Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Kulmunki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kulmunki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy sizes up Kulmunki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kulmunki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Kulmunki misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.#T1##CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kenzo Kulmunki has been cut.
Kulmunki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kulmunki has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kulmunki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Kulmunki's knee but Kulmunki avoids it well.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Kulmunki checks it
and Kulmunki counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Kulmunki shakes him off and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Kulmunki circles away.
Murphy slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Kulmunki misses with a body kick.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kulmunki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kulmunki! Murphy is out on his feet! Kulmunki rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Murphy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Murphy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kenzo Kulmunki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 184
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Kulmunki swings for the body but Temple moves out of range.
Temple unleashes a big counter combination but Kulmunki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kulmunki.
Temple moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Temple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kulmunki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temple.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kulmunki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temple darts in looking for a takedown but Kulmunki gets double underhooks and turns Temple into the cage.
Kulmunki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temple momentarily.
Kulmunki loads up on a big right hand but Temple slips the punch.
Temple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Temple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temple. #ES#
Kulmunki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Temple is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temple's elbow. #T1##BC2#
Temple manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temple.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temple uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kulmunki has time to react.
Kulmunki throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Temple counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Temple controls from the top position.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Temple drags him back down.
Kulmunki bucks up and tries to throw Temple off but instead Temple has got his back!
Kulmunki's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Temple punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB2#
Temple has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temple misses with punches from the back.
Temple is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulmunki trying to get back to his feet but Temple is in full control for now.
Temple softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Temple softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Temple cracks Kulmunki with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kulmunki from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temple controlling the position well here. Kulmunki rolled but Temple kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Temple scores with punches to the body.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Temple lands punches and elbows.
Kulmunki trying to get back to his feet but Temple is in full control for now.
Temple is working the ground and pound. Can Kulmunki escape?
Kulmunki prevents Temple from getting a body triangle.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but Temple has full control of the position and if anything, Kulmunki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Temple lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Temple lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Temple lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kulmunki.
Temple struggling to land strikes to the head as Kulmunki covers up. #T4#
Temple is riding his opponent, not letting Kulmunki buck him off.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Temple thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Kulmunki manages to stand up with Temple still on his back. Eventually Temple drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki tries to land a leg kick but Temple saw it coming and moves away.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Kulmunki clobbers Temple with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Temple changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulmunki looks to land a right hand but Temple moved out of range.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temple.
Kulmunki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kulmunki lands with an overhand left.#T5##TD2#
Temple closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulmunki's guard.
Kulmunki is looking to stand back up but Temple counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kulmunki. #REVR#
Kulmunki pushes Temple off looking to stand but Temple dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Temple 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.
Temple thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Temple sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulmunki defending well though.
Kulmunki is staying active underneath Temple, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kulmunki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Temple.
Temple uses his free foot to push down on Kulmunki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki trying desperately to get to his feet. #T6#
Temple working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Temple landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Temple looking to control but Kulmunki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulmunki trying desperately to get to his feet.
Temple can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulmunki is looking to escape.
The referee warns Kulmunki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB2#
Temple with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kulmunki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T7#
Temple lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Temple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulmunki really wants to buck Temple off and get back to his feet.
Temple looking to finish Kulmunki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kulmunki!
You get the feeling that Kulmunki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Temple with good strikes from the mount here!
Kulmunki tries to buck Temple off but he can't manage it.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Temple working for a submission but Kulmunki is keeping him at bay.
Kulmunki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T8#
Temple landing punches.
Temple sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulmunki tries to buck Temple off but he can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temple breaks from Kulmunki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Temple lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Temple punishing his opponent with strikes. #ES#
Kulmunki bucks Temple off and manages to get back to his feet!
Kulmunki throws a right and a left that Temple avoids nicely.
Temple let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T9#
A good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulmunki scores with a jab.
Temple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulmunki cracks Temple with a good jab.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulmunki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Kulmunki coming out on top.
Temple gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulmunki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Temple blocks a leg kick.
Temple doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kulmunki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kulmunki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulmunki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Temple dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kulmunki looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Kulmunki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that misses.
Temple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kulmunki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Temple or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulmunki, which made it look bad.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Temple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kulmunki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Temple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Kulmunki swings for the body but Temple moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Temple takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kulmunki throws a lazy right hand but Temple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Kulmunki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulmunki lands a jab to the head.
Temple throws the left hand but Kulmunki avoids the punch easily.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Kulmunki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kulmunki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kulmunki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulmunki.
A low kick from Kulmunki is predictable there #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from getting back to his feet.
Kulmunki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Temple content to stall in guard here. #T2##ES#
Kulmunki pushes Temple off and scrambles back to his feet.
Temple keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Kenzo Kulmunki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulmunki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kulmunki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Temple on the side of the head.
Temple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kulmunki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Temple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulmunki throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
Temple throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Kulmunki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temple throws out the jab.
Temple lands a jab to the head.
Temple defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Temple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Temple feints the counter takedown.
Kulmunki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temple.
A low kick from Kulmunki misses #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kulmunki won't be happy with that.
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Temple is controlling him well.
Temple sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kulmunki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Temple is in control. #SUB2#
Temple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trent Temple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Temple throws a strike aimed at the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki avoids it well.
Temple working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Temple is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulmunki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Temple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Temple in side control, throwing shots but Kulmunki defends.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki bucks up and tries to throw Temple off but instead Temple has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Temple lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kulmunki.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Temple controlling the positon.#T5##SUB2#
Temple looking to break Kulmunki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kulmunki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Temple will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#ES#
Kulmunki manages to stand up with Temple still on his back. Eventually Temple drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Temple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulmunki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kulmunki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Temple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Temple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kulmunki defending well as Temple loads up on a big left hand.
Temple throws a body punch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.#T6#
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Temple moves out of range easily.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Kulmunki coming out on top.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Temple saw that one coming.
Temple staying out of range there.
Kulmunki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temple throws a looping overhand right but Kulmunki ducks down to avoid it.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Temple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Temple is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Temple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulmunki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T7#
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulmunki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
Temple 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.
Temple won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulmunki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Kulmunki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki slaps away a takedown attempt from Temple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kulmunki throwing a counter right hand but Temple manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Temple 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T8#
Kulmunki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temple counters with a stiff right hand.
Temple slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Temple down.
Temple swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki looks to land a left hand but Temple moved out of range nicely.
Kulmunki looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Temple moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulmunki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Temple's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kulmunki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Temple avoids the head kick by Kulmunki.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T9#
Temple throws a good cross that connects.
Temple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Temple misses.
Temple throws a body punch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Kulmunki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kulmunki works the jab nicely.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it #TD2#
and Temple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temple.

Kulmunki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Temple is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Temple stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulmunki prevents it.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Temple.
Kulmunki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Temple tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulmunki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Temple's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Temple 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kulmunki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Kulmunki is predictable there #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Kulmunki pushes Temple off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temple.
Temple swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulmunki is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulmunki misses the target.
Temple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temple has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A jab from Kulmunki does it's job there.
Temple scores with a jab to the body.
Temple misses with an uppercut.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.
Kulmunki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulmunki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Temple defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Temple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Temple moves out of range.
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Temple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kulmunki pushes Temple off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temple wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Temple uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulmunki.
Nice jab there from Kulmunki.
Temple scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it #TD2#
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kulmunki is not content to let Temple control the position.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kulmunki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Temple scores with a couple of nice shots.
Temple stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet.
Kulmunki is trying to escape back to his feet but Temple uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Temple in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Temple has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #ES#
Kulmunki sneaks out the side door and pushes Temple away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kulmunki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temple was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulmunki.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulmunki.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temple cracks Kulmunki with an open hand slap.#T4#
Kulmunki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temple bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Temple lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it.
Temple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Temple feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick from Kulmunki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Temple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Temple cracks a nice hook into Kulmunki's ribs.
Temple moves out of range of the strikes.
Temple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulmunki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temple manages to avoid it.
Temple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulmunki.#T5#
Kulmunki misses the jab.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Temple avoids the head kick by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Temple down.
Kulmunki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulmunki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Temple saw that one coming.
Temple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulmunki misses with a hook
and Kulmunki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Temple postures up and lands a big shot to Kulmunki's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up. #T6#
Temple lands a nice shot that snaps Kulmunki's head back.
A swing and a miss from Temple.
Kulmunki misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a hook to the side of Temple's head but Temple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Temple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Temple looks to land a left hand but Kulmunki moved out of range nicely.
Kulmunki is looking to score with low kicks.
Temple slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Temple avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Temple feints the counter takedown.#T7#
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Temple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulmunki's guard.

Kulmunki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kulmunki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Temple.
A head kick misses from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a front kick aimed at Temple's knee but Temple avoids it well.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Temple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulmunki's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Temple.
Temple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kulmunki wants to stand up but Temple is controlling him.
Temple works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulmunki won't allow Temple to pass to mount. #T8#
Kulmunki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Temple is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from standing back up. #ES#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Temple moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Temple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Temple takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Temple stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temple.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Kulmunki misses #TD2#
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T9#
Temple prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Temple wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Kulmunki pushes Temple off but Temple dives into side control.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working.
Kulmunki pushes Temple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Temple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kulmunki is not content to let Temple control the position.
Kulmunki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenzo Kulmunki.
I think Kulmunki 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 176
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Price has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kulmunki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kulmunki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price tries to stall but Kulmunki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulmunki after a bit of a struggle.
Kulmunki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Price is working for takedown but Kulmunki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Price.
Kulmunki swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price lands a nice shot to the body.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Kulmunki avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
Kulmunki gets underhooks to prevent Price's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Price is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
Kulmunki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Price lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kulmunki backwards.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kulmunki - that landed with a thud.
Price looks winded!#BC#
Kulmunki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Price throws a good cross that connects.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulmunki.#CL2#
Price has closed the distance and engaged Kulmunki in a clinch.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kulmunki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price presses Kulmunki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Price tries to work over Kulmunki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
A jab from Kulmunki finds it's way through Price's defenses.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Kulmunki avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kulmunki. #T3#
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki is trying to break free.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Price is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
Price working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki blocks a body shot from Price.
Nice body punch from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
Kulmunki tries to break the clinch but Price is controlling the position.
Price has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kulmunki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Price can turn it around.#T4#
Price tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price. #TD2#
Price jumps into guard, dragging Kulmunki to the mat.
Price has a closed guard, preventing Kulmunki from standing up. #SUB2#
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulmunki is aware though and is defending well.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Price is controlling his posture from full guard.
Price wants to sweep here but Kulmunki controlling him for the moment.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Price is controlling his posture from full guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Price closes the distance and pushes Kulmunki back into the cage.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Price.
Price jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kulmunki walks away with a smile on his face. Price gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kulmunki misses with a wild body shot.
Kulmunki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Price tries to clinch up.
Price looks to clinch
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut. #T6#
Kulmunki misses with a body punch
and Price counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Kenzo Kulmunki has been cut.
Price wants to clinch.
Price tries to clinch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulmunki duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Price closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T7#
Kulmunki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kulmunki throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Price checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Price wants to clinch.
Price checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Price takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T8#
Price throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulmunki's waist but Kulmunki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Price off to one side.
Price shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulmunki but Kulmunki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kulmunki tries a low kick but Price avoids it.
Kulmunki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Price at a distance. #CL2#
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Price on the inside. #BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price tries to clinch up.#T9#
Kulmunki misses with a straight right.
Price has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulmunki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Price is defended easily by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulmunki circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kulmunki to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulmunki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenzo Kulmunki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kulmunki lands with a straight right. Price didn't see that one coming.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Price avoids it.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulmunki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Price moves forwards but Kulmunki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
and Kulmunki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Kulmunki's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulmunki misses the target.
A jab from Kulmunki misses.
Price wants to clinch but Kulmunki slips to the side
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a right hand
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Kulmunki missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price tries to clinch up.
Kulmunki throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
Price looks to clinch
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulmunki with a nice calf kick.
Price shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good work by Price as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kulmunki, as that shot connected.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulmunki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulmunki. That snapped Price's head back.
Kulmunki tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki throws a shot from downtown. Price moves away and avoids it.
Price avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Price tries to clinch but Kulmunki is having none of it.
Kulmunki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Price has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kulmunki finds it's way round the side to connect with Price's head. #T3##CL2#
Price has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks from the clinch.
Kulmunki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Price.
Price now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kulmunki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Price.#CL2#
Price drives through and clinches with Kulmunki against the cage.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Price lands a body punch.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulmunki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Price digs a right hand underneath Kulmunki's ribcage. Kulmunki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Price.
Kenzo Kulmunki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Kulmunki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulmunki gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki can't break the clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a light punch inside.
Kulmunki throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Price gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki wants to stand up but Price is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kulmunki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulmunki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kulmunki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Price tries to clinch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Price shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kulmunki lands a head shot.
Kulmunki throws a shot to the body. #T6#
Price with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Price.#CL2#
Price has managed to clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a short shot to the head.
Price can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulmunki won't allow it.
Kulmunki tries to circle away but Price has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kulmunki as Price tries to tie him up.
Kulmunki digs a right hand underneath Price's ribcage. Price let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price tries to pull guard but Kulmunki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kulmunki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Price is breathing heavily.
Kulmunki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T7#
Kulmunki tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulmunki.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Kulmunki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
Price drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Price goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulmunki prevents it. #BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulmunki tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenzo Kulmunki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulmunki lands with a nice body punch. #T8#
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Price ducks down to avoid it.
Price takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulmunki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Kulmunki does it's job there.
Kulmunki lands with an uppercut that bounces Price off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Price is rocked!
Kulmunki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Price rushes Kulmunki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
Price lands a hook to the side of the head.#T9#
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kulmunki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Kulmunki lands with a nice body punch.
Kulmunki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Price closes the distance but Kulmunki moves to the side
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.
Kulmunki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Price blocks a jab.
Price shoots in and drives through. Kulmunki sprawls well.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenzo Kulmunki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki with a nice cross.#CL2#
Price gets a clinch.
Kulmunki working aggressively here.
Kulmunki prevents the takedown attempt.
Price has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Price manages to pull guard.
Price has a closed guard, preventing Kulmunki from standing up.
Kulmunki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulmunki defends well.
Kulmunki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Price's guard.#T1##SU#
Kulmunki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Price defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Kulmunki lands.
Price checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kulmunki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Kulmunki pushes him off.
Kulmunki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Price tries to clinch but Kulmunki is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulmunki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kulmunki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price wants to clinch up but Kulmunki keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kulmunki tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Kulmunki. #TD2#
Price lands a takedown into guard.

Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Price off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Price is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Price wants to clinch but Kulmunki slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Price swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Price gets a clinch.
Kulmunki pushes Price back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Price on the inside.
Price is looking to control Kulmunki's arms but Kulmunki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage.
Kulmunki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Price wants the takedown. Kulmunki is fighting it off but Price persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kulmunki's guard against the cage.
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Price is having none of it. #T4##ES#
Kulmunki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki scores with a jab to the body.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Price tries to clinch up but Kulmunki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Price with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kulmunki counters with a head kick.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pete Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Price tries to clinch there but Kulmunki circles away.
Kulmunki throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulmunki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Price dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Price.
Price tries to clinch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Price just manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kulmunki - just one landing.
Price's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kulmunki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T6#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kulmunki. #TD2#
Price shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kulmunki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Kulmunki pushes Price off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kulmunki throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Kulmunki does it's job there.#T7#
Price slips a jab from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulmunki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Price counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Price 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Price keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Kulmunki throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T8#
Kulmunki cracks Price with an open hand slap.
Kulmunki misses with a lunging right hand
and Price counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Price closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kulmunki lands with a light punch inside.
Price drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulmunki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Price has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kulmunki throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease. #T9#
Kulmunki throws a big shot that misses.
Price lands a jab to the head.
Price tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Price wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Price bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Price.
Kulmunki tries a head kick but it misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kenzo Kulmunki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 170
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulmunki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulmunki wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #SU#
Kulmunki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kulmunki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Kulmunki's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulmunki wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Kulmunki prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki. #TD2#
Smith jumps guard. #T1##SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kulmunki defends easily.
Kulmunki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith is trying to control the position but Kulmunki postures up.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulmunki wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #SU#
Kulmunki stands up and waves to Smith to follow him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Kulmunki misses with a head kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulmunki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulmunki throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kulmunki.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand.
Kulmunki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Kulmunki breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Kulmunki connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki misses with a hook.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulmunki backwards.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Kulmunki tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kulmunki walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Kulmunki is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Kulmunki is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Kulmunki is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulmunki is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Smith is working an open guard so Kulmunki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith misses the body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #BC#
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Kulmunki misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulmunki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kulmunki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Kulmunki is having none of it.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kulmunki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.#T5#
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulmunki backwards.
Kulmunki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulmunki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kulmunki walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulmunki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kulmunki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T6##KD#
Kulmunki lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Kulmunki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Kulmunki as Smith shoots in.#KD#
Kulmunki drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Kulmunki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulmunki finish him?
Kulmunki lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulmunki.#BC#
Kulmunki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulmunki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Kulmunki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulmunki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kulmunki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action. #T7##TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. #SU#
Smith is working an open guard so Kulmunki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith jumps guard but Kulmunki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulmunki uses from the top position. #SU#
Kulmunki stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulmunki throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Kulmunki connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.#T8#
Kulmunki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulmunki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries for a takedown but Kulmunki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulmunki circles away. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulmunki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulmunki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulmunki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#T9#
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Kulmunki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulmunki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith wants to clinch.
Kulmunki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kulmunki. Kulmunki obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Smith pushes Kulmunki up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulmunki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Kulmunki stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Smith darts in trying to clinch
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to clinch but Kulmunki is having none of it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Kulmunki's body.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Kulmunki misses with a few strikes there.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulmunki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Kulmunki connects with a body shot.
Kulmunki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulmunki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kulmunki. Kulmunki obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kenzo Kulmunki is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kulmunki keeps it at a distance.
Smith wants to clinch.#T3#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kulmunki defends it nicely.
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kulmunki avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulmunki!
Kulmunki is trying to buck Smith off.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Kulmunki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T5#
Smith scores with punches from side control.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Kulmunki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kulmunki is not content to let Smith control the position.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #T6#
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.#ES#
Kulmunki throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Kulmunki scores with a leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kulmunki is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kulmunki circles away. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kulmunki.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kulmunki's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.#T7#
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kulmunki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Kulmunki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulmunki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.
Kulmunki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T8#
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#BC#
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith wants to clinch.
Kulmunki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kulmunki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T9#
Kulmunki looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a combination #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Kulmunki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
That's time! Kulmunki'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#
Kulmunki lands a head shot.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulmunki misses with a two punch combination.
Smith cracks Kulmunki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kulmunki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulmunki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulmunki, which made it look bad.
Kulmunki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##CL2#
Smith clinches up with Kulmunki and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Kulmunki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith stops Kulmunki from standing up.
Smith trying to control but Kulmunki is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulmunki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kulmunki blocks nicely.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kulmunki keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Kulmunki is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kulmunki scores with a hook.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch up but Kulmunki circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Kulmunki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Kulmunki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Kulmunki defends the submission attempt.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Kulmunki is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith trying to control the action but Kulmunki is working from the bottom.
Kulmunki won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Kulmunki is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulmunki won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Kulmunki is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Kulmunki fights it but they end up in guard.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Kulmunki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulmunki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith stops Kulmunki from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kulmunki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kulmunki missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulmunki!
Smith trying to control the action but Kulmunki is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from escaping the position.#ES#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T7##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Kulmunki from standing up.
Smith working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Kulmunki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T8##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulmunki, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks from the clinch.
Kulmunki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Kulmunki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kulmunki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Kulmunki didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith pushing down on Kulmunki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T9#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kulmunki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Kulmunki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulmunki pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kulmunki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulmunki 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kenzo Kulmunki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mike Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 161
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown. Kulmunki fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Kulmunki pushes Temple off and scrambles back to his feet.
Temple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temple defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Temple or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulmunki, which made it look bad.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.
Kulmunki misses with a hook.
Temple looks to land a left hand but Kulmunki moved out of range nicely.
Kulmunki tried to counter with a leg kick but Temple avoided it.
Temple lunges at Kulmunki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulmunki's hand.
Kulmunki wants to clinch.#T1#
Kulmunki misses the jab.
Temple throws a one two combo.
Temple misses with a looping right.
Temple scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Temple manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kulmunki on his heels. He'll look to pass Kulmunki's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kulmunki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Temple tries to work over Kulmunki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Kulmunki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Temple throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
Temple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulmunki's elbow.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Temple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temple looks to land a right hand but Kulmunki moved out of range.
Kulmunki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kulmunki wants to land a leg kick but Temple is out of range.
Temple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kulmunki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kulmunki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temple lands a nice hook to Kulmunki's body. Kulmunki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Temple scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulmunki is just out of range.
Kulmunki lands a nice looking body shot.
Kulmunki misses with a hook #TD2#
and Temple counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Temple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kulmunki, who protects the arm well.
Kulmunki prevents Temple from improving position.
Temple cracks Kulmunki with a big elbow.
Kulmunki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Temple tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kulmunki's legs.
Kulmunki is trying to buck Temple off.#T4#
Temple cracks Kulmunki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Temple working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kulmunki is trying to buck Temple off.#SUB2#
Temple tries for a kimura but Kulmunki is defending well.
Kulmunki dodges the ground and pound from Temple.
Temple scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Temple is controlling him well.
Temple throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Temple is controlling him well.
Temple working the head and body with strikes.
Kulmunki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Temple throws an elbow but Kulmunki slips to the side and avoids it well.#T5##ES#
Kulmunki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kulmunki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temple fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kulmunki on the side of the head.
Kulmunki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kulmunki fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Temple looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kulmunki is looking to stand back up but Temple counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kulmunki. #REVR#
Temple prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Temple sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulmunki defending well though.
Kulmunki pushes Temple off looking to stand but Temple dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Kulmunki has one foot on Temple's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulmunki. Temple does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Temple counters with a single leg into guard. Kulmunki didn't expect that.

Kulmunki pushes Temple off and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki cracks Temple with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Temple moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.#T7#
Temple throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulmunki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temple.
Temple stuns Kulmunki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kulmunki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temple throws out the jab.
Temple throws a sloppy body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Kulmunki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Temple is looking for a takedown.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Temple.
Kulmunki prevents a body shot from Temple.
Kulmunki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Temple lands a body punch in the clinch. #T8#
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temple scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Temple avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Kulmunki misses with a punch on the inside.
Temple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kulmunki.
Temple prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
Temple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kulmunki on the inside.
A body shot lands from Temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulmunki.
Temple tries to score a body lock takedown but Kulmunki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Temple.
Temple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T9#
Kulmunki gets underhooks to prevent Temple's takedown attempt.
Temple can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temple.
Temple is looking for a takedown.
Kulmunki works on Temple's body with a couple of short punches.
Temple is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Temple pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Kulmunki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Temple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Temple misses its intended target.
Kulmunki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Kulmunki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temple.
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 Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kulmunki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it #TD2#
and Temple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temple.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Temple is controlling him. #ES#
Kulmunki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Temple is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Temple.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Temple jumps guard but Kulmunki stands there with Temple around his waist. Temple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenzo Kulmunki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Temple fails to land.
Temple throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
Temple working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kulmunki working aggressively here.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kulmunki misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Temple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Temple does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kulmunki.
Temple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trent Temple seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kulmunki moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Temple scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land. #T2#
Nice body punch from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Temple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Temple ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Temple takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Temple is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kulmunki rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Kulmunki moves into range and clinches up with Temple.
Kulmunki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch.
Temple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temple throws a body punch but Kulmunki moves out of range. #T3#
Temple looks to land a left hand but Kulmunki moved out of range nicely.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Temple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulmunki stuffs the takedown attempt from Temple. Temple gets slowly back to his feet.
Kulmunki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temple moves away from the strike by Kulmunki.
Temple rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kulmunki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kulmunki misses its target.
Good shot there by Kulmunki.
Temple misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Temple.#T4#
Temple throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp one two that drops Temple! Kulmunki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Temple to his feet! Temple is in big trouble!
Temple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temple misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki tries to clinch up but Temple circles away and keeps his distance.
Temple takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temple misses with a wild body shot. #T5#
Temple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulmunki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulmunki is looking for a counter combo.
Temple takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Temple lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kulmunki at a distance.
Temple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Kulmunki's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Trent Temple has been cut.
Temple lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kulmunki throws a chopping leg kick but Temple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T6#
Temple swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range. #KD#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Temple tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Temple back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Temple is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki scores with a jab to the body.
Temple is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulmunki finish him?
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Temple throws a hook but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Temple seems to have recovered his senses.
Kulmunki looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Temple misses the jab.
Kulmunki throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
Temple scores with a shot to the body. #T7#
Temple just misses with a punch to the body.
Temple misses with a jab to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Kulmunki forces Temple back against the cage and clinches.
Kulmunki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temple backwards.
Kulmunki working aggressively here.
Kulmunki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kulmunki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Temple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Temple lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T8#
Kulmunki misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Kulmunki finds it's target.
Kulmunki scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Temple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Temple uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Kulmunki sends Temple crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kulmunki is motioning to the referee to let Temple up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Temple changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulmunki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Temple checks it well.
Temple tries to move into range but Kulmunki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T9#
Good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temple connects with a body shot.
Temple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple connects with a body shot.
Kulmunki moves away from the strike by Temple.
Temple lands with a nice combination. Kulmunki backs away looking to recover.
Temple throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmunki's shoulder, as Kulmunki tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trent Temple's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Temple throws a body punch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Kulmunki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulmunki throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
That kick from Kulmunki tenderised Temple's leg. Temple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Kulmunki.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Temple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulmunki's guard.

Kulmunki pushes Temple off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kulmunki is looking to score with low kicks.#T1##CL#
Kulmunki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land. #TD2#
Temple turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Temple manages to end up in side control.
Kulmunki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Temple fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from escaping the position.
Kulmunki dodges the ground and pound from Temple.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Temple connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kulmunki's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Temple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temple ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Temple circles away.
Kulmunki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Kulmunki.
Temple lands a jab to the nose.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temple lands a nice hook to Kulmunki's body. Kulmunki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Temple missing with a left hand there. Kulmunki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Temple moves out of range.
Temple works Kulmunki's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Kulmunki throws a hook but Temple blocks it.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.
Temple cracks Kulmunki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Temple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Temple keeps the fight on the outside.
Kulmunki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Temple lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temple throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trent Temple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temple misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Temple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temple misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kulmunki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Temple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temple takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Kulmunki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Temple works over Kulmunki's head and body with a nice combination.
Temple moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T6#
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temple throws out a powerful jab.
Temple misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulmunki misses the target.
Temple swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki cracks Temple with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulmunki throws a front kick aimed at Temple's knee but Temple avoids it well.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.#T7#
Temple lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Temple shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kulmunki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temple jabs at Kulmunki's body.
Kulmunki throws a hook but Temple avoids it easily.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Temple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Temple lands with an overhand left.
Kulmunki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Temple lands a lovely overhand right.#T8#
Temple throws a series of punches but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Good exchange - Kulmunki coming out on top.
Kulmunki throws a front kick aimed at Temple's knee but Temple avoids it well.
Temple smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kulmunki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Temple with a nice cross.
Temple moves into range and connects with a jab.
Temple lands a slapping body shot.
Kulmunki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T9#
Kulmunki tries to clinch but Temple moves out of range.
Temple throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temple scores with a jab to the head.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but Temple is having none of it.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kulmunki takes a swing at Temple's ribcage but misses.
Temple throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kulmunki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Temple looks to land a right hand but Kulmunki moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Temple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulmunki 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Kulmunki scores with a body shot.
Kulmunki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulmunki blocks a jab.
Kulmunki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands with a kick to the temple. Kulmunki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmunki's shoulder, as Kulmunki tries to avoid the shot.
Kulmunki tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilgore dodges the punch combination from Kulmunki. #T1#
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kulmunki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Kilgore tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Kilgore back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kilgore is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Kilgore has been cut.#CL#
Kilgore has closed the distance and engaged Kulmunki in a clinch.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Kulmunki lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilgore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kulmunki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Kilgore lands an uppercut.
Kulmunki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki scores with a shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
Kulmunki digs a right hand underneath Kilgore's ribcage. Kilgore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
Kilgore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulmunki blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Kilgore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulmunki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulmunki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore lands a damaging elbow.
Kulmunki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kulmunki is trying to push Kilgore away but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kulmunki tries to break the clinch but Kilgore is controlling the position.
Kilgore avoiding damage.
Kilgore lands an elbow just above Kulmunki 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Kenzo Kulmunki has been cut.
A short uppercut from Kilgore.
Kulmunki blocks an uppercut.
Kulmunki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Kulmunki blocks an elbow strike from Kilgore.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kilgore or not. #BC2#
Kulmunki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Kulmunki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulmunki blocks the body kick.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Kulmunki didn't see that one coming.
Kulmunki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Kulmunki settles back down.
Kilgore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kulmunki manages to circle out of the way.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Kulmunki saw that one coming. #T5#
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kulmunki avoids it.
Kulmunki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kulmunki misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Kilgore slams his shin into Kulmunki's torso.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulmunki works Kilgore's body with a nice hook.#T6#
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kulmunki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kilgore counters with a good, hard body kick but Kulmunki shrugs it off. #CL2#
Kulmunki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore lands an elbow that stopped Kulmunki in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki. #BC2#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Kulmunki moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.#T7#
Kulmunki jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kulmunki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilgore rather than just go for the knockout.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick
and Kilgore counters with a good, hard body kick but Kulmunki shrugs it off.
Kulmunki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kulmunki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kulmunki ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kulmunki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD#
Kilgore lands a big head kick that sends Kulmunki tumbling to the mat! Kilgore takes a step backwards and waves Kulmunki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kulmunki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T8#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick.
Kulmunki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kulmunki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kilgore to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T9#
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
and Kilgore counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Kulmunki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilgore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulmunki off the cage and back into range.
Kulmunki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD2#
Kulmunki drops Kilgore with a beautiful combination! Kilgore stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kulmunki is looking for the KO!
Oh Kilgore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilgore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilgore throws a lazy head kick
and Kulmunki counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kulmunki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Kulmunki has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
Kilgore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Kulmunki wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Kulmunki misses.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Kulmunki slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilgore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body.
Kulmunki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kulmunki moves out of range of the body kick.
Kulmunki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kilgore with a body shot.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Kulmunki saw that one coming.
Kilgore delivers a nice body kick.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kulmunki throws a front kick that sends Kilgore stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Kilgore walks into a jab.
Kulmunki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulmunki cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Kulmunki closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kilgore! Kulmunki dives in looking to finish! Kilgore is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kenzo Kulmunki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 148
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulmunki.
Kulmunki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kulmunki thuds his right hand into Price's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Kulmunki does it's job there.
No joy there for Kulmunki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Kulmunki.
Price misses with the combination.
Price tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price throws a right hand that Kulmunki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kulmunki also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Price.#T1#
Kulmunki throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Price gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulmunki misses the target.
Pete Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kulmunki takes one on the button.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulmunki slips under a jab.
Kulmunki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Price scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Price throws a hook but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Kulmunki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Kulmunki misses
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Price's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price darts in looking for a takedown but Kulmunki gets double underhooks and turns Price into the cage.
Price is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Kulmunki manages to break the clinch.
Kulmunki defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulmunki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kulmunki.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kulmunki moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Kulmunki.
Price connects with the punch.
Kulmunki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulmunki shapes to counter with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Kulmunki.
Price lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Price slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Price throws an off balance right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A jab from Price misses.
Price misses with a combination
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulmunki. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Price misses with a hook to the body
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Price misses with a straight left.
Kulmunki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulmunki is looking to chop away at Price's legs. #T5#
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Price throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kulmunki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Price circles away quickly and effectively.
Price throwing a counter right hand but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Price has time to react.
Kulmunki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Kulmunki.
Price lands with a nice body punch.
Kulmunki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kulmunki misses with a double jab.
Price misses with a looping left.
Price misses with a straight right. #T6#
Kulmunki tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulmunki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kulmunki cracks Price with an open hand slap.
Price tries to bum rush Kulmunki with a series of wild strikes but Kulmunki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulmunki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Price throws a hook but Kulmunki blocks it.#T7#
Nice cross by Price.
Price connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulmunki. Kulmunki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Price misses with a double jab.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Price blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Price wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price tries to land a body kick
enabling Kulmunki to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Price moves out of range. #T8#
Price misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kulmunki as he connects with a hook.
Price dives in and grabs Kulmunki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kulmunki pushes down on Price's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick that misses.
Price tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Price misses.
Kulmunki throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Price blocks the low kick.
Kulmunki dips to his left and cracks Price with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Kulmunki.#T9#
Kulmunki wants to land a leg kick but Price is out of range.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki walks into a straight right hand from Price.
Price darts in looking for a takedown but Kulmunki gets double underhooks and turns Price into the cage. #BC2#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Price misses with a body shot.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick.
Price is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kulmunki throws a front kick that sends Price stumbling back into the cage.
Price misses with a left hand
and Kulmunki counters with a good low kick that Price was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kulmunki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Price has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Price and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Price lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Price misses with a hook. Kulmunki ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nice shot by Kulmunki.
Good shot there by Price.
Kulmunki slips a jab from Price.
As Price backs off Kulmunki throws a huge counter combo but Price manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price misses with a looping right.
Kulmunki scores with a punch to the head.
Kulmunki misses with a left hand
and Price counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulmunki.
Price shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kulmunki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kulmunki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Price.
Kulmunki misses the jab.
Kulmunki moves forwards but Price connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Price fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Kulmunki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Kulmunki misses
letting Price counter with a right hand.
Price misses with a looping left.
Kulmunki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Price.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kulmunki scores with a nice body kick.
Price looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kulmunki is fending him off so far but Price persists. Nope, Kulmunki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kulmunki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Price displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Kulmunki scores with a jab.
Price misses with a straight right.
Price dodges the punch combination from Kulmunki.
Price lands a jab to the nose.
Price misses with a looping left.
Kulmunki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulmunki throws the left hand but Price avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kulmunki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Price takes a step back to recover.
Price moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Price swings widly with a right hand
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Kulmunki drops Price with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Price looks back up at him and smiles so Kulmunki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Price is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulmunki fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Price to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Price looks to clinch but Kulmunki throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Price taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Smith moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulmunki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Kulmunki swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Kulmunki keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #ES2#
Kulmunki pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.#TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulmunki was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kulmunki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kulmunki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Kulmunki's belly button to the back.
Kulmunki throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulmunki scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left. #TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Kulmunki is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Kulmunki's guard.

Kulmunki pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmunki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kulmunki looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Kulmunki didn't expect that.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulmunki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kulmunki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith 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.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Kulmunki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kulmunki manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Kulmunki's guard. #ES2#
Kulmunki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #BC2#
Kulmunki manages to break the clinch.
Kulmunki looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a wild combination.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulmunki's waist but Kulmunki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulmunki.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A left lands for Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick.
Kulmunki stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulmunki is just out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulmunki scores with a body shot.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulmunki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kulmunki. Kulmunki obviously looking to wear him down.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up. #SUB#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulmunki sees it coming and defends easily.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Kulmunki 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.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulmunki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Kulmunki's hands, connecting with Kulmunki's forehead.#ES2#
Kulmunki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Kulmunki back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulmunki.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Kulmunki keeps him there for the moment.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T5#
Smith is trying to drag Kulmunki to the mat but Kulmunki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kulmunki manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith slips under a jab.
Kulmunki misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith blocks a jab.
Kulmunki thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Kulmunki sprawls well.
Smith defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick.
Kulmunki tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Kulmunki misses with a wild combination. #T6#
Nice defenses there by Kulmunki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulmunki.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulmunki is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith goes for a double leg but Kulmunki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulmunki continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulmunki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.
Kulmunki throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith works Kulmunki's body with a nice hook.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Kulmunki fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Kulmunki's brow.
Kulmunki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T7##ES2#
Kulmunki pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulmunki looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kulmunki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulmunki misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Kulmunki didn't expect that.
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!#ES2#
Kulmunki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Kulmunki misses.
Smith lands a jab to Kulmunki's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.#T8#
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulmunki lands with a good body shot.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulmunki.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kulmunki avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulmunki as he avoids it easily.
Kulmunki throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
A big left from Kulmunki misses.
A slow jab from Kulmunki misses its intended target.
A big right from Smith misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Kulmunki digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kulmunki. #T9#
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Kulmunki defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kulmunki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith slips a straight right by Kulmunki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Smith down.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a double jab #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kulmunki won't be happy with that.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kulmunki's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kulmunki feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulmunki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws the left hand but Kulmunki avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Smith misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.

Kulmunki explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulmunki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kulmunki's half guard.#T1##ES2#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmunki's shoulder, as Kulmunki tries to avoid the shot.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Kulmunki.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Kulmunki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulmunki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kulmunki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kulmunki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kulmunki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulmunki misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulmunki throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Kulmunki walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#T3#
Kulmunki throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Kulmunki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulmunki looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kulmunki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Kulmunki throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Kulmunki throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Kulmunki defending well.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Kulmunki defends it.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#ES2#
Kulmunki has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulmunki pinned against the cage. Kulmunki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kulmunki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T5#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kulmunki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Kulmunki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
Kulmunki throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulmunki!
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to move to mount but Kulmunki blocks the move with his legs.
Smith moves into full mount!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T6#
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Kulmunki is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulmunki is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kulmunki is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kulmunki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Kulmunki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T7#
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith breaks from Kulmunki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Kulmunki is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smith! Kulmunki is hurt baaadly! Smith is firing away with more strikes - Kulmunki 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 7:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 125
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Kulmunki blocks a low kick nicely.
Kulmunki thuds his right hand into Manfred's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Klaus Manfred has been cut.
Manfred has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kulmunki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Kulmunki tries to sprawl but Manfred drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Manfred is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulmunki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulmunki is not content to let Manfred control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki pushes Manfred off looking to stand but Manfred dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Kulmunki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Manfred doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulmunki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Manfred avoids it.
Manfred fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulmunki throws a series of punches but Manfred avoids them all with ease.
Kulmunki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manfred tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulmunki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manfred somewhat.
It looked like Kulmunki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manfred.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Manfred.
Manfred throws a one two combo. #T2#
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Manfred counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulmunki!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfred should have avoided that one.
Kulmunki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manfred throws a hook but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulmunki misses the target.
Kulmunki 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.
Manfred fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses the jab.
Manfred drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
We've been told by Kulmunki's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Manfred chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kulmunki can pounce on him.
Kulmunki misses with a wild body shot.
Kulmunki misses with a body shot.
Kulmunki walks into a left hand.
Manfred will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manfred missing with a left hand there. Kulmunki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulmunki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kulmunki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manfred throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Kulmunki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Kulmunki does no damage.
A big left from Kulmunki misses. #T4#
Manfred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Manfred throws a leg kick but Kulmunki moved away.
Manfred throws a looping overhand right but Kulmunki ducks down to avoid it.
Manfred fails to land the takedown.
Manfred fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manfred misses with a low kick.
Kulmunki tried to counter with a leg kick but Manfred avoided it.
No luck for Manfred with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Kulmunki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T5#
Manfred throws a right and a left that Kulmunki avoids nicely.
Manfred tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kulmunki is able to avoid easily.
Kulmunki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Manfred takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Kulmunki scores with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Klaus Manfred's cut even more.
Manfred pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klaus Manfred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manfred scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kulmunki in his tracks.
Kulmunki looks to land a left hand but Manfred moved out of range nicely.
Manfred checks a leg kick.
Manfred scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kulmunki defending well as Manfred loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manfred at a distance. #T6#
Kulmunki scores with a nice right hand.
Kulmunki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck for Manfred with that takedown attempt.
Kulmunki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulmunki throws a combination. Manfred tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulmunki throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Manfred scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Manfred throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Manfred is rocked!
Manfred showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulmunki.
Manfred feints the counter takedown.#T7#
Manfred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manfred is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulmunki finish him?#CUT#The cut above Klaus Manfred's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kulmunki circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Manfred tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kulmunki wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenzo Kulmunki!
Our winner, Kenzo Kulmunki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 116
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Kulmunki scores with a nice strike.
Kulmunki throws a hook to the side of Thorgard's head but Thorgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulmunki staying out of range there.
Kulmunki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard has a takedown stuffed.
Kulmunki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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.
Thorgard tries for a takedown but Kulmunki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki feints and then cracks Thorgard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorgard down.
Kulmunki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulmunki.
Thorgard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Thorgard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kulmunki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thorgard is in Kulmunki's guard.#T1##ES#
Kulmunki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a head kick but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a hook
and Thorgard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulmunki thinking.
Kulmunki loads up on a big right hand but Thorgard slips the punch.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulmunki as he avoids it easily.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Kulmunki slips a jab from Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulmunki misses the target.
Thorgard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Thorgard misses. #T2#
That kick from Kulmunki tenderised Thorgard's leg. Thorgard is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorgard.
A left lands for Kulmunki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Thorgard checks it
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulmunki misses with a body shot.
Thorgard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulmunki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorgard swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Thorgard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorgard misses with a takedown
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorgard. That did some damage!
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmunki's shoulder, as Kulmunki tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kulmunki.
Thorgard walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kulmunki as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Kulmunki leaves Thorgard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Kulmunki's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorgard stuns Kulmunki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorgard slips a jab from Kulmunki.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kulmunki takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulmunki.
A nice side step and Thorgard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulmunki.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulmunki did well to prevent Thorgard getting side control.#T5#
Kulmunki is trying to stand. #ES#
Kulmunki kicks Thorgard off and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorgard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kulmunki slips under a jab from Thorgard.
Kulmunki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thorgard feints the counter takedown.
Thorgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Thorgard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulmunki is looking to escape.#T6#
Thorgard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Kulmunki pushes Thorgard off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Thorgard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thorgard connects with a jab.
Kulmunki throws a shot from downtown. Thorgard moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorgard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick and Thorgard moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Kulmunki. Beautiful body shot.
Thorgard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulmunki to score with a decent uppercut.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulmunki. Thorgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulmunki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulmunki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorgard misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Thorgard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kulmunki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kulmunki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kulmunki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorgard slips under a jab.
Thorgard throws an off balance right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a two punch combo. #T8#
Thorgard ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulmunki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thorgard throws a jab when Kulmunki was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thorgard or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulmunki, which made it look bad.
Kulmunki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thorgard avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Thorgard throws a right hand that misses
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Kulmunki.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Kulmunki.#T9#
The fighters circling - Thorgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorgard.
Thorgard shoots in but no luck this time.
As Thorgard backs away, Kulmunki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kulmunki scores with a hook to the body. Thorgard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kulmunki misses with a hook. Thorgard ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorgard. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulmunki with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Thorgard shoots in and bounces Kulmunki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kulmunki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Thorgard blocks it.
Kulmunki cracks Thorgard with a nice body shot.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Thorgard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulmunki uses from the top position.
Thorgard looking to control.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Thorgard is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Thorgard is working an open guard so Kulmunki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kulmunki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kulmunki misses with a double jab.
Kulmunki misses with a double jab.
Kulmunki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulmunki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Thorgard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Kulmunki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorgard throws the left hand but Kulmunki avoids the punch easily.
Kulmunki lands a glancing blow to the side of Thorgard's head.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorgard misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorgard cracks Kulmunki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki misses with a double jab.
Thorgard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but Kulmunki shows good takedown defense.
Kulmunki tries to work over Thorgard's front leg with a kick but Thorgard checks it.
Kulmunki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thorgard.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Thorgard does it's job there.
Kulmunki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but Kulmunki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Thorgard avoids it.
Thorgard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulmunki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Thorgard looks for a takedown but Kulmunki sprawls well.
It looked like Kulmunki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulmunki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorgard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head.
Kulmunki connects with a jab.
Thorgard throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulmunki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Thorgard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Thorgard misses.
Thorgard is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulmunki finish him?
Kulmunki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorgard.#T5#
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulmunki throws a counter high kick but Thorgard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thorgard seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorgard fails to land the takedown.#KD#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Thorgard tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Thorgard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulmunki throws a jab when Thorgard was well out of range.
Kulmunki slips under a jab.
Kulmunki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thorgard misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulmunki misses the target.#T6#
Thorgard throws a sloppy body shot
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki swings widly with a right hand
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki scores with a three punch combo!
Thorgard misses the body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a leg kick.
Thorgard is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorgard. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorgard throws a front kick aimed at Kulmunki's knee but Kulmunki avoids it well. #TD2#
Thorgard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulmunki was covering up waiting for the punch and Thorgard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thorgard is controlling him. #T7##ES#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thorgard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorgard clobbers Kulmunki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kulmunki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thorgard. #T8#
Kulmunki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kulmunki misses.
Kulmunki misses with a double jab.
Thorgard thows a leg kick but Kulmunki checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kulmunki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorgard misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorgard. #T9#
Kulmunki misses with a body shot
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard throws a hook but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Thorgard throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulmunki slips a jab and a cross from Thorgard.
Thorgard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorgard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thorgard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorgard throws a lazy right hand but Kulmunki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorgard scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulmunki should have avoided that one.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Thorgard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thorgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Thorgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Thorgard moved away.
Thorgard tries to bum rush Kulmunki with a series of wild strikes but Kulmunki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Thorgard misses with a takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a left and a right that stings Thorgard.
Thorgard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorgard looks to land a right hand but Kulmunki moved out of range.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Kulmunki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thorgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Thorgard. That snapped Kulmunki's head back.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki connects with a looping right hand.
Kulmunki blocks a jab.
Thorgard dips to his left and cracks Kulmunki with an uppercut!
Kulmunki lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorgard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kulmunki scrambles back to his feet.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Thorgard there.
Nice takedown defense from Kulmunki. No joy for Thorgard on that attempt.
Kulmunki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kenzo Kulmunki is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorgard throws a good cross that connects.
Kulmunki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Thorgard 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.

Kulmunki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thorgard avoids the head kick by Kulmunki.
Thorgard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kulmunki momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulmunki. #T4#
Thorgard misses with a looping left.
Thorgard throws a jab when Kulmunki was well out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Kulmunki throws an off balance right hand
and Thorgard counters with a left to the body.
Kulmunki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but Kulmunki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Kulmunki walks into a jab.
Thorgard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorgard moves out of range of the leg kick from Kulmunki.#T5#
Kulmunki throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard connects with a body shot.
Thorgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulmunki.
Thorgard slips a jab from Kulmunki.
A jab from Thorgard misses.
A big left from Kulmunki misses.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorgard takes one to the side of the head. #T6#
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorgard throws out a loose jab but Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kulmunki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kulmunki missing with a left hand there. Thorgard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorgard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorgard scores with a nice right hand. #T7#
Kulmunki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thorgard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulmunki as he jumps to the side.
Kulmunki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulmunki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick as Thorgard jumps back.
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulmunki thumps Thorgard with a low kick.
Magnus Thorgard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Kulmunki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Thorgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.#KD#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Thorgard tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Thorgard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulmunki throws the left hand but Thorgard avoids the punch easily.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Kulmunki avoids it with no problem.
Kulmunki feints and then cracks Thorgard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorgard down.
Thorgard punishes Kulmunki's body with a nice straight punch.
Kulmunki scores with a leg kick. #T9#
Thorgard tries for a takedown but Kulmunki circles away easily
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorgard slips a jab from Kulmunki.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorgard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kulmunki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulmunki jabs at Thorgard's body.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulmunki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Kulmunki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kulmunki 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Kulmunki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Andersson .
Kulmunki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a left and a right... And another left! Andersson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
A relieved looking Kenzo Kulmunki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Kulmunki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kulmunki settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kulmunki's defenses. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulmunki off the cage and back into range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kulmunki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Kulmunki rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulmunki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki lands a left hand.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
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.
Kulmunki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kulmunki defends easily. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kulmunki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Kulmunki defends it easily. #SU2#
Kulmunki gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulmunki sprawls well. Kulmunki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith lunges at Kulmunki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulmunki's hand. #TD#
Kulmunki gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Kulmunki manages to retain guard.
Smith is standing up over Kulmunki. Kulmunki looks to escape but Smith dives into side control. #REVB#
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T6#
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki 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.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith. #T7#
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Smith is really struggling to control Kulmunki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Kulmunki's temple. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulmunki is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kulmunki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulmunki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T8#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulmunki counters with an outside leg kick. #T9#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith moves forwards but Kulmunki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kulmunki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kulmunki slips the punch.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulmunki pinned against the cage. Kulmunki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kulmunki wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith cracks Kulmunki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kulmunki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki. #TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Kulmunki to the mat. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.#SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a straight right.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kulmunki scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to break free.#T2#
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kulmunki is controlling him.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kulmunki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulmunki postures up. #SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.#T3#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Smith throwing shots but Kulmunki is blocking nicely.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working Kulmunki over with strikes.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Smith is nestled in close to Kulmunki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Smith 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.
Smith stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T5#
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kulmunki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T6#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKulmunki.#T7#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith digs a good hook to Kulmunki's body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a nice right hand. #T8#
Jab from Smith.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is looking to wear down Kulmunki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T9#
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Kulmunki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.

Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up.
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 Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kulmunki. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
As Smith backs off Kulmunki throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith postures up in Kulmunki's guard and throws a big left but Kulmunki blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kulmunki blocks nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Smith misses with a hook
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Kulmunki clinches.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulmunki presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Kulmunki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulmunki lands a body shot.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to break free but Kulmunki has control.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Kulmunki lands an uppercut.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Kulmunki swinging wildly here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki thumps Smith with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kulmunki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T6#
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulmunki should have avoided that one.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulmunki is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Kulmunki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Kulmunki - just one landing.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulmunki.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a hook. Kulmunki ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#T8#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmunki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has managed to clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
A right hand to the body from Kulmunki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Kulmunki digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kulmunki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith tries to break free but Kulmunki pushes him back against the cage.
Kulmunki gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a body punch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kulmunki.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024

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

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Kulmunki misses the jab.
Hinkle goes for a double leg but Kulmunki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulmunki continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Hinkle has Kulmunki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kulmunki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hinkle is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Hinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulmunki is pressed up against the cage. Hinkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kulmunki down to the mat. Kulmunki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Hinkle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hinkle with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki keeping moving, preventing Hinkle from controlling successfully.
Kulmunki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinkle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinkle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulmunki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinkle passes Kulmunki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hinkle stalling.
Hinkle trying to control from Kulmunki's half guard. Kulmunki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hinkle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinkle wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving.
Hinkle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulmunki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulmunki controlling Hinkle's posture. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hinkle trying to control but Kulmunki is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hinkle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hinkle misses with a double jab.
Kulmunki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hinkle fails to land the takedown.
Hinkle fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulmunki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Hinkle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulmunki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hinkle somewhat.
Hinkle blocks a head kick by Kulmunki.
Hinkle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Hinkle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hinkle with the ground and pound but Kulmunki uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Hinkle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hinkle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinkle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hinkle controlling from the top position.
Hinkle trying to move into half guard but instead Kulmunki has managed to sweep!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Hinkle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hinkle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kulmunki avoids it really well and circles away.
Kulmunki throws out a counter right but Hinkle avoids it with no problem.
Hinkle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kulmunki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hinkle misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kulmunki to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Roy Hinkle has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Hinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinkle has a takedown stuffed.
Kulmunki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki scores with a jab to the body.
Hinkle misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Hinkle fails with the takedown.
Kulmunki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulmunki stuffs the takedown attempt from Hinkle. Hinkle gets slowly back to his feet.
Kulmunki throws out a counter right but Hinkle avoids it with no problem.
Kulmunki stuffs the takedown.
Hinkle avoids the head kick by Kulmunki.
Nice uppercut there from Kulmunki.
Hinkle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp one two that drops Hinkle! Kulmunki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hinkle to his feet! Hinkle is in big trouble!#ROC2#Hinkle is rocked!#T2#
Hinkle walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kulmunki swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Kulmunki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Siuta misses.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Siuta sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Siuta closes the distance and pushes Kulmunki back into the cage.
Siuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta tries to throw a body punch but Kulmunki avoids it by throwing Siuta back against the cage.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Siuta on the inside.
A short left from Siuta.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Kulmunki controls the action.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
We've been informed that Siuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Siuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Siuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Siuta looks to throw the jab but Kulmunki is out of range.
Kulmunki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jan Siuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulmunki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kulmunki thuds a left hand into Siuta's body.
Kulmunki slips under a jab from Siuta.
Kulmunki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Siuta - just one landing.
Siuta misses with a left hand
and Kulmunki counters with a stiff right hand.
Siuta lands a nice hook to Kulmunki's body. Kulmunki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##CL2#
Siuta forces Kulmunki back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siuta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siuta.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kulmunki backwards.
A hook to the body from Kulmunki.
Siuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siuta prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
Siuta tries to work over Kulmunki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with some punches.
Kulmunki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siuta throws a head punch that misses.
Siuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siuta digs a right hand underneath Kulmunki's ribcage. Kulmunki let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Kulmunki misses with some punches. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Siuta misses.
Kulmunki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Siuta scores with a body shot.
Kulmunki throws a solid leg kick but Siuta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kulmunki.
Kulmunki ducks under a wild hook from Siuta.
It looked like Kulmunki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Siuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Siuta.
Kulmunki cracks Siuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Siuta tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Siuta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Siuta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jan Siuta has been cut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siuta leaves his chin hanging out and Kulmunki seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Siuta 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 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenzo Kulmunki!
A victorious Kenzo Kulmunki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 589
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Clarkint tries for a takedown but Kulmunki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clarkint has a takedown stuffed.
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkint moves out of range easily.
Kulmunki keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kulmunki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulmunki swings for the body but Clarkint moves out of range.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulmunki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkint walks into a stiff left hand from Kulmunki.
Clarkint tries to clinch up#KD#
and Kulmunki counters with a nice right hand that sends Clarkint toppling to the canvas! Clarkint scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kulmunki finish him?!#ROC#Clarkint is rocked!#T1#
Clarkint doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulmunki circles away.
Kulmunki is looking for a counter combo.
Clarkint is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulmunki finish him?
Kulmunki connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Clarkint to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kulmunki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenzo Kulmunki!
A relieved looking Kenzo Kulmunki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 581
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Herpes with a hook.
Kulmunki misses with a head kick.
Herpes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulmunki is just out of range.
Herpes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki swinging wildly here.
Herpes misses with a wild body shot.
Kulmunki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki missing with a left hand there. Herpes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulmunki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kulmunki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Herpes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that Herpes ducks under and follows up with a left that Herpes also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Herpes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulmunki!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki is not content to let Herpes control the position.
Herpes controls the position from side control.#T1#
Herpes is looking to take a break and control but Kulmunki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulmunki prevents Herpes from moving into mount.
Herpes in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Herpes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kulmunki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Herpes but great work by Kulmunki.
Herpes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Herpes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Herpes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Herpes is trying to control but can't.
Herpes is trying to get back to full guard.
Herpes is controlling Kulmunki's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Herpes manages to get to full guard.
Herpes is looking to sweep but instead, Kulmunki has passed into half guard.
Herpes trying to control from the bottom.
Herpes tries to roll over but Kulmunki keeps him under control.
Herpes gets back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herpes wants to sweep but no luck.
Herpes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulmunki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Herpes sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Herpes has gone for a leg lock! Kulmunki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herpes's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Herpes is looking for a triangle but Kulmunki pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Space Herpes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Kulmunki finds it's way through Herpes's defenses.
Kulmunki lands a jab to the head.
Kulmunki lands a body shot.
Kulmunki tries to move into range but Herpes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kulmunki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Herpes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kulmunki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulmunki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herpes.
Herpes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
Herpes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herpes.
Kulmunki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Herpes just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki misses the jab.
Herpes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kulmunki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herpes.#T1#
Kulmunki throws a leg kick which misses Herpes's front leg but catches the back leg as Herpes tries to avoid it.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulmunki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kulmunki with a nice calf kick.
Herpes misses with an uppercut.
Kulmunki lands a leg kick that knocks Herpes off balance momentarily.
Kulmunki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kulmunki avoids the body shot from Herpes.
Kulmunki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kulmunki thumps Herpes with a low kick.
Kulmunki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herpes throws out the jab.
Herpes misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kulmunki.
Kenzo Kulmunki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Herpes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Herpes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Herpes tries to clinch but Kulmunki moves out of range. #T2#
Kulmunki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Herpes.
And Herpes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Herpes checks it
and Herpes counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Herpes has Kulmunki up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulmunki prevents a body shot from Herpes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herpes. #BC#
Kulmunki manages to break the clinch.
Herpes tries to clinch there but Kulmunki circles away.
Herpes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Herpes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kulmunki defends well and Herpes ends up having to push Kulmunki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Herpes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Herpes dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kulmunki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a nice looking combination but Herpes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulmunki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kulmunki throws a leg kick which misses Herpes's front leg but catches the back leg as Herpes tries to avoid it.
Kulmunki just misses with a punch to the body.
Herpes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.
Kulmunki is looking to slow Herpes down with leg kicks.
Kulmunki throws a one two combo.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Herpes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kulmunki slips under a jab from Herpes.
Sloppy strikes from Kulmunki. Those never looked like landing.
Kulmunki with the inside leg kick.
Herpes swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herpes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
Kulmunki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Herpes dips to his left and cracks Kulmunki with an uppercut!
Herpes lands with a right hand.
Kulmunki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herpes can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herpes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Herpes checks it #TD2#
and Herpes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herpes.
Herpes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulmunki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulmunki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herpes.
Herpes looking to pass the guard.
Herpes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herpes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herpes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki throws a right hand that Herpes ducks under and follows up with a left that Herpes also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki slips a straight right by Herpes.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Herpes checks it. #CL2#
Herpes closes the distance and pushes Kulmunki back into the cage.
Herpes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulmunki controls his hands.
Herpes misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kulmunki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Kulmunki tenderised Herpes's leg. Herpes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Herpes misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulmunki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herpes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki ducks under a wild hook from Herpes.
Kulmunki lands a jab-cross combination.
Herpes connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kulmunki.
Herpes throws a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulmunki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kulmunki throws a counter high kick but Herpes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kulmunki moves out of range as Herpes strikes.
Kulmunki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Herpess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herpes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kulmunki finds it's way round the side to connect with Herpes's head.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Herpes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kulmunki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herpes.
Herpes throws a hook but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Kulmunki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kulmunki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herpes moves away.
Kulmunki with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Kulmunki. #T2#
Good work by Herpes as he checks the leg kick.
Herpes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulmunki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kulmunki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kulmunki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herpes checks a low kick from Kulmunki.
Herpes throws a series of punches but Kulmunki avoids them all with ease.
Herpes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kulmunki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herpes looks to land a right hand but Kulmunki moved out of range.
Herpes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Herpes misses its intended target.
Kulmunki lands a jab to Herpes's midsection.
Kulmunki lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Herpes looks to throw the jab but Kulmunki is out of range.
Kulmunki fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Herpes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herpes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herpes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Herpes checks it.
Herpes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Herpes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Herpes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulmunki scores with a jab.
Kulmunki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Herpes checks it well.
Herpes fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Space Herpes.#T4#
Kulmunki connects with a right hand. Herpes shakes it off.
Herpes tries to clinch there but Kulmunki circles away.
Herpes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick.
Herpes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Herpes is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Kulmunki.
Herpes is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulmunki finish him?
Kulmunki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kulmunki fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Herpes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Herpes looks to clinch but Kulmunki throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Herpes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
An out of breath Kenzo Kulmunki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Space Herpes had this to say: 'You better go to the clinic bro cause im leaking.'.

Event: CFC 568
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut.
Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kulmunki is out of range and Sole settles back down.
As Sole looks to move away, Kulmunki throws a big counter combo but Sole just gets out of the way.
Sole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kulmunki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kulmunki on the side of the head.
Sole thows a leg kick but Kulmunki checks it
and Kulmunki counters with a low kick, right behind Sole 's knee.
Sole misses with a low kick.
As Sole looks to move away, Kulmunki throws a big counter combo but Sole just gets out of the way.
Sole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kulmunki checks a low kick from Sole.
Kulmunki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sole drives through and clinches with Kulmunki against the cage.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Sole controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki has had enough of the clinch but Sole keeps him there for the moment.
Kulmunki dodges an elbow strike from Sole.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Sole misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Sole avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulmunki's brow.
Kulmunki blocks an elbow strike from Sole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sole.
Kulmunki is trying to break the clinch but Sole has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kulmunki manages to break the clinch.
Kulmunki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kulmunki is out of range.
Kulmunki checks a leg kick.
Sole doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulmunki circles away.
Sole tries to work over Kulmunki's front leg with a kick but Kulmunki checks it.
Kulmunki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kulmunki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulmunki blocks a jab.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kulmunki checks it well.
Kulmunki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
Sole slips under a jab from Kulmunki.#T2#
Kulmunki motions for Sole to come forward. Kulmunki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sole moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.
Sole tries a quick counter leg kick but Kulmunki is wise to it.
Sole digs a good body shot into Kulmunki's ribs.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kulmunki throwing a counter right hand but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
Sole throws a low kick but Kulmunki avoids it.
Sole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kulmunki blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Kulmunki as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sole looks to land a left hand but Kulmunki moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kulmunki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole tries to clinch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Kulmunki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Kulmunki slips a straight right by Sole.
Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kulmunki is out of range and Sole settles back down.
Sole defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Sole clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Nice elbow from Sole. #CUT2#It looks like Kenzo Kulmunki has been cut.
Sole creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sole throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sole unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sole tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kulmunki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kulmunki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Kulmunki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kulmunki takes a step back to recover.
Kulmunki connects with a solid leg kick.
Kulmunki misses with a straight right.
Sole steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Kulmunki as he checks the leg kick.
Kulmunki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Sole tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Sole back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sole is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sole throws a leg kick
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp right that sends Sole to the canvas! Kulmunki follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 390k Testie 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Anttonen throws a leg kick but Kulmunki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kulmunki shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttonen throws a low kick but Kulmunki avoids it.
Anttonen moves out of range as Kulmunki throws a body kick. #T1#
Kulmunki checks a low kick from Anttonen.
Kulmunki throws a fast counter high kick but Anttonen manages to duck under it in time.
Anttonen wants to land a leg kick but Kulmunki is out of range.
Anttonen moves out of range as Kulmunki throws a body kick.
Kulmunki throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anttonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Anttonen moves out of range.
It appears Anttonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Anttonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anttonen checks a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
Our winner, Kenzo Kulmunki, 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.

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