Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 165
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasilios.
We've been hearing reports that Vasilios has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gibson throws a nice looking combination but Vasilios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Gibson.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vasilios.
Gibson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Gibson looking to score a takedown here. Vasilios is defending well but Gibson drives through and ends up in Vasilios's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vasilios has his foot on Gibson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibson works his way back into a safe position though.
Vasilios controlling the position.#SUB#
Vasilios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gibson is aware though and is defending well.
Vasilios is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilios is keeping the position for now.
Gibson won't allow Vasilios to sweep him here.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilios is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gibson gets caught napping as Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown. Gibson manages to retain guard.
Gibson controls Vasilios momentarily but Vasilios frees himself.
Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Gibson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Gibson throws a sloppy strike and Vasilios has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Gibson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Vasilios!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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##TD#
Vasilios gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Vasilios is trying to get an arm triangle but Yama is defending well.
Yama 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.
Yama is trying to control Vasilios's posture but Vasilios avoids it.
Vasilios lands a nice forearm strike.
Yama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasilios off and has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Yama. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Vasilios tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vasilios preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Yama is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T1#
Vasilios trying to control the position but Yama manages to sink in the hooks.
Vasilios tries to break free.
Vasilios is working hard here to advance position.
Vasilios trying to control the action but Yama just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Yama is working for a rear naked choke. Vasilios is not defending it well and Yama has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Vasilios refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Vasilios's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kotetsu Yama!
Kotetsu Yama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 144
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios slips a straight right by Westshade.
Westshade throws a leg kick which misses Vasilios's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasilios tries to avoid it.
Westshade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westshade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilios moves away.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westshade but Westshade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westshade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasilios.
Westshade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilios.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Westshade.
A big left from Westshade misses.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Westshade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westshade misses with a body shot.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westshade tries to clinch but Vasilios is having none of it.
Westshade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westshade misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Westshade takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Vasilios takes a shot to the head.
Westshade lands a shoulder strike.
Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vasilios controlling the action here for a moment.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but Westshade 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.#BC2#
Westshade breaks the clinch.
Westshade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Westshade tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilios.
A swing and a miss from Westshade.
Vasilios attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Vasilios misses.
Westshade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilios was well out of range. Poor timing from Westshade.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Westshade.
Jab, jab by Westshade - just one landing.
A jab from Vasilios misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilios drops his hands momentarily and Westshade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasilios throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Westshade lands.
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westshade was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.
Westshade lands a nice shot that snaps Vasilios's head back.
Vasilios connects with a jab.
Westshade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Westshade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasilios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westshade throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Vasilios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vasilios controlling from the top position.
Vasilios trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vasilios is stalling in the full guard.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Westshade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Westshade keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westshade misses with a double jab.
Westshade stuffs the takedown.
Vasilios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Westshade swivels and escapes.
Westshade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clint Westshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westshade throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westshade has his hands clasped together around Vasilios's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Vasilios is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westshade has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasilios in particular looking to stall.
Westshade is trying is best to control the position here.
Vasilios wants to take a breather but Westshade is having none of it.
Westshade has hold of Vasilios's hands but Vasilios slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Westshade preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Westshade wants to get back to full guard.
Vasilios throws a strike but Westshade avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vasilios trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
Vasilios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasilios trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasilios loads up on a big right hand but Westshade slips the punch.
Westshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T7#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasilios or perhaps it was just good defense by Westshade, which made it look bad.
Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from Westshade.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it.
Vasilios swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.
Westshade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westshade let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Westshade scores with a jab. Vasilios acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Westshade throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it.
A punch lands to the side of Westshade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Westshade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vasilios shoots for a takedown but Westshade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasilios moves out of range of the leg kick from Westshade.
Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8#
Westshade takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Westshade throws out a leg kick but Vasilios moves out of range and Westshade only half commits.
Vasilios checks a low kick from Westshade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westshade thumps Vasilios with a low kick.
Westshade throws a leg kick #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Westshade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasilios is looking to pass into half guard but Westshade pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Westshade is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Vasilios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westshade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vasilios trying to control the position. #T9#
Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westshade stands and throws Vasilios's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Westshade tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vasilios can't do much from the bottom here.
Vasilios gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Westshade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Westshade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilios momentarily.
Westshade looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Westshade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westshade clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Westshade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Westshade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westshade throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Westshade throws a leg kick but Vasilios sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westshade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Westshade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vasilios. Vasilios circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vasilios checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Vasilios feints and as Westshade raises his hands in defense, Vasilios changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilios is fighting to break Westshade's control of his arms but Westshade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Vasilios stopping the sweep attempt from Westshade.
Westshade pulls Vasilios in close to prevent any damage.
Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Westshade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasilios is controlling Westshade's posture.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilios has a closed guard, preventing Westshade from standing up. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for subs off his back but Westshade has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alkandros Vasilios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilios is looking to control Westshade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasilios avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vasilios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westshade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vasilios!
Westshade looking to control but Vasilios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Westshade swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vasilios is now in Westshade's guard. A big mistake from Westshade there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
Westshade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasilios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T5#
Vasilios working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
Vasilios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westshade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Westshade is controlling Vasilios's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Westshade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T6#
Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasilios is trying to control the position but Westshade postures up.
Westshade trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Vasilios is trying to keep Westshade in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Westshade tries to clinch up.
Vasilios is looking to counter the offense by Westshade and move into the clinch.
Vasilios shoots in but no luck this time.
Westshade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westshade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T7#
Vasilios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Westshade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Westshade works Vasilios's body with a nice hook.
Vasilios needs to keep his hands up - Westshade had a free shot at his head there.
Westshade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Westshade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasilios checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Westshade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilios.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasilios is defended easily by Westshade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westshade throws a leg kick #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
Westshade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilios's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Westshade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vasilios manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Vasilios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Westshade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Vasilios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westshade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westshade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9##SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Westshade works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vasilios tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Westshade has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Westshade avoids the attempt from Vasilios to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Westshade 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#
Westshade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasilios under the eye.
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.
Westshade throws the left hand but Vasilios avoids the punch easily.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasilios connects with a crisp jab.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westshade is fending him off so far but Vasilios persists. Nope, Westshade circles away and we're back to standing.
Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westshade connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasilios walks into a left hand.
Vasilios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Westshade misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasilios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Westshade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Westshade misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Westshade looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Westshade.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Westshade looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Westshade misses with a double jab #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Westshade! #SUB#
Vasilios tries for a kimura but Westshade is defending well.
Vasilios wants to control but Westshade is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Westshade has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Westshade is looking to regain half guard here but Vasilios keeps moving and retains side control.
Vasilios working away.
Westshade dodges the ground and pound from Vasilios.
Westshade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Westshade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Vasilios passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Westshade!
Westshade is squirming around, avoiding Vasilios's attempts to control the action.
Vasilios punishing his opponent with strikes.
Westshade 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.
Vasilios wants to control but Westshade is keeping him busy.
Vasilios not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Westshade wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Vasilios slows the pace down in half guard.
Westshade is refusing to be controlled, as Vasilios sits in half guard.
Westshade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Westshade tries to land a leg kick but Vasilios saw it coming and moves away. #T5#
Westshade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Westshade.
A big right from Westshade misses.
Vasilios misses with a body shot.
Westshade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Westshade misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios jabs at Westshade's body.#CL2#
Westshade closes the distance and clinches.
Westshade prevents a body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westshade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilios's elbow.
Vasilios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westshade pushes Vasilios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilios.
Westshade prevents a body shot from Vasilios. #T6#
Westshade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasilios backwards.
Vasilios tries for a takedown but Westshade manages to get underhooks.
Vasilios pushes Westshade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Westshade.
Vasilios drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilios is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westshade is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westshade lands an uppercut.#TD#
Vasilios gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Westshade is controlling Vasilios's trapped leg to prevent Vasilios from advancing to side control.#T7#
Vasilios controlling the action here.
Vasilios wants to free his trapped foot but Westshade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Westshade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasilios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasilios's back!
Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilios trying to control the position but Westshade manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Vasilios is in bad spot here.
Westshade avoiding Vasilios 's attempts to control his hands.
Vasilios tries to escape the position.
Westshade tries to get the hooks in deep but Vasilios pushed the leg off.
Westshade just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vasilios trying to control the position but Westshade manages to sink in the hooks. #T9##SUB2#
Westshade tightening his grip on Vasilios, looking for the choke.
Westshade avoiding Vasilios 's attempts to control his hands.
Westshade keeps control of the position as Vasilios tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasilios manages to reverse the position and now he's in Westshade's guard. Nice work there by Vasilios.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clint Westshade.
I've got Westshade 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Westshade!
After winning the bout, Clint Westshade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 136
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Adofo pushes Vasilios up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Vasilios has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilios fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Vasilios pulls guard successfully.
Adofo is looking to stand up but Vasilios won't let him. #SU2#
Adofo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Adofo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Vasilios counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adofo!
Adofo wants to control but Vasilios postures up.
Vasilios has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Adofo is looking to get to half guard.
Adofo is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Adofo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Adofo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilios has a closed guard, preventing Adofo from standing up.
Vasilios trying to control the position. #T1#
Vasilios has a closed guard, preventing Adofo from standing up.
Vasilios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adofo wants to stand and escape but instead Vasilios has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Adofo pulls Vasilios in close to prevent any damage.
Adofo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasilios. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adofo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vasilios's guard. #REVB#
Vasilios seems keen to control Adofo's posture.
Vasilios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adofo won't allow Vasilios to sweep him here. #SU2#
Vasilios is working an open guard so Adofo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vasilios throws an overhand right that lands on Adofo's shoulder, as Adofo tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Vasilios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adofo.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Adofo saw that one coming.
Adofo just misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo lands a right hook to the body.
Adofo wants to clinch up but Vasilios keeps it at a distance.
Adofo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasilios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adofo clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasilios scores with a jab. Adofo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Adofo.
Vasilios 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.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasilios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasilios misses with a hook.
Adofo moves in looking to clinch but Vasilios pushes him off.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adofo sprawls and moves away.
Adofo misses with a hook.
Adofo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasilios.
Adofo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Adofo moves out of range. #T3#
Adofo tries to clinch up but Vasilios circles away and keeps his distance.
Adofo tries to clinch up.
Vasilios avoids the head kick by Adofo.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Adofo is just out of range.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut
and Adofo counters with a nice body shot.
Adofo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilios closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adofo circles away.
Adofo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Adofo rushes Vasilios and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adofo lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo lands an uppercut.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
Adofo scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Vasilios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Vasilios avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilios's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Adofo as the two fighters clinch.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasilios blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo blocking some punches.
Vasilios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Adofo tries to work over Vasilios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
Adofo tries to work over Vasilios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasilios jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adofo walks away with a smile on his face. Vasilios gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilios drops his hands momentarily and Adofo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T5#
Adofo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Vasilios clinches up with Adofo and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasilios just leaning against Adofo, taking a breather.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilios's elbow.
A short right from Adofo.
Adofo gets underhooks to prevent Vasilios's takedown attempt.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilios misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilios prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo tries to work over Vasilios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasilios jumps guard but Adofo stands there with Vasilios around his waist. Vasilios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Adofo.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios jumps guard but Adofo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo. #T6#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilios.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasilios is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adofo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Vasilios pulls guard.
Adofo wants to get up but he can't break Vasilios's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adofo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adofo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Vasilios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adofo is aware though and is defending well.
Adofo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasilios is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adofo tries to stand but Vasilios is controlling from the bottom. #T7##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adofo tries to clinch up.
Adofo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasilios misses with a left hand
and Adofo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
Adofo scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adofo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adofo throws a head kick that misses.
Vasilios has a takedown stuffed.#T8##CL2#
Adofo clinches.
Adofo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasilios backwards.
Vasilios misses with some punches.
Adofo tries a body shot but Vasilios blocks 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!
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasilios jumps guard but Adofo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adofo scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Vasilios swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo prevents a body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T9#
Vasilios fails to pull guard.
Vasilios swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios blocking some punches.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasilios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Adofo.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasilios backwards.
A short left from Adofo.
A shot in the inside from Adofo.
Vasilios blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Vasilios jumps into guard, dragging Adofo to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumani Adofo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilios swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adofo.#CL2#
Adofo closes the distance and clinches.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilios's elbow.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Vasilios pulls guard effortlessly.
Adofo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasilios is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Adofo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vasilios, up you get! #CL2#
Vasilios gets tackled into the cage by Adofo. Adofo maintains the clinch.
A short right from Vasilios.
Adofo blocks a body shot from Vasilios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vasilios gets control of Adofo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasilios will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Adofo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Adofo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Adofo wanted to stand there but Vasilios had control of the position.
Vasilios is trying to control the position but Adofo postures up.
Adofo wants to get up but he can't break Vasilios's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alkandros Vasilios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilios working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adofo is looking to clinch but Vasilios is avoiding it.
Adofo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adofo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adofo jabs at Vasilios's body.
Chumani Adofo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilios circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Vasilios cracks a nice hook into Adofo's ribs.
Adofo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasilios misses with a looping left.
Vasilios fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adofo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasilios doesn't seem bothered though.
Adofo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vasilios rather than just go for the knockout.
Adofo scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Vasilios misses its intended target.
Adofo closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo is trying to control but can't.
Vasilios stalling.
Vasilios is thwarting Adofo's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Vasilios prevents Adofo from standing back up. #ES2#
Adofo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vasilios takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adofo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilios on the side of the head.
Adofo is looking to slow Vasilios down with leg kicks.
Vasilios fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Adofo clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of Vasilios's head.
Vasilios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adofo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adofo gets through Vasilios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries to work over Vasilios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Adofo.
A short uppercut from Adofo.
Vasilios scores with a hook to the body.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilios.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilioss head.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T5#
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but Adofo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Vasilios is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adofo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adofo lands a body punch.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasilios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilios backwards.
Vasilios misses with some punches.
A short left from Adofo.
Adofo lands a body shot.
Adofo lands a right hand. #T6#
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo gets through Vasilios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but Adofo holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasilios drops back down to his feet.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilios backwards.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
Vasilios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo lands with a short shot to the head.
Vasilios prevents a body shot from Adofo.
A body shot lands from Adofo.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Chumani Adofo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adofo presses Vasilios against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of Vasilios's head. #T7#
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilioss head.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adofo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land. #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.
Adofo wants to stand but Vasilios has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Adofo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vasilios, up you get! #TD#
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adofo keeping hold of Vasilios's head, controlling as best he can.
Ground and pound from Vasilios. #T8#
Adofo is looking to escape.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adofo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasilios.
Adofo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vasilios prevents Adofo from improving his position.
Adofo is controlling Vasilios's trapped leg to prevent Vasilios from advancing to side control.#T9#
Adofo is trying to stand.
Vasilios lands strikes from half guard.
Adofo has his hands clasped together around Vasilios's back. He's all about the action.
Vasilios prevents Adofo from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumani Adofo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vasilios has a takedown stuffed.
Vasilios throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adofo counters with a straight right hand.
Vasilios tries to clinch but Adofo moves out of range. #CL2#
Adofo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adofo.
Vasilios blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
Adofo tries a body shot but Vasilios blocks it.
Adofo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adofo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adofo digs a right hand underneath Vasilios's ribcage. Vasilios let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Adofo.
Adofo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##TD#
Vasilios manages to pull guard.
Adofo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasilios is proving hard to escape from.
Vasilios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Adofo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Adofo tries to clinch there but Vasilios circles away.
Adofo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Adofo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Adofo clinches up with Vasilios and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilios.
Vasilios scores with a shoulder strike.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Adofo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasilios. #TD#
Vasilios jumps guard and drags Adofo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilios working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Adofo wants to get up but he can't break Vasilios's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Adofo gets to his feet - Vasilios follows without any prompting.
Adofo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Adofo closes the distance and clinches.
Adofo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adofo.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilios backwards.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adofo.
Vasilios is trying to pull guard but Adofo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vasilios tries to throw a body punch but Adofo avoids it by throwing Vasilios back against the cage.
Adofo lands a right hand. #T3#
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Vasilios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo tries to work over Vasilios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilios controls his hands.
Adofo lands with a left to the head.
Vasilios tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
Adofo scores with a hook to the body.
Adofo works on Vasilios's body with a couple of short punches.
Vasilios prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Vasilios prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasilios.
Adofo lands a right hand.
Adofo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Vasilios avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Vasilios avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo tries a body shot but Vasilios blocks it.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilios controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo.
Vasilios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo misses with some punches.
Vasilios prevents a body shot from Adofo. #T5#
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasilios jumps guard but Adofo stands there with Vasilios around his waist. Vasilios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Vasilios manages to pull guard.
Adofo wants to stand but Vasilios has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adofo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasilios is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Vasilios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adofo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Vasilios is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Vasilios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adofo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Adofo gets to his feet. Vasilios looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vasilios dives in and grabs Adofo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adofo pushes down on Vasilios's head and hops out.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adofo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adofo thuds his right hand into Vasilios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T7#
Adofo misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adofo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chumani Adofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adofo manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Vasilios misses its intended target.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adofo moves away.
Adofo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adofo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilios manages to avoid it.
Vasilios swats away the attempt to clinch by Adofo.
Adofo wants to clinch up but Vasilios keeps it at a distance.
Vasilios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilios shoots in looking for a takedown but Adofo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasilios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Adofo.
Adofo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasilios. That did some damage!#T8#
Adofo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasilios's sensitive parts.
A jab from Vasilios misses.
Vasilios listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vasilios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adofo.
Vasilios getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilios throws the left hand but Adofo avoids the punch easily.
Adofo tries to clinch but Vasilios is having none of it.
Adofo connects with a body shot that sends Vasilios's belly button to the back.
Adofo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adofo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Vasilios misses.
Adofo feints a counter leg kick.
Adofo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adofo tries to clinch but Vasilios is having none of it.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T9#
A solid leg kick lands there for Adofo.
Adofo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vasilios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAdofo.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chumani Adofo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adofo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adofo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adofo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Adofo. That snapped Vasilios's head back.
Vasilios avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Adofo clinches with his opponent.
Vasilios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilios controls his hands.
Vasilios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilios.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chumani Adofo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adofo 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chumani Adofo!

Event: TOF 128
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Key connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Key has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Key.
Key swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilios.
Key throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Vasilios closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Key quickly recovers to half guard.
Vasilios controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vasilios is keen to just control but Key is a slippery customer.#T1#
Key is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Key is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Vasilios is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Vasilios is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vasilios prevents Key from improving his position.
Vasilios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Key is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasilios wants to take a breather but Key is having none of it.
Key gets back to full guard. #T3#
Vasilios works over Key with some ground and pound from guard.
Key keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilios stopping the sweep attempt from Key.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vasilios trying to control but Key is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Key is fending him off so far but Vasilios persists. Nope, Key circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasilios jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Key shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasilios napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Key throws a strike aimed at the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Key jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vasilios is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vasilios and Key has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Key wants to control but Vasilios is keeping him busy. #T5#
Vasilios is trying to control Key's posture but Key avoids it. #SUB2#
Key looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vasilios tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Key has control of an arm but Vasilios manages to advance to Key's back!#SUB#
Vasilios looking for the choke but no joy.
Key trying to control the action but Vasilios just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Key breaks Vasilios's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Key trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios looking to control. #SUB#
Vasilios has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Key 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 Vasilios.
Vasilios gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Key is looking to stall here but Vasilios recovers full guard.
Vasilios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Key is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vasilios has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Key is looking to defend but Vasilios has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Key! Vasilios pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Key taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 120
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for May Jr.
May Jr swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios scores with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Vasilios has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from May Jr does it's job there.
May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but May Jr moved out of range nicely.
Vasilios scores with a hook.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vasilios walks into a straight right hand from May Jr.
Nice body kick there by May Jr.
Vasilios missing with a left hand there. May Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
May Jr with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
May Jr throws a right and a left that Vasilios avoids nicely.
That kick from May Jr tenderised Vasilios's leg. Vasilios is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
May Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vasilios.
May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilios.
Vasilios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr wants to counter the offense by Vasilios and move into the clinch position.
Vasilios throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by May Jr.
A big right from May Jr misses.
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.
A low kick from May Jr misses #TD#
and Vasilios decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in May Jr's guard.
Vasilios looking to pass the guard.
Vasilios throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Vasilios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
May Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
May Jr has an active guard here but Vasilios has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
May Jr wants to control but Vasilios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
May Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. May Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Vasilios content to stall in guard here.
Vasilios trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vasilios has gone for a leg lock! May Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vasilios's guard.#REVB#
May Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that May Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasilios trying to control the position.
May Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away.#T5#
Nice body punch from May Jr.
Vasilios tries to score a power double leg takedown but May Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasilios somewhat.
May Jr thows a leg kick but Vasilios checks it #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

May Jr pushes Vasilios off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasilios throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range.
Vasilios bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from May Jr does it's job there.
Vasilios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Vasilios manages to get an easy takedown there - catching May Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass May Jr's guard now, I'm sure.

May Jr has his feet on Vasilios's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T6#
Vasilios shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasilios connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab.
Vasilios with a poor takedown
and May Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
May Jr slips under a jab.
Vasilios throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
May Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
May Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vasilios looks to land a right hand but May Jr moved out of range.#T7#
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Vasilios fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with May Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
May Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilioss head.
May Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasilios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
May Jr is pressed up against the cage. Vasilios has hold of a leg and is looking to drag May Jr down to the mat. May Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vasilios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
May Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Vasilios misses.
May Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but May Jr moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T8#
Vasilios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling May Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasilios lands a jab to the head.
May Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
May Jr wants to land a leg kick but Vasilios is out of range.
May Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilios circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilios lands the left hand.
May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab.
May Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vasilios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by May Jr. May Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
May Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
May Jr throws a push kick but Vasilios slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
May Jr clinches up with Vasilios and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasilios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May Jr's elbow. #T9#
May Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilios controls his hands. #TD#
Vasilios pulls guard successfully.
May Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
May Jr is continuing to stall.
Vasilios working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven May Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilios in his tracks.
Jab by Vasilios.
Vasilios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
May Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Vasilios misses.
May Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vasilios.
Vasilios throws a hook but May Jr blocks it.
May Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vasilios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.
Vasilios swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
May Jr throws out a leg kick but Vasilios moves out of range and May Jr only half commits.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
May Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
May Jr scores with a head kick. Vasilios tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kaven May Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasilios takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
May Jr lands an overhand right.
Vasilios shoots in looking for a takedown. May Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. May Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
May Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
May Jr lands with a shot to the body.
May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilios.
May Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasilios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilios misses the target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Vasilios gets a double leg takedown into May Jr's guard.
May Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet May Jr, not yet.
Vasilios looking to pass the guard.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
May Jr working a defensive guard here.
May Jr controlling the position.
Vasilios looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
May Jr trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vasilios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasilios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. May Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vasilios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasilios throws a sloppy body shot
and May Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
May Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilios.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr.
Vasilios misses with a looping right.
May Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Vasilios shakes him off and moves away.
May Jr misses with an uppercut.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away.
May Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasilios misses with a looping right.
May Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasilios.
Vasilios throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
May Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilios shoots in looking for a takedown but May Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasilios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
May Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but May Jr sprawls and moves away.
Vasilios lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by May Jr.
May Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as May Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasilios doesn't seem phased though.
May Jr tries to clinch up.
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
May Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
May Jr misses with a few strikes there. #T6#
May Jr loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
May Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Vasilios.
This has been an exciting period of action!
May Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasilios misses with a straight right.
Vasilios fails with the takedown#CL2#
and May Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by May Jr.
May Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
May Jr misses with a body punch.
Vasilios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. May Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasilios avoids the elbow strike from May Jr, against the cage. #T7#
May Jr blocks a body shot from Vasilios.
May Jr pushes Vasilios back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
May Jr lands an elbow inside.
May Jr lands an elbow just above Vasilios 's eye.
Vasilios misses with a body punch.
Vasilios prevents a body shot from May Jr.
Vasilios fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilios controls his hands.
May Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilioss head.
Vasilios jumps guard but May Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vasilios throws a punch but it's blocked by May Jr.
May Jr is leaning against Vasilios and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaven May Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
May Jr lands a nice shot to the body. #T8#
A nice glancing elbow lands by May Jr. #CUT2#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
A right hand to the body from May Jr.
May Jr gets underhooks to prevent Vasilios's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
May Jr works on Vasilios's body with a couple of short punches.
May Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
May Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Vasilios misses with a punch on the inside.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, May Jr throws an elbow but misses.
May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vasilios avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but May Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from May Jr on the inside.
May Jr is pushing Vasilios up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
May Jr lands with a left to the head. #T9#
May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Vasilios pulls guard.
May Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilios.
Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
May Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The adventures of May Jr the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven May Jr 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vasilios throws a jab but it's blocked by May Jr.
May Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and May Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
May Jr lands an elbow that stopped Vasilios in his tracks for a moment.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but May Jr won't allow it.
Vasilios jumps guard but May Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vasilios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, May Jr throws an elbow but misses.
May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vasilios avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from May Jr as the two fighters clinch.
May Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vasilios tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. May Jr smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
May Jr stuns Vasilios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
May Jr with a jab.
May Jr moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
May Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
May Jr throws a shot to the body.
May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilios changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilios looks to land a right hand but May Jr moved out of range.
Vasilios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as May Jr throws out the jab. #T2#
May Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from May Jr.
May Jr misses with a hook.
Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
May Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
May Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
May Jr missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios checks a low kick from May Jr.
May Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
May Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by May Jr.
May Jr misses with a low kick. #T3#
May Jr tries to land a front kick but Vasilios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
May Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasilios. That did some damage!
Vasilios tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but May Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasilios blocks a leg kick.
May Jr leaves Vasilios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
May Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vasilios takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
May Jr cracks Vasilios with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vasilios works the jab nicely.#T4#
Vasilios has a takedown stuffed.
Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away.
May Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
May Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vasilios lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
May Jr misses with a head kick.
Vasilios takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vasilios swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
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.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Vasilios avoids it.#T5#
Donk. May Jr catches Vasilios right on the button with a cross.
Vasilios moves out of range as May Jr strikes.
May Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasilios throws a hook but May Jr avoids it easily.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
A slow jab from May Jr misses its intended target.
May Jr scores with a head kick.
May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vasilios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr.
Vasilios misses with a left hand #CL2#
and May Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
May Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilios. #T6#
Vasilios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
May Jr misses with the head strike.
Vasilios is trying to pull guard but May Jr has him pressed against the cage.
May Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilios's elbow.
Vasilios prevents a body shot from May Jr.
A head punch on the inside from May Jr fails to land.
Vasilios has a couple of punches blocked by May Jr.
Vasilios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. May Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from May Jr.
Vasilios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. May Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says May Jr as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
May Jr has managed to clinch. #T7#
May Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasilios working aggressively here.
Vasilios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from May Jr - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Vasilios.
May Jr digs a right hand into Vasilios's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasilios's gas tank.
Vasilios has May Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. May Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vasilios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasilios being controlled against the cage.
May Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Vasilios pulls guard effortlessly. #T8#
May Jr controlling from the top position.
Vasilios managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
May Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
May Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
May Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios misses the jab.
Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khemkhaeng.
A countering left hand to the body from Khemkhaeng misses.
Vasilios dips to his left and cracks Khemkhaeng with an uppercut!#CL2#
Khemkhaeng has closed the distance and engaged Vasilios in a clinch.
A short right from Khemkhaeng on the inside.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Vasilios.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Vasilios pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng controlling from the top position.
Khemkhaeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khemkhaeng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SU2#
Khemkhaeng gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vasilios tests Khemkhaeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Vasilios has closed the distance and engaged Khemkhaeng in a clinch. #TD#
Vasilios manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Vasilios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Vasilios is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Khemkhaeng rolls with it to try and escape but Vasilios cranks on the arm and Khemkhaeng is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios misses the jab.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Vasilios avoids it well and moves away.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Vasilios feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Vasilios shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eclaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro wants to improve his position but instead Vasilios has moved into half guard.
Eclaro taking some punishment here, with Vasilios in his half guard. #T1#
Eclaro is pressing down on Vasilios's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasilios controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vasilios looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a triangle but Vasilios pushes his legs off easily.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasilios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasilios throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasilios is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a triangle here but Vasilios uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Eclaro manages to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is looking to improve his position.
Vasilios is trying to control the action in half guard but Eclaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vasilios misses with a head shot. Eclaro uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Eclaro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vasilios doesn't defend quickly enough and Eclaro has managed to lock this one up! Can Vasilios escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Eclaro on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Myung to counter with a crisp jab.
Myung slips under a jab.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios throws a looping overhand right but Myung ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myung's waist but Myung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasilios off to one side.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Myung.
Jab by Vasilios.
Myung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasilios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasilios somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vasilios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilios throws a right hand that misses
and Myung counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myung throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
Vasilios listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Myung avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Myung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasilios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Myung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Myung moves out of range. #T2#
Myung throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Vasilios. Beautiful body shot.
Myung defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilios shoots and misses
and Myung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Vasilios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Myung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Myung.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Myung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Myung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Myung swinging wildly here. #T3#
Vasilios misses with a right hand
and Myung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Myung counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasilios connects with a looping right hand.
Vasilios throws a hook but Myung avoids it easily.
Myung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilios circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Myung 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.
Vasilios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.
Myung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios connects with the punch.
Vasilios misses with a straight right.
Myung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasilios's head.#T4#
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
and Myung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
Myung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilios throws a hook to the side of Myung's head but Myung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt.
Myung throws a good cross that connects.
Myung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T5#
Myung throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilios misses the target.
Vasilios loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Myung saw that one coming.
Myung throws a series of punches but Vasilios moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasilios tries to land a leg kick but Myung saw it coming and moves away.
Myung misses with a double jab.
Hong Myung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilios slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilios throws a hook but Myung blocks it.
It seemed like Myung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T6#
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myung moves away.
Myung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasilios throws a hook but Myung avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Myung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myung throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
Vasilios lands a body shot.
Myung 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.
Myung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Myung lands with an overhand left.
Myung blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myung avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios throws an overhand right that lands on Myung's shoulder, as Myung tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.#T7#
Myung throws a jab when Vasilios was well out of range.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Myung moves out of range.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myung works Vasilios's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Myung. That snapped Vasilios's head back. #TD#
Vasilios bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasilios connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Myung some visible discomfort.
Myung tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for the RNC. #T8##SUB#
Vasilios has managed to slip his arm under Myung's chin. This could be all over... yep, Myung is tapping out! Submission win for Vasilios.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Vasilios finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
Vasilios throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Vasilios.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Vasilios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson. #T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Vasilios down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Vasilios back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Vasilios is rocked!
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilios.
Vasilios darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Vasilios into the cage. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilios dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilios throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson slips under a jab from Vasilios.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Vasilios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasilios misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Alkandros Vasilios's cut is getting worse.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Vasilios looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasilios works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilios.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilios.
Vasilios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Vasilios is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Vasilios takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson slips a straight right by Vasilios.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vasilios ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Vasilios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Alkandros Vasilios's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Vasilios seems unphased.
Vasilios throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Johnson swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Vasilios getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Vasilios avoids nicely.
Vasilios scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vasilios slips under a jab.
It looked like Vasilios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasilios lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Vasilios closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Vasilios getting side control.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T5#
Vasilios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilios moves away.
Vasilios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasilios connects with a body shot.
Vasilios throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Alkandros Vasilios's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vasilios shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasilios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vasilios throws a shot to the body.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson slips a jab from Vasilios.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
Vasilios tries to clinch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
Vasilios scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Vasilios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilios throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Vasilios saw that one coming.
Vasilios misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Johnson!
A very excited looking James Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 78
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios checks a leg kick.
Vasilios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jimenez on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jimenez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Vasilios closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jimenez quickly recovers to half guard.
Vasilios not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jimenez is trying is best to control the position here.
Vasilios thows a huge punch but Jimenez dodges it nicely.
Vasilios trying to control from half guard but Jimenez is working away.
Vasilios thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vasilios throwing shots but Jimenez is blocking nicely. #T1#
Vasilios is thwarting Jimenez's attempts to control the position.
Jimenez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Vasilios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jimenez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasilios.
Jimenez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a kimura but Jimenez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasilios to get the leverage.
Vasilios 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.
Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Vasilios is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasilios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jimenez on the side of the head.
Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vasilios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Vasilios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasilios throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. #T3#
Vasilios swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Vasilios attempts a counter takedown but Jimenez avoids it well and moves away.
Salvador Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Jimenez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jimenez is posturing up here but Vasilios has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jimenez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jimenez has to tap! Slick submission there by Vasilios!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
An out of breath Alkandros Vasilios thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Jokinen is working for a kimura but Vasilios is defending it quite comfortably.
Jokinen is trying to control. Vasilios wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen prevents Vasilios from improving his position.#T1#
Jokinen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vasilios reverses the position - he's now on top in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Vasilios stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vasilios trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Vasilios is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Vasilios lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jokinen trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Jokinen passes Vasilios's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Vasilios is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jokinen stands and throws Vasilios's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jokinen tries to advance to mount but Vasilios instead regains half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Vasilios is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasilios wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasilios is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Vasilios wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Vasilios is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!#SUB#
Vasilios looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Vasilios is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jokinen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jokinen trying to control but not successfully.
Vasilios missing with strikes. #T6#
Vasilios gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control. #SUB#
Vasilios working for the choke.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Vasilios manages to sink in the hooks.
Jokinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vasilios is staying active.
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Vasilios is trying to stick to Jokinen's back but Jokinen is turning into Vasilios. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vasilios's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks Vasilios with a solid left hand.#T7#
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Vasilios looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilios, not yet. #SUB2#
Jokinen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vasilios dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jokinen is trying to keep Vasilios in close. #SUB2#
Vasilios is sitting in close to Jokinen's body. Jokinen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vasilios is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vasilios is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jokinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tre Jokinen!
Our winner, Tre Jokinen, 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 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Vasilios closes the distance and clinches up with Johansson, looking for a takedown. Vasilios pushes Johansson against the cage but Johansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vasilios moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Vasilios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Vasilios tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vasilios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johansson misses with a double jab #TD#
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johansson won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vasilios looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vasilios is controlling him well.#T1#
Vasilios trying to control the action but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Vasilios lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johansson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vasilios wants to get back to full guard.
Johansson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vasilios controls his leg. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Johansson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vasilios throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Vasilios blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected. #T2#
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johansson.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Vasilios's head back.
Vasilios misses the body punch
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios misses with a body shot.
Johansson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Johansson punishes Vasilios's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson misses with a wild combination.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vasilios lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
Vasilios throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Vasilios throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Vasilios backing up. Vasilios nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Vasilios is looking to wear down Johansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vasilios slips a straight right by Johansson.
Vasilios lands a nice looking body shot.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johansson.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson connects with the punch.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Vasilios's ribs.
Vasilios takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilios dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Vasilios with a nice cross.
Johansson 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.
Vasilios throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Vasilios scores with a nice right hand.
Vasilios misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilios connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T5#
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab.
Vasilios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasilios cracks Johansson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasilios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasilios.
Vasilios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Vasilios avoids them all with ease.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johansson sprawls and moves away.
Vasilios works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilios looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
Johansson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilios.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
Vasilios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson throws a hook but Vasilios avoids it easily.#T6#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilios.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Vasilios punishes Johansson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson throws a hook but Vasilios blocks it.
Johansson throws a hook but Vasilios avoids it easily.
Vasilios misses with a looping right.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilios misses with a hook.
Vasilios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johansson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Vasilios ducks down to avoid it. #T7#
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Johansson swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilios takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson tries to move into range but Vasilios moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johansson takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Vasilios was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
Vasilios attempts a counter takedown but Johansson avoids it well and moves away.
Johansson misses the jab.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Vasilios shakes it off.
Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasilios slips a jab from Johansson.#T8#
Vasilios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilios's head.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vasilios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasilios loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Vasilios slips under a jab from Johansson.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Johansson - just one landing.
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 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasilios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilios tries to clinch
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson walks into a jab.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot. #T9#
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johansson slips under a jab from Vasilios.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Jab by Johansson.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilios's shoulder, as Vasilios tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson misses the jab.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson jabs Vasilios right on the nose. Vasilios blinks but takes it well.
Vasilios misses with a looping left.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Vasilios slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasilios counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasilios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios misses with a jab to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Vasilios misses.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Vasilios ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Johansson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasilios misses the target.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasilios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilios's head.
Vasilios throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Vasilios misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.#T1#
Vasilios throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Vasilios misses its intended target.
Johansson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johansson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilios slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Vasilios is standing up over Johansson. Johansson looks to escape but Vasilios dives into side control. #REVB#
Johansson is pushing Vasilios's head away, looking to escape. Vasilios manages to hold on to the position though.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johansson is trying to get back to his feet.
Johansson wants to control but Vasilios postures up.
Johansson is not content to let Vasilios control the position. #T2#
Johansson keeps Vasilios under control for a moment.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johansson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johansson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johansson is trying to buck Vasilios off.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johansson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vasilios is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Vasilios drags him back down.
Vasilios tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johansson's legs. #ES2#
Johansson throws Vasilios to one side and escapes!
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Vasilios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasilios swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasilios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Vasilios.#TD#
Vasilios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vasilios scoring with punches and elbows.
Johansson is trying to get back to his feet.
Johansson is holding Vasilios down, trying to stall.
Vasilios sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johansson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #ES2#
Johansson throws Vasilios to one side and escapes!#T5#
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab.
Johansson takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Vasilios.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Johansson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilios momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Vasilios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.#T6#
Vasilios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vasilios takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Vasilios swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasilios off to one side.
Vasilios shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johansson pinned against the cage. Johansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson thuds a left hand into Vasilios's body.
Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T7#
Johansson defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
A big left from Vasilios misses.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilios is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Vasilios bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T8#
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here. #ES2#
Johansson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Vasilios tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Vasilios seems unphased.
Vasilios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johansson sprawls and moves away.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Vasilios stuns Johansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T9#
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Vasilios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Johansson clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasilios connects with a body shot.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Vasilios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Johansson lands.
A slow jab from Vasilios misses its intended target.
Vasilios's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasilios scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Johansson throws the left hand but Vasilios avoids the punch easily.
Johansson moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johansson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasilios misses with a body shot.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Vasilios with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.#T1#
Johansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilios on the side of the head.
Johansson jabs Vasilios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson stuns Vasilios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilios.
Vasilios needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Vasilios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson. #T2#
Vasilios throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Vasilios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Vasilios moved out of range nicely.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Johansson misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilios lands with a shot to the body.
Vasilios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Vasilios ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vasilios. Vasilios circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vasilios swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Vasilios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
so Vasilios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Johansson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vasilios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilios controls his hands.
Vasilios swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Johansson. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilios looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range. #T4#
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
Vasilios throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Johansson both land. Nice combination.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T5#
Vasilios shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasilios throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasilios scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasilios slips a jab from Johansson.
Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Vasilios throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Vasilios throws a right hand that misses
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilios.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Vasilios moved out of range nicely.#T6#
Vasilios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Vasilios lands a body shot.
A big right from Vasilios misses.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Vasilios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasilios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T7#
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vasilios backs up against the cage.
Johansson swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilios misses with a straight left.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Vasilios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilios misses with a hook to the body
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilios walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot. #T8#
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Vasilios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasilios off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Vasilios stops Johansson from standing up.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Vasilios controlling him for the moment.
Vasilios sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios chips away with some ground and pound.#T9#
Johansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Johansson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vasilios presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Vasilios. #BC2#
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasilios moves out of range as Johansson strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson! Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
Sven Johansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janjan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
Janjan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Janjan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios scores with a nice strike.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios slips a jab and a cross from Janjan.
Janjan moves in looking to clinch but Vasilios pushes him off.
Vasilios scores with a punch to the head.
Janjan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilios connects with a crisp jab.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janjan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Vasilios looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Janjan saw that one coming.
Vasilios throws out a loose jab but Janjan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasilios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Janjan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Vasilios counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Janjan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vasilios is trying to keep Janjan in close.
Janjan works over Vasilios with some ground and pound from guard.
Janjan throwing strikes but missing.
Janjan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Vasilios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasilios looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilios, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan distracts Vasilios with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vasilios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Janjan won't allow Vasilios to sweep him here.
Janjan throws a big right hand that misses.
Janjan throwing strikes from guard but Vasilios blocks nicely.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasilios's head.
Janjan with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a triangle but Janjan pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Vasilios has his hands on Janjan's head, controlling the position.
Janjan chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vasilios working for a triangle but Janjan defends it easily. #SUB#
Vasilios is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Janjan rolls with it to try and escape but Vasilios cranks on the arm and Janjan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 47
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Vasilios looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boston!
Boston is looking to reverse the position.
Vasilios working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Boston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boston is being controlled here.
Boston looks to move to half guard but instead Vasilios has passed into mount! Damn!
Poor strikes thrown by Vasilios there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vasilios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boston?
Boston tries to control Vasilios's body but Vasilios pushes him off. Boston squirms to his side and now Vasilios has his back!
Boston tries to roll but Vasilios sticks to his back. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boston is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vasilios.
Boston trying to control the hands but Vasilios breaks the grip.
Boston grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasilios is not going to allow Boston to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Vasilios looking for the choke but no joy.
Boston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vasilios.#T2#
Boston is trying to remain composed but Vasilios is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Boston covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Vasilios is looking to control Boston but Boston is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vasilios is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boston trying to control the position but Vasilios manages to sink in the hooks.
Boston is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vasilios.
Vasilios controlling well, preventing Boston from escaping the position. #T3##SUB2#
Vasilios tightening his grip on Boston, looking for the choke.
Vasilios has the hooks in. Boston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vasilios scores with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Vasilios looking to break Boston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vasilios will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Boston preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vasilios.
Boston trying to get back to his feet but Vasilios is in full control for now.
Well, with Vasilios on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boston is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vasilios controlling well, preventing Boston from escaping the position. #T4##SUB2#
Vasilios is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boston for a finish.
Vasilios lands with a hammerfist to the side of Boston's head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vasilios.
Boston wants to escape the position.
Boston trying to control the action but Vasilios just sinks the hooks in.
Vasilios has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T5#
Vasilios cracks Boston with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Boston from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Boston can't escape the position.
Vasilios avoiding Boston 's attempts to control his hands.
Vasilios cracks Boston with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Boston from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Vasilios is working the ground and pound. Can Boston escape?
Vasilios misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Vasilios is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Boston has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Vasilios has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Boston taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Vasilios doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alkandros Vasilios!
During a confident post fight interview, Alkandros Vasilios thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 42
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Vonsky misses.
Vonsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Vonsky throws a looping overhand right but Vasilios ducks down to avoid it.
Vonsky misses the jab.
We've been told by Vonsky's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vonsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vonsky swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vonsky won't be happy with that.
Vasilios happy to just control the position for now.
Vasilios fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Vasilios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vonsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vonsky on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Vasilios moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vasilios working the body and head with strikes.
Vonsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vonsky tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Vasilios has hold of Vonsky's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vonsky seems comfortable defending it but Vasilios has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vonsky is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vonsky is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vasilios couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alkandros Vasilios!
After winning the bout, Alkandros Vasilios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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#
Vasilios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Vasilios does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Johansson gets caught napping as Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Vasilios isn't so interested in that idea.
Vasilios is fighting to break Johansson's control of his arms but Johansson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vasilios controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasilios is controlling him. #T1##ES2#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vasilios tries to clinch up.
Vasilios throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios fails with the takedown
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilios throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Vasilios misses its intended target.
Vasilios throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Johansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vasilios slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook. Vasilios ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilios sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Vasilios shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasilios showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Johansson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vasilios is on him like a limpet, forcing Johansson back against the cage.#BC2#
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Vasilios's ribs.
Vasilios slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilios.#TD#
Vasilios drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Johansson wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Vasilios is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johansson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vasilios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
Johansson cracks Vasilios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasilios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Vasilios throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios fails with the takedown
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios is looking to clinch.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Johansson does it's job there.
Johansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johansson feints a jab promting Vasilios to slip. Johansson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vasilios slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vasilios throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vasilios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vasilios. #T5#
Vasilios working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johansson tries to buck Vasilios off but Vasilios is having none of it.
Johansson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vasilios has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johansson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johansson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasilios off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios wants to escape the position.
Johansson controlling from the back.#T6#
Vasilios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Johansson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
Johansson has the hooks in. Vasilios is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johansson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Johansson controlling well, preventing Vasilios from escaping the position.
Vasilios is working hard here to advance position.
What can Vasilios do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vasilios can't escape the position. #T8#
Vasilios trying to control the hands but Johansson breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vasilios rolls, trying to escape but Johansson keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More stalling from Johansson.
Johansson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9#
Vasilios wants to escape the position.
Johansson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Johansson doesn't have the hooks in and Vasilios manages to turn into his guard.
Vasilios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Johansson 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.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but Johansson holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasilios drops back down to his feet.
Johansson pushes Vasilios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Johansson gets caught napping as Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Vasilios is stalling in the full guard.
Johansson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Vasilios is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vasilios lands with a nice body punch.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Vasilios cracks Johansson with a good jab.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johansson.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasilios goes for a double leg but Johansson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johansson continues to drive forward.
Vasilios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.
Vasilios misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilios tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilios slips under a jab.#T2#
Vasilios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasilios at a distance.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilios.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilios tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Vasilios tests Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.
Johansson moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
Vasilios misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Vasilios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasilios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johansson on the side of the head.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Vasilios moved out of range nicely.
Vasilios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to avoid it but Vasilios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johansson to the ground. Johansson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vasilios's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasilios scrambles back to his feet.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasilios throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson cracks Vasilios with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasilios looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range. #T5#
A shot to the body from Vasilios misses
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasilios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Vasilios tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios misses with a hook to the body
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasilios.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson with a jab.#T7#
Vasilios tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Vasilios listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson jabs Vasilios right on the nose. Vasilios blinks but takes it well.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Johansson. #T8#
A big left from Vasilios misses.
Vasilios swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johansson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vasilios thinking.
Vasilios misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely.
Vasilios wants to clinch
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Vasilios tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Vasilios is looking to counter the offense by Johansson and move into the clinch.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T9#
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
and Vasilios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilios misses with a hook.
Vasilios takes one on the button.
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilios misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vasilios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasilios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Vasilios throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vasilios slips a straight right by Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios tries to clinch but Johansson moves away
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson lands with a good body shot.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.#T1#
Vasilios tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasilios shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilios misses with a body punch
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johansson is fending him off so far but Vasilios persists. Nope, Johansson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johansson jabs Vasilios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasilios tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
A big left from Vasilios misses.
Vasilios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios misses with a straight right. #T2#
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilios's shoulder, as Vasilios tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
Vasilios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilios there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilios connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasilios throws a right hand that misses
and Johansson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johansson swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range. #T3#
Vasilios has his takedown stuffed
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasilios throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a series of strikes. Vasilios will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Vasilios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilios throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasilios misses with a right hand
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Vasilios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Vasilios misses
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Vasilios feints and as Johansson raises his hands in defense, Vasilios changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Vasilios misses with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut. #T5##TD#
Vasilios looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vasilios stops Johansson from getting back to his feet.
Vasilios trying to control from half guard but Johansson is working away.
Vasilios thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johansson is trying to stand back up but Vasilios is controlling him
Johansson is trying to maintain the position but Vasilios is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasilios prevents Johansson from standing back up.
Johansson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Johansson is looking to control Vasilios's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johansson avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice jab there from Vasilios.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios digs a good body shot into Johansson's ribs.
Johansson blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios misses with a jab to the body
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T7#
Vasilios misses with a body punch
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johansson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasilios.
Vasilios throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasilios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to avoid it but Vasilios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johansson to the ground. Johansson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vasilios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T8#
Vasilios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasilios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Vasilios is out of range.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T9#
Vasilios is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson cracks Vasilios with a good jab.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilios wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johansson cracks Vasilios with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasilios misses with a body punch
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Vasilios drives through with a takedown into guard.

Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'John Wolf is a BIT#H'.

Event: TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1##CL#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix tries to work over Vasilios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Vasilios scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilios misses with a body punch.
Vasilios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasilios.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilios controls Phoenix momentarily but Phoenix frees himself. #T1#
Phoenix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phoenix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasilios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phoenix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phoenix won't allow Vasilios to sweep him here.
Vasilios controls Phoenix momentarily but Phoenix frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Vasilios acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasilios under the eye.
Phoenix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilios momentarily.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Vasilios.
Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Vasilios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks Vasilios with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Vasilios lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phoenix doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Vasilios's ribs.
Vasilios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasilios is looking to clinch.
Phoenix half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Vasilios shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phoenix's guard.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Vasilios throws an elbow that misses. Phoenix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasilios's guard. Nice move by Phoenix!#REVR##T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vasilios keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass. #SUB2#
Vasilios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Vasilios keeps moving. #SUB2#
Phoenix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasilios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phoenix has managed to get both his arms back between Vasilios's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phoenix is looking to advance position but Vasilios has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Phoenix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix gets back to half guard.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well. #SUB2#
Vasilios is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Phoenix preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vasilios trying to pass the guard but Phoenix defending well. #SUB2#
Vasilios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phoenix sees it coming and defends easily.
Vasilios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phoenix's head. #T7#
Phoenix has his hands clasped together around Vasilios's back. He's all about the action.
Vasilios is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phoenix is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Phoenix can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Vasilios jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Phoenix is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Phoenix and Vasilios has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Phoenix is holding Vasilios down, trying to stall.
Phoenix tries to buck Vasilios off but Vasilios is having none of it.#T8#
Phoenix wants to control but Vasilios postures up.
Phoenix pushes Vasilios away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vasilios gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Phoenix struggling a bit here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vasilios throwing strikes but Phoenix manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Phoenix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasilios on the ground.
Phoenix is trying to move to mount but Vasilios reverses beautifully and ends up in Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix has his hands on Vasilios's head, controlling the position.
Phoenix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phoenix tries to get out of the position.#T9#
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios passes Phoenix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix trying to control but Vasilios postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alkandros Vasilios's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Phoenix duly obliges.
A low kick lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Vasilios's belly button to the back.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Vasilios stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Vasilios's belly button to the back.
Vasilios's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy 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.
Vasilios misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Crunch! Phoenix slams his shin into Vasilios's torso.#T1#
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix pushes Vasilios away with a front kick.
Vasilios is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phoenix rather than just go for the knockout.
A left lands for Phoenix.
Vasilios walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Gerald Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gerald Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilios.
Vasilios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilios tries to clinch but Phoenix moves away
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Phoenix stuns Vasilios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasilios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilios can do to turn this around?#T2#
Phoenix connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix throws a head kick but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios shoots in and drives through. Phoenix sprawls well.
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasilios darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Vasilios into the cage.
Gerald Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alkandros Vasilios.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vasilios.
Vasilios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Vasilios misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vasilios, as that shot connected.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the temple. Vasilios shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Phoenix lands a leg kick that knocks Vasilios off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Phoenix. #T4#
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick lands for Phoenix.
Vasilios moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasilios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Vasilios 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vasilios moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasilios lands a jab.
Phoenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T5#
Vasilios is looking to clinch.
Vasilios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix throws a head kick that half lands.
Phoenix connects with a solid leg kick.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilios manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vasilios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phoenix defends well and Vasilios ends up having to push Phoenix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vasilios staying out of range there.#CL#
Vasilios tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasilios working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T6#
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasilios backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasilios.
Vasilios blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Vasilios jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phoenix walks away with a smile on his face. Vasilios gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phoenix. That's going to slow Vasilios down.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Vasilios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Phoenix. Those never looked like landing.
Vasilios tries to counter by closing the distance.#T7#
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a low kick, right behind Vasilios 's knee.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilios moves out of range easily.
Vasilios misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasilios scores with a body shot.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Vasilios with an uppercut!
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios misses with a takedown
and Phoenix counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasilios.
Phoenix is looking to counter with head kicks.#T8#
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vasilios on the side of the head.
Phoenix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vasilios throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.
Vasilios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilios's head.
A nice combination there by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Vasilios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasilios.#T9#
Nice body kick there by Phoenix.
Vasilios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasilios.
Phoenix cracks Vasilios with an open hand slap.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Vasilios counters with a left to the body.
Vasilios closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Phoenix.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alkandros Vasilios's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasilios.
Phoenix punishes Vasilios's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasilios connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix with a jab.
Vasilios has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasilios is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Vasilios drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Vasilios.
Vasilios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Vasilios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Vasilios knows he should have avoided that one.
Vasilios throws a good cross that connects.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasilios swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasilios throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vasilios takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasilios.
Vasilios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasilios slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Vasilios fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasilios or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad.
Vasilios tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilios on the side of the head.
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilios looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Vasilios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vasilios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phoenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasilios somewhat.
Gerald Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alkandros Vasilios.
Danga de danga de dang - Phoenix scores with a four punch combination!
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 darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Vasilios into the cage.
Vasilios throws a front kick aimed at Phoenix's knee but Phoenix avoids it well.
Phoenix with a nice calf kick.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Vasilios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T5#
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt
and Phoenix counters with a body kick that stops Vasilios in his tracks momentarily.
Vasilios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasilios looks to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Vasilios misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T6#
Vasilios takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilios in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vasilios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Phoenix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vasilios has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vasilios fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Phoenix regains half guard.
Phoenix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasilios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasilios's back!
Phoenix controlling well, preventing Vasilios from escaping the position.
Vasilios tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vasilios keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T7#
Phoenix avoids the attempt from Vasilios to control.
Phoenix controlling from mount.
Vasilios tries to hold on but Phoenix postures up.
Alkandros Vasilios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phoenix controlling the pace for now.
Phoenix tries to control but Vasilios wriggling away.
Vasilios can't escape the position. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phoenix controlling the position easily from mount.
Vasilios tries to hold on but Phoenix postures up.
Phoenix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vasilios working to try and regain half guard.
Gerald Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Vasilios tries to hold on but Phoenix postures up.
Vasilios tries to reverse the position but Phoenix maintains control.
Phoenix controlling the pace for now.
Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix blocks Vasilios's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Phoenix!
Gerald Phoenix retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerald Phoenix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 22
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Vasilios gets a double leg takedown into Johnny's guard.
Johnny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnny is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vasilios content to stall in guard here.
Vasilios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vasilios won't allow Johnny to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Johnny 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.
Johnny stops a takedown attempt from Vasilios.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Canadian Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johnny.
Johnny is trying to stall.
Johnny lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Johnny tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasilios avoids the damage to the body.
Johnny wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasilios won't allow it. #TD#
Vasilios pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasilios is trying to control the position but Johnny postures up. #SUB#
Vasilios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Johnny stands up from Vasilios's guard - Johnny perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Johnny has closed the distance and engaged Vasilios in a clinch.
Vasilios takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
Johnny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasilios has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Vasilios drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnny trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vasilios is trying to control the position but Johnny postures up.
Johnny 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. #SUB#
Vasilios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnny is aware though and is defending well.
Johnny trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios is controlling Johnny's posture.
Johnny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Johnny content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vasilios has locked up a guillotine! Vasilios's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Johnny is holding on here and Vasilios must be using up a lot of energy. Johnny has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vasilios gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 15
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Myung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vasilios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasilios lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vasilios trying to control but Myung is working from the bottom.
Vasilios won't allow Myung to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vasilios drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasilios jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Myung has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Myung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Myung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vasilios postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Myung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vasilios, into his guard. #REVR#
Myung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Myung throwing strikes but missing.
Vasilios is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Myung from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vasilios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vasilios is on top in guard. #REVB#
Myung wants to get back to his feet but Vasilios is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vasilios is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Vasilios has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Myung keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
Myung trying to strike off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Myung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasilios is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vasilios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Myung keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hong Myung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myung defends well and Vasilios ends up having to push Myung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Vasilios looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Myung!

Myung bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Myung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vasilios manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Myung 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##TD#
Myung scores with a takedown into Vasilios's guard.
Myung throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasilios has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Myung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilios can do to turn this around?
Myung throwing strikes from guard but Vasilios blocks nicely.
Myung throws a big right hand that misses.
Myung works over Vasilios with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Vasilios is looking for a triangle but Myung pushes his legs off easily.
Myung postures up and lands a big shot to Vasilios's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasilios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Myung lands a couple of digs.
Myung lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Myung looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Vasilios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Myung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Myung trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Hong Myung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Vasilios has his foot on Myung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Myung works his way back into a safe position though.
Myung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Myung scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Myung from controlling successfully.
Myung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Myung throws a strike but Vasilios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vasilios trying to control but Myung is working from the bottom.
Myung is looking to stand up but Vasilios isn't so interested in that idea.
Myung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Myung wants to get back to his feet but Vasilios passes into half guard.
Myung wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Myung won't allow Vasilios to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Vasilios in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Myung tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vasilios!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alkandros Vasilios!
After winning the bout, Alkandros Vasilios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 11
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hands but Hands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Hands finds it's way through Vasilios's defenses.
A solid body kick from Hands.
Vasilios takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vasilios looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hands throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hands. That's going to slow Vasilios down.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios blocks a head kick by Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands scores with a jab to the head.
Vasilios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hands avoids the body shot from Vasilios. #T1#
Vasilios's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hands connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasilios scrambles back to his feet.
Hands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasilios.
Vasilios scores with a shot to the body.
Hands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hands.
Hands clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasilios or perhaps it was just good defense by Hands, which made it look bad.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vasilios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hands keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasilios throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hands looks to land a combination but Vasilios avoids it well.
Vasilios defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Vasilios manages to avoid it.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
Vasilios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasilios throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vasilios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hands scores with a nice head shot.
Hands cracks Vasilios with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vasilios has his takedown stuffed
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alkandros Vasilios.#T3#
Hands lands with a right hand.
Hands avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hands throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Vasilios holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hands blocking some punches.
Vasilios throws a head punch that misses.
Vasilios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hands stalling in the clinch.
Vasilios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasilios. #T4#
Hands content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vasilios misses with some punches.
Vasilios can't find room to land a body shot as Hands controls the action. #BC#
Hands breaks the clinch.
Vasilios goes for a double leg but Hands avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hands continues to drive forward.
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilios feints the counter takedown.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hands throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Vasilios shoots in and gets a takedown into Hands's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hands is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasilios is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Hands dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Vasilios misses with a straight left.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vasilios takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hands scores with a leg kick.
Hands throws a body kick that misses.
Vasilios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hands connects with a high kick.
Vasilios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vasilios with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Hands, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilios misses with a takedown attempt - Hands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That kick from Hands tenderised Vasilios's leg. Vasilios is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasilios doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hands throws a nice head kick!
Vasilios on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hands lands with a nice body punch.
Vasilios takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasilios.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hands swinging wildly here.
Hands lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasilios off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by Hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios misses with an uppercut
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Hands counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vasilios is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#Vasilios is rocked!
Vasilios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hands to score with a decent uppercut.
Vasilios is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Hands there.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hands swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilios seems to have recovered his senses.
Hands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasilios doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Vasilios shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasilios showed some decent athleticism there.
Hands is trying to get back to full guard.
Hands desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hands is looking for a sweep. Vasilios is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Vasilios is trying to control. Hands wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vasilios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasilios takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hands is looking to control Vasilios's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands avoid being mounted?
Vasilios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hands is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasilios scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Hands is staying active underneath Vasilios, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Vasilios seems to be looking for submissions.
Hands has his hands clasped together around Vasilios's back. He's all about the action.
Vasilios looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hands tries to roll over but Vasilios keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Hands dominated that second 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.#R3#
Vasilios darts in trying to clinch
and Hands counters with a nice body shot.
Vasilios shoots in looking for a takedown. Hands tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Vasilios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Alkandros Vasilios's cut even more.
Vasilios throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands lands with a good body shot.
Hands tests Vasilios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hands connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilios momentarily. #T1#
Hands thumps Vasilios with a low kick.
Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Hands lands a nice shot that snaps Vasilios's head back.
Hands scores with a push kick.
Vasilios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hands throws a head kick but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios tries to clinch but Hands moves out of range.
Hands feints and then cracks Vasilios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasilios down.
Vasilios with a poor takedown
and Hands counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vasilios is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hands thumps Vasilios with a low kick.
Hands slips under a jab from Vasilios.
Hands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Vasilios walks into a straight right hand from Hands.
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 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasilios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Hands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Hands leaves Vasilios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alkandros Vasilios.
Vasilios misses with a hook.
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#The cut above Alkandros Vasilios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hands scores with a jab to the body.
Hands thumps Vasilios with a low kick.
Vasilios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Hands. That snapped Vasilios's head back.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt.
Hands half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Hands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vasilios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hands is fending him off so far but Vasilios persists. Nope, Hands circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasilios walks into a straight right hand from Hands.
Vasilios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilios there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hands lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasilios off the cage and back into range.
Hands throws a leg kick which misses Vasilios's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasilios tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Vasilios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasilios jumps guard but Hands stands there with Vasilios around his waist. Vasilios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hands displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vasilios up against the cage.
Hands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Hands.
Vasilios working aggressively here.
Come on Hands - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Hands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Hands clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alkandros Vasilios's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Vasilios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hands.
Hands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vasilios misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasilios misses with a takedown attempt
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasilios drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasilios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Vasilios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hands cracks Vasilios with an open hand slap.
Hands moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hands! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Happy Hands!
Happy Hands retains his featherweight title!
Happy Hands decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 8
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1##TD#
Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vasilios to the ground. Black is now in Vasilios's guard.#SUB2#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Vasilios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black advances to half guard.
Vasilios is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vasilios!
Vasilios bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vasilios escapes and throws Black 's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Vasilios trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilios lands an elbow.
Vasilios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Vasilios scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Vasilios working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vasilios is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black looks to move to half guard but instead Vasilios has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Vasilios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vasilios working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Vasilios's attempts to control the action.
Black can't escape the position.
Vasilios lands a nice shot to the head.
Vasilios manages to capitalize on a mistake by Black to take his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vasilios's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vasilios is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The referee is taking a good look at Black as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Vasilios! #SUB2#
Vasilios working for the choke. #SUB2#
Vasilios looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Black taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alkandros Vasilios!
A victorious Alkandros Vasilios thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 5
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Vasilios throws a big shot that misses.
Boston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasilios misses with a hook.
Boston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilios. #CL2#
Boston tries to keep at a distance but Vasilios has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilios fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilios controls the action.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilios throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasilios.
I was talking to Boston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vasilios tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boston smiles and moves away. #T1##CL2#
Vasilios moves into the clinch.
Boston has had enough of the clinch but Vasilios keeps him there for the moment.
Vasilios tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasilios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boston's elbow. #TD2#
Vasilios has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boston uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Vasilios working for submissions but it's allowed Boston to get to half guard.
Vasilios trying to control from the bottom.
Vasilios controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vasilios wants to control but Boston is keeping busy. #T2#
Vasilios is not content to let Boston control the position.
Vasilios has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boston controlling the pace.
Vasilios is trying to control but can't.
Vasilios wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boston wants to stand up but Vasilios has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vasilios is not content to let Boston control the position.#T3#
Boston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vasilios keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilios slips a jab from Boston.
Vasilios throws an off balance right hand
and Boston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Vasilios shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boston is looking for a sweep. Vasilios is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vasilios trying to control the action but Boston is working from the bottom. #T4#
Boston trying to control from the bottom.
Vasilios performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boston wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasilios scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vasilios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alkandros Vasilios dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boston looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.#TD2#
Vasilios drives through with a takedown into Boston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boston is pulling down on Vasilios's head. It's preventing any offense from Vasilios, at least for the moment.
Boston trying to keep a closed guard but Vasilios is proving a slippery customer.
Boston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vasilios controls the pace.
Boston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now.
Alkandros Vasilios has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Vasilios is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Vasilios is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boston controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boston throws a hook but Vasilios avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.#TD2#
Vasilios manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boston on his heels. He'll look to pass Boston's guard now, I'm sure.
Boston has his hands on Vasilios's head, controlling the position.
Boston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasilios. #T2#
Boston keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
Vasilios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Vasilios drops back looking for a leg! Boston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boston manages to kick Vasilios off! Vasilios jumps back into Boston's guard.
Boston pulls Vasilios in close to prevent any damage.
Vasilios is looking to work some ground and pound but Boston has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Vasilios trying to control but Boston 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 misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Vasilios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Boston struggling a bit here.
Vasilios throws an elbow but Boston slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4##SUB2#
Vasilios is trying to get an arm triangle but Boston is defending well.
Vasilios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boston keeps working.
Boston is trying to control Vasilios's posture but Vasilios avoids it.
Boston is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vasilios is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boston tries to hold on but Vasilios postures up.
Boston wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alkandros Vasilios 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boston misses with a looping right.
Vasilios tries to counter with a clinch but Boston shakes him off and moves away.
Boston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasilios uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boston has time to react.
A jab lands there for Boston.
Boston looks to land a combination. Vasilios sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vasilios missing with a left hand there. Boston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boston scores with a body shot.
Boston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Boston.
Boston sets himself, and Vasilios steps forward looking for the clinch! Boston avoids it this time.
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boston was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.#TD2#
Vasilios changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilios creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vasilios wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy. #T1#
Vasilios taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Boston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vasilios passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boston!
Vasilios throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vasilios tries to control but Boston wriggling away.
Vasilios raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Vasilios controlling his opponent.
Boston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vasilios fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Vasilios looking to secure an arm triangle but Boston defends it well. #SUB2#
Vasilios goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Boston turns into him and now he's in Vasilios's guard.
Vasilios looking to control but Boston passes into half guard. #T3#
Vasilios keeping hold of Boston's head, controlling as best he can.
Boston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasilios keeps working. #SUB2#
Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasilios trying to control from the bottom.
Vasilios is staying active underneath Boston, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vasilios trying to control but Boston postures up.
Boston trying to control the pace.
Boston wants to stand up but Vasilios is controlling the position.

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.
I think Vasilios has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alkandros Vasilios!
After winning the bout, Alkandros Vasilios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 3
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Vasilios gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilios fails to land.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia pushes Vasilios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Vasilios has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garcia uses from the top position.
Vasilios pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vasilios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#SUB2#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasilios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Vasilios's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Garcia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vasilios has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Garcia is looking to defend but Vasilios has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Garcia! Vasilios pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Garcia taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alkandros Vasilios!
Our winner, Alkandros Vasilios, 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: MMAHKI 9
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.#TD2#
Dalton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Vasilios is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vasilios is defending against the submission attempts here by Dalton.
Dalton wants to take a breather but Vasilios is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vasilios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dalton seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasilios is in trouble now - Dalton has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton looking to finish with strikes here!
Vasilios tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Dalton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dalton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vasilios is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dalton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vasilios to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vasilios shrugs it off.
Vasilios tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.#T2#
Dalton wants to take Vasilios's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Dalton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vasilios has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vasilios wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton looking to finish with strikes here!
Vasilios working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton is trying to control here but Vasilios has managed to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dalton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Vasilios tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Vasilios is defending well. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasilios wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Vasilios won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vasilios is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Vasilios has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Dalton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vasilios defend it? Dalton steps over the head and cranks it - Vasilios is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dalton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Dalton!
James Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Tugan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vasilios!
Tugan working the head and body with strikes.
Vasilios is being controlled here.
Vasilios holds on to Tugan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Vasilios is looking to regain half guard here but Tugan keeps moving and retains side control.
Tugan wants to control but Vasilios is keeping him busy.
Vasilios is trying to control Tugan's posture but Tugan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tugan off and has taken his back!
Tugan avoids the strikes from Vasilios.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vasilios is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tugan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
Despite being in a bad position, Tugan is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Vasilios. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB#
Tugan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vasilios.
Tugan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Tugan staying busy and making it hard for Vasilios to control.
Tugan wants to escape the position.
Vasilios somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vasilios misses with a punch to the head.
Vasilios keeps control of the position as Tugan tries to break free.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilios struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vasilios 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.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Vasilios is looking to control Tugan but Tugan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Tugan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vasilios is not going to allow Tugan to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vasilios wants to control but Tugan is keeping busy.
Vasilios lands punches and elbows.
Tugan avoids the strikes from Vasilios.
Vasilios scores with punches from the back. #SUB#
Vasilios looking to break Tugan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tugan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vasilios will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vasilios scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Vasilios working for the choke.
Tugan staying busy and making it hard for Vasilios to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alkandros Vasilios dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tugan moves out of range as Vasilios strikes.#CL2#
Tugan forces Vasilios back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilios fails to land. #TD2#
Tugan pulls guard. #SUB2#
Tugan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Tugan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios postures up in Tugan's guard and throws a big left but Tugan blocks it.
We've been informed that Tugan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Tugan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vasilios working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Tugan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasilios defends well.
Tugan is breathing heavily.
Tugan looking to control.
Vasilios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vasilios keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tugan's head.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Tugan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Tugan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasilios is working Tugan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tugan keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tugan is keeping the position for now.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Tugan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasilios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Tugan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Tugan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vasilios keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Vasilios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vasilios trying to control here.
Alkandros Vasilios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tugan pulls his head out easily. #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.
Vasilios gets full guard.
Vasilios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tugan can do to turn this around?
Tugan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vasilios's guard.
Vasilios trying to control the position. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tugan passes into half guard.
Vasilios is trying to maintain the position but Tugan is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khorchi Tugan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Vasilios misses #TD2#
and Tugan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tugan.
Vasilios keeping full guard, as Tugan tries to pass. #SUB#
Vasilios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilios wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tugan is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tugan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vasilios to get to his feet.
Tugan connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL2#
Tugan rushes Vasilios and presses him up against the cage.
Vasilios throws a head punch that misses.
Vasilios tries to work over Tugan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasilios working aggressively here.
Tugan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasilios has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasilios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasilios looking to slow down the pace here.
Tugan prevents a body shot from Vasilios.
Tugan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilios misses with some punches.
Vasilios struggles to land a body shot inside as Tugan controls his hands.
Vasilios on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Tugan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasilios has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Vasilios decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tugan passes into half guard.
Vasilios gets back to full guard.
Vasilios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vasilios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tugan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilios swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Vasilios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tugan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tugan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tugan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Tugan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vasilios has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tugan is looking to defend but Vasilios has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tugan! Vasilios pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tugan taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alkandros Vasilios!
During a confident post fight interview, Alkandros Vasilios thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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