mao's gas tank.
Mao prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Mao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khemkhaeng working aggressively here.
Mao misses with a punch to the body. #T7#
Mao blocks an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng has Mao pressed against the cage, preventing Mao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mao is looking to break free of the clinch but Khemkhaeng has double underhooks.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mao takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mao.
Khemkhaeng pushes Mao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Mao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Mao.
Mao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khemkhaeng walks away with a smile on his face. Mao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
Mao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mao tried to counter with a leg kick but Khemkhaeng avoided it.
Khemkhaeng needs to keep his hands up - Mao had a free shot at his head there.#T8##CL2#
Khemkhaeng rushes Mao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khemkhaeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Mao breaks from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch there but Mao circles away.
Mao throws a leg kick but Khemkhaeng checks it.
Khemkhaeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khemkhaeng keeps control of Mao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
Khemkhaeng lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Mao manages to break the clinch.
Mao scores with a nice head shot.#T9#
Khemkhaeng darts in trying to clinch
and Mao counters with a straight right hand.
Mao swats away the attempt to clinch by Khemkhaeng.
Mao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khemkhaeng is out of range and Mao settles back down.
Khemkhaeng is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khemkhaeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mao.
Khemkhaeng moves in looking to clinch but Mao pushes him off.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Khemkhaeng moves in looking to clinch but Mao pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yin Mao will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khemkhaeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mao there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng has Mao up against the cage in a clinch.
Mao tries to pull guard but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Mao.
Mao struggles to land a body shot inside as Khemkhaeng controls his hands.
Khemkhaeng cracks Mao with a nice body shot.
Mao tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khemkhaeng lands with an uppercut that bounces Mao off the cage and back into range.
Mao scores with a body shot.
Mao clobbers Khemkhaeng with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Khemkhaeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Mao circles away.
Khemkhaeng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mao scores with a push kick.
Mao lands a slapping body shot.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mao misses with a kick to the body.
Mao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Khemkhaeng will feel that in the morning.
Mao thows a leg kick but Khemkhaeng checks it
and Khemkhaeng counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mao scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Khemkhaeng checks a leg kick.
Khemkhaeng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mao swings widly with a right hand
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Mao is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Khemkhaeng engages and cracks Mao with a massive lead left hook - Mao tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Khemkhaeng is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
After winning the bout, Kittisak Khemkhaeng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Yin Mao had this to say: 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myung.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mao.
Mao slips under a jab.
Myung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Myung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Myung is in Mao's guard.
Mao looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mao looking to control.
Myung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Mao has wrist control.#T1#
Mao looking to control.
Myung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Myung throws a big elbow that misses.
Myung chips away with some ground and pound.
Myung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mao wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Myung is now in half guard.
Myung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mao gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Myung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mao is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Myung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Myung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myung chips away with some ground and pound.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Mao has wrist control.
Mao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mao's head.
Mao has a closed guard, preventing Myung from standing up.
Myung cracks Mao with a solid left hand.
Myung landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Myung scoring with some ground and pound.
Myung trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mao's guard.
Myung is working Mao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Myung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Mao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Myung 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 Mao.
Myung working away.
Myung lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Myung misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Myung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mao!
Myung looking to finish Mao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mao!
Myung working the ground and pound effectively.
Myung lands a couple of good shots and Mao has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Myung punches the canvas rather than the man.
Myung is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mao. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mao trying to control but not successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myung scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mao is looking for a way out.
Mao trying to control the hands but Myung won't let him. #T5#
Mao can't escape the position.
Myung is landing with strikes. Mao can't take much more of this.
Mao trying to control the position but Myung manages to sink in the hooks.
Mao covers up after that shot from Myung.
Myung lands punches and elbows. #ROC2#Mao is rocked!
Mao trying to control the action but Myung just sinks the hooks in.
Oh Mao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myung is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mao. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Myung is loading up with his shots from the back and Mao is in big trouble! Mao taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hong Myung!
Yin Mao spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 60
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leaf tries to counter with a clinch but Mao shakes him off and moves away.
Leaf misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mao.
Leaf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leaf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao dips to his left and cracks Leaf with an uppercut!
Leaf lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Mao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leaf just manages to avoid it.
Leaf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mao moves away.
Leaf looks to throw the jab but Mao is out of range. #T1#
Leaf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leaf misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Leaf with the counter takedown but Mao avoids it easily.
Leaf lands a nice hook to Mao's body. Mao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leaf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mao finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mao misses with a looping left.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mao with a jab.
Leaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Mao.
Leaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Mao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leaf.
Mao throws a low kick but Leaf moves out of range easily.
Mao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mao moves out of range as Leaf strikes.#T2#
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Mao.
Mao misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Leaf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mao holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mao is staying active underneath Leaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leaf trying to control from Mao's half guard. Mao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Leaf looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Mao trying to control the position here.
Leaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leaf connects with a body shot that sends Mao's belly button to the back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mao cracks a nice hook into Leaf's ribs.
Mao throws a lazy right hand but Leaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Mao misses with a straight left.
Mao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leaf.
Mao moves away from the strike by Leaf.
Mao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leaf throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.
Mao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leaf misses with a hook.
Leaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Leaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T5#
Mao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leaf throws the left hand but Mao avoids the punch easily.
Mao moves away from the strike by Leaf.
Leaf misses with a double jab.
Leaf misses with the combination.
Leaf misses with a right hand
and Mao counters with a nice body kick.
Leaf tries to clinch up
and Mao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leaf.
Mao needs to keep his hands up - Leaf had a free shot at his head there.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Mao.
Mao fails to land with a series of punches.
Leaf with the counter takedown but Mao avoids it easily.
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Leaf is just out of range.
Leaf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leaf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leaf ducks under a wild hook from Mao.
Leaf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leaf looks to throw the jab but Mao is out of range.
Mao staying out of range there.
Leaf has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leaf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leaf.
Leaf sizes up Mao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mao thows a body kick. Leaf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Leaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T7#
Mao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leaf, as that shot connected.
Leaf walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mao.
Leaf tries to clinch but Mao is having none of it.
Leaf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leaf connects with a body shot.
Leaf moves out of range of the strikes.
Leaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mao.
Leaf misses with an uppercut. Mao saw that one coming.
Leaf ducks under a wild hook from Mao.
Leaf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leaf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mao has time to react.
Mao staying out of range there.#T8#
Mao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mao avoids the body shot from Leaf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Mao. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Leaf moves out of range of the body kick from Mao.
Mao misses with a hook to the body
enabling Leaf to counter with a crisp jab.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leaf tries to counter with a clinch but Mao shakes him off and moves away.
Leaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Mao.
Leaf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao throws the kick towards the body but Leaf avoids it.#CL2#
Leaf moves into the clinch successfully.
Leaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mao to keep the fight standing.#T9#
Mao misses with some punches. #TD2#
Leaf successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Leaf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mao tries to stand but Leaf is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mao passes Leaf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mao is thwarting Leaf's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yin Mao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A combination from Leaf does no damage.
Mao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leaf with the counter takedown but Mao avoids it easily.
Leaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mao staying out of range there.
Mao scores with a nice strike.
Leaf lands a nice hook to Mao's body. Mao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mao.
Mao tries to land a front kick but Leaf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leaf tries to counter with a clinch but Mao shakes him off and moves away.
Mao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leaf.
Leaf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao scores with a hook.
Mao throws a hook but Leaf avoids it easily.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Leaf.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Leaf.#T1#
Mao throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
Leaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Leaf.
Leaf throws a hook to the side of Mao's head but Mao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yin Mao is winning the standup battle so far.
Leaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Leaf.
Leaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Leaf throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Mao tenderised Leaf's leg. Leaf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leaf blocks a head kick by Mao.
Leaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Mao.
Leaf misses with a left hand
and Mao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Mao.
Mao throws a lazy head kick
and Leaf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mao thinking. #T2#
A solid body kick from Mao.
Mao tests Leaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leaf.
Leaf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leaf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mao lands with a right hand.
Leaf blocks a head kick by Mao.
Leaf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leaf misses with a body shot.
Mao looks to land a left hand but Leaf moved out of range nicely.
Yin Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leaf lands with a good body shot.
Leaf misses with a right hand
and Mao counters with a leg kick.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Leaf.#T3#
Leaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leaf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mao loads up on a big right hand but Leaf slips the punch.
Leaf lands a nice shot that snaps Mao's head back.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao missing with a left hand there. Leaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mao 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.
Leaf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mao.
Mao digs a good hook to Leaf's body.
Leaf lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Leaf moves forwards but Mao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leaf looks for a takedown but Mao sprawls well.
Mao thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Leaf misses.
Leaf looks to throw the jab but Mao is out of range.
Mao throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mao slips a jab from Leaf.
Mao throws a right hand that Leaf ducks under and follows up with a left that Leaf also avoids with ease.
Leaf with the counter takedown but Mao avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mao.
A big right from Mao misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leaf! But no joy.
Mao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mao tries to land a front kick but Leaf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leaf misses with a right hand
and Mao counters with a leg kick. #T5#
Leaf takes one to the chin there.
Mao jabs Leaf right on the nose. Leaf blinks but takes it well.
Leaf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leaf throws a body shot but no joy.
Mao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leaf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mao is looking to land body kicks.
Mao throws a head kick that half lands.
That kick from Mao tenderised Leaf's leg. Leaf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mao is looking to land body kicks.
Leaf throws a big shot that misses.
Leaf has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mao.#T6#
Mao thumps Leaf with a low kick.
Mao connects with a jab.#ROC#Leaf is rocked!
Mao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leaf can do to turn this around?
Mao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leaf is still on wobbly legs! Can Mao finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leaf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mao counters with a crisp right that sends Leaf to the canvas! Mao follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yin Mao!
Yin Mao thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Mao misses.
Mao lands a jab to the nose.
Mao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daddy loads up on a big right hand but Mao slips the punch.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daddy.
A low kick from Mao misses #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daddy is stalling here. Mao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Daddy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Mao stands up and beckons Daddy to his feet.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daddy.
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!
Daddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daddy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mao avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Mao wants to land a leg kick but Daddy is out of range.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Mao throws a leg kick but Daddy checks it.
Daddy misses with a wild combination.
Mao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daddy just manages to avoid it.
Mao swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mao regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Daddy trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Mao working a defensive guard here.
Daddy is in close to Mao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but Mao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Daddy keeping full guard, as Mao tries to pass. #T3#
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daddy not doing much here.
Daddy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mao is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Mao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Daddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daddy controls the pace.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daddy is looking to work some ground and pound but Mao has wrist control.
Mao has momentary wrist control but Daddy slips an elbow through the middle.#T5#
Daddy trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Mao wants to control but Daddy passes easily into half guard.
Daddy is thwarting Mao's attempts to control the position.
Daddy is taking a breather. Mao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mao has hold of Daddy's hands but Daddy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mao is looking to escape.
Daddy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daddy looks to land a strike but Mao avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Daddy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daddy with a nice head shot there.
Mao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daddy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daddy is thwarting Mao's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy is just content to waste time from the top position. Mao takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mao is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T7#
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Daddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mao throws a head kick but Daddy moves out of range.
Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mao.
As Mao backs off Daddy throws a huge counter combo but Mao manages to avoid it all.#T8#
Daddy misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Daddy blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Daddy shoots in and bounces Mao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daddy controlling from the top position.
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Daddy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9##SUB#
Mao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daddy trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mao trying to keep a closed guard but Daddy is proving a slippery customer.
Daddy controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Daddy swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao throws a leg kick but Daddy checks it.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao.
Mao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mao.
Daddy throws a right hand that misses
and Mao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Daddy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Daddy happy to just control the position for now.
Daddy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mao!#T1#
Mao is looking to get to half guard.
Daddy landing strikes from the mount.
Mao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daddy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mao?
Daddy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mao?
Daddy trying to control but Mao is having none of it.
Mao wants to control but Daddy is having none of it.#T2#
Daddy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daddy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mao 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.
Mao wants to improve his position but Daddy is controlling well.
Daddy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Mao trying to control but Daddy postures up.
Daddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daddy misses with a head shot. Mao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Daddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mao tries to bench press Daddy off him but Daddy keeps the position.
Mao is not content to let Daddy control the position.
Daddy taking a breather here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daddy scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Mao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daddy is looking to take a break and control but Mao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Daddy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mao can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
The strikes coming from Daddy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Daddy working the ground and pound.
Daddy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mao is refusing to be controlled, as Daddy sits in half guard.
Daddy throwing shots but Mao is blocking nicely. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mao is trying to get back to full guard.
Mao moves into full guard.
Mao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mao is keeping the position for now.
Daddy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daddy lands with a nice body punch. #T7#
Mao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daddy.
Daddy misses with a hook
enabling Mao to counter with a crisp jab.
Daddy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
A low kick from Mao is predictable there #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a single leg into guard. Mao didn't expect that. #SUB#
Mao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daddy defends well.
Mao controls Daddy momentarily but Daddy frees himself.
Daddy throws a big right hand that misses. #T8#
Daddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
Daddy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mao is trying to control the position but Daddy postures up.
Daddy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mao keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mao's head.
Daddy postures up. #T9##SUB2#
Daddy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daddy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Mao is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Mao coming out on top.
Daddy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Daddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Mao.
Yin Mao is winning the standup battle so far.
Mao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daddy backs up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy moves out of range of the leg kick from Mao.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Mao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daddy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mao defending well though.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Mao is defending well.
Daddy trying to control from half guard but Mao is working away.
Daddy drops an elbow to the side of Mao's head.
Mao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daddy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy is controlling the pace. #T1#
Daddy trying to pass the guard but Mao defending well.
Mao has hold of Daddy's hands but Daddy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daddy is thwarting Mao's attempts to control the position.
Daddy throws a strike but Mao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Daddy is in close to Mao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mao is looking for a triangle but Daddy pushes his legs off easily.
Daddy controlling from the top position.
Mao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daddy checks a leg kick nicely.
Mao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daddy.#T3#
Daddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mao throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daddy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daddy.
Daddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mao's head.
Mao is trying to control the position but Daddy postures up.
Daddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Daddy trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daddy defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T5#
Mao controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yin Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Mao counters with a thumping low kick.
Daddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mao can pounce on him.
Daddy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mao takes one to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Daddy blocks the leg kick.
Daddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daddy throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Mao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T6#
Mao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
Mao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daddy throws the left hand but Mao avoids the punch easily.
Daddy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mao's waist but Mao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daddy off to one side.
Daddy walks into a jab.
A low kick from Mao is predictable there #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mao won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mao taking a bit of punishment here - Daddy scoring with strikes.
Daddy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Daddy trying to control the position but Mao is working away. #T7#
Mao wants to control but Daddy postures up.
Daddy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mao being controlled for a moment.
Daddy scoring with punches and elbows.
Daddy working away.
Mao is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T8#
Mao is trying to control Daddy's posture but Daddy avoids it.
Daddy is looking to take a break and control but Mao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mao struggling a bit here.
Mao is looking for a sweep.
Daddy scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Daddy looks up at the clock and then as Mao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Daddy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mao parries the strikes from Daddy easily there. Daddy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mao to escape.
Daddy throwing strikes but Mao manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Daddy is trying to get back to half guard.
Daddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yin Mao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy is looking to improve his position.
Daddy wants to control but Mao is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Daddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daddy 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Daddy!
Big Daddy very nearly forgot to thank Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL Shorts!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Yin Mao spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Mao looks to land a body kick but Janjan moved away.
Mao throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Janjan counters with a shoot takedown. Mao fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Mao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janjan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janjan lands a couple of digs.
Janjan is stalling in the full guard.
Janjan looking to sit in guard and control but Mao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Mao stands up from Janjan's guard - Mao perhaps looking for a knockout.
Janjan ducks right into an uppercut from Mao. #T1#
Mao throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Mao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Janjan.#TD#
Janjan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mao 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.
Janjan 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.
Janjan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mao to see if he's OK.
Janjan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Janjan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mao regains half guard, as Janjan was trying to land strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Mao manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Janjan misses with a body shot
and Mao counters with an inside leg kick.
Janjan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Janjan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Janjan under the eye.
Janjan tries for a takedown but Mao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Janjan dives in and scores a takedown into Mao's guard.
Mao trying to control the position.
Janjan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Janjan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mao has control of Janjan's left arm, preventing Janjan from doing any damage.
Janjan passes into half guard.
Mao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Janjan.
Janjan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Janjan distracts Mao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Janjan controlling from the top position.
Janjan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janjan throws a big elbow that misses.
Mao trying to control the position.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully.
Mao has his hands on Janjan's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Janjan wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Janjan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.
Mao connects with an inside leg kick.
Janjan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Janjan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Janjan avoids the head kick by Mao.
Mao throws a hook but Janjan blocks it.
Janjan tries to counter with a takedown but Mao is quick to defend against it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mao.
Janjan fails to land with a series of punches.
Mao throws a big counter head kick but Janjan avoids it with no problem.#T6##TD#
Janjan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mao to the ground. Janjan is now in Mao's guard.
Janjan throws an elbow that misses. Mao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janjan's guard. Nice move by Mao!#REVB#
Janjan wants to sweep here but Mao controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mao wants to control from the top but Janjan keeps moving.
Janjan wants to sweep but no luck.
Mao wants to stand but Janjan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Janjan wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Janjan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mao is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Janjan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mao to counter with a crisp jab.
Janjan throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
Janjan throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Mao scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Janjan is rocked!
Mao lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Janjan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mao from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Janjan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yin Mao!
During a confident post fight interview, Yin Mao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 37
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Vasilios lands a jab.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Mao takes one to the chin there.
Mao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Mao scores with a kick to the body.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Mao finds it's way through Vasilios's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
Mao scores with a jab.
Mao throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mao scores with a decent looking hook.
Mao lands with a kick to the temple. Vasilios shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mao throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Vasilios misses its target.
Mao throws a head kick but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mao finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilios's head. #T1#
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mao moves away.
Mao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasilios fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mao just misses with a punch to the body.
Mao lands a right hook to the body.
Vasilios takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yin Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasilios throws out a loose jab but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios looks to land a right hand but Mao moved out of range.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasilios's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mao finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilios's head. #T2#
Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mao misses with a body shot.
Mao throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilios moves out of range easily.
Mao throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mao!
Mao is looking to regain half guard here but Vasilios keeps moving and retains side control.
Mao stops Vasilios from passing to mount.
Mao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vasilios.
Mao is looking to reverse the position.
Mao struggling a bit here.#T3#
Vasilios wants to control but Mao is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Mao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mao is trying to improve his position.
Vasilios postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vasilios trying to control the position but Mao is working away.
Mao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vasilios wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Vasilios working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mao struggling a bit here.
Vasilios trying to control the action but Mao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vasilios is trying to get an arm triangle but Mao is defending well.
Mao can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mao with a jab.
Mao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Mao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasilios at a distance.
Mao thuds his right hand into Vasilios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasilios had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mao with the inside leg kick.
Mao misses with an uppercut.
Mao lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.#T6#
Mao misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vasilios.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasilios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasilios postures up.
Vasilios has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vasilios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T7#
Mao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vasilios forces his way into half guard.
Vasilios wants to free his trapped foot but Mao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vasilios wants to take a breather but Mao is having none of it.
Mao won't allow Vasilios to pass to mount.
Mao is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mao thuds his right hand into Vasilios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mao throws a leg kick but Vasilios checks it. #T8#
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilios misses the target.
Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasilios misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mao lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasilios's head.
Mao moves forwards but Vasilios connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilios goes for a double leg but Mao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mao continues to drive forward.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but Mao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilios controls the action.
Mao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilios's elbow.
Vasilios prevents a body shot from Mao. #T9#
Mao has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios jumps guard but Mao stands there with Vasilios around his waist. Vasilios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mao working aggressively here.
Vasilios tries a body shot but Mao blocks it.
Vasilios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mao gets through Vasilios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vasilios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Vasilios manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mao trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mao wants to stand and escape but instead Vasilios has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alkandros Vasilios's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios is looking to counter punch.
Mao misses with an uppercut. Vasilios saw that one coming.
Mao connects with a body shot that sends Vasilios's belly button to the back.
Mao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasilios blocks the body kick.
Vasilios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mao.
Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vasilios shoots in looking for a takedown but Mao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasilios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vasilios throws out a loose jab but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mao.
Mao throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Mao throws a head kick but Vasilios moves out of range.
Mao throws a leg kick
and Vasilios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasilios.
Mao is looking to land body kicks.
Vasilios with a hook.
Mao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasilios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mao throws a fast counter high kick but Vasilios manages to duck under it in time.
Vasilios misses with a body punch
and Mao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilios swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Mao clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mao lands with a nice body punch.
Yin Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasilios shoots in and drives through. Mao sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Mao. #T2#
Mao misses with a leg kick.
Vasilios moves to clinch but Mao breaks away
and Mao counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilios there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mao. That's going to slow Vasilios down.
Mao cracks Vasilios with a good jab.
Vasilios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vasilios misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
Mao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vasilios chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mao can pounce on him.
Mao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vasilios tries to close the distance and clinch but Mao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mao is looking for the big counter here.
Vasilios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Vasilios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mao defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios punishes Mao's body with a nice straight punch.
Mao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mao wants it to stay on the feet.
Mao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasilios listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilios momentarily. #T4#
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mao moves away.
Jab by Mao.
A slow jab from Vasilios misses its intended target.
Mao digs a good body shot into Vasilios's ribs.
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!
Vasilios blocks a leg kick.
Vasilios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mao's head.
Mao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasilios.
Vasilios misses the jab.
Mao takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Mao throws a head kick that Vasilios semi-blocks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mao, as that shot connected.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao. #T5#
Mao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
and Mao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mao scores with a kick to the body.
Mao thumps Vasilios with a low kick.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mao moves away.
Mao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vasilios avoids the head kick by Mao.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mao sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Vasilios closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Vasilios.
Mao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T6#
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vasilios blocks it well.
Vasilios tries to clinch up.
Mao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mao avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Crunch! Mao slams his shin into Vasilios's torso.
Mao lands a head kick. Vasilios smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vasilios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mao defends it nicely.
Mao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mao throws a wild body kick that Vasilios sees coming a mile off.
Vasilios throws the left hand but Mao avoids the punch easily.#T7#
Vasilios moves out of range as Mao strikes.
Mao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasilios. That did some damage!
Mao looks to throw the jab but Vasilios is out of range.
Mao takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mao misses the target.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao scores with a body shot.
Vasilios takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mao misses the jab.
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Vasilios will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot. #T8#
Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Vasilios throws a sloppy body shot
and Mao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mao ducks right into an uppercut from Vasilios.
Vasilios moves out of range of the body kick.
Vasilios tries to counter by clinching up but Mao breaks away and moves out of range.
Mao connects with a high kick. #CUT2#Alkandros Vasilios's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vasilios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Mao motions for Vasilios to come forward. Mao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Vasilios shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasilios showed some decent athleticism there.
Vasilios slips a nice elbow through Mao's hands, connecting with Mao's forehead.#T9#
Vasilios is looking to advance position but Mao won't allow it.
Vasilios is thwarting Mao's attempts to control the position.
Vasilios takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vasilios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mao's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios is trying to control the action in half guard but Mao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vasilios lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alkandros Vasilios's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Vasilios misses. #TD#
Vasilios closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mao's guard.
Vasilios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mao is pulling down on Vasilios's head. It's preventing any offense from Vasilios, at least for the moment.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios looking to pass the guard.
Mao has Vasilios pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Mao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mao has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Vasilios works to full guard.
Mao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alkandros Vasilios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilios wants to sweep but no luck.
Mao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Vasilios has his foot on Mao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mao works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mao trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mao looking to pass the guard.
Mao wants to control from the top but Vasilios keeps moving. #SUB#
Mao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vasilios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Mao looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mao avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Mao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. #CL#
Vasilios forces Mao back against the cage and clinches.
Mao tries to work over Vasilios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Vasilios ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasilios no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vasilios trying to keep a closed guard but Mao is proving a slippery customer.
Mao wants to control from the top but Vasilios keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Vasilios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasilios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mao has managed to get both his arms back between Vasilios's legs - danger averted.
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Mao from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Mao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Vasilios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mao is one step ahead there. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mao trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vasilios checks a low kick from Mao.#TD#
Vasilios gets a double leg takedown into Mao's guard.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
Mao looking to control. #T7#
Mao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Vasilios is looking for a sweep. Mao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mao tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vasilios.
Mao is looking to take a break and control but Vasilios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vasilios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mao pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Mao works his way into side control.
Vasilios wants to control but Mao postures up.
Mao controlling the position from side mount.
Mao wants to control but Vasilios is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasilios gets back to half guard.#T9#
Mao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mao wants to stand up but Vasilios is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yin Mao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vasilios counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mao gets tackled into the cage by Vasilios. Vasilios maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasilios lands a left hand.
Vasilios lands a nice shot to the body.
Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilios lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alkandros Vasilios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yin Mao!
An out of breath Yin Mao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 32
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Good work by Chichilla as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chichilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chichilla swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chichilla scores with a nice right hand.
Mao throws a lazy head kick
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mao throws a wild body kick that Chichilla sees coming a mile off.
Chichilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mao.
Chichilla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chichilla misses with a right hand
and Chichilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chichilla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mao under the eye.
Mao needs to keep his hands up - Chichilla had a free shot at his head there.
Mao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mao looks to throw the jab but Chichilla is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chichilla defending well as Mao loads up on a big left hand.
Mao moves out of range of the strikes.
Mao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chichilla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Chichilla with a nice cross.
Mao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chichilla takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chichilla blocks a head kick by Mao.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Chichilla misses with a few strikes there.
Mao tests Chichilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chichilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chichilla lands a jab.
Chichilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chichilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chichilla moves out of range as Mao throws a body kick.
Chichilla ducks under a wild hook from Mao.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Chichilla misses with the combination.
Mao misses with a straight left.
Chichilla throws a right and a left that Mao avoids nicely.
Chichilla misses with a body punch
and Mao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mao throws a body kick that misses
and Chichilla counters with a two punch combo.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Chichilla throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Chichilla.
A nice leg kick from Mao, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Chichilla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mao.
Mao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chichilla manages to avoid it.
Chichilla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mao. That one must have hurt.
Mao misses with a hook
and Chichilla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mao tests Chichilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
and Chichilla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Mao is rocked!
Chichilla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mao circles away quickly and effectively.
Mao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chichilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chichilla scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chichilla. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mao throws a head kick but Chichilla moves out of range.
Chichilla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chichilla throwing a counter right hand but Mao manages to avoid it.
Chichilla walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mao.#T4#
Chichilla throws a big shot that misses.
Mao throws a fast counter high kick but Chichilla manages to duck under it in time.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chichilla sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chichilla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Chichilla.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with a leg kick.
Mao throws a lazy right hand but Chichilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chichilla was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mao takes a swing at Chichilla's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Chichilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chichilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Chichilla.
Chichilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Chichilla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T5#
Mao lands a nice looking body kick.
Chichilla swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chichilla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chichilla throws a hook but Mao avoids it easily.
Chichilla misses with a straight right.
Chichilla throws a poor cross that misses
and Mao counters with a good low kick that Chichilla was not able to check.
Mao lands with a kick to the temple. Chichilla shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Chichilla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mao counters with a body kick.
Chichilla scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chichilla misses with a two punch combination.
Chichilla will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T6#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mao.
Chichilla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mao moves out of range as Chichilla throws a body kick.
Mao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chichilla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mao throws out a loose jab but Chichilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mao scores with a jab.
Mao lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Papi Chichilla has been cut.
Chichilla on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mao staying out of range there.
Chichilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mao.
Chichilla avoids the head kick by Mao.
Chichilla looks to throw the jab but Mao is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mao misses.#T7#
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Chichilla is just out of range.
It looked like Chichilla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chichilla avoids the body shot from Mao.
It looked like Chichilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mao moves away.
Chichilla moves out of range of the leg kick from Mao.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
Chichilla moves out of range of the body kick from Mao.
Chichilla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chichilla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mao.
Chichilla lands with a nice body punch.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Mao moved out of range.
Mao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chichilla moves out of range of the body kick from Mao. #T8#
Chichilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mao throws a leg kick which misses Chichilla's front leg but catches the back leg as Chichilla tries to avoid it.
Mao pushes Chichilla away with a front 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!
Sloppy strikes from Chichilla. Those never looked like landing.
Mao takes a swing at Chichilla's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Mao misses
and Chichilla counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Chichilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chichilla blocks it well.
Mao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Mao misses.
Chichilla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mao 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.
Chichilla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T9#
Mao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chichilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Mao.
Mao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chichilla.
Mao tries to land a front kick but Chichilla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chichilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Mao just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Chichilla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Chichilla misses.
Good shot there by Chichilla.
Mao lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Chichilla misses the target.
Chichilla blocks a head kick by Mao.
Chichilla throws an off balance right hand
and Mao counters with a nice uppercut.
Chichilla throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Papi Chichilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papi Chichilla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mao!
Chichilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mao counters with a body kick.
Chichilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Mao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chichilla throws a hook but Mao blocks it.
Mao looks to throw the jab but Chichilla is out of range.
Chichilla throws a lazy uppercut
and Mao counters with a left to the body.
Mao throws out a leg kick but Chichilla moves out of range and Mao only half commits.
Chichilla throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Chichilla is just out of range.
Chichilla misses with a left hand
and Mao counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Mao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chichilla.
Chichilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mao.
Chichilla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Mao.
Mao tries to work over Chichilla's front leg with a kick but Chichilla checks it.
Mao throws a lazy head kick
and Chichilla counters with a two punch combo.
Mao lands a really nice looking cross but Chichilla seems unphased.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Chichilla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mao can pounce on him.
A head kick from Mao lands but Chichilla takes it in his stride.
Mao throws the kick towards the body but Chichilla avoids it.
Mao throws a sloppy head kick and Chichilla moves out of range easily. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chichilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Mao blocks a head kick by Chichilla.
Mao scores with a shot to the body.
Mao throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Chichilla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.
Mao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
Mao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
Chichilla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mao misses with an uppercut
and Chichilla counters with a left and a right that stings Mao.
Chichilla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chichilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Chichilla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mao connects with a body shot.
Mao defending well as Chichilla loads up on a big left hand.
Mao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
Chichilla moves out of range as Mao strikes.
Mao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chichilla misses with a straight right.
Mao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Chichilla there.
Chichilla with a nice cross.#T4#
Chichilla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chichilla swinging wildly here.
Mao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chichilla's head.
Mao lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Chichilla misses its intended target.
Mao feints a counter leg kick.
Mao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chichilla counters with a series of strikes. Mao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chichilla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mao.
Mao lands a front kick.
Chichilla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mao in his tracks.
Mao throws a head kick that misses. #T5#
Mao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a combination that misses
and Mao finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.
Chichilla lands a nice shot that snaps Mao's head back.
Mao missing with a left hand there. Chichilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chichilla throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mao is looking to slow Chichilla down with leg kicks.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.#T6#
Chichilla scores with a jab to the body.
Chichilla lands with a shot to the body.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao cracks a nice hook into Chichilla's ribs.
Chichilla misses with the combination.
Chichilla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chichilla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Papi Chichilla is winning the standup battle so far.
Mao misses with a body kick.
Chichilla throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.#T7#
Mao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chichilla.
Chichilla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mao backs up against the cage.
Chichilla lands a head shot.
Mao tries to land a front kick but Chichilla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mao misses with a body shot.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chichilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mao unleashes a big counter combination but Chichilla bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mao throws a wild body kick that Chichilla sees coming a mile off.
Mao throws a head kick but Chichilla moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Chichilla misses its target.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chichilla.
Chichilla misses with a wild combination. #T8#
Mao lands a head kick. Chichilla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao throws a low kick but Chichilla avoids it.
Chichilla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mao throws a sloppy head kick and Chichilla moves out of range easily.
Chichilla is working the combinations to good effect here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chichilla throws a shot to the body.
Chichilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mao.
Mao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mao flicks out a counter leg kick but Chichilla steps away.
Mao lands with a shot to the body.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mao.
An attempted straight right counter from Chichilla misses the target.
Chichilla throws a push kick but Mao slaps the foot to one side. #T9#
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mao moves away.
Chichilla blocks a jab.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Chichilla as he checks the leg kick.
Mao lands a high kick!
Chichilla throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Mao throws a sloppy head kick and Chichilla moves out of range easily.
Chichilla looks to land a left hand but Mao moved out of range nicely.
Mao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chichilla. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chichilla misses with a hook.
Mao is looking to chop away at Chichilla's legs.
Chichilla throwing a counter right hand but Mao manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Papi Chichilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papi Chichilla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chichilla lands a nice hook to Mao's body. Mao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chichilla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Mao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mao looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chichilla checks a leg kick nicely.
Mao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chichilla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chichilla misses with a two punch combination.
Mao throws out a counter right but Chichilla avoids it with no problem.
Chichilla throws a right hand that misses
and Mao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chichilla misses with a hook.
Chichilla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mao. #T1#
Mao throws a head kick but Chichilla moves out of range.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chichilla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chichilla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chichilla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chichilla misses with a wild body shot.
Mao looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chichilla lands a high kick!
Mao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Chichilla does no damage.
A big right from Chichilla misses.
The crowd cheers as Mao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chichilla doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Chichilla throws the left hand but Mao avoids the punch easily.
Chichilla throws a head kick but Mao moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chichilla. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Mao misses.
Chichilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chichilla is able to avoid easily.
Mao throws a front kick that sends Chichilla stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chichilla is out of range.
A slow jab from Chichilla misses its intended target.
Chichilla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mao finds it's way round the side to connect with Chichilla's head. #T3#
Chichilla throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mao moves away from the strike by Chichilla.
Mao 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.
Mao throws the left hand but Chichilla avoids the punch easily.
Mao moves away from the strike by Chichilla.
Chichilla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mao can pounce on him.
Mao misses with an uppercut. Chichilla saw that one coming.
Chichilla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Chichilla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chichilla looks to land a left hand but Mao moved out of range nicely.
Chichilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mao.#T4#
Mao is looking to slow Chichilla down with leg kicks.
Mao throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chichilla. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chichilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mao throws a head kick that half lands.
Mao staying out of range there.
Mao takes a swing at Chichilla's ribcage but misses.
Chichilla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mao. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chichilla throws a chopping leg kick but Mao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mao lands with a right hand.
Mao connects with a high kick. #T5#
Mao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chichilla looks to land a left hand but Mao moved out of range nicely.
Mao blocks a jab.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chichilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Chichilla.
Mao throws a leg kick but Chichilla moved away.
Chichilla slips a jab from Mao.
Chichilla lands with a hook. Mao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mao misses with a body punch
and Chichilla counters with a left and a right that stings Mao. #T6#
A head kick misses from Mao.
Mao throws a right hand that misses
and Chichilla counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Chichilla.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mao misses the jab.
Chichilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chichilla throws a right and a left that Mao avoids nicely.
Mao motions for Chichilla to come forward. Mao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chichilla takes one to the side of the head.
Chichilla blocks a low kick nicely.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
Chichilla checks a low kick from Mao.
Mao slips a jab and a cross from Chichilla.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mao! But no joy.#T7#
Chichilla scores with a jab. Mao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chichilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mao.
A quick step to the side and Chichilla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chichilla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mao to score with a decent uppercut.
Chichilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chichilla blocks the body kick.
Mao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Chichilla.
Chichilla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mao's hands.
Mao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mao throws a lazy right hand but Chichilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T8#
Chichilla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chichilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao fakes the leg kick and cracks Chichilla in the body.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Mao moved out of range.
Mao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mao goes for a spinning back kick but it 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!
Chichilla throws a looping overhand right but Mao ducks down to avoid it.
Chichilla swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Chichilla throws an overhand right that lands on Mao's shoulder, as Mao tries to avoid the shot.
Chichilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chichilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Chichilla misses the target. #T9#
Chichilla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mao's head backwards.
Mao pushes Chichilla away with a front kick.
Chichilla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mao in his tracks.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chichilla.
Mao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yin Mao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Mao misses
and Chichilla counters with a nice uppercut.
Chichilla misses the body punch
and Mao counters with a body kick that stops Chichilla in his tracks momentarily.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
Chichilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao.
Papi Chichilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Chichilla misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yin Mao.
Well Chichilla 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 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Papi Chichilla!
In defeat, Yin Mao stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 24
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Mao lands a high kick!
A low kick lands for Mao.
Mao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Myung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Myung's hands.
Myung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mao avoids it really well and circles away.
Myung shoots in and drives through. Mao sprawls well.
Yin Mao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Good leg kick by Mao.
Myung takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Myung darts in and clinches Mao up against the cage.
Myung blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Mao. #T1#
Myung blocking some punches.
Mao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Myung or not.
Myung cracks Mao with a nice body shot.
Myung tries for a takedown but Mao manages to get underhooks.
Mao trying to stall but Myung improves his position.
Myung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mao after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mao.
Myung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mao after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mao.
Mao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mao tries to work over Myung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mao gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Myung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mao connects with a high kick.
Myung moves out of range of the strikes.
Mao looks to land a body kick but Myung moved away.
Mao throws the left hand but Myung avoids the punch easily.
Myung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mao sprawls well. Mao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myung gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mao scores with the left hand. Myung knows he should have avoided that one.
Myung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mao tries to avoid it but Myung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mao to the ground. Mao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Myung tries to clinch there but Mao circles away. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Mao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mao.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mao.
A jab from Mao misses.
Mao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mao wants it to stay on the feet.
Hong Myung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao lands a leg kick that knocks Myung off balance momentarily.
Myung tries for a takedown but Mao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mao as Myung shoots in.
Mao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle, before Mao throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Myung's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mao lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Yin Mao!
Our winner, Yin Mao, 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 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Boston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Mao.
Mao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mao.
Boston moves out of range of the body kick.
Boston scores with a hook.
Boston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mao. Mao obviously looking to wear him down.
Boston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boston throws a hook but Mao avoids it easily.
Mao throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Clarence Boston has been cut.
Boston loads up on a big right hand but Mao slips the punch.
Mao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston lands a body shot.
Boston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Boston is predictable there
and Mao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mao.
Boston swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Boston misses with a body shot.
Mao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mao.
Boston lands a slapping body shot.
Boston throws out a loose jab but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boston slips a straight right by Mao.
Mao throws a looping overhand right but Boston ducks down to avoid it.
Boston moves out of range as Mao strikes.
Mao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boston misses with a leg kick.
Mao throws a leg kick but Boston checks it. #T2#
A slow jab from Mao misses its intended target.
Mao throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mao throws a leg kick but Boston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mao.
Mao connects with a leg kick.
Boston misses the jab.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Boston finds it's target.
Boston connects with a looping right hand.
Boston throws a jab but it's blocked by Mao.
Boston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boston throws the left hand but Mao avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.
Mao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mao misses with a body kick.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
Mao wants to counter the offense by Boston and move into the clinch position.
Boston swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao flicks out a counter leg kick but Boston steps away.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boston lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Boston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mao doesn't seem phased though.
Mao misses with a body kick.
Mao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mao.
Boston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boston throws a shot from downtown. Mao moves away and avoids it.
Mao throws a right hand that misses
and Boston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mao thinking.
Boston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston takes a swing at Mao's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Mao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mao misses with an uppercut.
Boston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Mao throws a head kick but Boston moves out of range.
A low kick from Mao misses
and Boston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mao at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mao.
Boston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mao counters with a thumping low kick.
Boston works Mao's body with a nice hook.
Boston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mao can pounce on him.
Boston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mao circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Boston misses.
Mao throws out a loose jab but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boston misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boston misses with a jab to the body
and Mao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boston throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.
Boston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boston misses with a right hand
and Mao counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yin Mao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clarence Boston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mao defending well as Boston loads up on a big left hand.
Mao misses with a straight left.
Mao throws a poor cross that misses
and Boston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Mao.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yin Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boston duly obliges.
Mao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mao moves out of range of the body kick.
Boston scores with a shot to the body.
Mao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Mao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mao.
Mao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mao. That one must have hurt.
Boston lands a jab.#T1#
Boston misses with a straight left.
Mao misses the shot to the body.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boston finds it's way round the side to connect with Mao's head.
Boston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao.
Mao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boston will feel that in the morning.
Boston will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boston throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mao slips under a jab from Boston.
Mao throws a fast counter high kick but Boston manages to duck under it in time.
Boston swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boston is able to avoid easily.
Mao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boston.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mao. Boston shrugs it off though.
Mao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Mao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mao cracks Boston with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Boston throws a right hand that Mao ducks under and follows up with a left that Mao also avoids with ease.
Mao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mao throws out a leg kick but Boston moves out of range and Mao only half commits.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mao - the referee stops the clock and Boston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mao. Boston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mao.
Mao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Mao.
Mao throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Boston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Mao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
A head kick misses from Mao.
Boston blocks a low kick nicely.
Mao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boston misses with an uppercut. Mao saw that one coming.
Boston loads up on a big right hand but Mao slips the punch.
Mao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand.
Mao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boston throws the left hand but Mao avoids the punch easily.
Mao misses with a hook to the body
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mao wants to land a leg kick but Boston is out of range.
Mao takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mao cracks Boston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boston.
Boston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mao throws a head kick but Boston moves out of range.
Mao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boston throwing a counter right hand but Mao manages to avoid it.
Boston digs a good hook to Mao's body.
Mao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boston throwing a counter right hand but Mao manages to avoid it.
Mao scores with a nice body kick.
Mao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mao throws a head kick but Boston moves out of range.
Boston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mao.
Boston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mao.
Mao throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yin Mao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clarence Boston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boston moves in looking to clinch but Mao pushes him off.
Mao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mao moves out of range as Boston strikes.
A punch combination from Mao misses.
Boston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Boston misses.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Boston misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with a good, hard body kick but Boston shrugs it off.
Mao throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Mao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao slips a jab and a cross from Boston.
Mao throws a body kick that misses.
Boston blocks a jab.
Boston misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mao. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Mao.
Boston lands a nice shot to the body.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boston.
Mao throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Mao misses with an uppercut. Boston saw that one coming.
Mao staying out of range there.
Mao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mao throws a leg kick which misses Boston's front leg but catches the back leg as Boston tries to avoid it.
Boston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boston misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
Mao shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boston moves out of range as Mao throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Mao misses with a body kick.
Mao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Mao wants to land a leg kick but Boston is out of range.
Boston fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mao 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 Boston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boston scores with a sloppy right hand. Mao should have avoided that one.
Boston scores with a sloppy right hand. Mao should have avoided that one.
Mao lands a front kick.
A lazy body kick from Mao
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand.
Boston takes a swing at Mao's ribcage but misses.
Boston swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Boston checks a leg kick.
Boston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mao.#T3#
Mao scores with a push kick.
Mao lands with a kick to the temple. Boston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Boston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mao misses with a leg kick
and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Boston misses.
Boston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boston slips under a jab.
Mao throws a head kick but Boston moves out of range.
Mao throws a low kick, looking for Boston's leg but Boston calmly moves out of range.
Boston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mao throws a leg kick but Boston sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boston lands a jab to the head.
Boston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mao was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Boston digs a good hook to Mao's body.
Yin Mao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mao blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Mao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boston avoids the head kick by Mao.
Boston misses with a left hand
and Mao counters with a series of strikes. Boston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boston is able to avoid easily.
Clarence Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boston misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence Boston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yin Mao!
During a confident post fight interview, Yin Mao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mao.
Boston moves out of range as Mao throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Boston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boston looks to land a left hand but Mao moved out of range nicely.
Mao misses with a left hand
and Boston counters with a one-two to the body.
Boston misses with a hook
and Mao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boston lands with a good body shot.
Mao lands a head kick!
Boston throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston digs a good body shot into Mao's ribs.
Mao lands a body shot.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Boston misses with a hook
and Mao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boston's knee momentarily.#T1#
Boston loads up on a big right hand but Mao slips the punch.
Mao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boston throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boston throws a good cross that connects.
Boston feints a jab promting Mao to slip. Boston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mao. Boston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mao throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
Boston connects with a body shot.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boston throws a body shot but no joy.
Mao slips under a jab.
Boston throws an off balance right hand
and Mao counters with a body kick that stops Boston in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Boston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mao moves away.
Boston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston lands with a nice body punch.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
Boston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boston checks a low kick from Mao.
Boston misses with a shot to the body
and Mao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Boston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boston throws a hook but Mao avoids it easily.
Mao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mao connects with a looping right hand.
Boston lands with an overhand left.
Mao throws a hook to the side of Boston's head but Boston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boston throws a right hand that misses
and Mao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boston connects with a body shot that sends Mao's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Mao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick from Mao.
Boston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston takes a swing at Mao's ribcage but misses.
Boston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boston throws a body shot but no joy.
Mao is looking to land body kicks.
Boston stuns Mao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boston finds it's way round the side to connect with Mao's head.
Mao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mao throws a low kick but Boston moves out of range easily.
Mao lands a jab to Boston's midsection.
Boston misses with a body shot
and Mao counters with a head kick. That will keep Boston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mao slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clarence Boston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mao misses with a body kick.
Boston checks a low kick from Mao.
Boston misses with a body shot
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Mao staying out of range there.
Boston throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.
Mao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boston catches Mao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boston blocks a head kick by Mao.
Mao lands a jab to Boston's midsection.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Boston blocks the low kick.
Clarence Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boston to score with a decent uppercut.
Mao throws a front kick that sends Boston stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Boston misses.
It seemed like Mao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boston misses with a wild combination.
Mao takes a swing at Boston's ribcage but misses.
Mao scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Mao misses
and Boston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Mao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boston.
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!
Mao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mao ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
Mao with the inside leg kick.
Boston 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.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Boston missing with a left hand there. Mao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boston misses with a hook.
Boston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Boston checks a low kick from Mao.
Mao thumps Boston with a low kick.
Mao slips under a jab.
Mao looks to throw a body kick
and Boston counters with a straight right hand.
Mao lands a nice hook to Boston's body. Boston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Boston tries to bum rush Mao with a series of wild strikes but Mao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick lands for Mao.
Mao throws a push kick but Boston slaps the foot to one side.
Boston throws a looping overhand right but Mao ducks down to avoid it.
Mao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Boston. #T4#
Boston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mao.
Boston throws a shot from downtown. Mao moves away and avoids it.
Mao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boston's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boston misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mao manages to avoid it.
Boston throws a lazy uppercut
and Mao counters with a good low kick that Boston was not able to check.
Mao tried to score with a low kick but Boston checks it.
Mao is looking to slow Boston down with leg kicks.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Mao jabs Boston right on the nose. Boston blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boston throws out the jab.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Boston misses.
Mao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boston cracks Mao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Boston misses.
Boston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Boston.
Boston throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boston walks into a stiff left hand from Mao.#T1#
Boston takes a swing at Mao's ribcage but misses.
Mao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mao wants to slow Boston down by chopping away at his legs.
Boston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mao throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.
Mao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boston checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boston misses with a body shot
and Mao counters with a leg kick.
Mao throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Mao catches Boston right on the button with a cross.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boston. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mao is looking to chop away at Boston's legs.
Mao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mao.
Boston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boston looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mao. Mao obviously looking to wear him down.
Boston throws out a loose jab but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mao lands a high kick! #T3#
Boston throws a body shot but no joy.
Mao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Boston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.
Boston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mao manages to avoid it.
Boston lands with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mao.
Yin Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boston misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
Mao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mao takes a swing at Boston's ribcage but misses.
Boston throws the left hand but Mao avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Boston misses
and Mao counters with a low kick, right behind Boston 's knee. #T4#
Boston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boston swinging wildly here.
Mao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mao feints and then cracks Boston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boston down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Mao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boston lands with a nice body punch.
Boston throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Mao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

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 Clarence Boston.
Well Boston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TOF 10
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Mao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mao throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mao 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.
A head kick misses from Phoenix.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mao looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
Mao throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix moves out of range as Mao throws a body kick.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mao misses. #T1#
Mao throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Mao breaks away and moves out of range.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mao.
Phoenix throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.
Mao throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with an outside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Mao avoids it well.
Phoenix lands an overhand right.
A solid body kick from Mao.
Mao throws a leg kick that misses.
Mao has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Mao motions for Phoenix to come forward. Mao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mao misses with a body shot.
Mao throws a leg kick #CL#
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Mao blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Mao swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mao misses with a punch on the inside.
Mao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mao is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mao throws a head punch that misses.
Mao jumps guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phoenix smiles and moves away.
Gerald Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yin Mao.
Mao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mao throws a leg kick that misses.
Mao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mao throws a leg kick #CL#
and Phoenix counters by clinching up.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mao prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Mao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mao is defending well for now.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mao misses with the head strike. #T4#
Mao throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mao has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to work over Mao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mao blocking some punches.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Mao swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mao backwards.
Phoenix trying to land knees to the body.
Mao struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Mao misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mao manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Mao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Phoenix clinches.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Mao blocks it.
Mao misses with the head strike.
Mao throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Mao is rocked!
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mao is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Gerald Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mao takes an elbow to the temple.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside.
Phoenix throws a big uppercut that drops Mao! More strikes from Phoenix and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mao lies dazed against the cage as Phoenix celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Phoenix!
After winning the bout, Gerald Phoenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Yin Mao had this to say: 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 8
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bentley.
Mao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mao throws a leg kick which misses Bentley's front leg but catches the back leg as Bentley tries to avoid it.
Bentley throws a series of punches but Mao avoids them all with ease.
Bentley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bentley misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley moves away from the strike by Mao.
It looked like Bentley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bentley misses with a right hand
and Mao counters with a stiff right hand.
Mao throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Buck Bentley has been cut.#T1#
Mao thuds his shin into the meat of Bentley's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bentley. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Mao feints and then cracks Bentley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bentley down.
Mao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mao throws a leg kick but Bentley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bentley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mao misses with a low kick. #T2#
Mao thows a body kick. Bentley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been told by Bentley's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bentley moves out of range of the body kick from Mao.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentley.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bentley throws a hook but Mao blocks it.
Mao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bentley is out of range and Mao settles back down.
Bentley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Mao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Bentley misses its target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.
Bentley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bentley's sensitive parts.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Bentley misses the target.
Mao slips under a jab.
Bentley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mao misses with a low kick.#T4#
Bentley misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mao misses.
Mao tries to land a leg kick but Bentley saw it coming and moves away.
Bentley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bentley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
Bentley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bentley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bentley to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao throws a low kick but Bentley moves out of range easily.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Bentley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bentley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mao throws a shot from downtown. Bentley moves away and avoids it.
Mao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bentley loads up on a big right hand but Mao slips the punch.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao connects with a solid leg kick.
Bentley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bentley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mao can pounce on him. #T1#
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bentley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Mao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bentley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mao throws a head kick but Bentley moves out of range. #T2#
Mao throws a leg kick that misses.
Bentley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bentley.
Bentley blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Bentley misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mao! But no joy.
Bentley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mao throws a low kick but Bentley moves out of range easily.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yin Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bentley checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bentley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Bentley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mao momentarily.
Mao misses with a kick to the body.
Mao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mao scoring well with a low kick there.
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bentley throws out the jab.
Bentley misses with a looping left.
Mao defending well as Bentley loads up on a big left hand.
Mao slips under a jab from Bentley.#T4#
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bentley misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
Mao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mao throws a leg kick but Bentley moved away.
Bentley throwing a counter right hand but Mao manages to avoid it.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentley.
A little feinted left hand from Bentley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mao throws a low kick but Bentley avoids it.
It looked like Bentley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.
Mao is looking to slow Bentley down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Mao.
Bentley swings widly with a right hand
and Mao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Bentley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bentley blocks a low kick nicely.
Mao throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.
Bentley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mao moves out of range as Bentley strikes.
Mao tries a low kick but Bentley avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao throws out a leg kick but Bentley moves out of range and Mao only half commits.
Mao throws a wild body kick that Bentley sees coming a mile off.
Bentley misses with an uppercut. Mao saw that one coming.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A cross from Mao lands.
Mao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bentley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentley.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bentley.
Bentley throws a hook but Mao avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bentley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bentley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Bentley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mao connects with an inside leg kick.
Mao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bentley. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mao 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 Bentley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bentley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Bentley misses its intended target.
Mao throws out a leg kick but Bentley moves out of range and Mao only half commits.
It looked like Bentley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.#T3#
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
Mao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mao defending well as Bentley loads up on a big left hand.
Mao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bentley swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao slips a jab and a cross from Bentley.
Mao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mao throws a push kick but Bentley slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Bentley misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bentley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mao wants to land a leg kick but Bentley is out of range.
Bentley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
Bentley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Mao is predictable there
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mao throws a leg kick that misses.
Yin Mao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Bentley blocks the leg kick.
Buck Bentley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mao lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yin Mao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yin Mao!
A very excited looking Yin Mao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 5
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Daddy drives through with a takedown into Mao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mao looking to control. #ES2#
Mao manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Mao manages to get underhooks.
Daddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Daddy does no damage.
Daddy throws a head kick that misses
and Mao counters with a good low kick that Daddy was not able to check.
Daddy goes for a double leg but Mao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mao continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daddy prevents a body shot from Mao.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mao.
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!
Daddy tries to throw a body punch but Mao avoids it by throwing Daddy back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mao.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daddy has Mao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mao.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Mao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mao tries to work over Daddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Mao.
Daddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mao misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Daddy pulls Mao into guard.
Daddy trying to control the position.
Daddy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daddy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daddy tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Mao stands up from Daddy's guard - Mao perhaps looking for a knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mao.
Yin Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Daddy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Mao.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daddy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mao.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daddy shoots and misses
and Mao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mao lands a leg kick that knocks Daddy off balance momentarily.
A head kick by Daddy misses
and Mao counters with a three punch combo that has Daddy backing up. Daddy nods at Mao to acknowledge the strikes.
Mao throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mao. That's going to slow Daddy down.
Good shot there by Mao.
Mao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mao lands a high kick!
Mao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao lands with a kick to the temple. Daddy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mao with a nice calf kick.
Mao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Mao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Mao tenderised Daddy's leg. Daddy is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Daddy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Daddy clinches.
Daddy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daddy is trying to drag Mao to the mat but Mao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mao misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mao.
Mao tries a body shot but Daddy blocks it.
Daddy has Mao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daddy or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mao as Daddy tries to tie him up.
Mao works on Daddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Daddy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mao with a nice calf kick.
Mao connects with a looping right hand.
Mao tries a head kick but it misses.
Big Daddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mao.
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Mao counters with a body kick that stops Daddy in his tracks momentarily.
Daddy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mao.
Mao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Mao tenderised Daddy's leg. Daddy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mao.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daddy.
Daddy tries to clinch there but Mao circles away.
Mao scores with a head kick. #T1##TD#
Daddy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daddy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mao tries to kick Daddy off but Daddy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mao is looking to improve his position.
Mao gets full guard.#SU#
Daddy stands up from Mao's guard - Daddy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daddy with a poor takedown
and Mao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Mao lands a lovely overhand right.
Daddy shoots for a double leg takedown but Mao sprawls well. He's pushed Daddy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mao tries to bum rush Daddy with a series of wild strikes but Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mao feints and then cracks Daddy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daddy down.
Daddy has a takedown stuffed.
Daddy shoots and misses
and Mao counters with a good low kick that Daddy was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mao pinned against the cage. Mao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick from Mao, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Mao scores with a head kick. Daddy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daddy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daddy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mao. Mao obviously looking to wear him down.
Mao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daddy at a distance.
Mao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daddy misses with a takedown
and Mao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daddy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daddy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daddy. That did some damage!
Mao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Mao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Mao.
Mao throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mao. That's going to slow Daddy down.
That kick from Mao tenderised Daddy's leg. Daddy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mao looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mao. Daddy shrugs it off though.
Mao with a nice calf kick.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao scores with a jab. Daddy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daddy misses with a double jab
and Mao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mao throws a head kick that Daddy semi-blocks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mao.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Daddy tries to clinch up.
Mao lands a head kick. Daddy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Daddy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Mao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Daddy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mao working aggressively here.
Daddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mao lands with a right to the head.
Daddy tries to circle away but Mao has him pinned against the cage.
Mao lands a right hand. #T1#
Daddy is trying to break the clinch but Mao has him pressed against the cage.
Daddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mao.
Daddy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mao misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Daddy.
Mao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daddy or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mao presses Daddy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daddy blocks an uppercut.
Mao gets through Daddy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daddy wants to stall.
Daddy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mao prevents it. #T2#
Daddy blocks a body shot from Mao.
Daddy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mao pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daddy's sensitive parts.
Daddy moves to clinch but Mao breaks away
and Mao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daddy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mao avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Mao scores with a nice body kick.
Mao lands a head kick. Daddy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mao duly obliges. #ROC2#Daddy is rocked!
Daddy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mao.
Oh Daddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Mao slams his shin into Daddy's torso.
Daddy seems to have got his legs back now.
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Mao counters with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daddy.
Mao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mao chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mao but Mao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daddy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daddy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mao.
Mao connects with a jab.
Daddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daddy with a poor takedown
and Mao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daddy walks into a straight right hand from Mao.
Yin Mao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mao digs a good hook to Daddy's body.
Big Daddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Daddy.
Yin Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yin Mao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: TOF 1
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Mao is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mao misses with a body shot.
Garcia is looking for the big counter here.
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Mao looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia tries to clinch but Mao moves out of range.
A cross from Garcia lands.#CL2#
Garcia rushes Mao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mao breaks the clinch.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws a hook but Mao avoids it easily.
Carlos Santana Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Mao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia checks a low kick from Mao.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mao walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.#T1#
Mao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Carlos Santana Garcia has been cut.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia wants to clinch but Mao slips to the side
and Mao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Mao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Mao pushes him off.
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mao counters with a solid body kick.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Mao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia. #CL2#
Garcia darts in and clinches Mao up against the cage.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao misses with the head strike.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Mao is controlling him.#T2#
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Mao has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Mao tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it. #BC#
Mao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mao lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Mao circles away.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Mao circles away.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.
We've been told by Mao's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mao.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Mao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mao moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Mao circles away. #T3#
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mao. Mao obviously looking to wear him down.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia tries to clinch
and Mao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mao misses the target.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Mao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Mao is avoiding it.
Mao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.
Mao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Mao.
Mao scoring well with a low kick there.
Mao slips a straight right by Garcia.
Mao tried to counter with a leg kick but Garcia avoided it.
Mao throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Mao moved out of range nicely.
Mao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Mao backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but Mao manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mao swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.#T4#
Mao swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mao.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Mao circles away.
Mao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Mao staying out of range there.
Mao looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Mao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Santana Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Mao misses its intended target.
Mao connects with a leg kick.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mao blocking some punches.
Mao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Mao's head.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mao lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Mao.
Garcia wants to break free but Mao has control.
Mao jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Mao around his waist. Mao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Mao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Mao won't allow it.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Mao keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mao prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Mao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcia is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mao taking a breather.
Mao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mao.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Mao has double underhooks.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Mao blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mao blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Mao. #BC#
Mao breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Mao.
Yin Mao is winning the standup battle so far.
Mao scoring well with a low kick there.
Mao throws a body kick that misses.
Mao throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch
and Mao counters with a nice uppercut.
Mao moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Garcia tries to clinch there but Mao circles away.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Mao circles away.
Mao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Mao is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mao has time to react.
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Mao.
Mao misses with a body shot.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Mao.
Mao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#That has opened up Carlos Santana Garcia's cut even more.
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carlos Santana Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Mao.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mao misses with a wild body shot.
As Mao backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but Mao manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Mao moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
As Garcia looks to move away, Mao throws a big counter combo but Garcia just gets out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garcia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mao - the referee stops the clock and Garcia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mao. Garcia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Mao finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mao. Garcia shrugs it off though.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mao.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mao misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Mao there.
Mao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.#T4#
Mao throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Mao. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Mao throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Mao's shoulder, as Mao tries to avoid the shot.
Mao misses with a looping left.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Mao moves out of range. #CL2#
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Mao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mao.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Mao.
Mao misses with a punch to the body.
Mao misses with some punches.
Mao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia is trying to push Mao away but Mao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Santana Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia 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.
A big right from Mao misses.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Mao is avoiding it.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Mao pushes him off.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mao is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Mao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Mao drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to break free but Mao has control.
Mao fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Mao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Mao has his feet on Garcia's thighs here. He's pushed Garcia off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Garcia screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yin Mao!
Yin Mao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Mao looks for the body kick but Amiga saw that one coming.
Mao throws a leg kick but Amiga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amiga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mao tries to land a front kick but Amiga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Mao misses
and Amiga counters with a solid body kick.
Mao tried to score with a low kick but Amiga checks it.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mao wants to land a leg kick but Amiga is out of range.
Mao moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAmiga.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Mao misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mao.
Mao wants to slow Amiga down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Mao looks to land a right hand but Amiga moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mao. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Mao is predictable there #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mao! #SU2#
Amiga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Amiga moves out of range of the body kick.
Mao misses with a hook #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mao pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Mao wants to stand but Amiga is controlling the position.
Mao controls Amiga momentarily but Amiga frees himself. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Amiga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Amiga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mao. Mao obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Amiga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mao is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Amiga stands up.
An inside leg kick from Mao misses.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mao blocks it well.
Mao misses with a low kick. #T3#
Mao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amiga is out of range.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mao blocks it well.
Mao throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mao looking for a sweep. Not yet Mao, not yet.
Mao is trying to control the position but Amiga postures up. #SU2#
Amiga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Amiga blocks the low kick.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mao throws a low kick, looking for Amiga's leg but Amiga calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Amiga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mao throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Amiga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mao's guard.
Mao working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Amiga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mao, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amiga checks a leg kick.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agbay Amiga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Amiga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Amiga postures up.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from Mao.
Mao is trying to control the position but Amiga postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao wants to control the position but Amiga says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU2#
Amiga decides to stand up.
Mao misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amiga. #T1#
Mao is controlling Amiga's posture.
Mao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mao has his hands on Amiga's head, controlling the position. #SU2#
Amiga gets to his feet - Mao follows without any prompting. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amiga defending well as Mao loads up on a big left hand.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Mao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amiga.
Mao lands a head kick. Amiga smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Agbay Amiga has been cut.
Mao looks for the body kick but Amiga saw that one coming.
Amiga flicks out a counter leg kick but Mao steps away.
Amiga slips under a jab.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mao blocks it well.
Mao throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mao won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Amiga has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mao misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Mao takes a swing at Amiga's ribcage but misses.
Amiga throws a counter combo.
Mao throws a body shot but no joy.
Amiga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Amiga raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amiga.
Mao throws a hook but Amiga avoids it easily.
As Mao backs off Amiga throws a huge counter combo but Mao manages to avoid it all.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yin Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amiga moves out of range of the body kick from Mao.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Mao manages to step out the way in time.
Mao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mao misses the shot to the body.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Mao manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga slips a jab from Mao.#T4#
Amiga blocks a leg kick.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mao misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mao!
Mao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mao wants to get back to full guard.
Mao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amiga is working away from the top position though.
Amiga prevents Mao from improving his position.
Mao trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yin Mao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Agbay Amiga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mao throws a chopping leg kick but Amiga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Mao manages to step out the way in time.
Mao misses with a hook. Amiga ducked under it nicely.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao throws a leg kick but Amiga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amiga flicks out a counter leg kick but Mao steps away.
Mao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
A lazy body kick from Mao #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mao won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Amiga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mao to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Amiga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mao's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Amiga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Amiga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amiga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mao with a body shot.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mao blocks it well.
Mao misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Amiga stands up and beckons Mao to join him on the feet.
Yin Mao is winning the standup battle so far.
Amiga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mao can pounce on him.
Mao tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Amiga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Amiga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Mao misses the shot to the body.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mao blocks it well.
Mao misses with an uppercut. Amiga saw that one coming.
As Mao backs off Amiga throws a huge counter combo but Mao manages to avoid it all.
Amiga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mao throws out the jab.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Mao looks for the body kick but Amiga saw that one coming.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mao wants to land a leg kick but Amiga is out of range.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Amiga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mao throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Amiga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amiga is standing up over Mao. Mao looks to escape but Amiga dives into side control. #T3##REVR#
Mao tries to improve position but can't.
Mao can't do much from the bottom here.
Mao tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Amiga has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mao is looking to chop away at Amiga's legs.
Amiga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mao.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mao is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Amiga's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Mao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amiga.
Amiga is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Amiga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amiga is in Mao's guard.
Mao is trying to control the position but Amiga postures up.
Mao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amiga is one step ahead there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mao wants to hit a sweep here but Amiga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mao there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Agbay Amiga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amiga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agbay Amiga!
In defeat, Yin Mao stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

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