Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 172
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Jack wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Greyson misses its intended target.
A jab from Greyson misses.
Greyson throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Greyson tries to bum rush Jack with a series of wild strikes but Jack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack throws a series of strikes that have Greyson backpedaling.
Greyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Jack moves into the clinch.
Jack wants a takedown.
Greyson is pressed up against the cage. Jack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greyson down to the mat. Greyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyson lands with a shot to the body.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Greyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.#KD2#
Greyson cracks Jack with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Greyson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jack to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Greyson. #KD2#
Greyson drops Jack onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jack is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Jack is rocked!
Greyson dips a shoulder and cracks Jack with a mighty uppercut! Jack falls back against the cage and Greyson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jack is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Greyson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Greyson!

Event: TOF 159
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Merchant misses with an uppercut.
Merchant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
Merchant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Jack drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Merchant seems keen to control Jack's posture.
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.
Merchant looking for a sweep. Not yet Merchant, not yet. #T1#
Jack throws an elbow that misses. Merchant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jack's guard. Nice move by Merchant!#REVB##SUB#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merchant is aware though and is defending well.
Jack trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Merchant is not content to let Jack control the position.
Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merchant is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Merchant wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Merchant wants to control but Jack is keeping busy.
Jack seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merchant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merchant is trying to get back to full guard.
Merchant trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Jack.
Merchant is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merchant defends it well. #SUB2#
Merchant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Merchant is defending well.
Jack wants to stand up but Merchant has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Merchant looking for submissions off his back.
Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Merchant defending well though.
Jack working the head and body with strikes.
Merchant is looking to improve his position.
Merchant is staying active underneath Jack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Merchant!
Jack with a couple of short strikes.
Merchant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jack trying to control the action but Merchant is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Merchant's head.
Merchant trying to control here.
Jack trying to mount his opponent but Merchant defends it. #SUB2#
Merchant looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jack is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Merchant to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Merchant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.
Jack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merchant's guard. #T5#
Jack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Merchant defending well though. #SUB#
Jack is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Jack seems to be working for a kimura but Merchant defends the submission attempt.
Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merchant wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
Merchant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back!
Merchant controlling from the back.
Jack is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T6#
Merchant is landing with strikes from the back.
Merchant punishes Jack with strikes from the back mount.
Merchant biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jack is trapped and Merchant is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jack covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Merchant is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Merchant loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jack hold on? #T7#
Jack trying to control the hands but Merchant won't let him.
Jack is trying to break free.
Merchant is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Merchant gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Merchant gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Merchant apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merchant tries to avoid it but Jack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merchant to the ground. Merchant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Merchant counters with a takedown into side control.
Jack parries the strikes from Merchant easily there. Merchant is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jack to escape. #T8#
Jack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Merchant.
Jack tries to roll over but Merchant keeps him under control.
Merchant thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.
Merchant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jack is positioning himself well to prevent Merchant advancing to mount.
Merchant working the head and body with strikes. #T9#
Merchant is looking to stall here but Jack recovers full guard.
Jack trying to control the position.
Merchant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Merchant.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Merchant has knee on belly momentarily but Jack bucks him off and regains half guard.
Merchant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Cactus Jack will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Merchant leaves Jack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merchant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Merchant lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Merchant tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Merchant manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Merchant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Jack shoots for a takedown but Merchant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merchant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jack.
Jack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merchant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merchant with the counter takedown but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Merchant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jack won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merchant off and has taken his back!
Jack lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Merchant's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jack avoiding Merchant 's attempts to control his hands.
Jack scores with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merchant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jack's guard. Nice work there by Merchant.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Merchant throws a big elbow that misses.
Merchant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Merchant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jack is trying to keep Merchant in close.
Jack throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jack is trying to keep Merchant in close.
Jack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merchant is controlling him.
Merchant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cactus Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Merchant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jack's head.
Merchant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merchant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Merchant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merchant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merchant distracts Jack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Merchant wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving. #T4#
Merchant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Merchant lands a couple of digs.
Merchant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jack wants to stand but Merchant is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merchant throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Merchant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Merchant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jack 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.
Merchant wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving. #T5#
Merchant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merchant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merchant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merchant is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Merchant throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jack defending well as Merchant loads up on a big left hand.
Merchant stuffs the takedown.
Merchant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T6#
Nice takedown defense from Merchant. No joy for Jack on that attempt.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merchant.
Jack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merchant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merchant scores with a body shot.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merchant's waist but Merchant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side.
Merchant slaps away a takedown attempt from Jack, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Merchant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jack's half guard.
Jack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T7#
Merchant wants to free his trapped foot but Jack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merchant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
Merchant is keen to just control but Jack is a slippery customer.
Merchant prevents Jack from standing back up.
Merchant throwing shots but Jack is blocking nicely. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jack is not content to let Merchant control the position.
Merchant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Merchant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Merchant throwing shots but Jack is blocking nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Merchant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T9#
Jack is looking for a sweep. Merchant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merchant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack wants to clinch.
And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Merchant enables Jack to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Merchant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Merchant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Merchant just misses with a punch to the body.
Merchant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jack shoots in looking for a takedown. Merchant tries to sprawl out of it but Jack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merchant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merchant circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Merchant counters with a single leg into guard. Jack didn't expect that.
Merchant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Merchant throws a strike but Jack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Merchant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Merchant stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merchant distracts Jack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Merchant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merchant trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merchant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Merchant wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Jack wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merchant is now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merchant connects with a nice short shot to Jack's temple.
Merchant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Merchant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jack is pressing down on Merchant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merchant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully.
Merchant throws a strike but Jack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merchant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merchant looking to control.
Merchant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Merchant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.#T4#
Jack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merchant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jack postures up in Merchant's guard and throws a big left but Merchant blocks it.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Merchant.#SUB2#
Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merchant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Merchant's legs - danger averted.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jack postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merchant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Merchant misses the shot to the body.
Jack is looking to counter the offense by Merchant and move into the clinch.
Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jack drives through with a takedown into guard. #T5##SUB2#
Merchant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack wants to control from the top but Merchant keeps moving.
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Jack postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Merchant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jack, into his guard. #REVB#
Merchant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T6#
Merchant tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Merchant is still trying to improve position.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully.
Jack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merchant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Merchant prevents Jack from improving his position.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Merchant sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merchant lands a nice short elbow.#T7#
Merchant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merchant pulls his head out easily.
Merchant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Merchant is nestled in close to Jack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Merchant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Merchant lands strikes from half guard.
Merchant winds up and cracks Jack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Merchant moves into full mount! Jack won't be happy about that!
Merchant lands a heavy elbow. #T8#
Merchant with good strikes from the mount here!
Merchant postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jack looks a forlorn figure.
Merchant cracks Jack with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
Merchant softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jack is out cold! Merchant jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Merchant!
Devon Merchant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 151
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Jack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jack is defending well for now.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but Strong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Jack.
A leg kick checked by Jack.#TD2#
Jack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jack lands in his opponent's guard.
Strong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Strong is trying to keep Jack in close.
Strong pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Jack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Strong.
Jack is in close to Strong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strong's head.
Jack is looking to advance position but Strong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Strong content just to control the position here.
Jack tries to hold on but Strong pushes him away.
Jack throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Strong is looking to control Jack but Jack is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jack rolls, trying to escape but Strong keeps control of the position.
Strong tries to get the hooks in deep but Jack pushed the leg off.
Strong is hanging on to Jack's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Strong struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Jack tries to roll but Strong sticks to his back.
Strong is trying to stick to Jack's back but Jack is turning into Strong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jack.
Strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack won't allow Strong to sweep him here.
Jack passes Strong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jack missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Jack trying to pass the guard but Strong defending well. #SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura but Strong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jack to get the leverage.
Jack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strong wants to get back to full guard.
Strong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack.
Jack wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold.
Strong is trying to stand back up but Jack is controlling him #T5##SUB2#
Jack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jack lands strikes from half guard.
Jack prevents Strong from improving his position.
Jack throwing shots but Strong is blocking nicely.
Strong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack is keen to just control but Strong is a slippery customer.#T6#
Jack not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Strong is defending well. #SUB2#
Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold.
Strong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strong is not content to let Jack control the position.
Jack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Strong tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away. #T7#
Jack breaks from Strong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Strong is bucking up trying to escape but Jack cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Jack is landing with some decent strikes but Strong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Strong is rocked!#CUT2#Lucaerys Strong's cut is getting worse.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jack! Strong is hurt baaadly! Jack is firing away with more strikes - Strong is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cactus Jack!

Event: TOF 141
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1##CL#
Raivo forces Jack back against the cage and clinches.
Jack looking for a takedown. #BC#
Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Jack looks to land a combination. Raivo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.
Jack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack wants to clinch up but Raivo keeps it at a distance.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Raivo.
Raivo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raivo walks away with a smile on his face. Jack gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rabies Raivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Raivo is looking to slow Jack down with leg kicks. #T1#
Jack shoots in and drives through. Raivo sprawls well.
Jack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raivo pinned against the cage. Raivo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack misses with a combination
and Raivo counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack dives in and grabs Raivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raivo pushes down on Jack's head and hops out.#KD#
Raivo lands a big head kick that sends Jack tumbling to the mat! Raivo takes a step backwards and waves Jack back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Jack is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Raivo Throws a clean left jab. Raivo Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Jack's chin! Jack crumbles to the ground and Raivo follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Raivo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rabies Raivo!
After winning the bout, Rabies Raivo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 129
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Jack shoots in and bounces Sparks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jack is working Sparks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jack wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.
Sparks pulls Jack in to control the position.
Sparks keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Jack postures up in Sparks's guard and throws a big left but Sparks blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack cracks Sparks with a solid left hand.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sparks controlling Jack's posture. #T1#
Jack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparks seems keen to control Jack's posture.
Sparks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jack slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparks's head.
Jack is taking a breather. Sparks 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.
Jack is thwarting Sparks's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Sparks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparks.
Jack is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
Jack stands and throws Sparks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jack in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jack working the strikes but Sparks uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Jack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jack is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jack working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Sparks is defending well. #T3#
Sparks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack lands strikes from half guard.
Jack winds up and cracks Sparks with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Jack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jack.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jack lands a nice short elbow.
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparks keeps working.
Sparks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jack. #T4#
Jack works his way into full mount!
Sparks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack looking to finish Sparks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sparks!
Jack avoids the attempt from Sparks to control.#SUB#
Jack moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sparks has worked his arm free - good work by Sparks!
Jack throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sparks tries to bench press Jack off him but Jack keeps the position.
Jack advances to full mount.
Jack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Jack has control of Sparks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sparks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jack raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sparks tries to lock up and control but Jack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jack putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jack is landing with some decent strikes but Sparks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jack postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Sparks out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jack goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cactus Jack!
Elton Sparks spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'.

Event: TOF 119
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jack has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Jack has hold of one of Magabi 's legs. Magabi is fighting the takedown attempt but Jack gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Magabi pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Magabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magabi pulls Jack in close to his closed guard and prevents Jack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jack works over Magabi with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Magabi is keeping the position.
Magabi pulls Jack in close to his closed guard and prevents Jack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jack looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jack preventing the sweep.
Magabi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magabi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.
Magabi keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Magabi keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Jack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magabi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jack has Magabi in his guard.#REVR#
Jack managing to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magabi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jack has his foot on Magabi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magabi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jack working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magabi has passed into half guard!
Jack misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Jack is looking for a sweep. Magabi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magabi passes to full mount!
Jack 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.
Jack can't escape the position.
Jack tries to hold on but Magabi postures up.
Magabi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Jack is looking to improve his position but Magabi isn't that keen on the idea.
Jack swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jack is working to get back to half guard.
Jack wants to hold on but Magabi pushes him away.#T5#
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jack wants to hold on but Magabi pushes him away.
Jack is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Magabi is staying active.
Magabi controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack wants to hold on but Magabi pushes him away.
Jack is looking to improve his position but Magabi isn't that keen on the idea.
Jack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jack wants to control but Magabi is having none of it.#T7#
Magabi controlling the pace for now.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magabi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jack is working to get back to half guard.
Jack tries to hold on but Magabi postures up.
Jack is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Magabi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magabi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jack to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Jack do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jack turns into Magabi and is now in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack postures up in Magabi 's guard and throws a big left but Magabi blocks it.
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
Jack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Mombasa Magabi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magabi counters with a straight right hand.
Magabi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jack.
Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jack scores with a takedown into Magabi 's guard.
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magabi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack throws a strike but Magabi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jack is controlling Magabi 's posture.#T1#
Jack is trying to keep Magabi in close.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Magabi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jack is trying to keep Magabi in close.
Magabi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jack throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Magabi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack with a poor takedown
and Magabi counters with a straight right hand.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Magabi pushes him off.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Magabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magabi throws a series of strikes that have Jack backpedaling.
Jack throws a series of punches but Magabi avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Magabi misses its target.
Jack throws a combination. Magabi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magabi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magabi defends it nicely.
Mombasa Magabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.#T3#
Jack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magabi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Jack has closed the distance and engaged Magabi in a clinch.
Magabi can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Magabi .
Jack is breathing heavily.
Magabi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magabi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magabi has Jack pushed against the cage.
Magabi scores with a hook to the body.
Magabi pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magabi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Magabi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magabi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.#T4#
The referee calls for Magabi to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Magabi .
Magabi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Magabi tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Magabi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Magabi sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magabi sprawls well. Magabi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jack gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magabi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magabi takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Magabi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Magabi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?#T5#
Jack darts in looking for a takedown but Magabi gets double underhooks and turns Jack into the cage.
Mombasa Magabi is winning the standup battle so far.
Magabi is looking to slow Jack down with leg kicks.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magabi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magabi wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack tries to clinch but Magabi moves away
and Magabi counters with a left to the body.
Magabi jabs Jack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Magabi , right into the meat of the thigh.
Magabi tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
Jack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magabi back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
Magabi with the inside leg kick.
Jack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magabi can pounce on him. #KD#
Magabi lands a big head kick that sends Jack tumbling to the mat! Magabi takes a step backwards and waves Jack back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Jack is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Magabi is looking to wear down Jack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Magabi moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Magabi finish him?
Magabi lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jack off his feet! Jack tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Merchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merchant as he jumps to the side.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merchant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merchant has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Merchant tries to sprawl but Jack drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jack missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Jack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merchant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jack.
Jack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merchant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Merchant is defending well. #T1#
Merchant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack is looking to take a break and control but Merchant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Merchant is defending well.
Jack slips a nice elbow through Merchant's hands, connecting with Merchant's forehead.
Merchant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack thows a huge punch but Merchant dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Merchant is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Merchant wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well. #T2#
Merchant is staying active underneath Jack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merchant is trying to get back to full guard.
Jack throwing shots but Merchant is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Merchant is defending well.
Merchant trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merchant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack.
Merchant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack. #T3#
Jack stalling away here and it's allowed Merchant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack throws a strike but Merchant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merchant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merchant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Merchant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merchant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merchant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merchant tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Merchant postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Merchant looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merchant trying to control the position here.
Merchant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merchant managing to control the position.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merchant is keeping the position for now.
Jack is working Merchant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T5#
Jack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Merchant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merchant pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack closes the distance and clinches up with Merchant, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes Merchant against the cage but Merchant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merchant throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Jack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T6#
Merchant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Merchant misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Merchant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jack taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jack is trying to improve his position.
Merchant takes a little break here. Jack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jack wants to control but Merchant postures up.
Merchant trying to control the position but Jack is working away.
Jack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T7#
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merchant keeps working.
Merchant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merchant.
Merchant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Merchant wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Merchant is pulling down on Jack's head. It's preventing any offense from Jack, at least for the moment.
Jack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merchant's guard.
Merchant tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg. #T8#
Jack trying to mount his opponent but Merchant defends it.
Merchant gets back to full guard.
Merchant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jack manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Merchant throws a big elbow that misses.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but Merchant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Merchant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T9#
Merchant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merchant's guard. #REVR#
Jack trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Jack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Merchant has his hands on Jack's head, controlling the position.
Jack postures up in Merchant's guard and throws a big left but Merchant blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merchant pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Merchant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cactus Jack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Merchant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Merchant looks to move away, Jack throws a big counter combo but Merchant just gets out of the way.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merchant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Merchant pinned against the cage. Merchant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jack or perhaps it was just good defense by Merchant, which made it look bad.
Merchant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Merchant misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merchant.
Jack dives in and grabs Merchant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merchant pushes down on Jack's head and hops out.
And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Merchant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jack on his heels. He'll look to pass Jack's guard now, I'm sure.

Jack uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merchant scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Merchant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Jack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jack lands in his opponent's guard.
Cactus Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jack scoring with some ground and pound.
Merchant is controlling Jack's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merchant has his hands on Jack's head, controlling the position.
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Jack postures up and lands a big shot to Merchant's brow.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merchant is keeping the position for now.
Jack wants to get up but he can't break Merchant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Merchant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack's guard. #REVB#
Merchant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merchant looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Merchant is adopting a defensive guard.
Merchant keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merchant pulls Jack in to control the position.
Merchant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merchant is keeping the position for now.
Jack looking to sit in guard and control but Merchant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Merchant is in close to Jack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jack seems keen to control Merchant's posture.
Jack trying to control the position.
Merchant throws an elbow that misses. Jack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merchant's guard. Nice move by Jack!#REVR##T4#
Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merchant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merchant controlling Jack's posture.
Jack postures up in Merchant's guard and throws a big left but Merchant blocks it.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Merchant is keeping the position.
Jack pushing down on Merchant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merchant is looking to improve his position.
Jack has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T5##SUB#
Jack looking to secure an arm triangle but Merchant defends it well.
Jack prevents Merchant from getting the reversal.
Jack cracks Merchant with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT#It looks like Devon Merchant has been cut.#SUB#
Jack is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Merchant has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Merchant!
Merchant is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control.
Merchant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merchant throws an elbow that misses. Jack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merchant's guard. Nice move by Jack!#REVR##T6#
Merchant pulls Jack in to control the position.
Jack cracks Merchant with a solid left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Devon Merchant's cut even more.
Merchant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merchant can't keep his opponent in guard - Jack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jack thows a huge punch but Merchant dodges it nicely.
Jack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Merchant is looking to control Jack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merchant avoid being mounted?
Jack misses with a head shot. Merchant uses the momentum to regain guard.
Merchant keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully. #T7#
Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Merchant is retaining full guard.
Jack postures up in Merchant's guard and throws a big left but Merchant blocks it.
Merchant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merchant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merchant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack wants to stand but Merchant has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merchant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Merchant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jack kicks Merchant off and gets back to his feet.
Jack misses with a leg kick.
And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merchant counters with a stiff right hand. #T9#
Merchant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merchant can do to turn this around?
Merchant throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Merchant.
Jack shoots in for a takedown but Merchant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Merchant scores with a hook to the body. Jack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack shoots in looking for a takedown. Merchant tries to sprawl out of it but Jack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merchant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Merchant stuffs the takedown.
Devon Merchant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Merchant misses the target.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
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 Cactus Jack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merchant.
Merchant slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Merchant circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Merchant counters with a shoot takedown. Jack fights it but they end up in guard.
Jack pulls Merchant in to control the position.
Merchant tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Merchant lands a couple of digs.
Jack looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merchant is one step ahead there.
Jack controls Merchant momentarily but Merchant frees himself. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merchant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Merchant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Merchant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack darts in looking for a takedown but Merchant gets double underhooks and turns Jack into the cage.
Jack blocks a body shot from Merchant. #BC2#
Merchant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Merchant defends it nicely.
Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Merchant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Jack misses with the ground and pound.
Merchant wants to control but Jack postures up.
Merchant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Merchant holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merchant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jack is working Merchant over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Merchant is trying to control Jack's posture but Jack avoids it. #SUB#
Jack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jack looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Merchant is avoiding damage well.
Merchant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Merchant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Jack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merchant sees it coming and defends easily.
Merchant wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jack is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Merchant reverses the position - he's now on top in Jack's guard.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Merchant prevents Jack from getting back to his feet.
Merchant passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Devon Merchant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Merchant wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
Jack is looking to control Merchant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
Merchant thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.
Merchant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Merchant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack tries to kick Merchant off but Merchant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merchant is nestled in close to Jack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Merchant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jack or perhaps it was just good defense by Merchant, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack goes for a double leg but Merchant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merchant continues to drive forward.#TD#
Jack has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Merchant regains guard immediately.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merchant 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.
Jack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T7#
Jack throws an elbow that misses. Merchant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jack's guard. Nice move by Merchant!#REVB#
Merchant is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control.
Merchant throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely. #SUB#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merchant is aware though and is defending well.
Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merchant with a nice head shot there.
Merchant stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Merchant connects with a couple of short punches.#T8#
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merchant advances to half guard.
Merchant is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merchant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jack is looking to control Merchant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
Merchant lands with a punch from half guard.
Jack wants to improve his position but Merchant is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merchant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T9#
Merchant throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merchant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merchant misses with a looping left.
Jack defending well as Merchant loads up on a big left hand.
Merchant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Merchant.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack throws a series of strikes that have Merchant backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Merchant.
I think Jack 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cactus Jack!

Event: TOF 91
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Osmond slaps away a takedown attempt from Jack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Osmond looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osmond misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Jack has Osmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack tries to score a body lock takedown but Osmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Osmond lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Osmond - that landed with a thud.
Jack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Osmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joel Osmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Osmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Osmond can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Osmond stops a takedown attempt from Jack.
Jack looking for a takedown. #BC#
Osmond breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Jack throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Osmond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jack is in Osmond's guard.#T1#
Osmond managing to control the position. #SUB#
Osmond working for a triangle but Jack defends it easily.
Jack won't allow Osmond to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Osmond dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jack 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.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Jack has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osmond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Osmond stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Osmond stands up over Jack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osmond preventing the sweep.
Osmond trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Osmond throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely. #T3#
Osmond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Osmond won't allow Jack to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Osmond has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but Osmond is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jack has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osmond throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osmond throws out the jab.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
Osmond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osmond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
Osmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Osmond loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.#T5#
Osmond lands an overhand right.
Osmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jack tries to clinch there but Osmond circles away. #KD#
Osmond cracks Jack with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jack looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Osmond finish him? #ROC#Jack is rocked!
Jack tries to get into range but Osmond steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jack! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Osmond scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Osmond!
Joel Osmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 83
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Gayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Jack gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Jack instigates a clinch.
Jack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gayweather pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack can't get the takedown.
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack wants a takedown. #BC2#
Gayweather breaks the clinch. #CL#
Jack moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Jack swings for the body but Gayweather moves out of range.
Gayweather tries to bum rush Jack with a series of wild strikes but Jack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gayweather tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gayweather sprawls well. Gayweather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jack gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Gayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gayweather on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack throws a series of punches but Gayweather avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Gayweather gets caught flat footed, as Jack shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gayweather is pulling down on Jack's head. It's preventing any offense from Jack, at least for the moment.
Gayweather told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Jack prevents Gayweather from getting back to his feet.
Gayweather has momentary wrist control but Jack slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack is looking to pass into half guard but Gayweather pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gayweather is in guard.#REVB#
Jack controls Gayweather momentarily but Gayweather frees himself.
Gayweather slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jack is trying to stand up here but Gayweather is controlling him well. #T3##SU2#
Gayweather decides to stand and escape the position.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack needs to keep his hands up - Gayweather had a free shot at his head there.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Jack misses
and Gayweather counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jack with a hook.
Gayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jack throws a leg kick
and Gayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Jack misses.
Jack backing away here, and Gayweather unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Gayweather tries to get set, Jack tries to push him back and clinch up but Gayweather manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gayweather paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jack shoots in for a takedown but Gayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gayweather lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Gayweather sprawls well.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack misses with a double jab.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gayweather was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Floyd Gayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gayweather 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.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Jack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T5#
Jack throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gayweather to regain full guard.
Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jack postures up and lands a big shot to Gayweather's brow.
Jack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gayweather wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jack prevents Gayweather from getting back to his feet.
Gayweather working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gayweather wants to stand but Jack is controlling the position.
Gayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Gayweather has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jack is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gayweather prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gayweather is defending well.
Jack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gayweather prevents it.
Jack misses with some punches.
Jack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gayweather gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gayweather is pressed up against the cage. Jack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gayweather down to the mat. Gayweather avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gayweather stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gayweather wants it to stay on the feet.
Gayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jack.
Jack is breathing heavily.#T7#
Gayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gayweather lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gayweather scores with a punch to the head.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Gayweather moves out of range easily.
Gayweather lands with an overhand left.
Gayweather throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Gayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Gayweather swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gayweather counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jack forces Gayweather back against the cage and clinches.#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gayweather defends it nicely.
Jack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gayweather checks it well.
Gayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with a wild combination.
Jack throws a big counter combination but Gayweather scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Jack misses
and Gayweather counters with a one-two to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack looks for a takedown but Gayweather sprawls well.#T9##CL#
Jack moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gayweather throws a counter combo.
A big left from Jack misses.
Gayweather flicks out a counter leg kick but Jack steps away.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gayweather connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Gayweather circles away.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Gayweather dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jack fails to land the takedown.
Gayweather only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Gayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Jack closes the distance and clinches.
Jack tries to score a body lock takedown but Gayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gayweather is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gayweather breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gayweather lands with a hook. Jack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gayweather takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack tries for a takedown but Gayweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Gayweather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jack shoots in and drives through. Gayweather sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Gayweather on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gayweather slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gayweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gayweather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jack somewhat.
Gayweather throws a fast counter high kick but Jack manages to duck under it in time.
Gayweather throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Gayweather finds it's way through Jack's defenses.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with a looping left.
Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gayweather's waist but Gayweather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side.
Jack is looking to clinch but Gayweather is avoiding it.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD2#
Gayweather drops Jack with a left right combo! Gayweather follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Gayweather stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Jack leaves his chin hanging out and Gayweather seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jack crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Gayweather!

Event: TOF 76
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.#TD#
Cunningham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunningham works over Jack with some ground and pound from guard.
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Cunningham slips nicely into half guard.
Jack is pressing down on Cunningham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cunningham won't allow Jack to sweep him here.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Cunningham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cunningham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cunningham is one step ahead there.
Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cunningham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in and gets a takedown into Jack's guard.
Jack is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cunningham dives into side control. #REVB#
Jack is not content to let Cunningham control the position.
Jack is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Jack is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cunningham defends it easily.
Cunningham pushing down on Jack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jack taking some punishment here, with Cunningham in his half guard.
Jack is trying to maintain the position but Cunningham is very close to passing his half guard.
Cunningham slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Cunningham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cunningham is keen to just control but Jack is a slippery customer.
Cunningham stops Jack from getting back to his feet.
Jack is controlling Cunningham's trapped leg to prevent Cunningham from advancing to side control.
Well, if Cunningham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T5#
Cunningham wants to free his trapped foot but Jack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cunningham is thwarting Jack's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cunningham takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Cunningham misses with the combination.
Jack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cunningham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dennis Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T6#
Cunningham jabs Jack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cunningham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jack looks winded!
Jack misses the jab.
Cunningham lands a glancing blow to the side of Jack's head.
Cunningham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Cunningham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jack's half guard.
Jack is looking to control Cunningham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cunningham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Cunningham there. #T7#
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Cunningham sits in half guard.
Jack 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.
Cunningham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cunningham passes into side control, despite Jack's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Jack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cunningham scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jack tries to buck Cunningham off but Cunningham is having none of it.#T8#
Cunningham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cunningham happy to just control the position for now.
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunningham is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jack is trying to control Cunningham's posture but Cunningham avoids it. #T9#
Jack is looking for a sweep.
Cunningham scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Cunningham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cunningham tries to advance to mount but Jack denies him.
Cunningham tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham tries to move to mount but Jack blocks the move with his legs.
Jack takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Cunningham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cunningham lands the left hand.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cunningham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack walks into a left hand.
Jack tries for a takedown but Cunningham circles away easily
enabling Cunningham to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to avoid it but Jack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunningham to the ground. Cunningham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cunningham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dennis Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack misses with a takedown attempt - Cunningham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Cunningham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jack is looking to get back to is feet but Cunningham passes into side control.
Jack is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cunningham scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Jack's face as Cunningham controls the position.
Jack is not content to let Cunningham control the position.
Cunningham in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Jack is rocked!
Cunningham is staying tight to Jack's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jack is still in real trouble! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jack is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cunningham can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Cunningham!
During a confident post fight interview, Dennis Cunningham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 67
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jack clinches up against the cage.
Jack is looking for a takedown.
Jack tries to score a body lock takedown but Marlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack has Marlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keanu Marlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Marlin fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Marlin.
Marlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jack tries to score a body lock takedown but Marlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marlin is struggling to control the position.
Marlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marlin to keep the fight standing.
Marlin tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Marlin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Marlin.
Jack looks winded!
Jack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marlin lands with a right to the head.
Marlin misses with a body punch.
A short right from Marlin on the inside.
Marlin gets underhooks to prevent Jack's takedown attempt.
Marlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marlin just leaning against Jack, taking a breather.
Marlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marlin connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.#T2#
Jack looks for a takedown but Marlin sprawls well.#KD#
Marlin drops Jack with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jack looks back up at him and smiles so Marlin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Jack is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marlin sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Jack's defenses. It connects perfectly with Jack's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 58
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Messing misses.
Messing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jack.
Messing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Messing throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
Jack has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Messing is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Jack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack is thwarting Messing's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jack is landing with some decent strikes but Messing is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.
Messing is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Messing is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Jack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Messing can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB2#
Messing is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jack locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Messing is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cactus Jack!

Event: TOF 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Jack digs a good body shot into Liars's ribs.
Liars stuffs the takedown.
Liars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Liars looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Liars tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Liars breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack is looking to chop away at Liars's legs.
Liars lands a slapping body shot.
Jack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liars tries to avoid it but Jack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liars to the ground. Liars escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liars pinned against the cage. Liars gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Liars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Liars.
It looked like Jack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Liars moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Liars misses with a straight left.
Jack wants to clinch.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Liars. Those never looked like landing.
Liars throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liars misses with a body shot.
Jack tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liars changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liars is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jack rather than just go for the knockout.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Liars sprawls well.
Jack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack needs to keep his hands up - Liars had a free shot at his head there.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liars circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Liars's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Liars throws a big shot that misses.
Liars waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Liars leaves Jack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack shoots in looking for a takedown. Liars tries to sprawl out of it but Jack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liars manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liars swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack slips a jab from Liars.
Liars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack shoots in looking for a takedown but Liars manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good exchange - Liars coming out on top.
Jack checks a low kick from Liars.#TD2#
Liars feints and as Jack raises his hands in defense, Liars changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jack is trying to keep Liars in close. #T3#
Liars 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.
Liars must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liars wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liars 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.
Jack has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Liars sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jack preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Liars is retaining full guard.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Jack throws a big right hand that misses.
Jack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liars keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Liars.
Liars keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Liars really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5#
Liars looking for a sweep. Not yet Liars, not yet.
Jack cracks Liars with a solid left hand.
Jack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liars preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liars keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Liars.
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Liars has control of Jack's left arm, preventing Jack from doing any damage.
Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liars works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T6#
Liars wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.
Jack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liars can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liars keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Jack throwing strikes from guard but Liars blocks nicely.
Liars controls Jack momentarily but Jack frees himself.
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Jack stops Liars from standing up.
Liars utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liars is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Liars swinging wildly here.
Jack avoids the body shot from Liars.
Jack tries to clinch
letting Liars counter with a right hand.
Liars avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liars but Liars pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liars has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Christian Liars has been cut.
Liars stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liars wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack wants to clinch up but Liars keeps it at a distance.
Jack is looking to clinch.
Jack looks to land a combination. Liars sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jack misses with a takedown
and Liars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jack thinking. #T8#
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!
Jack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liars sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jack somewhat.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Liars throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Liars checks a low kick from Jack.
Jack tries to clinch up
and Liars counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack tries to clinch up.
Liars stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Liars misses the target. #T9#
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Liars bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liars looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liars manages to avoid it.
Jack is looking to clinch but Liars is avoiding it.
Liars misses with a wild body shot.
Jack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liars sprawls and moves away.
Jack tries for a takedown but Liars circles away easily
and Liars counters with a straight right hand.
Jack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liars tries to avoid it but Jack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liars to the ground. Liars escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liars looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liars keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liars scores with a hook.
Liars misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Liars scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Liars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Liars's cut.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Liars throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jack was covering up waiting for the punch and Liars finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jack lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Jack seems to be working for a kimura but Liars defends the submission attempt.
Liars is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jack is working for a submission of some sort.
Jack lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Jack throwing shots but Liars is blocking nicely.
Jack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Liars is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liars desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liars is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold.
Liars moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Liars is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liars is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Liars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liars manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jack manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Liars wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Liars from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Jack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Liars controlling the position.
Liars lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jack trying to keep a closed guard but Liars is proving a slippery customer.
Liars looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Jack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liars avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Christian Liars's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#Christian Liars's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Liars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liars utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Liars looking for a sweep. Not yet Liars, not yet.
Jack is looking to work some ground and pound but Liars has wrist control.
Jack passes Liars's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Liars is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard.
Jack trying to control the action but Liars is working from the bottom.
Liars is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack thows a huge punch but Liars dodges it nicely.
Liars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Liars.
Liars keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Liars manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jack manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T6#
Jack pulls Liars in close to prevent any damage.
Liars postures up.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack is looking to stand up but Liars isn't so interested in that idea.
Jack wants to sweep here but Liars controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Jack pushes Liars off and gets back to his feet. #T7##CL#
Jack moves into the clinch.
Jack has Liars pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liars manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jack tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liars gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Jack has Liars pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jack pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Liars tumbling to the mat - Jack dives into Liars's guard.
Liars pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Jack wants to control from the top but Liars keeps moving.
Jack postures up in Liars's guard and throws a big left but Liars blocks it. #T8#
Jack is looking to work some ground and pound but Liars has wrist control.
Liars wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liars wants to sweep but no luck.
Liars pulls Jack in to control the position.
Jack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cactus Jack!

Event: TOF 43
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Jack shoots in for a double leg but Cloud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack shoots in and drives through. Cloud sprawls well.
Robby Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Jack looks to clinch
and Cloud counters with a nice body shot.
Jack lands with a nice combination. Cloud backs away looking to recover.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Jack walks into a jab.
Cloud stuffs the takedown attempt from Jack. Jack gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack goes for a double leg but Cloud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cloud continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Cloud tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Jack wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cloud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cloud scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head. #T1#
Cloud gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jack is looking for a takedown.
Cloud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cloud stops a takedown attempt from Jack.
Cloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cloud lands a shoulder strike.
Jack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cloud prevents it.
Cloud is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jack looks winded!
Jack tries to circle away but Cloud has him pinned against the cage.
Cloud lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Cloud as the two fighters clinch.
Cloud presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Cloud as the two fighters clinch.
Cloud lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A short right from Cloud.
Cloud lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacks head.
Cloud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cloud dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Cloud.
Cloud scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cloud.
A short right from Cloud. #KD#
Cloud drops Jack onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jack is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Jack is rocked!
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Cloud finish him?
Cloud lands a big right hand that drops Jack! The killer instinct kicks in and Cloud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cloud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud!
After the fight, Robby Cloud 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 35
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Jack drives through with a takedown into Karter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Karter is keeping the position.
Jack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karter's head.
Jack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Jack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack stands up over Karter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Jack wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving.
Karter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Jack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karter keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Jack passes Karter's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karter sees it coming and defends easily.
Jack trying to control the action but Karter is working from the bottom. #T2#
Karter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack.
Jack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jack thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
Jack thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
Jack is looking to advance position but Karter won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jack lands a nice short elbow.
Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karter defending well though. #SUB#
Jack seems to be looking for submissions.
Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karter defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as Jack sits in half guard.
Jack uses his free foot to push down on Karter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karter.
Jack throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karter because Jack loaded up on that one.
Jack sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jack controlling the pace for now.
Karter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karter can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jack working for a guillotine from mount but Karter is in no mood to give up.
Jack dominating with strikes here.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jack cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT#It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.
Jack looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Karter covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cactus Jack!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Jack misses with a two punch combination.
Gully has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice cross by Jack.
Gully shoots in for a takedown but Jack shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Gully closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jack to the mat! Jack manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack trying to control the position here.
Jack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gully manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gully preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gully keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gully keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Gully can't keep his opponent in guard - Jack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Jack is working for a submission of some sort.
Jack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Gully is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Gully wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura but Gully is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jack to get the leverage.
Jack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jack trying to control from half guard but Gully is working away.
Gully wants to control but Jack is keeping busy.
Gully is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack winds up and cracks Gully with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Gully has hold of Jack's hands but Jack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gully wants to control but Jack is keeping busy.
Gully is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gully is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gully is staying active underneath Jack, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gully is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Gully regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gully is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gully has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Gully's legs - danger averted.
Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Gully is retaining full guard.
Jack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gully's head.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Gully is keeping the position.
Gully 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.
Jack is in close to Gully's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jack trying to control but Gully is working from the bottom.
Gully looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack trying to control but Gully is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gully is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Gully has momentary wrist control but Jack slips an elbow through the middle.
Gully preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gully's guard.
Jack scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gully is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gully sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gully trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gully trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cactus Jack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gully looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jack manages to get to full guard.
Jack seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Gully from controlling successfully.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jack here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gully missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gully defends it easily.
Jack pulls Gully in close to his closed guard and prevents Gully from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gully must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gully forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Gully perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gully is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gully is controlling him.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gully is one step ahead there.
Jack wants to stand up but Gully is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gully pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Gully passes into half guard.
Jack trying to control here.
Jack manages to get to full guard.
Gully trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack controls Gully momentarily but Gully frees himself.
Gully is pushing down on Jack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jack is fighting to maintain full guard but Gully has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Jack tries to kick Gully off but Gully keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jack is trying to control but can't.
Gully trying to control the pace.
Jack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jack controls Gully momentarily but Gully frees himself. #SUB#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Gully defends easily. #SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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.
Gully trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gully tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack 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.
Jack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trevor Gully will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gully dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Gully's head and hops out.#CL#
Jack has Gully up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Jack turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jack manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Jack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gully is trying to improve his position.
Jack lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gully is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack is putting a hurting on Gully here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gully prevents Jack from improving position.
Gully is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gully manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gully is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gully seems to be working for a kimura but Jack defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gully pulls his head out easily.
Gully is thwarting Jack's attempts to control the position.
Gully landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jack pushes Gully off looking to stand but Gully dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Jack is looking to control Gully's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
Gully trying to pass the guard but Jack defending well. #SUB2#
Gully is looking for a kimura here.
Gully thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gully is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gully wants to pass to mount but Jack is defending the position.
Jack tries to get to full guard but Gully has control of the leg. #T3#
Gully is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cactus Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gully is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gully.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Jack is concentrating on defense, preventing Gully from advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jack regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gully.
Gully stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack seems keen to control Gully's posture.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gully manages to get to full guard.
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Jack throwing strikes from guard but Gully blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Gully working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack working some strikes from top position.
Jack throwing strikes from guard but Gully blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cactus Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jack 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cactus Jack!

Event: MMAHKI 57
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Jack darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Jack into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Zuki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zuki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack tries for a takedown but Zuki circles away easily
and Zuki counters with a series of strikes. Jack will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuki jabs Jack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zuki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Jack! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jack to his feet! Jack is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuki stuffs the takedown attempt from Jack. Jack gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zuki circles away.
Zuki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jack dodges the punch combination from Zuki .
Zuki misses with a double jab.
Zuki lands a jab to the head.
Jack jabs at Zuki 's body.
Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack attempts a counter takedown but Zuki avoids it well and moves away.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuki defends it nicely.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Zuki 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack looks to clinch
and Zuki counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Jack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zuki to the mat! Zuki manages to get full guard.
Zuki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jack throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuki wants to stand but Jack is controlling the position.
Jack lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.
Jack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Zuki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice cross by Zuki .
Oki Zuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Zuki sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Jack has his takedown stuffed
and Zuki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Jack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Jack checks a low kick from Zuki .
Jack avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Jack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuki throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Jack tries a low kick but Zuki avoids it.
Jack throws a jab when Zuki was well out of range.#TD#
Jack scores with a takedown into Zuki 's guard.

Zuki kicks Jack off and gets to his feet.
Jack wants to clinch but Zuki slips to the side
and Zuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack throws a series of punches but Zuki avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Zuki 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oki Zuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuki swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Zuki 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zuki feints a jab promting Jack to slip. Zuki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack wants to clinch but Zuki slips to the side
and Zuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zuki thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zuki .
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Jack tries to clinch but Zuki moves away
and Zuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuki lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jack off his feet! Jack tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMAHKI 48
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Jack dives in for a single leg takedown but Burns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Jack breaks from the clinch.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Jack persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Jack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Jack is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack passes Burns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jack moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Jack tries to score with some ground and pound. Burns controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jack is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Jack drops an elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Jack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burns wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns wants to sweep but Jack has passed to side control!#T2#
Burns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jack is looking to improve his position.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns prevents Jack from standing back up.
Jack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jack keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns won't allow Jack to get back to his feet.
Burns controlling from the top position.
Jack wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jack's guard.
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Jack lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cactus Jack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Burns leaves Jack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack connects with a looping right hand.
Burns dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Jack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Jack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jack backing away here, and Burns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jack gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Burns is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.
Jack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cactus Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burns is thwarting Jack's attempts to control the position.
Burns is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack moves into full guard.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Jack keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass. #T3#
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Burns passes to full mount!
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns misses with some ground and pound and Jack recovers position to half guard.
Burns stalling away here and it's allowed Jack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Jack pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Jack is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Burns wants to stand but Jack is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jack pinned against the cage. Jack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Burns counters with a single leg into guard. Jack didn't expect that.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but Burns passes into half guard. #REVR#
Jack trying to control but Burns postures up.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Jack is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Burns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jack tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.#T1#
Burns is looking to advance position but Jack won't allow it.
Jack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Jack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!#SUB#
Jack is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Burns taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jack.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cactus Jack!

Event: MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Jack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jack grinds an elbow into Tama's temple.
Tama dodges the ground and pound from Jack.
Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jack working away.
Tama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jack connects with a decent elbow.
Jack throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tama is trying to get back to half guard.
Jack tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tama wants to control but Jack postures up.
Tama is not content to let Jack control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jack tries to score with some ground and pound. Tama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jack sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tama has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Tama is looking to reverse the position.
Jack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jack postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jack throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jack tries to score with some ground and pound. Tama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama is trying to get back to full guard.
Jack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jack wants to control but Tama is keeping him busy.
Jack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack throws an elbow that misses. Tama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jack's guard. Nice move by Tama!#REVB##T3#
Tama showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Tama pushes his legs off easily.
Tama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #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.#SU2#
Tama stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Tama scores with a takedown into Jack's guard.
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tama is looking to stand up but Jack won't let him.
Jack striking off his back but it's not causing Tama any problems.
Tama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Tama stays in close to Jack's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cactus Jack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Tama gets the takedown into side control.
Jack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tama wants to take a breather but Jack is having none of it.
Tama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Jack is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Tama is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jack has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama lands a big elbow.
Tama blocks Jack's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Tama looking to control but Jack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack wants to control but Tama is having none of it.
Tama controlling the position easily from mount.
Tama with a couple of short strikes.
Tama landing strikes from the mount and Jack is in trouble!
Tama landing punches.
Tama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jack hang on?#T3#
Tama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tama with shots to the head and body - Jack looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tama working Jack over with strikes here. #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
Tama looking to control but Jack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tama connects with a bit shot that sees Jack covering up! More strikes from Tama and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tama is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!

Event: MMAHKI 34
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Drago finds it's way through Jack's defenses.
Jack shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Drago swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MMAHKI 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Pilot fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Pilot has closed the distance and engaged Jack in a clinch.
Jack is looking for a takedown.
Jack can't get the takedown.
Pilot avoids a wild elbow strike from Jack.#TD#
Jack turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jack manages to end up in side control.
Pilot is looking for a sweep.
Pilot wants to control but Jack postures up.
The strikes coming from Jack are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pilot keeps working.
Pilot tries to bench press Jack off him but Jack keeps the position.
Jack sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pilot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pilot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jack working the head with strikes.
Jack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pilot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pilot wants to control but Jack postures up.#T1#
Jack lands an elbow.
Jack working the ground and pound but Pilot is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilot is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pilot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jack working the ground and pound from side control.
Pilot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pilot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC#Pilot is rocked!
Pilot looks winded!
Jack lands a huge shot from side control! Pilot is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cactus Jack!

Event: MMAHKI 21
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Jack has a takedown stuffed.
Jack closes the distance and clinches up with Robertson, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes Robertson against the cage but Robertson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robertson attempts a counter takedown but Jack avoids it well and moves away.
Jack shoots and misses #CL#
and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robertson.
Bradley Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Robertson stalls. #TD#
Robertson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robertson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robertson is trying to keep Jack in close. #T1#
Jack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jack working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Robertson has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jack throws a strike but Robertson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Robertson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robertson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Jack's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB#
Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Robertson has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.
Jack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jack lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Jack defends easily.
Jack postures up and lands a big shot to Robertson's brow. #SUB#
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Robertson is looking for a triangle but Jack pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jack stands up over Robertson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Jack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robertson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robertson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Robertson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Robertson is looking for a triangle but Jack pushes his legs off easily.
Jack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
Jack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jack landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jack is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Robertson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jack tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily#CL#
and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Robertson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Robertson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack postures up. #SUB#
Robertson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robertson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jack has Robertson in his guard.#REVR#
Jack pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Robertson is now in half guard. #T1#
Jack pushes Robertson off looking to stand but Robertson dives back in and keeps control.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robertson is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now.
Robertson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jack is trying to maintain the position but Robertson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Robertson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jack is trying to stand back up but Robertson is controlling him
Bradley Robertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Jack is having none of it.
Jack taking some punishment here, with Robertson in his half guard.
Jack keeping hold of Robertson's head, controlling as best he can.
Jack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jack.
Jack doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Robertson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robertson passes into half guard.
Jack wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robertson in particular looking to stall.
Jack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertson. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack is looking to control Robertson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Robertson working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Robertson is thwarting Jack's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Robertson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jack is staying active underneath Robertson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Robertson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jack pushes Robertson off looking to stand but Robertson dives back in and keeps control.
Jack is positioning himself well to prevent Robertson advancing to mount.
Jack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robertson.
Jack 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.
Jack tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Robertson is thwarting Jack's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robertson lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Robertson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jack closes the distance but Robertson moves to the side #TD#
and Robertson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jack is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Robertson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robertson working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Robertson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jack, who protects the arm well.
Robertson scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Robertson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jack works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Robertson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jack defends it well. #SUB#
Robertson wants to work for an arm triangle but Jack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jack.
Jack wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Jack seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson is working Jack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jack is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Robertson lands with a heel strike from the guard. #T3#
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robertson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robertson has momentary wrist control but Jack slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Jack chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.
Jack scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Jack lands a couple of elbows.
Jack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Jack is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Robertson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jack postures up.
Jack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
Jack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cactus Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cactus Jack.
Well Robertson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAHKI 11
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Jack has a takedown stuffed.
Diallo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jack. #TD#
Jack shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diallo wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack prevents Diallo from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo taking some punishment here, with Jack in his half guard.
Jack scores with a big shot! Diallo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Diallo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cactus Jack!

Event: MMAHKI 6
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Jack has a takedown stuffed.
Jack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Draught counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlton Draught has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Jack dives in and grabs Draught's left leg, looking for a takedown. Draught pushes down on Jack's head and hops out.
Draught stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Draught wants it to stay on the feet.
Draught swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Draught drives through with a takedown into Jack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Draught controls the pace.
Draught trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draught sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draught is looking to stand up but Jack won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Draught from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jack is trying to control the position here. Draught has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Jack tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Draught jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlton Draught!
Our winner, Carlton Draught, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Jack gets a double leg takedown into Long's guard.
Jack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jack landing some decent shots from guard.
Long throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Long is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jack is aware though and is defending well.
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack lands a couple of elbows.
Jack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jack landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack is in close to Long's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#Long is rocked!
Jack trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Jack lands a couple of digs.
Oh Long is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##SUB#
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Long seems to have got his legs back now.
Jack scoring with some ground and pound.
Jack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Long's head.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Long won't allow Jack to get back to his feet.
Jack has his hands on Long's head, controlling the position.
Jack trying to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Long can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jack is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Long stops Jack from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Jack shoots in and bounces Long off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Long wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Jack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jack is working Long over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Long controls Jack momentarily but Jack frees himself.
Jack scoring with some ground and pound.
Jack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jack looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jack keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cactus Jack dominated that round.
That's time! Long's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Long shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Jack looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Long!
Long is looking to regain half guard here but Jack keeps moving and retains side control.
Jack is putting a hurting on Long here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Long is trying to control Jack's posture but Jack avoids it.
Cactus Jack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jack connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Long some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack looks up at the clock and then as Long takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jack smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jack creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jack lands a strong strike to the head of Long. That's dazed him! Jack looking to finish here. Long is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jack lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cactus Jack!

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