Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 123
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Rodriguez takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston checks a low kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charleston but Charleston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Charleston lands.
Charleston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rodriguez gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Charleston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodriguez misses with the ground and pound.
Charleston is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charleston keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charleston is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rodriguez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Rodriguez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Charleston manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Charleston regains half guard.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. Charleston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Charleston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Charleston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Charleston's head.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Charleston defends it. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a kimura here. Charleston looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rodriguez wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodriguez Rodriguez!

Event: TOF 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.
Charleston throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Charleston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charleston misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charleston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Charleston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charleston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #T1#
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Charleston's defenses.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charleston.
Charleston sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charleston.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Charleston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Charleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Charleston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charleston. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Charleston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Charleston.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Charleston. #T3#
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charleston scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Charleston slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charleston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Charleston misses with a hook
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Charleston.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.#T4#
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Charleston misses.
Charleston looks to throw a body kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Charleston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Charleston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Charleston misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T5#
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Charleston looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charleston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Charleston throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Charleston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Charleston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Charleston.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy. #T6#
Charleston throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Charleston throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Charleston's ribs.
Charleston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
Charleston misses with a right hand
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Charleston is rocked!
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Charleston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charleston is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Charleston misses with a low kick.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Charleston misses with an uppercut.
Charleston seems to have recovered his senses.
Charleston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Charleston.
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Charleston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Charleston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charleston connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Charleston misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Charleston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Charleston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T8#
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Charleston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charleston throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Charleston feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Charleston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston misses with a looping right.#T9#
Charleston moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Charleston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charleston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Charleston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston misses with a straight left.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Charleston throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Charleston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Marcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Charleston throws a body kick that misses
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson defending well as Charleston loads up on a big left hand.
Charleston misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp right that sends Charleston to the canvas! Johnson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Johnson!
Marcus Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Blue jabs Charleston right on the nose. Charleston blinks but takes it well.
Blue avoids a kick to the body.
Charleston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charleston cracks Blue with a good jab.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick from Charleston.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston slips under a jab from Blue.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Blue's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blue misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charleston.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charleston lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Blue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charleston digs a good body shot into Blue's ribs.
Blue looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charleston jabs at Blue's body.
Blue connects with a single shot there.
Blue slips a jab from Charleston.
Blue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charleston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blue throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Blue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blue blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston looks to land a right hand but Blue moved out of range.
Blue throws out a counter right but Charleston avoids it with no problem.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
It looked like Charleston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blue.
Blue scores with a nice strike.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charleston. Blue shrugs it off though.
Blue delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Blue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Charleston's face.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Charleston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Charleston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Charleston's brow.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
Charleston scores with a shot to the side of Blue's head. #T3#
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Blue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Charleston's face.
Blue scores with a knee to the head.
Blue tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blue looking to throw knees to the head but Charleston is blocking nicely.
Charleston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Charleston gets through Blue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue lands a body shot.
Charleston stalling against the cage.
Charleston gets through Blue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Charleston avoids the damage to the body.
Blue blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Blue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue lands with a short shot to the head.
Charleston tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston is pushing Blue up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston avoids a wild elbow strike from Blue.#T5#
Charleston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Charleston stalls.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charleston.
Charleston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charleston digs a right hand into Blue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blue's gas tank.
Blue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blue gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Charleston looking to stall.
Charleston trying to stall but Blue improves his position.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage. #T6#
Charleston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blue.
Blue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Charleston avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Charleston lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston is pushing Blue up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston dodges an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T7#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Charleston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Charleston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body.
Blue lands a body punch.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charleston avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Charleston's brow.
Charleston blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charleston avoids it.
Blue tries a knee to the head but Charleston blocks it.
Blue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston presses Blue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Charleston taking a breather.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside. #T8#
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Charleston blocks with his arms.
Charleston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue lands an elbow inside.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charleston managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charleston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Blue lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blue fails to land.
Charleston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charleston. #T9#
Blue lands a good knee to the midsection. Charleston won't want to take too many of those.
Charleston tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Blue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charleston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Charleston pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Blue. #BC#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charleston throws a wild body kick that Blue sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Blue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blue avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Charleston punishes Blue's body with a nice straight punch.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blue misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Charleston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charleston throws a body kick that misses.
Blue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Charleston lands but Blue takes it in his stride.
Blue blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Blue steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charleston.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue lands a nice looking body kick.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Blue thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
A head kick by Charleston misses
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Charleston misses the jab.
Charleston scores with a hook.
Blue throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue throws a series of punches but Charleston moves out of range.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Blue on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Blue moved away.
Charleston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Charleston throws a wild body kick that Blue sees coming a mile off.
Charleston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blue throws out the jab. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
Charleston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blue in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charleston scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charleston is looking to slow Blue down with leg kicks.
Blue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charleston lands a jab to the nose.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue tries to counter with a clinch but Charleston shakes him off and moves away.
Charleston throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Blue counter with a right hand.
Charleston misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Blue now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Charleston misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick from Charleston.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blue crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Charleston - the referee stops the clock and Blue gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Charleston. Blue manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Charleston motions for Blue to come forward. Charleston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blue.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Blue tries to counter with a clinch but Charleston shakes him off and moves away.
A good leg kick by Charleston.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blue. Charleston shrugs it off though.
Charleston misses with a body kick.#T4#
Blue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charleston looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Charleston connects with a high kick.
Blue fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blue lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Charleston.
Blue has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charleston.
Charleston thows a body kick. Blue tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blue scores with a crisp jab that stopped Charleston in his tracks.
Blue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Blue looks for the body kick but Charleston saw that one coming.
Charleston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T5#
Blue blocks the body kick.
As Charleston backs off Blue throws a huge counter combo but Charleston manages to avoid it all.
Blue avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blue throws a push kick but Charleston slaps the foot to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Charleston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Charleston thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blue if he has to take too many more of those.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blue.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Charleston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T6#
Blue throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blue lands a body shot.
Jab by Blue.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Blue misses with a body kick.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blue scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charleston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blue tries to counter with a clinch but Charleston shakes him off and moves away.
Blue throws the kick towards the body but Charleston avoids it.#T7#
Charleston throws an off balance right hand
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charleston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blue throws a push kick but Charleston slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Blue.
Blue throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Blue avoids it.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Blue.
A lazy body kick from Charleston #CL2#
and Blue counters by clinching up.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action. #T8#
Charleston tries a body shot but Blue blocks it.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue misses with some punches.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Charleston.
Charleston blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Blue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charleston blocks an uppercut. #T9#
Blue lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Charleston looking to slow down the pace here.
Blue will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Charleston up against the cage.
Blue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Charleston blocks it with crossed arms.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
Blue prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blue.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Charleston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Blue scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blue bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blue lands a two punch combo.
Blue throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charleston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
It looked like Charleston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Charleston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charleston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston misses with a body shot
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Blue dips to his left and cracks Charleston with an uppercut!#T1#
Charleston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Charleston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blue counters with a nice uppercut.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body. Blue takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blue has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blue there as he acknowledges the shot.
Charleston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charleston looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
Blue throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Blue there.
Blue throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Blue misses. #T2#
A big left from Blue misses.
Blue throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Blue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Charleston misses the shot to the body.
Charleston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Charleston slips a jab from Blue.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Charleston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blue loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Charleston lands a head shot.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charleston throws a nice looking combination but Blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charleston throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Blue missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charleston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Charleston throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Blue takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Charleston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Charleston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Charleston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Charleston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charleston misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
Blue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Levon Charleston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Blue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Blue moves out of range as Charleston strikes.
Blue wants to counter with a clinch but Charleston pushes him away.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
A jab from Blue misses.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue looks to throw the jab but Charleston is out of range.
Charleston looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blue lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blue.#T6#
Charleston scores with a push kick.
Blue drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Charleston.
Blue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Charleston finds it's way round the side to connect with Blue's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Charleston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blue momentarily.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Blue scores with a nice body kick.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Charleston.#T7#
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston avoids the body shot from Blue. #CL2#
Blue rushes Charleston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blue misses with the head strike.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Blue controls the action.
Blue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Charleston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Charleston blocks an elbow strike.
Blue scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blue pressing his opponent against the cage.
Charleston misses with a punch on the inside. #T8#
Charleston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue misses with a body punch.
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charleston avoids it.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Charleston misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blue.
Charleston blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston working aggressively here.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T9#
Blue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charleston.
Blue misses with the head strike.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston looking to slow down the pace here.
Charleston lands a nice shot to the body.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lloyd Blue seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Charleston is defending well for now.
Blue using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Charleston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Charleston tries to work over Blue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charleston lands a hook that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lloyd Blue.
I've got Blue winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Kilgore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore wants to counter the offense by Charleston and move into the clinch position.
Charleston throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Charleston.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Charleston.
Charleston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Charleston.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kilgore's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kilgore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Charleston looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Charleston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston throws a quick counter head kick but Kilgore was just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Kilgore.
Charleston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Charleston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Charleston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charleston scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Kilgore moves into the clinch successfully.
Charleston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Kilgore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kilgore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilgore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charleston lands a body shot.
Charleston misses with a body punch. #T3#
Charleston blocks an elbow strike from Kilgore.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Kilgore. #CUT2#It looks like Levon Charleston has been cut.
Charleston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kilgore lands an elbow that stopped Charleston in his tracks for a moment.
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore misses with an elbow strike.
Charleston stalling the fight.
Kilgore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kilgore lands a nice elbow.
Charleston blocks the elbow strike.
Kilgore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kilgore tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Charleston.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Charleston controls his hands.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston tries a body shot but Kilgore blocks it.
Charleston looking to slow down the pace here.
Kilgore lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action. #T5#
Charleston is trying to break the clinch but Kilgore is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilgore throws an elbow but misses.
Charleston working aggressively here. #BC#
Charleston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body.
Kilgore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston lands a head shot.#CL2#
Kilgore clinches up against the cage.
Charleston lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Kilgore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T6#
Charleston lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
Charleston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Charleston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston scores with a shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
Kilgore works on Charleston's body with a couple of short punches.
Charleston avoids the elbow strike from Kilgore, against the cage.
Kilgore lands a right hand.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston tries to work over Kilgore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilgore lands a right hand. #T7#
Kilgore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kilgore slowing the pace effectively.
Charleston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kilgore misses with an elbow strike.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Charleston.
Nice elbow from Kilgore.
Kilgore gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kilgore tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilgore lands a right hand.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T8#
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilgore is stalling here.
Come on Kilgore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Charleston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Charleston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charleston content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T9#
Charleston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kilgore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilgore tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it. #BC#
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charleston tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Charleston moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
As Kilgore backs away, Charleston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore throws a front kick aimed at Charleston's knee but Charleston avoids it well.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Charleston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Charleston misses its intended target.
Kilgore wants to counter with a clinch but Charleston pushes him away.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levon Charleston'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#
Charleston swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Kilgore counters by moving into the clinch.
Charleston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kilgore throws an elbow but it misses.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kilgore is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Kilgore.
Charleston wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Charleston lands a left hand. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Charleston has Kilgore pressed against the cage.
Kilgore throws an elbow but it misses.
Charleston misses with a body punch.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Kilgore takes a shot to the head.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore pushes off an throws an elbow but Charleston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston tries to break the clinch but Kilgore is controlling the position.
Kilgore working aggressively here. #T2#
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Charleston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
Kilgore pushes off an throws an elbow but Charleston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kilgore lands a nice elbow.
Charleston looking to slow down the pace here.
Kilgore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charleston blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Nice body punch from Charleston - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Kilgore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
Charleston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilgore misses with an elbow over the top.
Charleston stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kilgore.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Come on Kilgore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kilgore pushes Charleston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Charleston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Kilgore lands a right hand.
Kilgore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands a nice elbow.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Charleston controls his hands.
Charleston looking to stall.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kilgore.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kilgore as Charleston tries to tie him up.
Charleston is trying to break free.#T5#
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilgore controls his hands.
Kilgore pushes off an throws an elbow but Charleston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kilgore.
Charleston lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Charleston dodges an elbow strike from Kilgore.
Charleston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Charleston looking to stall.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Charleston avoids the elbow strike from Kilgore, against the cage.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T6#
Charleston takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Levon Charleston's cut is getting worse.
Kilgore lands an elbow that stopped Charleston in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilgore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilgore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilgore digs a right hand underneath Charleston's ribcage. Charleston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charleston looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Kilgore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Kilgore has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston. #T7#
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charlestons head.
Kilgore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Kilgore lands an elbow just above Charleston 's eye.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Charleston tries to stall but Kilgore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Charleston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilgore throws an elbow but misses.
Kilgore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore lands an elbow inside that Charleston shrugs off. #CUT2#Levon Charleston's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kilgore lands a nice uppercut.#T8#
Kilgore prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action.
Kilgore is leaning against Charleston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kilgore lands a right hand. #ROC2#Charleston is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Kilgore.
Oh Charleston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Charleston is trying to maintain a safe position but Kilgore gets an underhook and turns Charleston into the cage.
Charleston avoids the elbow strike from Kilgore, against the cage.
Kilgore lands an elbow inside.
Kilgore stalling against the cage.
Kilgore has Charleston pressed against the cage. He pushes Charleston back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kilgore throws a beautiful elbow that sends Charleston crashing to the floor! Kilgore piles on the pressure with more strikes! Charleston is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Kilgore!
Our winner, Jeremy Kilgore, 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 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Charleston connects with a jab.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Kulmunki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Charleston misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Kulmunki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kulmunki.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
A short right from Kulmunki.
Charleston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kulmunki or not.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charleston blocking some punches.
A short right from Kulmunki on the inside.
Charleston has a couple of punches blocked by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Charleston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kulmunki throws a head punch that misses.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Charleston stalling.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Charleston.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Charleston.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
Kulmunki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kulmunki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulmunki has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Kulmunki misses with some punches.
Charleston lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Kulmunki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kulmunki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Charleston misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston tries a body shot but Kulmunki blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Charleston blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
Kulmunki working aggressively here.
Charleston misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kulmunki.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kulmunki digs a right hand underneath Charleston's ribcage. Charleston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charleston lands a shoulder strike.
Charleston tries to work over Kulmunki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulmunki has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki blocking some punches.
Charleston looking to stall.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulmunki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
Charleston tries a body shot but Kulmunki blocks it.
Kulmunki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Kulmunki.
A shot in the inside from Charleston.
Kulmunki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Charleston lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulmunki scores with a shot to the side of Charleston's head.
Kulmunki has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki working aggressively here.
Kulmunki misses with some punches.
Kulmunki keeps control of Charleston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki takes a shot to the head.
Kulmunki swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki. #T5#
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Charleston tries a body shot but Kulmunki blocks it.
A hook to the body from Charleston.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Charleston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Charleston is looking to control Kulmunki's arms but Kulmunki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Charleston has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
Kulmunki misses with a punch on the inside.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
Charleston gets through Kulmunki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a head punch that misses.
Kulmunki lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Charleston.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Charleston. #T6#
Kulmunki blocks an uppercut.
Kulmunki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Charleston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kulmunki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Charleston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it. #T7#
Charleston throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charleston.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Charleston controls his hands.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Kulmunki avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
Charleston trying to stall but Kulmunki improves his position.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulmunki has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Kulmunki scores with a shot to the side of Charleston's head.
Kulmunki working aggressively here.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
Charleston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kulmunki backwards.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulmunki's elbow.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses. #T8#
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulmunki controls his hands.
Charleston digs a right hand into Kulmunki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kulmunki's gas tank.
Kulmunki lands a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston stalling in the clinch but Kulmunki improves position.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charlestons head.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Charleston blocks a body shot from Kulmunki. #T9#
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulmunki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kulmunki.
Charleston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Charleston wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulmunki won't allow it.
Kulmunki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulmunki blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulmunki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that round.
That's time! Charleston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Charleston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Charleston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kulmunki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Kulmunki moves into the clinch.
Kulmunki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kulmunki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulmunki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulmunki scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charleston trying to control the position but instead, Kulmunki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Charleston into the cage.
Kulmunki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulmunki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Charleston controls his hands.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Kulmunki tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulmunki misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Kulmunki lands a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki lands a shot to the body.
Charleston looking to stall.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kulmunki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Charleston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kulmunki throws a head punch that misses.
Kulmunki prevents Charleston from breaking the clinch.
Charleston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charleston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulmunki throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulmunki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Charleston tries to work over Kulmunki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulmunki slips a jab and a cross from Charleston.
Kulmunki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kulmunki is looking to clinch but Charleston is avoiding it.
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charleston.
Charleston throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Kulmunki moves out of range easily.
Kulmunki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charleston counters with a solid body kick.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Kulmunki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kulmunki forces Charleston back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki working aggressively here.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulmunki controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
A body shot lands from Kulmunki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulmunki swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T5#
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Charleston breaks the clinch.
Kulmunki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Charleston coming out on top.
Kulmunki staying out of range there.
Kulmunki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kulmunki slips under a jab from Charleston.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Charleston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Kulmunki moves out of range easily.
Kulmunki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Kulmunki off balance momentarily.
Kulmunki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T6#
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Charleston's head.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kulmunki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston misses with a left hand
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charleston throws out a powerful jab.
Charleston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick by Charleston misses
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut. #T7#
Nice defenses there by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki scores with the left hand. Charleston knows he should have avoided that one.
Charleston scores with a jab.
Charleston throws a head kick that Kulmunki semi-blocks.
Kulmunki connects with a jab.
Charleston throws a low kick but Kulmunki avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Charleston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulmunki doesn't seem phased though.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Kulmunki feints a counter leg kick.
Charleston lands a front kick.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulmunki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Charleston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T8#
Charleston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Charleston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulmunki scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Charleston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Charleston misses its target.
Kulmunki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charleston can pounce on him.
Charleston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Kulmunki finds it's way through Charleston's defenses. #ROC2#Charleston is rocked!
Charleston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kulmunki. Kulmunki obviously looking to wear him down.
Kulmunki throws a wild body kick that Charleston sees coming a mile off.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Kulmunki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Kulmunki instigates a clinch. #T9#
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
Charleston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulmunki backwards.
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kulmunki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Kulmunki avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charleston gets through Kulmunki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki throws a head punch that misses.
Kulmunki misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Kulmunki gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charlestons head.
Charleston tries a body shot but Kulmunki blocks it.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki moves in looking to clinch but Charleston pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Kulmunki tries to score with a low kick but Charleston moves his leg out of the way.
Kulmunki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Charleston finds it's way round the side to connect with Kulmunki's head.
Kulmunki avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Charleston loads up on a big right hand but Kulmunki slips the punch.
Kulmunki is looking for the big counter here.
Kulmunki avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charleston lands a nice looking body kick.
Charleston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Kulmunki is looking to clinch.
Charleston throws a leg kick
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Charleston gets tackled into the cage by Kulmunki. Kulmunki maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
Kulmunki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charleston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Charleston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kulmunki is working Charleston over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Charleston tries to work over Kulmunki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulmunki misses with some punches. #T2#
Kulmunki misses with some punches.
Kulmunki lands a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulmunki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Kulmunki prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Kulmunki lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike. #T3#
Charleston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Kulmunki throws a head punch that misses.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Kulmunki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charleston.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
Charleston trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Charleston prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki pushes Charleston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charleston tries to work over Kulmunki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulmunki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Charleston is leaning against Kulmunki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston stalling in the clinch but Kulmunki improves position.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulmunki misses with a punch on the inside.
Levon Charleston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
A hook to the body from Charleston.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston tries to throw a body punch but Kulmunki avoids it by throwing Charleston back against the cage.
Kulmunki prevents a body shot from Charleston.
A short right from Kulmunki on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Charleston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Charleston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kulmunki swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston working aggressively here.
Kulmunki lands a shot to the body.#T6#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
Charleston throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
Charleston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulmunki swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulmunki working aggressively here.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulmunki misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kulmunki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it. #T7#
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kulmunki - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands with a left to the head.
Charleston prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki dips to his left and cracks Charleston with an uppercut!
Charleston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kulmunki is out of range. #T8#
Charleston scores with a kick to the body.
Kulmunki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Kulmunki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Kulmunki.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Kulmunki lands a shoulder strike.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
Kulmunki swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Kulmunki as the two fighters clinch. #T9#
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Charleston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charleston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the body
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Kulmunki moves out of range easily.
Charleston moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKulmunki.#CL2#
Kulmunki moves into the clinch successfully.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Kulmunki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Charleston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Kulmunki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kulmunki 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
Temple looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Temple has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Charleston.
Temple throws a right hand that misses
and Charleston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Temple really felt that one!
Temple throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Nice body kick from Charleston.
A big right from Temple misses.
Charleston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Temple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charleston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Temple tests Charleston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temple looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Charleston throws a shot from downtown. Temple moves away and avoids it.
Temple lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Charleston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charleston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Charleston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Temple.#CUT2#It looks like Trent Temple has been cut.#T1#
Charleston moves out of range as Temple strikes.
Charleston lands a front kick.#TD#
Temple shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Charleston napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Temple is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charleston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Charleston tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Temple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Charleston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Charleston tries to bench press Temple off him but Temple keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Temple is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charleston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Charleston can't do much from the bottom here.
Temple connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Charleston some visible discomfort.
Temple tries to move into full mount but can't pass Charleston's legs.
Temple creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Charleston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Charleston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temple. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Charleston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Temple creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Temple seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charleston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Charleston trying to control here.
Temple trying to control from half guard but Charleston is working away.
Charleston trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temple thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Charleston's head.
Charleston wants to control but Temple is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Temple controlling the action here.
Charleston wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Temple wants to control but Charleston is keeping him busy.
Charleston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charleston wants to control the action here but instead Temple manages to pass to full mount!
Charleston wants to get back to his feet.
Charleston is bucking up trying to escape but Temple cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Temple cracks Charleston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Temple lands a big elbow.
Temple is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Charleston can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Charleston is rocked!
Temple takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Temple scoring with strikes but Charleston is staying in there.
Charleston is still in real trouble! Can Temple finish him?
Charleston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Temple! Charleston is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trent Temple!
Trent Temple is the new light heavyweight champion!
Trent Temple thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 70
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Charleston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey blocks a jab.
Charleston scores with a push kick.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey lands a head kick! #KD#
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Charleston tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Charleston back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Charleston is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Levon Charleston has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston is still on wobbly legs! Can Posey finish him?
Posey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Charleston seems to have recovered his senses.
Posey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Posey 's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston wants to counter with a clinch but Posey pushes him away.
Charleston lands with a right hand.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a leg kick.
Charleston connects with a body shot that sends Posey 's belly button to the back.
Posey throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Charleston tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Charleston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
A head kick by Posey misses
and Charleston counters with a low kick, right behind Posey 's knee.
Posey is breathing heavily.
Posey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Charleston cracks Posey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charleston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Posey doesn't seem bothered though.
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston misses with the combination.
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston lunges at Posey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Posey 's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Posey misses
and Charleston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Charleston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Posey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey . #T2#
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Good leg kick by Charleston.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Posey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charleston throws a leg kick which misses Posey 's front leg but catches the back leg as Posey tries to avoid it.
Posey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charleston.
Charleston is looking to clinch.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston scores with a nice strike.
Charleston connects with a body shot.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey . #CL2#
Posey tries to keep at a distance but Charleston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Charleston digs a right hand into Posey 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Posey 's gas tank.
Posey misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Posey is trying to force a seperation but Charleston has the dominant position.
Posey blocks an uppercut.
Charleston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charleston tries to work over Posey 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Charleston.
Posey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Posey is looking to break free of the clinch but Charleston has double underhooks.
Charleston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Posey is trying to break the clinch but Charleston has him pressed against the cage.
Charleston prevents Posey from breaking the clinch.
Posey is trying to break the clinch but Charleston has him pressed against the cage.
Charleston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Posey takes a shot to the head.
Posey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Posey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charleston.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Charleston throws a head kick but Posey moves out of range.
Charleston thuds a left hand into Posey 's body.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Posey throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Charleston counters by clinching up.
Posey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Charleston breaks from the clinch.
Posey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Charleston.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Charleston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charleston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Posey tries to break free but Charleston pushes him back against the cage.
Posey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Charleston keeps control of Posey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T5#
Charleston tries a body shot but Posey blocks it.
Posey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Charleston.
Posey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Posey backwards. #BC#
Posey breaks the clinch.
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Good leg kick by Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston throws a push kick but Posey slaps the foot to one side.
Charleston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Posey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Charleston lands with a kick to the temple. Posey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Charleston lands a front kick.
Posey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.#T6#
Charleston feints and then cracks Posey 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Posey down.
Buster Posey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charleston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charleston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charleston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Posey .
Charleston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston scores with a head kick. Posey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Charleston takes a swing at Posey 's ribcage but misses. #T7#
Posey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Posey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a leg kick.
Charleston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Posey thinks about countering with a head kick.
Posey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston connects with the punch.
Charleston scores with a jab. Posey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston keeps Posey at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T8#
Posey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charleston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Charleston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Posey s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Charleston misses the target.
Charleston feints and then cracks Posey 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Posey down.
A good leg kick by Charleston.
Charleston thumps Posey with a low kick.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Charleston lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Charleston tenderised Posey 's leg. Posey is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston lands with a kick to the temple. Posey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T9#
Posey throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Charleston counters by clinching up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Charleston.
Posey misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Charleston manages to break the clinch.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey throws a lazy head kick
letting Charleston counter with a right hand.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Posey on the side of the head.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston throws a fast counter high kick but Posey manages to duck under it in time.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Posey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston looks for the body kick but Posey saw that one coming.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levon Charleston'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#
A slapping body kick lands there for Charleston.
Posey walks into a stiff left hand from Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston lands with a slapping head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Charleston in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Charleston pushes Posey away with a front kick.
Charleston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Posey . Posey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Posey moves forwards but Charleston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Charleston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Posey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Posey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Posey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Charleston connects with a nice looking jab.
Posey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a stiff right hand.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charleston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charleston thuds his right hand into Posey 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Posey is rocked!
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Oh Posey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Posey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charleston lands with a good body shot.
Posey seems to have got his legs back now.
Charleston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Charleston with a jab.
Charleston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Posey moves away.
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey throws a quick counter head kick but Charleston was just out of range.
Charleston loads up on a big right hand but Posey slips the punch.
Posey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Charleston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Posey at a distance.
Charleston misses with a hook. Posey ducked under it nicely.
Charleston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Posey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Charleston. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charleston scoring well with a low kick there.
Charleston moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Posey down.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charleston with the inside leg kick.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Charleston. That snapped Posey 's head back.
Posey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charleston can pounce on him.
Charleston lands with a right hand.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Charleston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charleston.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Posey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Posey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston lands a nice shot that snaps Posey 's head back.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Posey throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Charleston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charleston digs a right hand underneath Posey 's ribcage. Posey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charleston tries to work over Posey 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Charleston. #BC2#
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levon Charleston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Posey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Charleston - the referee stops the clock and Posey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Charleston. Posey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Charleston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Posey at a distance.
Posey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Posey takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Charleston.
Charleston stuns Posey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
Charleston lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Charleston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charleston.
Charleston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Charleston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Posey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T5#
Charleston feints and then cracks Posey 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Posey down.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Posey moved away.
It looked like Posey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Charleston. That snapped Posey 's head back.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Posey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charleston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charleston throws a body punch but Posey moves out of range.
Posey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Posey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buster Posey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charleston lunges at Posey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Posey 's hand.
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses. #T6#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Charleston - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charleston scoring well with a low kick there.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Charleston lands a jab to the head.
Charleston lands a nice looking body shot.
Posey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Posey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charleston.
A low kick lands for Charleston.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses. #T7#
A head kick misses from Posey .
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice jab there from Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Posey will feel that in the morning.
Posey blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.#T8#
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Charleston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the liver by Charleston. Beautiful body shot.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston throws a hook but Posey avoids it easily.
Posey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Posey avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice body kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston connects with a body shot.
Posey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Charleston.
Charleston scores with a leg kick. #T9#
Posey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charleston lands a head kick!
Posey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Charleston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charleston thumps Posey with a low kick.
Charleston lands a really nice looking cross but Posey seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charleston. Posey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charleston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Levon Charleston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Charleston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Posey is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Posey 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Posey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charleston.#T1#
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Posey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Charleston pushes Posey away with a front kick.
Charleston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charleston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charleston digs a good body shot into Posey 's ribs.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Posey 's sensitive parts. #T2#
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Posey misses
and Charleston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Posey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Posey moves out of range easily.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a good low kick that Posey was not able to check. #T3#
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Charleston lands but Posey takes it in his stride.
Charleston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Posey on the side of the head.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a good low kick that Posey was not able to check.
Charleston lands an overhand right.
Charleston cracks Posey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston lands a body shot. #T4#
Charleston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Posey will feel that in the morning.
Posey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston lands a really nice looking cross but Posey seems unphased.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
letting Charleston counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Charleston lands a nice hook to Posey 's body. Posey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charleston. Posey shrugs it off though.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charleston scores with a leg kick. #T5#
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Posey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Charleston doesn't manage to clinch there - Posey circles away.
Charleston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Charleston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Charleston.
Posey moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Posey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Posey blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Posey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T6#
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Charleston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Posey 's head.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston lands a nice looking body kick.
Charleston lands a nice shot to the body.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Charleston throws a head kick that Posey semi-blocks.
Charleston works the jab nicely.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses. #T7#
Posey blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston sizes up Posey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charleston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charleston scores with a head kick.
Charleston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Posey doesn't seem bothered though.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Charleston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charleston lands a front kick.
A low kick lands for Charleston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a thumping low kick.
Charleston takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T8#
Posey throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Charleston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Charleston.
Charleston is stalling here.
Charleston has Posey pressed against the cage, preventing Posey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Charleston taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Posey 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Charleston presses Posey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Posey takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Charleston.
Posey swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levon Charleston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Posey is trying to break free.
Charleston working aggressively here.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Posey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buster Posey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Charleston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Posey blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Posey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Posey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Charleston keeps control of Posey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Charleston as the two fighters clinch.
Charleston is leaning against Posey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Charleston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charleston blocks a body shot from Posey .
Charleston is stalling here.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Posey controls the action.
Posey wants to break free but Charleston has control.
Charleston misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charleston.
Posey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Charleston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charleston 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Gaines walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines lands with a nice body punch.
Gaines defending well as Charleston loads up on a big left hand.
Charleston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaines lands a head shot.
Charleston blocks a jab.
A big left from Gaines misses.
We've been told by Gaines's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaines misses the target.
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Gaines throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaines missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charleston throws out a counter right but Gaines avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaines swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Gaines misses the target.
Charleston scores with a head kick.
Gaines throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Gaines lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gaines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Gaines with a jab.
Gaines loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Gaines throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charleston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston connects with the punch.
Gaines misses with an uppercut. Charleston saw that one coming.
Charleston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Charleston throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaines counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaines fails to land with a series of punches.
Charleston misses with a head kick. #CL#
Gaines clinches up against the cage.
Gaines has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Charleston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Gaines goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaines tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaines misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Charleston's efforts to push away.
Charleston tries a body shot but Gaines blocks it.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaines misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaines makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaines misses with a body punch.
Gaines throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Charleston breaks from the clinch.
Gaines fails to land with a series of punches.
Charleston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Charleston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3##CL#
Gaines gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gaines misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines letting Charleston take a breather here.
Gaines lands a right hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
A short right from Gaines.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Gaines tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaines controls his hands.
Gaines misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Charleston.
Gaines throws a head punch that misses.
Charleston lands an uppercut.#T4#
Gaines misses with a body punch.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charleston misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Charleston to work.
Gaines lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gaines lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaines gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaines throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaines.
Gaines misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaines working aggressively here.
Gaines lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T5#
Gaines misses with the head strike.
Gaines misses with a body punch.
Gaines lands a right hand. #BC2#
Charleston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaines lands with a nice body punch.
Charleston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charleston throws an overhand right that lands on Gaines's shoulder, as Gaines tries to avoid the shot.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
Gaines is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gaines's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gaines duly obliges.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaines.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaines was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
It looked like Gaines was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Charleston.
Charleston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaines.
A jab from Gaines misses. #T6#
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charleston lands with a kick to the temple. Gaines shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gaines loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Crunch! Charleston slams his shin into Gaines's torso.
Gaines throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Charleston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gaines.
Gaines is looking to clinch but Charleston is avoiding it.
Gaines on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Charleston lands with a good body shot.
Charleston misses with a low kick.
Charleston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
Charleston lands a really nice looking cross but Gaines seems unphased.
Gaines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charleston throws out the jab. #T7#
Gaines misses with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaines's knee momentarily.
Charleston throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Gaines throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Charleston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaines moves away.
Charleston throws a chopping leg kick but Gaines manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Gaines tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaines scores with a jab to the head.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaines misses with a hook.
Gaines ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Gaines is looking to counter the offense by Charleston and move into the clinch.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gaines throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gaines scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T8#
Charleston slips under a jab from Gaines.
Gaines misses with a double jab.
Charleston throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Gaines moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charleston lands a high kick!
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Charleston throws a right hand that Gaines ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaines also avoids with ease.
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gaines is looking to counter the offense by Charleston and move into the clinch.
Gaines scores with a jab to the jaw.
Charleston misses with a left hand
and Gaines counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gaines lands a nice shot to the body. #T9#
Nice body kick there by Charleston.
Gaines misses with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Charleston misses.
Gaines tries to counter by clinching up but Charleston breaks away and moves out of range.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaines.
Gaines dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaines 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.
Charleston tries to land a front kick but Gaines steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaines throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Charleston! But no joy.
Charleston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaines throws out a loose jab but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston throws a leg kick but Gaines sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gaines is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Charleston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gaines checks it well.
Charleston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gaines counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Gaines 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#
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Gaines lands a body shot.
Gaines throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
Gaines lands with a shot to the body.
Gaines needs to keep his hands up - Charleston had a free shot at his head there.
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaines misses the shot to the body.
Charleston connects with a high kick.
Gaines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charleston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaines sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Charleston. Beautiful body shot.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Charleston throws a low kick but Gaines avoids it.#T1#
Charleston lands an overhand right.
Charleston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaines cracks Charleston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaines closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gaines missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levon Charleston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gaines connects with a looping right hand.
Gaines throws a shot from downtown. Charleston moves away and avoids it.
Gaines misses with a double jab
and Charleston counters with a straight right hand.
Charleston throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Charleston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gaines under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Gaines. #T2#
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Gaines looks to land a right hand but Charleston moved out of range.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gaines comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaines moves to clinch but Charleston breaks away
and Charleston counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaines cracks Charleston with a good jab.
Gaines punishes Charleston's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaines connects with a jab.
Charleston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaines.
Gaines tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Charleston manages to circle out of the way.
Charleston motions for Gaines to come forward. Charleston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Gaines misses its target.
A shot to the body from Gaines misses
and Charleston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Charleston misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaines swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Charleston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaines throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston throws a right hand that misses
and Gaines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Charleston thinking.
Gaines lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Charleston scores with a push kick.
Charleston tries to move into range but Gaines moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gaines misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Charleston misses the target.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Gaines.#T4#
Gaines misses with a shot to the body
and Charleston counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston connects with a high kick.
Charleston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaines slips under a jab from Charleston.
Gaines will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gaines misses with a looping left.
Gaines misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston scores with a push kick.
Gaines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charleston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charleston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Charleston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaines. #CL#
Gaines darts in and clinches Charleston up against the cage.
Dean Gaines has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T5##BC2#
Charleston breaks the clinch.
Gaines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Charleston throws a looping overhand right but Gaines ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Gaines.
Charleston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charleston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gaines steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Gaines gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gaines takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gaines scores with a three punch combo!
Gaines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T6#
Gaines loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Charleston throws a leg kick
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charleston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaines throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Charleston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gaines keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaines misses with a wild body shot.
Gaines throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaines is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gaines lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Charleston backs up against the cage.
Charleston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Charleston.
Gaines on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Gaines fails with an attempt to clinch. #T7#
Gaines misses with a few strikes there.
Gaines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaines scores with a nice right hand.
Gaines avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Charleston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaines to score with a decent uppercut.
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Charleston misses the target.
Gaines moves out of range of the leg kick from Charleston.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
Gaines misses the body punch
and Charleston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaines swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charleston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gaines misses with a shot to the body
and Charleston counters with a stiff right hand. #T8#
Gaines checks a leg kick.
Charleston misses with a body punch
and Gaines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
Gaines misses with a lunging right hand
and Charleston counters with a body kick that stops Gaines in his tracks momentarily.
Charleston throws a jab when Gaines was well out of range.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaines has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaines throws a one two combo.
Gaines throws a shot from downtown. Charleston moves away and avoids it.
Gaines misses with a straight right.
Charleston misses the shot to the body.
Gaines tries to clinch but Charleston moves out of range.
Gaines scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charleston misses with a wild body shot. #T9#
Charleston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaines on the side of the head.
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Gaines avoids it.
Gaines looks to throw the jab but Charleston is out of range.
A low kick from Charleston misses
and Gaines connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Gaines moved away.
Charleston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gaines jabs Charleston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Charleston misses. #CL#
Gaines forces Charleston back against the cage and clinches.
Charleston letting Gaines take a breather here.
Gaines misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Levon Charleston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Charleston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaines is able to avoid easily.
Gaines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaines.
Charleston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaines lands with a hook. Charleston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gaines blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Gaines misses the jab.
Gaines takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaines looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Charleston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charleston lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Gaines drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gaines blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Gaines stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charleston.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaines.
A punch lands to the side of Charleston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Charleston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Gaines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaines jabs Charleston right on the nose. Charleston blinks but takes it well.
Gaines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
Gaines slips under a jab from Charleston.#T2#
Gaines slips under a jab.
Gaines is looking to counter the offense by Charleston and move into the clinch.
Gaines lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston throws a lazy right hand but Gaines sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charleston scores with a push kick.
Gaines throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaines misses with a looping right.
Charleston misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gaines on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gaines fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gaines looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Gaines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaines.
Gaines is looking to clinch but Charleston is avoiding it.
Gaines throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range. #T3#
Charleston swings for the body but Gaines moves out of range.
Charleston misses with a double jab.
Gaines appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Charleston.
A big left from Gaines misses.
Charleston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaines tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaines throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Gaines chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charleston can pounce on him.
Gaines changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaines misses with a body shot.
Gaines slips a jab from Charleston.
Gaines doesn't manage to clinch there - Charleston circles away.
As Gaines backs off Charleston throws a huge counter combo but Gaines manages to avoid it all.
Charleston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Gaines moved away.
A big left from Gaines misses.
Gaines throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charleston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gaines fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaines is looking to clinch.
Charleston just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Charleston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gaines has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gaines and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Charleston slips a jab and a cross from Gaines.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Charleston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Charleston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Charleston moves out of range as Gaines strikes.
Charleston throws a big counter head kick but Gaines avoids it with no problem.#T5#
Gaines keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaines swings for the body but Charleston moves out of range.
Gaines on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gaines avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Gaines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaines throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaines backing away here, and Charleston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Charleston misses.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaines avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charleston moves out of range as Gaines strikes.
Gaines throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T6#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charleston. Gaines shrugs it off though.
Nice straight punches there by Gaines. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaines.
Gaines throws a lazy right hand but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaines swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaines moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston misses with a wild combination.
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaines takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaines was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Gaines.#T7#
No joy there for Gaines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Gaines.
Gaines misses with a looping left.
Gaines jabs at Charleston's body.
Gaines throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston counters with a good, hard body kick but Gaines shrugs it off.
Gaines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charleston.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Gaines throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charleston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaines.
Gaines throws a right hand that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice body shot.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick. #T8#
Charleston looks to land a right hand but Gaines moved out of range.
Gaines looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charleston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charleston takes a swing at Gaines's ribcage but misses.
Charleston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaines is out of range and Charleston settles back down.
Charleston lands a body shot.
Gaines misses with a straight left.
Gaines moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gaines misses the target.
Charleston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaines moves away.
Charleston moves out of range as Gaines strikes.
It seemed like Charleston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gaines swinging wildly here. #T9#
Gaines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charleston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gaines takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaines lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gaines looks to land a combination. Charleston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaines throws a combination that misses
and Charleston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaines.
Charleston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charleston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaines throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Gaines misses.
It seemed like Charleston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Levon Charleston.
I think Charleston 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Charleston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charleston punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charleston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charleston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charleston thumps Robinson with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson scores with a jab. Charleston acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Charleston scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Robinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robinson is fighting to break Charleston's control of his arms but Charleston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Charleston wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Charleston's head.
Charleston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson postures up and lands a big shot to Charleston's brow.
Charleston keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Charleston being controlled here, momentarily.
Charleston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charleston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robinson 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Robinson catches Charleston right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Charleston's guard.

Charleston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Robinson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charleston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Charleston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson is trying to stall.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Robinson has Charleston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charleston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Charleston.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Robinson tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it. #BC#
Charleston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
Charleston throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Robinson scores to the head and body with a nice 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!
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charleston.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Nice body kick there by Charleston.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Charleston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Charleston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Charleston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robinson trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Charleston.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
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.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Charleston defends it.
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Robinson cracks Charleston with a big elbow.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Charleston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charleston dodges the ground and pound from Robinson.
Robinson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robinson trying to control the action but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Robinson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T7#
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charleston keeps working.
Charleston can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Charleston is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charleston tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Charleston stops Robinson from passing to mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Robinson.
Robinson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charleston keeps working.
Robinson lands a few punches from side control.
Robinson is chipping away with strikes. #T9#
Charleston is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Charleston takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Robinson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Charleston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Charleston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robinson is staying tight to Charleston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Charleston scores with a decent looking hook.
Charleston lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charleston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charleston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Robinson will feel that in the morning.
Charleston throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Charleston drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Charleston.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charleston looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.#T1#
Charleston lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Charleston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hank Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Robinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Charleston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robinson but great work by Charleston.
Charleston wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Charleston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Charleston is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston taking a breather here.
Robinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charleston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Charleston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Charleston manages to capitalize on a mistake by Robinson to take his back!
Robinson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Charleston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson wants to control but Charleston is having none of it.#T4#
Robinson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Charleston is staying active.
Charleston wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Charleston isn't that keen on the idea.
Charleston content just to control the position here. #T5#
Charleston prevents Robinson from getting the reversal.
Charleston trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Charleston controlling his opponent.
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Charleston maintains control.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Charleston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Charleston has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson wants to control but Charleston is having none of it.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard. #T7#
Charleston controlling his opponent.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charleston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson gets back to half guard.#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.
Charleston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Charleston manages to pass to mount!
Charleston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Charleston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charleston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Charleston avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Charleston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charleston avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Charleston fights it but they end up in guard.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Charleston.
Charleston is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Charleston blocks nicely.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charleston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Charleston tries to land a front kick but Robinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Robinson gets a double leg takedown into Charleston's guard.
Charleston is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Charleston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Charleston keeps moving.
Robinson postures up. #T2#
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Charleston blocks nicely.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charleston.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charleston.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Charleston feints and then cracks Robinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robinson down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Robinson slips a jab from Charleston.
Robinson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Charleston scores with a decent looking hook.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Charleston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charleston cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charleston counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charleston as he jumps to the side.
Charleston thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charleston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Charleston avoids it well. #TD2#
Robinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Charleston wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Charleston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charleston is controlling Robinson's posture.#T5#
Robinson trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charleston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charleston throws a front kick that sends Robinson stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Charleston enables Robinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Charleston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charleston is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Charleston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Charleston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charleston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Charleston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Robinson 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.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
Robinson moves out of range as Charleston strikes.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Charleston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Charleston.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.#T8#
Robinson throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Charleston. #TD2#
Robinson shoots in and bounces Charleston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Charleston has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Charleston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson. #T9#
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Charleston is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Hank Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Charleston moves away and avoids it.
Charleston looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
Charleston scores with a hook.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Levon Charleston.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charleston, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Charleston!
Levon Charleston 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 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shay.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Shay tries to counter it with a takedown but Charleston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charleston throws a looping overhand right but Shay ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Charleston.
The crowd cheers as Shay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Charleston doesn't seem phased though.
Charleston lands a nice hook to Shay's body. Shay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charleston 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.
A big right from Charleston misses.
Shay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Charleston thuds his right hand into Shay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Shay misses the shot to the body.
Shay throws a big shot that misses.
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Shay misses. #T1#
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Shay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Charleston!
Shay tries to advance to mount but Charleston denies him.
Shay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Charleston some visible discomfort.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shay working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Shay tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from Shay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Shay goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Charleston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shay's guard! Nice work there by Charleston! #SUB2#
Shay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Charleston defends well.
Charleston trying to control the position from guard on top but Shay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Shay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shay keeping moving, preventing Charleston from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charleston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Charleston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shay wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Shay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shay controlling Charleston's posture.
Charleston forces his way into half guard.
Shay is looking to control Charleston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shay avoid being mounted?
Charleston is trying to control the action in half guard but Shay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Shay looking for submissions off his back.
Shay is trying to maintain the position but Charleston is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Shay is refusing to be controlled, as Charleston sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shay trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shay is looking for a sweep. Charleston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charleston stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charleston's corner calls for a 1-2. Charleston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T5#
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Shay.
Charleston jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shay ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Shay with the counter takedown but Charleston avoids it easily.
Charleston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A good leg kick by Charleston.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charleston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Shay.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Shay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shay.
Shay scores with a hook to the body. Charleston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T6#
Shay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charleston thuds a left hand into Shay's body.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Shay.
Shay shoots for a takedown but Charleston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charleston avoids the body shot from Shay.
Shay misses with a lunging right hand
and Charleston counters with an outside leg kick.
Shay lands with a hook. Charleston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Shay.
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Charleston misses its intended target.
Charleston thows a body kick. Shay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Charleston tries to land a front kick but Shay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charleston lands a jab to the nose.#T7#
Charleston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
Shay throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Charleston connects with a high kick.
Charleston walks into a jab.
Crunch! Charleston slams his shin into Shay's torso.
Charleston jabs at Shay's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shay is defended easily by Charleston.
Charleston scoring well with a low kick there. #T8#
Charleston fakes the leg kick and cracks Shay in the body.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Charleston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charleston tries to clinch but Shay moves out of range.
Shay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shay.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Shay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Shay throws out a loose jab but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Charleston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T9#
Shay misses with an uppercut
and Charleston counters with a straight right hand.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shay.
Charleston looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Charleston leaves Shay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tevin Shay.
Charleston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Charleston.
Charleston jabs Shay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charleston defends well and Shay ends up having to push Charleston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Shay throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shay takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston throws a nice head kick!
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
Shay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charleston scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shay scores with the left hand. Charleston knows he should have avoided that one.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston throws a jab but it's blocked by Shay.
Charleston moves forwards but Shay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Charleston throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Shay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Charleston!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charleston can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Shay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charleston keeps working.
Charleston tries to buck Shay off but Shay is having none of it.
Charleston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shay is trying to control. Charleston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Shay seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Charleston has recovered full guard.
Shay trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom. #T2#
Shay throwing strikes from guard but Charleston blocks nicely.
Charleston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shay can do to turn this around?
Shay preventing the sweep.
Shay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shay tries to free his leg and advance position but Charleston is retaining full guard.
Shay preventing the sweep. #T3#
Shay wants to control from the top but Charleston keeps moving.
Shay throws a big elbow that misses.
Charleston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shay slips under a jab.
Shay scores with a jab. Charleston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
Shay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Charleston with a body shot.
Shay just misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shay. That did some damage!
Shay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shay slips a jab from Charleston.
And Shay tries to counter it with a takedown but Charleston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Shay keeps the fight on the outside.
Charleston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shay. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shay misses with a body shot
and Charleston counters with a thumping low kick.
Charleston throws a body kick that misses.
Levon Charleston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Shay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Shay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body. Shay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Charleston throws a head kick that Shay semi-blocks. #T5#
Shay jabs Charleston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Charleston.
Shay throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charleston misses with a hook. Shay ducked under it nicely.
Shay throws a sloppy body shot
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charleston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charleston's head backwards.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.
Shay cracks Charleston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charleston thinks about countering with a head kick.
Charleston misses with a head kick. #T6#
Shay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Charleston tries to close the distance and clinch but Shay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charleston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Shay or perhaps it was just good defense by Charleston, which made it look bad.
Charleston cracks a nice hook into Shay's ribs.
Charleston thows a body kick. Shay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shay misses the shot to the body.
Shay scores with a jab to the body.
Shay swings for the body but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston lands a high kick! #T7#
The fighters circle momentarily. Charleston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Charleston lands a nice hook to Shay's body. Shay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charleston is looking to slow Shay down with leg kicks.
Charleston connects with the punch.
Shay misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Charleston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shay misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Charleston.
Charleston throws a nice head kick!
Shay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Charleston as Shay shoots in.#T8#
Shay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Shay misses with a body shot.
Charleston slips a jab from Shay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Charleston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charleston misses with a straight right.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Shay moved away.
Shay with the counter takedown but Charleston avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charleston.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shay!
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shay's sensitive parts.
Charleston lands a nice looking body kick.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charleston.#T9#
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Shay moves out of range easily.
Shay scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shay. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Charleston misses the target.
Charleston is looking to score with low kicks.
Shay looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charleston fails to land with a series of punches.
Shay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Charleston defends it well.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Shay.
Shay walks into a stiff left hand from Charleston.
Shay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Charleston throws a jab but it's blocked by Shay.
Shay takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston ducks right into an uppercut from Shay.
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charleston throws a big shot that misses.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Shay.
Charleston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Charleston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Charleston misses.
Charleston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shay will feel that in the morning.
Shay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shay.
A swing and a miss from Charleston.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston tried to counter with a leg kick but Shay avoided it.
Charleston with a hook.
Charleston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shay throws out a loose jab but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Shay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charleston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charleston throws an overhand right that lands on Shay's shoulder, as Shay tries to avoid the shot.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Shay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shay. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shay throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Charleston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shay scores with a shot to the body.
Shay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston looks to land a combination. Shay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shay misses with an uppercut.
Shay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Shay slips under a jab from Charleston.
Shay avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Charleston lands a head shot.
Charleston throws a leg kick that misses.
Shay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charleston misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Charleston misses its intended target.
Shay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Charleston takes a swing at Shay's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Shay misses.
Shay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Shay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Shay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston lands a head shot.
Shay misses with an uppercut.
Shay misses with a looping left.
Shay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Shay tries to counter it with a takedown but Charleston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shay blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Shay.
Charleston digs a good body shot into Shay's ribs.#T5#
Shay slips under a jab from Charleston.
Shay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Shay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Charleston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Charleston throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Shay counters with a takedown into side control.
Charleston is looking for a sweep.
Charleston dodges the ground and pound from Shay.#SUB2#
Shay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charleston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Shay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Charleston is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shay trying to control the position but Charleston is working away.
Charleston is trying to control Shay's posture but Shay avoids it. #T7##SUB2#
Shay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Charleston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shay but great work by Charleston.
Shay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Charleston is trying to maintain the position but Shay is very close to passing his half guard.
Charleston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Charleston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Charleston is looking to control Shay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charleston avoid being mounted?#T8##SUB2#
Shay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charleston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shay.
Charleston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shay is working away from the top position though.
Shay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Charleston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T9#
Shay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shay lands with a punch from half guard.
Shay wants to pass to mount but Charleston is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shay lands a nice short elbow.
Shay prevents Charleston from improving his position.
Charleston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Shay.
Shay is taking a breather. Charleston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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 Levon Charleston.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charleston, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Charleston!
Levon Charleston decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Tevin Shay had this to say: 'I'll look back on the film and see what I did wrong. I'll take this "L"... it's on me.'.

Event: TOF 44
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charleston throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Charleston tries to land a body kick
and Stewart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stewart lands a right hook to the body.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart blocks a leg kick.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Stewart throws a good cross that connects.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Charleston lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charleston slips a jab from Stewart.#T1#
Stewart misses with a hook.
Stewart misses with a straight left.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart scores with a jab.
Stewart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charleston momentarily.
Stewart lands with a nice body punch.
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Stewart blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Charleston throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
It looked like Stewart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Charleston counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charleston counters with a body kick.
Stewart misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Charleston motions for Stewart to come forward. Charleston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Charleston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.#T3#
Charleston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart swings for the body but Charleston moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart scores with the left hand. Charleston knows he should have avoided that one.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Charleston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charleston.
Stewart presses Charleston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart lands with a left to the head.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Charleston misses with the head strike. #T4#
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart lands a nice uppercut.
Charleston tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Charleston has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Charleston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5#
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart is struggling to control the position.
Stewart presses Charleston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Charleston swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Charleston throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart pushes Charleston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T6#
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses.
Charleston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Stewart tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Charleston lands an uppercut.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Charleston blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Charleston lands with a right to the head. #T7#
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charleston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Charleston takes a shot to the head.
Stewart lands a shot to the body.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart presses Charleston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Stewart on the inside. #T8#
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart is working Charleston over against the cage.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Stewart controls his hands.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Stewart tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Charleston tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs. #T9#
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart blocking some punches.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Charleston controls his hands.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
A short body shot lands from Charleston as the two fighters clinch.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Stewart's cut.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston thows a body kick. Stewart tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Stewart walks into a jab.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Charleston manages to circle out of the way.
Danny Stewart is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charleston can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Charleston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Stewart. Beautiful body shot.
Charleston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Stewart misses the jab.
Charleston cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Stewart connects with a single shot there.
Charleston throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Stewart moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Stewart misses with a body shot. #T2#
Charleston looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
Charleston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charleston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Charleston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charleston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stewart rather than just go for the knockout.
Stewart moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Stewart scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Stewart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charleston throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Charleston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charleston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charleston staying out of range there.
Stewart throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Stewart darts in and clinches Charleston up against the cage.
Charleston lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danny Stewart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Charleston tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stewart.
Charleston is breathing heavily.
Stewart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stewart - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stewart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Charleston lands a left hand.
Stewart gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Stewart. #T5#
Charleston letting Stewart take a breather here.
Charleston tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Charleston misses with some punches.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body.#T6#
Stewart blocking some punches.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charleston misses with some punches.
Charleston tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart is leaning against Charleston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T7#
Stewart lands a left hand.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Charleston is rocked!
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart has Charleston pressed against the cage.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
Charleston swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Stewart. #T8#
Charleston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Charleston throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Charleston. #BC2#
Charleston breaks from the clinch.
Stewart throws out a powerful jab.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Charleston moved out of range.#T9#
Charleston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Charleston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Charleston punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
Charleston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewart.
Charleston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stewart takes a step back to recover.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Charleston cracks Stewart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charleston slips under a jab from Stewart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Stewart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Stewart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Stewart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Charleston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Stewart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Charleston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stewart throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Charleston thows a body kick. Stewart tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stewart is looking to counter punch.
Stewart lands with a cross.
Charleston is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charleston seems to have recovered his senses.
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
As Charleston tries to get set, Stewart tries to push him back and clinch up but Charleston manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Stewart misses with a series of wild punches.
Charleston blocks a jab.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart misses with a hook.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart misses with a few strikes there.
Charleston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charleston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charleston works Stewart's body with a nice hook.
Stewart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Stewart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Charleston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Charleston.
Stewart pushes Charleston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Charleston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stewart's sensitive parts. #T3#
Charleston lands with a nice body punch.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charleston throws a body kick that misses.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Stewart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charleston drops his hands momentarily and Stewart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Charleston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stewart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Charleston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart swings for the body but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Charleston just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart is looking to counter punch.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Charleston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Stewart scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Charleston unleashes a big counter combination but Stewart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Charleston.
A slow jab from Charleston misses its intended target.
Charleston staying out of range there.#T5#
Charleston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stewart's head.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart lands a lovely overhand right.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charleston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston works Stewart's body with a nice hook.
Charleston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.#T6#
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Charleston counters with a body kick.
Stewart works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart lands a really nice looking cross but Charleston seems unphased.
Charleston thuds his shin into the meat of Stewart's side.
Charleston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charleston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart scores with a body shot.
Charleston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Charleston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charleston slips a jab from Stewart.
Charleston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T7#
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
Charleston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Charleston defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart sets himself, and Charleston steps forward looking for the clinch! Stewart avoids it this time.
Charleston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Charleston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stewart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stewart staying out of range there.
As Charleston tries to get set, Stewart tries to push him back and clinch up but Charleston manages to avoid the attempt.
Charleston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Charleston is out of range.
Charleston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target. #T8#
Charleston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charleston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charleston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Charleston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charleston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stewart.
Charleston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart cracks Charleston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T9#
Stewart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charleston's hands.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Levon Charleston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charleston punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
Stewart checks a leg kick.
Charleston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stewart.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Charleston slips under a jab from Stewart.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a body kick.
Danny Stewart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewart throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Stewart!
Our winner, Danny Stewart, 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 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Charleston staying out of range there.
Blue moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Blue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blue throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston tries to land a front kick but Blue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
It seemed like Charleston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Blue down.
Blue throws out a loose jab but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue misses with a lunging right hand
and Charleston counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue tries to move into range but Charleston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blue with the inside leg kick.
Blue lands a jab to the head.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Charleston lands with a kick to the temple. Blue shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
Blue avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Charleston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charleston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Charleston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blue doesn't seem phased though.
Blue takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Charleston as he checks the leg kick.
Blue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charleston.
Blue swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a low kick, right behind Blue 's knee.
Charleston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue.
Charleston misses with a leg kick.
Blue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charleston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charleston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blue throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Charleston counters with a stiff right hand.
Charleston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charleston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blue in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Blue down.
Blue lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Blue.
Charleston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Blue on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Blue throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blue throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charleston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Charleston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blue checks a low kick from Charleston.
Charleston lands a jab to the nose.
Charleston walks into a stiff left hand from Blue.
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Blue - just one landing.
Blue is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blue misses with a left hand
and Charleston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blue really felt that one!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston throws a solid leg kick but Blue takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charleston.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Blue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charleston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Blue staying out of range there.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Blue on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Charleston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charleston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charleston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T5#
Charleston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blue lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charleston works the jab nicely.
Blue throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Charleston.
Blue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Blue off balance momentarily.
Charleston takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue connects with a leg kick.
Blue throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Charleston scores with a head kick. Blue tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Charleston moves out of range as Blue strikes.
A little jabbing left from Charleston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charleston misses with a lunging right hand
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blue.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blue.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Blue misses.
A big left from Blue misses.
Blue throws a nice head kick! #T7#
Blue slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Charleston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston throws a right hand that misses
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Charleston.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Charleston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blue throws out the jab.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blue. Blue obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston lands with an overhand left.
Blue punishes Charleston's body with a nice straight punch.
Charleston misses with a kick to the body
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Blue avoids it.
A big right from Blue misses.
Blue sets himself, and Charleston steps forward looking for the clinch! Blue avoids it this time.
Blue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charleston.
A jab from Charleston finds it's way through Blue's defenses.
Charleston misses with a hook to the body
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Charleston throws a wild body kick that Blue sees coming a mile off.
Charleston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blue lands a nice shot that snaps Charleston's head back.
Blue checks a leg kick nicely.
Charleston throws a leg kick which misses Blue's front leg but catches the back leg as Blue tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charleston. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.#T9#
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Charleston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Charleston.
Charleston throws a push kick but Blue slaps the foot to one side.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Blue.
A jab from Charleston does it's job there.
A low kick from Charleston misses
letting Blue counter with a right hand.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charleston.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charleston connects with a crisp jab.
Charleston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Charleston takes one on the button.
Blue moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charleston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blue has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blue moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Charleston misses the body punch
and Blue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Levon Charleston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charleston moves out of range of the strikes.
Charleston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue misses the shot to the body.
Blue scores with a one two! Charleston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Blue misses with a looping right.
Blue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charleston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Charleston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blue scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charleston slips under a jab.
Charleston misses with a right hand
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Charleston slips a straight right by Blue.
Charleston avoids the body shot from Blue.
Blue stuns Charleston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Charleston looks for the body kick but Blue saw that one coming.
Blue is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Blue misses with a low kick.
Blue misses with a lunging right hand
and Charleston counters with an inside leg kick.
Blue lunges at Charleston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charleston's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue slips a straight right by Charleston.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Charleston defending well as Blue loads up on a big left hand.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Charleston lands with a shot to the body.
Blue throws a low kick but Charleston moves out of range easily. #T3#
Blue walks forward, straight into a front kick from Charleston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Charleston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
As Charleston tries to get set, Blue tries to push him back and clinch up but Charleston manages to avoid the attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
Blue cracks Charleston with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Charleston.
Charleston throws a lazy head kick
enabling Blue to counter with a crisp jab.
Charleston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charleston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Blue misses with a hook.
Blue throws a hook but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
A head kick by Charleston misses
and Blue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charleston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Blue throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
And Charleston responds with a good body kick, but Blue manages to step out the way in time.
Nice body kick there by Charleston.
Charleston connects with a right hand. Blue shakes it off.
Good exchange - Blue coming out on top.#T5#
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Blue moved away.
Charleston throws a lazy right hand but Blue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston misses with a right hand
and Blue counters with a nice uppercut.
Charleston scores with a jab to the head.
Blue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blue throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Blue checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blue sizes up Charleston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blue misses with a straight left.
Charleston tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it. #T6#
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blue. Blue obviously looking to wear him down.
Blue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charleston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blue.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charleston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Blue down.
Blue looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Charleston fakes the leg kick and cracks Blue in the body.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Blue is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Charleston misses.
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T7#
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Blue gets tackled into the cage by Charleston. Charleston maintains the clinch.
Charleston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue effectively controlling the action here.
Charleston working aggressively here.
Blue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Charleston blocks with his arms.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T8#
Charleston cracks Blue with a nice body shot.
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Charleston.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Blue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston takes a shot to the head.
Blue will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Charleston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Charleston pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charleston scores with a shot to the side of Blue's head.
Blue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charleston managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston. #T9#
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Blue scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Charleston is defending well for now.
Charleston blocks the elbow strike.
Charleston avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Lloyd Blue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Charleston prevents a body shot from Blue.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blue working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charleston lands with a right to the head.
Charleston lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lloyd Blue will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Blue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
A countering left hand to the body from Charleston misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Blue blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Blue misses its target.
Blue misses with a hook
letting Charleston counter with a right hand.
Charleston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blue looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charleston misses with a straight left.
Blue appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Charleston.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charleston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charleston throws a counter combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charleston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston lands a front kick.
Charleston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blue connects with a nice looking jab.
Blue misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue slips a jab from Charleston.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston slips under a jab from Blue.
Blue avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Blue misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Charleston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blue lands with a straight right. Charleston didn't see that one coming.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Blue misses with a low kick.#T2#
Blue goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charleston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blue throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charleston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blue is able to avoid easily.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blue is looking to clinch.
Blue misses with a hook.
Blue walks into a straight right hand from Charleston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Charleston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charleston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Charleston misses with a left hand
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blue lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Charleston misses with a looping left.
Charleston moves out of range as Blue strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
Charleston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blue works the jab nicely.
Blue scores with a nice right hand.
Blue misses with a hook.
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blue ducks right into an uppercut from Charleston.
Blue misses with a straight right.
Charleston avoids the body shot from Blue. #T4#
Blue tries to clinch up.
Blue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charleston.
Charleston throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blue throws out a loose jab but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blue throws a leg kick but Charleston moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Charleston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
And Blue counters with a quick kick to the body but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blue appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Charleston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T5#
Nice defenses there by Blue.
A big right from Blue misses. #CL#
Blue rushes Charleston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Charleston blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blue.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Blue.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blue misses with a punch to the body. #T6#
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Blue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Blue lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue lands a shoulder strike.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston misses with a body punch.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blue presses Charleston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Charleston misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Blue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charleston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Blue counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T7#
Charleston works on Blue's body with a couple of short punches.
Blue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blue's elbow.
Blue working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Blue lands a hook that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Blue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charleston lands with a light punch inside.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside. #T8#
Blue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charleston avoids it.
Blue misses with a body punch.
Charleston misses with some punches.
Blue takes a shot to the head.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Blue controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Charleston's brow.
Charleston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blue blocking some punches.
Blue scores with a shot to the side of Charleston's head. #T9#
Come on Blue - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blue prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blue blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Blue.
Charleston avoids a wild elbow strike from Blue.
Charleston working hard to break the clinch.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.
Charleston cracks Blue with a nice body shot.
Blue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Blue!
Lloyd Blue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coles.
Coles throws a shot from downtown. Charleston moves away and avoids it.
Coles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Charleston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charleston misses with a jab to the body
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Coles avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Coles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coles throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Charleston to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Charleston.
Charleston walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coles misses with a body shot
and Charleston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Coles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coles throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Coles misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charleston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Charleston delivers a nice body kick.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coles moves away.
Charleston cracks a nice hook into Coles's ribs.
Coles misses the body punch
and Charleston counters with a nice body kick.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coles was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Coles scores with the left hand. Charleston knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coles misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Coles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charleston can pounce on him.
Charleston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charleston misses the shot to the body.
Coles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charleston.
Coles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coles.
Charleston misses with a hook
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Coles.
Coles misses with a double jab.
Coles avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Charleston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Phillip Coles has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Charleston.#T3#
Coles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Charleston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coles scrambles back to his feet.
Coles misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Charleston slips a straight right by Coles.
It appears Charleston was looking to counter with a kick there.
Coles cracks Charleston with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Coles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Charleston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charleston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coles.
Charleston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coles.
Coles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Charleston throws a front kick that sends Coles stumbling back into the cage.
Charleston throws a front kick that sends Coles stumbling back into the cage.
Charleston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charleston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coles.
Charleston avoids the body shot from Coles. #T4#
Coles misses with a hook.
Charleston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coles defending well as Charleston loads up on a big left hand.
Charleston defending well as Coles loads up on a big left hand.
Charleston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston misses the shot to the body.
Coles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Charleston scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Charleston.
A low kick lands for Charleston.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Coles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charleston.
No joy there for Coles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coles has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charleston.
Coles throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Charleston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T5#
Charleston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coles.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Coles moved away.
Coles misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coles.
Charleston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Coles avoids a kick to the body.
Charleston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charleston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coles loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Coles throws a body shot but no joy.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Coles throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick. #T6#
Charleston digs a good body shot into Coles's ribs.
Coles misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donk. Coles catches Charleston right on the button with a cross.
Coles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charleston lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Coles.
Charleston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coles.
Charleston throws a leg kick that misses.
Coles with a nice cross.
A jab from Coles misses.
Charleston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coles throws out the jab.
Charleston throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Charleston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T7#
Decent striking displayed by Charleston there.
Charleston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Charleston misses with a kick to the body.
Charleston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coles misses with a body shot
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charleston lands a really nice looking cross but Coles seems unphased.
Charleston loads up on a big right hand but Coles slips the punch.
Charleston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coles.
Coles checks the leg kick.
Coles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
A counter left hand to the body from Charleston misses its target.
Charleston slips under a jab from Coles.
Coles takes one on the button.
Coles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T8#
Some wild striking there from Coles.
Charleston throws a push kick but Coles slaps the foot to one side.
Charleston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coles counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston throws a push kick but Coles slaps the foot to one side.
Charleston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coles looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Coles looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Charleston throws a leg kick
and Coles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Coles.
Coles blocks the body kick.
Charleston lands a high kick!
Charleston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T9#
Coles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coles avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Charleston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Charleston just misses with a punch to the body.
Coles misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Coles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Coles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Coles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Charleston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coles manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Coles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coles just misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston defending well as Coles loads up on a big left hand.
Coles throws a shot from downtown. Charleston moves away and avoids it.
Coles throws a shot to the body.
Coles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Charleston misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coles! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Coles might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Charleston has got the better of the exchanges.
Charleston lands a jab.
Coles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coles missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Coles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coles connects with the punch.
Coles looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
Coles blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Coles looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Coles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coles throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Charleston misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coles.
Nice defenses there by Coles.
Coles misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Charleston. #T2#
Charleston moves away from the strike by Coles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Coles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Charleston - the referee stops the clock and Coles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Charleston. Coles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coles's sensitive parts.
Charleston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coles circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coles misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Charleston slams his shin into Coles's torso.
Coles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Coles.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
Charleston lands a high kick!
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coles looks to land a right hand but Charleston moved out of range.#T3#
Coles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Charleston.
Coles misses with an uppercut. Charleston saw that one coming.
Coles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Charleston slips a jab from Coles.
Coles throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Coles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coles misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Charleston misses its target.
Coles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charleston avoids the body shot from Coles.
A telegraphed right hand from Coles misses the target.
It appears Charleston was looking to counter with a kick there.
Coles avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Charleston slips under a jab from Coles.
Coles throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Charleston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coles takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coles throws a hook but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston defending well as Coles loads up on a big left hand.
Coles misses with an uppercut. Charleston saw that one coming.
Charleston is looking to score with low kicks.
Charleston moves out of range as Coles strikes.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Coles throws a series of strikes that have Charleston backpedaling.
Coles tries to bum rush Charleston with a series of wild strikes but Charleston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Charleston. #T5#
Coles throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Coles lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Charleston misses with a straight right.
Coles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Charleston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charleston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T6#
Coles swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coles was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Charleston misses with a looping right.
Charleston throws a leg kick which misses Coles's front leg but catches the back leg as Coles tries to avoid it.
Coles scores with a decent looking hook.
Charleston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Coles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charleston lands with a right hand.
Coles throws a jab but it's blocked by Charleston.
Coles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Coles sizes up Charleston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Coles moves out of range easily.
Coles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charleston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T7#
Coles cracks Charleston with an open hand slap.
Coles misses with an uppercut. Charleston saw that one coming.
Coles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coles lands a nice hook to Charleston's body. Charleston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Coles off balance momentarily.
Charleston stuns Coles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Charleston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Charleston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charleston digs a good hook to Coles's body.
Coles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Coles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coles misses with a wild body shot.
Coles misses with a looping left.#T8#
Charleston slips a straight right by Coles.
Coles throws a jab but it's blocked by Charleston.
Charleston fakes the leg kick and cracks Coles in the body.
Coles is breathing heavily.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coles's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coles throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coles misses with a body shot
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charleston. Coles shrugs it off though.
Coles throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Coles misses.
Coles slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Coles misses the target.
Charleston is looking to counter with a body kick.
Charleston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T9#
Coles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Charleston defending well as Coles loads up on a big left hand.
Coles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Charleston.
Coles misses with an uppercut.
Charleston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charleston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coles misses with a straight right.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Charleston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coles.
Charleston jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phillip Coles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Coles throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coles.
Coles misses with a body shot.
As Coles backs away, Charleston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coles loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Charleston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Charleston connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Coles misses the target.
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coles.
Coles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coles misses with a body shot.
Charleston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coles to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Coles blocks a head kick by Charleston.
It seemed like Coles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charleston scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Charleston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coles scores with a hook to the body. Charleston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coles scores with a body shot.
Coles throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charleston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coles 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.
Charleston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coles throws out a counter right but Charleston avoids it with no problem.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Coles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Charleston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coles.
Charleston throws a quick counter kick to the body but Coles avoids it.
Charleston just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Charleston staying out of range there.
Charleston throws a right and a left that Coles avoids nicely.
Coles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Charleston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Coles really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Coles misses with a body shot.
It looked like Charleston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coles.
Charleston slips a straight right by Coles.
Coles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Coles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charleston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coles.
Charleston lands a head kick. Coles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Coles.
Coles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Coles works Charleston's body with a nice hook.
Coles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coles throws a big shot that misses.
Coles moves out of range of the strikes.
Coles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charleston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Charleston misses with a looping right.
Coles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coles thuds a left hand into Charleston's body.
Coles defending well as Charleston loads up on a big left hand.
Coles misses with a straight left.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coles.
Charleston throws a wild body kick that Coles sees coming a mile off.
Coles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coles duly obliges. #T4#
Charleston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coles.
Charleston looks for the body kick but Coles saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Coles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
Coles misses with a body shot.
Charleston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coles blocks a jab.
Coles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charleston throws a looping overhand right but Coles ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Charleston is looking to slow Coles down with leg kicks.
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Charleston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T5#
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coles moves away.
Coles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charleston throws a leg kick but Coles checks it.
A jab from Coles misses.
Coles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coles misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coles. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coles blocks a head kick by Charleston.
A combination from Charleston does no damage.
Charleston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charleston counters with a left to the body.
A left lands for Coles.#T6#
Charleston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coles is out of range and Charleston settles back down.
Coles misses with a left hand
and Charleston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Charleston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coles. That did some damage!
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Coles moves out of range easily.
Charleston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Charleston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Coles misses.
Charleston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coles throws a jab but it's blocked by Charleston.
Charleston digs a good hook to Coles's body.
Charleston scores with a kick to the body. #T7#
Coles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charleston avoids the body shot from Coles.
Coles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Charleston misses with an uppercut
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Coles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coles misses with a shot to the body
and Charleston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Charleston fakes the leg kick and cracks Coles in the body.
Coles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coles moves away.
Coles staying out of range there.#T8#
Coles moves out of range as Charleston strikes.
Coles ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Coles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coles misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Charleston throws a front kick aimed at Coles's knee but Coles avoids it well.
Charleston wants to land a leg kick but Coles is out of range.
Coles looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
Charleston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coles connects with a looping right hand.
Coles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Charleston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coles to score with a decent uppercut.
Coles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charleston's head backwards.#T9#
Charleston misses with a looping left.
Coles misses the shot to the body.
Charleston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Charleston throws a lazy uppercut
and Coles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Charleston slips under a jab from Coles.
Coles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillip Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Charleston.
Coles misses with a wild combination.
Charleston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Coles checks a low kick from Charleston.
A big left from Coles misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 24
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Ung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charleston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charleston's waist but Charleston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ung off to one side.
Charleston cracks Ung with an open hand slap.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston moves into range and connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Charleston checks a leg kick.
Ung takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ung tries for a takedown but Charleston circles away easily
and Charleston counters with a nice leg kick.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leef Ung.#TD2#
Ung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Charleston's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ung prevents Charleston from improving his position.
Ung looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Charleston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Ung prevents Charleston from improving his position.
Ung lands strikes from half guard.
Ung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charleston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Charleston defending well though.
Charleston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Charleston trying to control here.
Charleston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ung scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ung lands a nice short elbow.
Ung controlling the pace. #T2#
Ung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Charleston is trying to get back to full guard.
Ung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ung looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Charleston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Ung.
Ung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Charleston defending well though.
Ung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Charleston trying to control but Ung postures up.
Ung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Charleston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ung. #T3#
Ung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ung working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Charleston is trying to control but can't.
Charleston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ung.
Ung is keen to just control but Charleston is a slippery customer.
Ung lands strikes from half guard.
Ung throwing shots but Charleston is blocking nicely.
Ung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Ung winds up and cracks Charleston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Charleston is looking to control Ung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charleston avoid being mounted?
Ung slips a nice elbow through Charleston's hands, connecting with Charleston's forehead.
Charleston is looking for a sweep. Ung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Ung.
Charleston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ung.
Charleston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Charleston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Charleston taking some punishment here, with Ung in his half guard.
Charleston taking some punishment here, with Ung in his half guard.
Ung is thwarting Charleston's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Ung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Charleston manages to get to full guard.
Charleston controls Ung momentarily but Ung frees himself.
Ung wants to control from the top but Charleston keeps moving.
Ung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ung looking to pass the guard.
Ung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Charleston wants to control the position but Ung says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ung scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Ung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ung misses with a head shot. Charleston uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ung throws a big right hand that misses.
Ung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ung trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ung postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Charleston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ung, into his guard. #REVR#
Charleston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Ung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Charleston preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Charleston.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charleston sprawls well. Charleston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ung gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leef Ung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Charleston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charleston wants it to stay on the feet.
Ung with a poor takedown
and Charleston counters with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ung.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leef Ung.
A big right from Ung misses.
Charleston with the inside leg kick.
Ung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charleston. Charleston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Ung moved away.
Ung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Charleston defends it well.
Charleston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charleston counters with a nice body kick.
Ung misses with a takedown attempt - Charleston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Charleston. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Charleston.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ung shoots and misses
and Charleston counters with a one-two to the body.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ung shoots in for a double leg but Charleston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charleston swivels and escapes.
Ung takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ung is breathing heavily.
Ung misses the jab.
Ung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ung throws a right hand that misses
and Ung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ung fails with the takedown
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Charleston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Charleston scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Ung pushes Charleston up against the cage in a clinch.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ung.
Charleston working aggressively here.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ung jumps guard but Charleston stands there with Ung around his waist. Ung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ung is trying to pull guard but Charleston has him pressed against the cage.
Ung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Charleston is defending well.
Ung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Charleston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Charleston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Charleston.
Charleston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Charleston scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Charleston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Charleston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ung.
Charleston prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Charleston.
Charleston lands a body punch.
Charleston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ung backwards.
Charleston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Charleston as the two fighters clinch.
Ung blocks a body shot from Charleston. #T4#
Ung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charleston lands a right hand.
Ung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Charleston scores with a nice short 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!
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charleston lands with a short shot to the head.
Charleston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ung.
Charleston lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charleston connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Charleston.
Ung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T5#
Charleston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ung has his takedown stuffed
and Charleston counters with a body kick.
Charleston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Charleston.
Leef Ung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charleston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Ung off balance momentarily.
Ung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charleston counters with a nice kick to the body.
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Charleston.
Charleston connects with a high kick.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ung tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Charleston counters with an inside leg kick.
Levon Charleston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charleston digs a good hook to Ung's body.
Charleston scores with a decent looking hook.
Charleston stuffs the takedown.#T6#
Charleston thuds his shin into the meat of Ung's side.
Ung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charleston avoids it really well and circles away.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charleston scores with a push kick.
Charleston feints and then cracks Ung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ung down.
Ung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charleston's waist but Charleston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ung off to one side.
Charleston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Charleston catches Ung right on the button with a cross.
Ung has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charleston.
Charleston scores with a jab to the body.#T7#
Ung walks forward, straight into a front kick from Charleston.
Charleston lands with a slapping head kick.
Charleston thows a body kick. Ung tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ung shoots in looking for a takedown. Charleston tries to sprawl out of it but Ung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charleston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charleston with a nice calf kick.
Charleston stuffs the takedown attempt from Ung. Ung gets slowly back to his feet.
Ung tries to clinch up but Charleston circles away and keeps his distance.
Ung moves forwards but Charleston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ung goes for a double leg but Charleston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Charleston continues to drive forward.
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T8#
Ung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Charleston counters with a nice uppercut.
Ung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ung tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Charleston.
Charleston scores with a punch to the head.
Ung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ung with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Charleston counter with a right hand.
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
Ung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charleston circles away.
Ung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ung fails with a takedown attempt.#T9#
Charleston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ung throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charleston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Charleston lands a nice hook to Ung's body. Ung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ung fails with a takedown attempt.
Charleston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charleston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston dominated that second round.
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#
Ung shoots in but Charleston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ung looks for a takedown but Charleston sprawls well.
Ung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leef Ung.
Ung fails with a takedown attempt.
Charleston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston works the jab nicely.
Ung shoots in for a double leg but Charleston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charleston stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Charleston misses its target.
Ung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ung misses with a takedown
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charleston.
An inside leg kick lands from Charleston.
Charleston throws a leg kick which misses Ung's front leg but catches the back leg as Ung tries to avoid it.
Ung steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charleston. That one must have hurt.
Charleston lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Charleston blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Charleston.
Ung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Charleston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Charleston scores with a jab to the head.
Charleston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Charleston.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Charleston. No joy for Ung on that attempt.
Ung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Ung down.
Charleston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ung shoots in but no luck this time.
Charleston with a hook.
Ung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charleston counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ung takes one on the button.
Ung needs to keep his hands up - Charleston had a free shot at his head there.
Ung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ung misses with a head kick.
Ung fails with the takedown.
Charleston throws a front kick that sends Ung stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Charleston throws a leg kick which misses Ung's front leg but catches the back leg as Ung tries to avoid it.
Ung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ung tries for a takedown but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charleston counters with a stiff right hand.
Charleston scores with a kick to the body.
Charleston lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ung. That's going to slow Charleston down.
A lazy left from Charleston finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Charleston.
A nice leg kick from Charleston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ung has his takedown stuffed
and Charleston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Charleston scores with the left hand. Ung knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ung showed some decent athleticism there.

Charleston manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ung keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ung misses with a body punch.
Charleston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ung is trying to drag Charleston to the mat but Charleston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Levon Charleston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Charleston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Charleston lands a shot to the body.
Ung is looking to take this one to the mat.#T5#
Charleston misses with some punches.
Ung goes for a takedown attempt but Charleston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ung steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charleston. That one must have hurt.
Charleston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ung takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Ung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Charleston sprawls well initially but Ung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Charleston trying to control from the bottom.
Ung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charleston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Charleston taking some punishment here, with Ung in his half guard. #T6#
Charleston trying to control here.
Charleston is looking for a sweep. Ung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charleston is refusing to be controlled, as Ung sits in half guard.
Charleston gets full guard.
Charleston is trying to keep Ung in close.
Charleston wants to sweep but no luck.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Ung from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T7#
Charleston throws out a loose jab but Ung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ung tries for a takedown but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charleston throwing a counter right hand but Ung manages to avoid it.
Ung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charleston's waist but Charleston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ung off to one side.
Charleston's corner calls for a 1-2. Charleston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Charleston blocks a leg kick.
Ung fails to land the takedown.
Charleston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charleston delivers a nice body kick.#T8#
Ung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charleston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ung thumps Charleston with a low kick.
Ung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Charleston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ung with a poor takedown
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charleston.
Ung with a poor takedown
letting Charleston counter with a right hand.
Charleston cracks a nice hook into Ung's ribs.#T9#
Ung walks into a jab.
Charleston lands with a cross.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ung.
Charleston lands with a kick to the temple. Ung shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good exchange - Charleston coming out on top.
Charleston slaps away a takedown attempt from Ung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charleston defends it nicely.
Ung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charleston thumps Ung with a low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: TOF 22
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stewart digs a good hook to Charleston's body.
Charleston lands a jab to the nose.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Charleston is out of range.
Charleston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charleston slips under a jab from Stewart.
Charleston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Charleston misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charleston. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charleston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Charleston throws a jab when Stewart was well out of range.
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Charleston with a body shot.
Charleston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stewart's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stewart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Stewart throws out a counter right but Charleston avoids it with no problem.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Charleston moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Charleston feints and then cracks Stewart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stewart down.
Charleston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart sizes up Charleston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charleston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charleston.
Stewart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charleston slips a straight right by Stewart.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Stewart throws a hook but Charleston blocks it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charleston.
Stewart throws a hook but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston misses with a low kick as Stewart jumps back.
Stewart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charleston's hands.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Charleston counters with an inside leg kick.
Stewart 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.
Stewart throws a good cross that connects.
Charleston tries to work over Stewart's front leg with a kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a body kick.
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charleston.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston tries to move into range but Stewart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stewart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charleston. That one must have hurt.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Charleston thumps Stewart with a low kick.#T3#
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stewart.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Charleston moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Charleston saw that one coming.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charleston on the side of the head.
Charleston misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Stewart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Charleston blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Stewart connects with a looping right hand.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charleston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Charleston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Charleston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
Stewart moves out of range of the leg kick from Charleston.
A jab from Charleston misses.
Stewart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charleston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stewart.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charleston on the side of the head.
Charleston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Charleston counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Stewart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stewart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Stewart will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stewart avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charleston thuds his shin into the meat of Stewart's side.
Stewart scores with a body shot.
Charleston slips a straight right by Stewart.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stewart in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stewart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stewart throws a sloppy body shot
and Charleston counters with a thumping low kick.
Charleston lands with a cross.
Stewart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charleston can pounce on him.
Stewart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charleston slips under a jab.
Stewart digs a good hook to Charleston's body.
A jab from Charleston misses.
Stewart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stewart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charleston.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charleston. #T1#
Charleston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stewart checks a leg kick nicely.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
Charleston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charleston slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Charleston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Stewart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charleston takes one to the side of the head.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charleston.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Charleston counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Charleston throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charleston moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Charleston.
Stewart tests Charleston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charleston throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charleston.
Charleston thinks about countering with a head kick.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Charleston is out of range.
Charleston misses with a kick to the body.
Charleston missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charleston counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Charleston throws a counter high kick but Stewart was just alert enough to avoid it.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Stewart moved away.
Charleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
and Charleston counters with a solid body kick.
Charleston slips a straight right by Stewart.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston counters with a good low kick that Stewart was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Charleston avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Charleston. #T4#
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Stewart cracks Charleston with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Charleston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Stewart lands with a cross.
Charleston misses with a looping right.
Charleston scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston with the inside leg kick.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Stewart misses
and Charleston counters with a good low kick that Stewart was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stewart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charleston throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Stewart misses.
Stewart moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charleston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
Stewart feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charlestons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Charleston bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Charleston moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charleston slips under a jab from Stewart.#T1#
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Charleston.
Stewart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Charleston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stewart scrambles back to his feet.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Charleston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Charleston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Charleston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charleston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stewart. That did some damage!
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stewart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charleston. That one must have hurt.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charleston throws out the jab.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charleston counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Charleston lands with a nice body kick.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a nice leg kick.
Charleston looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston misses the shot to the body.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charleston counters with a nice kick to the body.
Charleston slips a jab from Stewart.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
And Charleston counters with a quick kick to the body but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charleston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart scores with a jab.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Charleston tried to counter with a leg kick but Stewart avoided it.#T3#
Charleston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
Charleston misses with a looping left.
Charleston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart drops his hands momentarily and Charleston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston misses with a hook.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Charleston takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charleston.
Charleston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick lands for Charleston.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston lands a front kick.#T4#
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston lands a jab to the head.
Charleston digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stewart.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Stewart off balance momentarily.
Charleston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Charleston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Charleston's head back.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charleston is looking to counter punch.

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

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

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: TOF 18
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Charleston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beocca .
Beocca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beocca is looking to clinch but Charleston is avoiding it.
Charleston misses the shot to the body.
Beocca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Charleston.
Charleston cracks Beocca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Sir Beocca has been cut.
Beocca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charleston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beocca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beocca misses with a low kick.
Beocca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Charleston is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston scores with a nice body kick.
Charleston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beocca avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Beocca wants to counter the offense by Charleston and move into the clinch position.
Charleston throws a lazy body kick
and Beocca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Beocca checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Charleston - just one landing.
Nice body kick from Charleston.
Charleston misses with a low kick.
Beocca raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Charleston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beocca counters with a nice uppercut.
Charleston looks for the body kick but Beocca saw that one coming.
Beocca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Charleston is predictable there
and Beocca counters with a body kick that stops Charleston in his tracks momentarily.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beocca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charleston throws a front kick aimed at Beocca 's knee but Beocca avoids it well.
Charleston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charleston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Beocca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beocca is looking to score with low kicks.
Charleston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Charleston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beocca is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charleston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beocca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charleston.
Beocca follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Charleston cracks Beocca with a good jab.
Charleston sizes up Beocca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Charleston.
Beocca lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beocca . Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charleston chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Beocca misses with a jab to the body
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charleston throws an off balance right hand
and Beocca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Charleston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beocca looks to land a right hand but Charleston moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Charleston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charleston misses with a low kick.
Charleston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beocca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Charleston is out of range.
Charleston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Charleston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beocca . That did some damage!
Charleston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beocca feints a counter leg kick.
Charleston looks to land a right hand but Beocca moved out of range.
Charleston tried to score with a low kick but Beocca checks it.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Beocca . Those never looked like landing.
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Charleston misses.
Beocca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Beocca instigates a clinch.
Beocca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Beocca missing with knees to the body.
Beocca gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Levon Charleston has been cut.
Beocca lands an elbow just above Charleston 's eye.
Beocca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charleston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charleston.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beocca working aggressively here.
Beocca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Charleston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beocca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charleston scrambles back to his feet.
Beocca ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Beocca blocks a leg kick.
Charleston walks into a jab.
Charleston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beocca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charleston misses with a jab to the body
and Beocca counters with a nice uppercut.
Charleston jabs at Beocca 's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston misses with a left hand
and Beocca counters with an outside leg kick.
Beocca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charleston is looking to score with low kicks.
Beocca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charleston counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Charleston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beocca avoids a kick to the body.
Charleston throws out a loose jab but Beocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Charleston slips a jab from Beocca .
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Charleston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beocca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beocca misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Charleston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beocca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beocca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Charleston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Charleston throws a leg kick that misses.
Beocca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beocca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charleston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Charleston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beocca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charleston with the inside leg kick.
Beocca tries to close the distance and clinch but Charleston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charleston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Beocca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Beocca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Charleston throws a jab when Beocca was well out of range.
Beocca misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Charleston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Charleston lands a nice hook to Beocca 's body. Beocca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beocca 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beocca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beocca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Beocca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charleston's head backwards.
Charleston misses with a combination
and Beocca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charleston works Beocca 's body with a nice hook.
Beocca has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Beocca throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beocca misses with a head kick.
Beocca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Charleston is predictable there
and Beocca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beocca . Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Charleston does it's job there.
Beocca has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Charleston stuns Beocca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Beocca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charleston, pushing him back against the cage.
Charleston throws a punch but it's blocked by Beocca .
Charleston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beocca .
Charleston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beocca has time to react.
Charleston thuds his shin into the meat of Beocca 's side.
Beocca throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charleston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beocca on the side of the head.
Charleston defending well as Beocca loads up on a big left hand.
Charleston connects with a leg kick.
Charleston lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beocca was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Beocca is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beocca missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charleston is looking to counter punch.
Charleston throws a low kick but Beocca avoids it.#T1#
Charleston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Beocca moves out of range easily.
Charleston throws a looping overhand right but Beocca ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Charleston misses with a low kick.
Beocca wants to counter with a clinch but Charleston pushes him away.
Charleston misses with an uppercut. Beocca saw that one coming.
Beocca only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Charleston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charleston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beocca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charleston moves in looking to clinch but Beocca pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beocca ! But no joy.#T2#
A slow jab from Charleston misses its intended target.
Beocca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beocca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beocca 's sensitive parts.
Charleston pushes Beocca away with a front kick.
Charleston feints and then cracks Beocca 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beocca down.
Charleston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Charleston.
Charleston misses with a low kick.
Charleston takes a swing at Beocca 's ribcage but misses.
Beocca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Beocca .
Charleston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beocca tries a quick counter leg kick but Charleston is wise to it.#T3#
Beocca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Beocca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beocca throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Charleston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beocca takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Charleston misses its target.
Beocca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Charleston tests Beocca 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.
Charleston lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beocca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beocca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beocca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beocca throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charleston jabs at Beocca 's body.
Charleston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beocca manages to avoid it.
Beocca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Charleston slips a jab from Beocca .
Charleston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beocca can do to turn this around?
Beocca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charleston with a jab.
Beocca misses with a double jab
and Charleston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Charleston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charleston, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Braxton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Charleston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
Braxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charleston.
Braxton takes one to the chin there.
Braxton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Charleston thumps Braxton with a low kick.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Charleston with the inside leg kick.
Charleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braxton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Charleston blocks it well.
Braxton looks to land a body kick but Charleston moved away.
Charleston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Braxton misses with a straight left.
Charleston throws a series of strikes that have Braxton backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charleston misses the jab.#T1#
Braxton tries to clinch
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Braxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charleston misses with a looping left.
Braxton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charleston. That did some damage!
Braxton misses with an uppercut. Charleston saw that one coming.
Braxton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charleston slips a straight right by Braxton.
Charleston misses the jab.
Braxton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Braxton has closed the distance and engaged Charleston in a clinch.
Braxton tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
Braxton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Braxton.
Braxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Charleston controls his hands.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braxton's elbow.
Charleston misses with a body punch.
Braxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braxton tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braxton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Braxton fails to land.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Braxton.
Braxton lands with a left to the head.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses.
Braxton blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Braxton.
Braxton misses with a body punch.
Braxton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Braxton lands with a left to the head.
Charleston working aggressively here.
Charleston misses with some punches.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charleston has a couple of punches blocked by Braxton.
Charleston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Braxton.
A short right from Braxton on the inside.
Braxton stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braxton.
Charleston takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Braxton. #BC#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braxton misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Braxton misses with an uppercut
and Charleston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Braxton thinking.
Charleston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charleston.
Charleston throws a hook to the side of Braxton's head but Braxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braxton misses with a jab to the body
and Charleston counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot by Braxton.
Braxton slips a straight right by Charleston.
Braxton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Braxton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Charleston looks to land a right hand but Braxton moved out of range.
Braxton feints a counter leg kick.
Braxton is looking to chop away at Charleston's legs.
Charleston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Braxton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Braxton throws a chopping leg kick but Charleston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Charleston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Braxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charleston circles away quickly and effectively.
Charleston thinks about countering with a body kick.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Charleston tries to bum rush Braxton with a series of wild strikes but Braxton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Braxton misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston throws a wild body kick that Braxton sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Braxton lands.
Charleston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Braxton moves in looking to clinch but Charleston pushes him off.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Braxton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Braxton lands a two punch combo.
Braxton tries to clinch but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Charleston throws a body punch but Braxton moves out of range.
Braxton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Braxton throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Braxton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Charleston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Charleston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Braxton moves into range and clinches up with Charleston.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Braxton misses with the head strike.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danny Braxton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braxton.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Braxton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Braxton is pushing Charleston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Braxton receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Braxton fails to land.
Charleston lands a hook that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Braxton controls the action.
Braxton tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braxton.
Braxton throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Braxton.
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!
Braxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston is looking to control Braxton's arms but Braxton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Charleston has his back to the cage.
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Charleston. #T3#
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton lands a hook that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Braxton tries to land knees in the clinch but Charleston avoids the damage to the body.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton presses Charleston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Braxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charleston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Braxton lands a hook that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Braxton tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braxton scores with a shoulder strike.
Braxton misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braxton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braxton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
A short left from Braxton.
Braxton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Braxton.
A right hand to the body from Braxton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Braxton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Charleston wants to land a leg kick but Braxton is out of range.
Braxton shapes to counter with a head kick.
Braxton just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charleston with a jab.
Charleston throws a big shot that misses.
Braxton moves away from the strike by Charleston.
Braxton scores with a jab to the body.
Braxton throws a right hand that Charleston ducks under and follows up with a left that Charleston also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Braxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Charleston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charleston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Braxton just manages to avoid it.
Charleston lands with an uppercut that bounces Braxton off the cage and back into range.
Charleston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Braxton finds it's way round the side to connect with Charleston's head. #T1#
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braxton.
Charleston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Braxton just manages to avoid it.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.
Braxton moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Braxton takes one to the side of the head.
Charleston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braxton can pounce on him.
Braxton wants to slow Charleston down by chopping away at his legs.
Braxton checks the leg kick.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston throws a big shot that misses.
Braxton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Charleston misses. #T2#
Braxton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Charleston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charleston throws out a loose jab but Braxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Charleston - that will leave a mark!
Braxton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Charleston.
Charleston looks to throw the jab but Braxton is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braxton misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Charleston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braxton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braxton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Charleston dodges the punch combination from Braxton.
Charleston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Braxton just manages to avoid it.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Braxton.
Braxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charleston throws a leg kick but Braxton sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Braxton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Charleston counters with a low kick, right behind Braxton 's knee.
Charleston lands with an overhand left.
Braxton misses with a body shot
and Charleston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Braxton really felt that one!
Charleston blocks a jab.
Braxton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Charleston to score with a decent uppercut.
Charleston slips a jab from Braxton.
Charleston misses with a kick to the body.
Charleston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braxton.
Charleston tried to counter with a leg kick but Braxton avoided it.
Braxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Charleston jabs at Braxton's body.
Braxton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Charleston.
It seemed like Braxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braxton moves away.#T4#
A low kick lands for Charleston.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston misses with a low kick.
Braxton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Braxton throws out a leg kick but Charleston moves out of range and Braxton only half commits.
A good leg kick by Braxton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston loads up on a big right hand but Braxton slips the punch.
Braxton connects with a crisp jab.
Braxton throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Braxton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braxton tries to clinch up but Charleston circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Charleston misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Braxton misses with an uppercut.
Charleston connects with a leg kick.
Braxton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Braxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Braxton.
Charleston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Braxton throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Braxton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
Charleston misses with a low kick.
Braxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charleston.
Charleston thows a body kick. Braxton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Braxton misses with a low kick as Charleston jumps back.
Braxton misses with a body shot. #T1#
Braxton checks a low kick from Charleston.
Braxton throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
Charleston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Braxton moved away.
Charleston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braxton.
Braxton misses with an uppercut.
Charleston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Braxton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Braxton moves out of range of the body kick.
Braxton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Braxton throws a lazy right hand but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charleston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Braxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Charleston.
Charleston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Braxton is out of range. #T2#
Braxton checks a low kick from Charleston.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Braxton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Charleston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charleston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Braxton with a nice calf kick.
Charleston just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Charleston throws a lazy right hand but Braxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Braxton
and Charleston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Braxton throws a leg kick which misses Charleston's front leg but catches the back leg as Charleston tries to avoid it.
Braxton is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charleston.#T3#
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston feints and then cracks Braxton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braxton down.
Charleston throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Charleston.
Braxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charleston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charleston misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Braxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Braxton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charleston, pushing him back against the cage.
Braxton tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Braxton back against the cage.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Braxton controls the action.
Braxton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Charleston is defending well for now.
Braxton tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braxton's elbow.
Braxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Braxton.
Braxton trying to land knees to the body.
Charleston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braxton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Braxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton working aggressively here.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Braxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braxton misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Danny Braxton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Braxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Braxton missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charleston is looking to counter with a body kick.
Braxton throws a body shot but no joy.
Charleston slips a jab from Braxton.
Charleston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charleston throws a solid leg kick but Braxton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charleston.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Charleston.
A low kick from Braxton misses
and Charleston counters with a nice body shot.
Charleston throws a solid leg kick but Braxton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charleston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton throws a solid leg kick but Charleston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Braxton.
Braxton throws a leg kick
and Charleston counters with a nice uppercut.
Braxton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Braxton misses with a double jab. #T1#
Charleston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Braxton is out of range and Charleston settles back down.
Braxton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Charleston is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Braxton misses its intended target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Charleston.
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braxton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Braxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Charleston.
Braxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Braxton scores with a shot to the side of Charleston's head.
Braxton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Braxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Charleston controls his hands.
Charleston wants to get back to striking at distance but Braxton won't allow it.
Braxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charleston prevents a body shot from Braxton.
Charleston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Braxton lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braxton working aggressively here.
Charleston works on Braxton's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Braxton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Charleston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Braxton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braxton.
Braxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braxton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danny Braxton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Braxton ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.#T4#
Braxton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Braxton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Charleston under the eye.
Levon Charleston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Braxton.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Braxton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charleston lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Charleston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Braxton is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Braxton. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Braxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston throws a body kick that misses.
Charleston misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Braxton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Braxton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Braxton!
Danny Braxton is the new middleweight champion!

Event: TOF 3
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Archibald closes the distance and clinches.
Archibald has Charleston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charleston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archibald is looking to control Charleston's arms but Charleston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archibald has his back to the cage.
Archibald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charleston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body.
Archibald looking to stall.
Archibald working aggressively here.
Archibald stalling in the clinch.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archibald pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Crispin Archibald.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Archibald wants to clinch up but Charleston keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Archibald wants to clinch
and Charleston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Archibald's knee momentarily.
Archibald doesn't manage to clinch there - Charleston circles away.
Archibald moves out of range of the body kick.
Charleston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Crispin Archibald has been cut.
Charleston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Charleston stuns Archibald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Charleston tenderised Archibald's leg. Archibald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Archibald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Charleston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charleston.#ROC#Archibald is rocked!#KD#
Charleston sends Archibald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Charleston is motioning to the referee to let Archibald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Archibald is still on wobbly legs! Can Charleston finish him?
Charleston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Archibald looks winded!
Charleston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charleston lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Archibald - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Charleston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levon Charleston!
Levon Charleston is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Levon Charleston was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 1
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaines.
Charleston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charleston.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Charleston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gaines misses the body punch
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been told by Gaines's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gaines misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaines.
Gaines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charleston counters with a solid body kick.
Gaines connects with a body shot that sends Charleston's belly button to the back.
Gaines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charleston.
Gaines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Charleston, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Charleston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charleston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaines has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gaines there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaines pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Charleston back to the cage. Gaines follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Charleston misses with a hook to the body
and Gaines counters with a right hand to the body.
Charleston moves out of range as Gaines strikes.
Gaines misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Charleston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Charleston.
Gaines misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Charleston.
Gaines is working Charleston over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines misses with the head strike.
Charleston tries to work over Gaines's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Gaines.
Charleston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaines blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaines lands a nice shot to the body.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaines's elbow.
A short right from Charleston on the inside.
Charleston throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaines.
Gaines digs a right hand underneath Charleston's ribcage. Charleston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaines's elbow.
Gaines can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
Gaines throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charlestons head.
Gaines lands with a right to the head.
Gaines is leaning against Charleston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Gaines can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
Charleston takes a shot to the head.
Gaines lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gaines takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gaines can't break the clinch.
Gaines blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Gaines misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Charleston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaines tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Gaines misses with some punches.
Gaines lands with a light punch inside.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaines controls his hands.
Gaines is working Charleston over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gaines. #T4#
Charleston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaines blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charleston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gainess head.
Gaines stalling against the cage.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston wants to break free but Gaines has control.
Charleston lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Gaines.
Charleston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Gaines tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gaines lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gaines has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charleston.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Gaines throws a right and a left that Charleston avoids nicely.
Charleston throws a shot to the body.
Charleston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaines counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaines fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charleston on the side of the head.
A jab from Charleston finds it's way through Gaines's defenses.
Gaines throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charleston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gaines is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Charleston walks into a stiff left hand from Gaines.
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Charleston looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaines is just out of range.#T1#
Charleston scores with a shot to the body.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
Charleston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaines avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
Charleston thows a body kick. Gaines tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gaines tries to clinch up but Charleston circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaines tests Charleston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charleston moves forwards but Gaines connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaines misses with a straight right.
Gaines missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Charleston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Levon Charleston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charleston keeps Gaines at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gaines misses with a left hand
and Charleston counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Charleston misses.
Charleston scores with a nice body kick.
Charleston slips a jab and a cross from Gaines.
Charleston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaines counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Charleston takes one on the button.
Gaines is looking to clinch.
Gaines smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Charleston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gaines doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaines throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Gaines misses with a looping left.
Charleston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaines on the side of the head.
Charleston throws a nice head kick!
Gaines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaines.
Gaines looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
Gaines wants to clinch.#T4#
Gaines throws a series of punches but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Gaines tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Charleston counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charleston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Charleston lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaines ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaines misses with a wild body shot.
Gaines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charleston throws out the jab.
Gaines jabs Charleston right on the nose. Charleston blinks but takes it well.
Gaines looks to land a combination but Charleston avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Levon Charleston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Gaines misses the target.
Gaines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charleston slips a straight right by Gaines.
Gaines is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charleston thumps Gaines with a low kick.
Gaines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston throws a counter combo.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charleston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Gaines down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Gaines down.
Gaines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Gaines on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaines misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Charleston counters with a nice kick to the body.
Charleston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaines has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaines throws a solid leg kick but Charleston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaines.
Charleston moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaines will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines swings for the body but Charleston moves out of range.
Gaines misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston throws out a counter right but Gaines avoids it with no problem.
Gaines moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaines throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gaines misses with a looping right.
Gaines lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charleston circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaines tests Charleston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charleston misses with an uppercut. Gaines saw that one coming.#T2#
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Charleston throws an overhand right that lands on Gaines's shoulder, as Gaines tries to avoid the shot.
Charleston digs a good body shot into Gaines's ribs.
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines throws a shot to the body.
Gaines misses with the combination.
Gaines fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaines moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaines misses with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a solid body kick.
Charleston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaines manages to avoid it.
Charleston throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Gaines swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a good, hard body kick but Gaines shrugs it off.
Gaines fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charleston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charleston with the inside leg kick.
Gaines throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaines moves away.
Jab from Gaines.
Charleston dodges the punch combination from Gaines.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston misses with a hook. Gaines ducked under it nicely.
Charleston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gaines misses with a shot to the body
and Charleston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Jab by Charleston.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Charleston scores with a kick to the body.
Gaines looks to land a combination but Charleston avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Charleston.
It looked like Gaines was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Charleston.
Gaines throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Gaines down.
Charleston throws a jab when Gaines was well out of range.
Gaines swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Charleston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dean Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaines jabs at Charleston's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Charleston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Charleston 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Clarkint clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Charleston on the inside.
Charleston swings wildly with an uppercut but Clarkint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Clarkint controls his hands.
Charleston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clarkint backwards.
Charleston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Charleston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charleston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Charleston lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Charleston breaks the clinch.
Charleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarkint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Clarkint with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Clarkint shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charleston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clarkint will feel that in the morning.
Whack! Charleston lands a heavy head kick that drops Clarkint. The ref tackles Charleston to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Clarkint was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Levon Charleston!

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