Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFL17 Colby vs Natta
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
and Toshimichi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Toshimichi throwing a counter right hand but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Ladd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ashton Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi scores with a shot to the body.
Toshimichi looks to throw the jab but Ladd is out of range.
Toshimichi lands with a cross.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Toshimichi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Ladd misses.
A little feinted left hand from Toshimichi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toshimichi misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
Ladd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ladd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toshimichi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ladd scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Toshimichi ducks down to avoid it.
Toshimichi cracks Ladd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ladd slips a jab from Toshimichi.#T1#
Ladd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Toshimichi misses.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toshimichi manages to avoid it.
Toshimichi throws a jab when Ladd was well out of range.
Ladd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toshimichi lands a really nice looking cross but Ladd seems unphased.
Toshimichi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Ladd scores with a nice head shot.
Toshimichi throws a lazy right hand but Ladd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Toshimichi. Beautiful body shot.
Ladd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Toshimichi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Toshimichi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Ashton Ladd has been cut.
Toshimichi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshimichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ladd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Toshimichi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Toshimichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Toshimichi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toshimichi. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Toshimichi.
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but Toshimichi slips the punch.
Toshimichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Toshimichi misses with a looping left.#T3#
Ladd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toshimichi.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Ladd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ladd throws a hook but Toshimichi avoids it easily.
It looked like Toshimichi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toshimichi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Toshimichi slips under a jab from Ladd.
Toshimichi lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toshimichi lands with a right hand.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Toshimichi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ladd.
Toshimichi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toshimichi lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Nice body punch from Toshimichi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Ladd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toshimichi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshimichi.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Toshimichi is just out of range.
Toshimichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ladd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toshimichi misses with a hook.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toshimichi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Ladd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Toshimichi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashton Ladd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Toshimichi slips under a jab from Ladd.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut. Ladd saw that one coming.
Toshimichi sets himself, and Ladd steps forward looking for the clinch! Toshimichi avoids it this time.
A punch lands to the side of Ladd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ladd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toshimichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ladd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toshimichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ladd can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Ladd.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Toshimichi is just out of range.
Toshimichi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ladd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ladd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ladd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi misses with a hook.
Ladd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Toshimichi throws a hook but Ladd avoids it easily.
Ladd misses with a body shot
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ladd fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Toshimichi moves away from the strike by Ladd.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ladd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Toshimichi has got the better of the exchanges.#CL2#
Ladd closes the distance and pushes Toshimichi back into the cage.
Ladd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ladd throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ladd jumps guard but Toshimichi stands there with Ladd around his waist. Ladd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Toshimichi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ladd.
Toshimichi tries a body shot but Ladd blocks it.
Ladd struggles to land a body shot inside as Toshimichi controls his hands. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Ladd.
A shot in the inside from Toshimichi.
Ladd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Toshimichi.
Ladd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toshimichi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Toshimichi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toshimichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd throws the left hand but Toshimichi avoids the punch easily.
Toshimichi tries to move into range but Ladd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ladd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Ladd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toshimichi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Good shot there by Toshimichi.
Ladd tries to clinch but Toshimichi is having none of it.
Ladd swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Toshimichi scores with a body shot.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toshimichi lands a right hook to the body.
Toshimichi with a nice cross.
Toshimichi slips a jab from Ladd.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. Toshimichi saw that one coming.
Toshimichi throws the left hand but Ladd avoids the punch easily.
Toshimichi cracks a nice hook into Ladd's ribs.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi throws a jab when Ladd was well out of range.
Ladd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Toshimichi scores with a hook to the body. Ladd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ladd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ladd misses with a jab to the body
and Toshimichi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toshimichi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toshimichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ladd misses the body punch
and Toshimichi counters with a straight right hand.
Toshimichi connects with the punch.
Toshimichi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ladd's hands.
Toshimichi throws out a powerful jab.
Ladd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toshimichi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ladd clinches up with Toshimichi and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ashton Ladd'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Toshimichi lands a nice shot that snaps Ladd's head back.
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toshimichi.
Ladd wants to counter with a clinch but Toshimichi pushes him away.
Toshimichi throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toshimichi.
A big right from Toshimichi misses.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Toshimichi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.#CL2#
Ladd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ladd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd blocking some punches.
Toshimichi lands a body shot.
Ladd tries to pull guard but Toshimichi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ladd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toshimichi is leaning against Ladd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Toshimichi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ladd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toshimichi's elbow.
Toshimichi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ladd is struggling to control the position.
Ladd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Toshimichi breaks the clinch.
Toshimichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the body.
Toshimichi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toshimichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ladd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toshimichi connects with a jab.#T2#
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Toshimichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
Toshimichi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toshimichi missing with a left hand there. Ladd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi connects with a body shot that sends Ladd's belly button to the back.
Ladd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
It looked like Toshimichi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Toshimichi.
It looked like Toshimichi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ladd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashton Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Toshimichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Nice body punch from Toshimichi.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ladd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Toshimichi.
Ladd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Ladd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toshimichi lands a slapping body shot.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Daisuke Toshimichi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ladd ducks right into an uppercut from Toshimichi.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. Toshimichi saw that one coming.
Toshimichi lands a head shot.
Ladd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ladd is looking to clinch but Toshimichi is avoiding it.
Ladd ducks right into an uppercut from Toshimichi.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Toshimichi!
A relieved looking Daisuke Toshimichi 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: HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Wetton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wetton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ladd works Wetton's body with a nice hook.
Wetton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.
Ladd looks to land a left hand but Wetton moved out of range nicely.
Ladd swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Wetton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ladd's guard.
Wetton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ladd is retaining full guard.
Wetton wants to control from the top but Ladd keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wetton pushing down on Ladd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ladd is defending against the submission attempts here by Wetton.
Ladd won't allow Wetton to pass to mount. #T1#
Wetton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ladd keeps working. #SUB#
Ladd is defending against the submission attempts here by Wetton.
Wetton trying to advance position but Ladd counters by regaining guard.
Ladd controls Wetton momentarily but Wetton frees himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gunplay MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wetton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladd trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ladd throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Wetton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wetton.
Wetton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ladd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wetton controlling from the top position. #T3#
Wetton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now.
Ladd is trying to keep Wetton in close.
Ladd keeping moving, preventing Wetton from controlling successfully.
Wetton is stalling in the full guard.
Ladd keeping full guard, as Wetton tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wetton forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wetton tries to pass to full mount but Ladd defends it.
Wetton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ladd's thigh. Ladd counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wetton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Ladd gets caught napping as Wetton dives in and scores a takedown. Ladd manages to retain guard.
Wetton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ladd stops Wetton from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Ladd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wetton tries to move to mount but Ladd blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wetton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ladd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wetton but great work by Ladd.
Wetton is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ladd wants to control but Wetton is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Wetton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wetton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wetton trying to control from the bottom.
Wetton has his hands clasped together around Ladd's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
John Wetton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wetton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ladd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ladd's back!
Wetton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Wetton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ladd has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Wetton is persistently looking for the submission but Ladd is defending it well. #T3##SUB#
Wetton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ladd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ladd for a finish. #SUB#
Wetton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wetton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Wetton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ladd has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A lull in the action here.
Wetton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ladd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wetton gets his hands free as Ladd looks to control.
Wetton is controlling the position but Ladd somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton trying to control the action but Ladd is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton dominated that second round.
That's time! Wetton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wetton staying out of range there.#TD#
Wetton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wetton looking to control but instead Ladd has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wetton trying to control from Ladd's half guard. Ladd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wetton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now.
Wetton controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd keeping full guard, as Wetton tries to pass. #T1#
Wetton is working hard here to advance position.
Ladd keeping moving, preventing Wetton from controlling successfully.
Wetton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ladd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ladd can't keep his opponent in guard - Wetton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wetton is looking to advance position but Ladd won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wetton is trying to control the action in half guard but Ladd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wetton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ladd is squirming around, avoiding Wetton's attempts to control the action.
Ashton Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Wetton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wetton avoids the attempt from Ladd to control.
Wetton fails to take his opponent's back.
Wetton moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Ladd fending off the submission attempt from Wetton. #SUB#
Wetton working for a choke but Ladd is defending well. #T4#
Ladd tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Wetton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ladd has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wetton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wetton!
A relieved looking John Wetton 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: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Lemon throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Lemon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemon misses with a looping right.
Lemon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Lemon's head but Lemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ladd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemon.
A jab from Ladd misses. #CL#
Lemon instigates a clinch.
Ladd is leaning against Lemon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ladd is leaning against Lemon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ladd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lemon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Ladd.
Ladd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Ladd.
Ladd is working Lemon over against the cage.#TD#
Lemon gets control of Ladd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lemon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lemon keeping moving, preventing Ladd from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Ladd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ladd keeping full guard, as Lemon tries to pass.
Ladd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemon stands and throws Ladd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ladd is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lemon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lemon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ladd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemon but great work by Ladd.
Ladd is looking to take a break and control but Lemon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ladd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lemon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Ladd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lemon tries to bench press Ladd off him but Ladd keeps the position.
Lemon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ladd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ladd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ladd is sitting in close to Lemon's body. Lemon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ladd is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ladd is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lemon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Fury tries to clinch but Ladd is having none of it.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ladd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ladd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fury loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.#CL2#
Fury moves into range and clinches up with Ladd.#TD2#
Fury pulls guard. #SUB2#
Fury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ladd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ladd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ladd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Ladd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fury manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ladd has Fury in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ladd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fury stacks Ladd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fury!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury is looking to take a break and control but Ladd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ladd prevents Fury from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fury wants to control but Ladd is keeping him busy.
Fury in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fury trying to control the action but Ladd is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ladd is trying to improve his position.
Ladd is letting Fury control him for a moment.
Ladd is looking for a sweep.
Fury content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fury's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ladd keeps working.
Ladd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Ladd is letting Fury control him for a moment.
Ladd tries to bench press Fury off him but Fury keeps the position.
Ladd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fury off and has taken his back!
Fury trying to control the position but Ladd manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ladd is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fury has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ladd has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fury taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ladd doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Ladd!
A very excited looking Ashton Ladd 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: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Earl drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Earl trying to control the position but Ladd is working away.
Ladd tries to improve position but can't.
Earl tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ladd's legs.
Ladd wants to control but Earl postures up.
Earl wants to control but Ladd is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd tries to control but Earl manages to take his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Earl's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T1#
Ladd just trying to survive but Earl is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Earl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Earl is controlling the position but Ladd somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladd is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ladd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Earl has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ladd tries to lock up and control but Earl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ladd is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Ladd prevents Earl from taking his back.
Ladd wants to control but Earl is having none of it.
Earl wants to take Ladd's back here but Ladd is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ladd is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Earl trying to control but Ladd is having none of it.
Earl is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Earl with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Earl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ladd is looking to escape.
Ladd sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ladd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ladd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ladd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ladd is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
Ladd has his foot on Earl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Earl works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ladd is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Earl rolls with it to try and escape but Ladd cranks on the arm and Earl is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Ladd!
A victorious Ashton Ladd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 90-
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Redmond connects with a body shot that sends Ladd's belly button to the back.
Redmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ladd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redmond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redmond ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Redmond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ashton Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
Ladd looks to land a left hand but Redmond moved out of range nicely.
Redmond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ladd digs a good body shot into Redmond's ribs.
Ladd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redmond.
Jab from Redmond.#CUT2#It looks like Ashton Ladd has been cut.
Redmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Redmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Redmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Redmond just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Redmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Ladd stalling. #TD#
Ladd jumps guard. #SUB2#
Redmond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ladd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ladd trying to control the position.
Redmond wants to control from the top but Ladd keeps moving. #SUB#
Ladd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redmond defends it easily.#SUB#
Ladd working for a triangle but Redmond defends it easily.
Redmond trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Ladd is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Redmond frees his head nicely. Oh but Ladd has switched to an armbar! Redmond is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ashton Ladd!
A relieved looking Ashton Ladd 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: KIFC 76
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Gracie slips under a jab from Ladd.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Ladd gets a clinch.
Ladd lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ladd.
Ladd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Ladd lands with a light punch inside.
Ladd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ladd'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.
A nice left hand lands by Ladd.
A shot in the inside from Ladd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ladd.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Ladd lands a right hand.
Gracie misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Ladd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ladd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ladd for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gracie tries to circle away but Ladd has him pinned against the cage.
Ladd is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Ladd jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Ladd is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ladd is proving hard to escape from.
Ladd pulls Gracie in to control the position. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ladd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Ladd's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Ladd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ladd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ladd pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to stand but Ladd has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ladd is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gracie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ladd's body to avoid the submission. Ladd has instead reached around Gracie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ladd arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ashton Ladd!

Event: KIFC 64
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ladd.
Ladd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Ashton Ladd has been cut.
Island lands a nice hook to Ladd's body. Ladd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Island lands a nice shot that snaps Ladd's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Ladd there.
Ladd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Island. Beautiful body shot.
Island loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.
Island scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Island swinging wildly here.
Island connects with a body shot that sends Ladd's belly button to the back.
Ladd misses with an uppercut
and Ladd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Island misses with a lunging right hand
and Ladd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Island listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Island throws a right hand that misses
and Ladd counters with a straight right hand.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good standup being displayed there by Island as he connects with a hook.
Ladd slips a jab from Island.
Island throws a right and a left that Ladd avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ladd misses the target.
Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ladd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
A big left from Island misses.
Island throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ladd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but Island slips the punch.
Ladd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ladd misses with a looping right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Island with a nice cross.
Ladd misses with a right hand
and Island counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Island moves out of range as Ladd strikes.
Ladd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island lands a body shot.
Island has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Island jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#Ashton Ladd's cut is getting worse.
Ladd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Island misses with a two punch combination.
Island throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ladd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Ladd misses.
Island connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Island stuns Ladd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Island.
Island cracks Ladd with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Island feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ladds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Island connects with a nice looking jab.
Island misses the shot to the body.
Island misses with a combination
and Ladd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Island misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ladd throwing a counter right hand but Island manages to avoid it.
Island stuns Ladd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Island connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Ashton Ladd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Island misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Island there.
Island scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Island misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ladd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Island is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ladd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Island throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Island darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James Island seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladd gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#Jeez, Ashton Ladd's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Island scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ladd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on Island's shoulder, as Island tries to avoid the shot.
Ladd walks into a straight right hand from Island.
Ladd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Island connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Ladd is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Island!

Event: KIFC 48
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ladd scores with a nice strike.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ladd's waist but Ladd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Ashton Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ladd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ladd is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Well, if Jones 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.
Jones thows a huge punch but Ladd dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Ladd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ladd tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#T1#
Ladd trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ladd tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Ladd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ladd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones wants to control but Ladd is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones goes for a double leg but Ladd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ladd continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ladd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Ladd is defending well.
Ladd is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ladd is not content to let Jones control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Ladd is defending well.
Jones controls the position.
Ladd stops Jones from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Ladd is defending well.
Ladd is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ladd regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ladd actively working from the bottom here.
Ladd keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ladd is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ladd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. #TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ladd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ladd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ladd is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ladd gets back to full guard.
Ladd keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ladd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Jones trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
Ladd can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ladd gets back to full guard.
Ladd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ladd is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ladd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Ladd is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ladd has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ladd has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ashton Ladd!

Event: KIFC 31
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Ladd lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Meril moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Ladd leaning against his opponent.
Meril lands an uppercut.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Meril.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ladd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ladd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meril tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ladd tries to work over Meril's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ladd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ladd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ladd misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ladd tries to pull guard but Meril forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ladd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Meril lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ladd taking a breather.
Meril works on Ladd's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meril as Ladd tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ladd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ladd trying to control the position but instead, Meril has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ladd into the cage.
Meril stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ladd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ladd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meril backwards.
Meril's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ladd tries to pull guard but Meril won't allow it. #T2#
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Ladd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ladd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
A short right from Meril.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Meril lands an uppercut.
Meril lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Meril.
A short body shot lands from Meril as the two fighters clinch.
Ladd working aggressively here.
Ladd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ladd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ladd stalling in the clinch but Meril improves position.
Ladd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meril is keeping busy.
Ladd can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Good body shot from Meril. #T3#
Ladd takes a shot to the head.
Meril pushes Ladd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ladd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meril working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ladd blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril is working Ladd over against the cage.
Meril working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ladd blocking some punches.
Ladd wants to stall.
Meril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meril lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Meril wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ladd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd is looking to control Meril's arms but Meril gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ladd has his back to the cage.
Meril misses with the head strike.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ladd. #T4#
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Ladd is trying to stall.
Meril lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Ladd can't find room to land a body shot as Meril controls the action.
Ladd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ladd misses with a punch to the body.
Meril lands a right hand.
Meril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ladd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meril backwards.
Ladd has Meril pushed against the cage.
Meril misses with some punches.
Ladd is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ladd.
Nice body punch from Meril - that landed with a thud.
Meril lands a shoulder strike.
Meril lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ladd or not.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Meril dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Meril scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ladd cracks Meril with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ladd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meril is looking to clinch but Ladd is avoiding it.
Meril lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meril scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meril thuds his right hand into Ladd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ladd thuds his right hand into Meril's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Meril. That snapped Ladd's head back.
A slow jab from Ladd misses its intended target.
Ladd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ladd misses with a hook.
Meril connects with a body shot that sends Ladd's belly button to the back.#T1#
Meril with a hook.
Meril tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ladd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Meril finds it's target.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Meril clinches with his opponent.
Meril misses with a punch on the inside.
Meril scores with a shot to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Ladd taking a breather.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meril smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Meril closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Meril scores with a shot to the side of Ladd's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meril lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ladd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meril just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ladd misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meril as Ladd tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Ladd pushes Meril back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Meril.
Meril lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Meril.
Meril can't find room to land a body shot as Ladd controls the action.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Ladd looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Meril.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Meril.
Meril presses Ladd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ladd takes a shot to the head.
Meril lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril pushes Ladd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Ladd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Ladd.
Meril lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ladd.
Meril keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ladd's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Meril.
A shot in the inside from Meril.
A shot in the inside from Meril.
Meril throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ladds head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril gets through Ladd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meril lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Jon Meril seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ladd looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Meril lands an uppercut.
Ladd misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Ladd misses with a punch to the body.
Ladd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meril's elbow.
Ladd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meril lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ladd controlling the action here for a moment.
Meril lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ladd's elbow.
Meril lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Meril showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Ladd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ladd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meril looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meril blocking some punches.
Meril can't find room to land a body shot as Ladd controls the action.
Meril wants a takedown but no success here.
Ladd throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Ladd slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Meril tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meril lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ladd backwards. #T1#
Meril tries to work over Ladd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril misses with a punch on the inside.
Meril lands a body punch.
Ladd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ladd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril lands a left hand.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Meril working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meril lands a right hand.
Ladd stalling in the clinch but Meril improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Meril.
Meril lands a shoulder strike.
Meril makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Ladd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ladd misses with some punches. #T2#
Meril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Ladd fails to pull guard.
Ladd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ladd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Meril lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril lands an uppercut.
Meril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Ladd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meril walks away with a smile on his face. Ladd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ladd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Meril takes the fight into the clinch.
Ladd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meril digs a right hand underneath Ladd's ribcage. Ladd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ashton Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Meril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Meril scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Meril.
Meril lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meril lands a left hand.
Ladd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Meril as the two fighters clinch.
Meril lands a nice shot to the body.
Ladd takes a shot to the head.
Meril lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ladd.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meril lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ladd.
A hook to the body from Meril.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Ladd stalling in the clinch but Meril improves position. #T4#
Ladd misses with the head strike.
Ladd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meril.
Ladd is looking to control Meril's arms but Meril gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ladd has his back to the cage.
Meril blocking some punches.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Ladd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril lands an uppercut.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ladd misses with a body punch.
Meril throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Meril.
Ladd has a couple of punches blocked by Meril.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Meril.
Ladd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!

Event: TR S02E04
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ladd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ladd scores with a shot to the side of Earl's head.
Ladd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ladd pushes Earl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Earl can't get the takedown. #BC#
Ladd manages to break the clinch.
Earl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Ladd.
A frustrated look appears on Earl's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch.
Earl misses with a right hand
and Ladd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Earl fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Ladd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ladd avoiding damage.
Ladd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ladd scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Earl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ladd digs a right hand into Earl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Earl's gas tank.
Earl wants a takedown.
Ashton Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freaky Earl.
Ladd is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Earl. #BC#
Ladd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Earl keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ladd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ladd.
Earl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ladd leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch.
Earl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Earl just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ladd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Earl.#CL2#
Earl moves into range and clinches up with Ladd.
Ladd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ladd stalling. #T2#
Ladd'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.
A frustrated look appears on Earl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ladd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Earls head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ladd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Earl up against the cage.
Ladd just leaning against Earl, taking a breather.
Earl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ladd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Freaky Earl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ladd gets a clinch.
Earl is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ladd is pushing Earl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ladd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Ladd letting Earl take a breather here.#BC2#
Earl manages to break the clinch.
Earl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ladd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Ladd drives through and clinches with Earl against the cage.
Earl can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Earl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Earl wants to pass the guard but Ladd is defending well.
Ladd is controlling Earl's trapped leg to prevent Earl from advancing to side control.
Earl wants to pass the guard but Ladd is defending well.
Ladd is controlling Earl's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Ladd continues to stall.
Ladd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Earl is looking for a kimura but Ladd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Earl to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ashton Ladd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Earl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ladd counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Ladd closes the distance and pushes Earl back into the cage.
Ladd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Earl's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Ladd.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Earl can do to turn this around?
Ladd taking a breather.
Ladd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ladd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Earl looking for a takedown.
Ladd lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Ladd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Earl wants a takedown but no success here.
Ladd tries to throw a body punch but Earl avoids it by throwing Ladd back against the cage.
Ladd lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ladd - that landed with a thud.
Earl is breathing heavily.#T1#
Earl has Ladd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ladd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ashton Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freaky Earl.#BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ladd clinches up with Earl and pushes him back against the cage.
Ladd lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ladd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Earl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Earl misses with a right hand
and Ladd counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Ladd pushes Earl up against the cage in a clinch.
Ladd scores with a shoulder strike.
Ladd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Earl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Earl is looking to control Ladd's arms but Ladd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Earl has his back to the cage.
Ladd slows down the pace here.
Ladd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ladd gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ladd taking a breather.#T2#
Ladd stops a takedown attempt from Earl.
Ladd taking a breather.
Ladd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ladd digs a right hand underneath Earl's ribcage. Earl 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.
Ladd avoiding damage.
Ladd lands with a left to the head.
Ashton Ladd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Ladd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ashton Ladd.
Earl swats away the attempt to clinch by Ladd.
And Earl tries to counter it with a takedown but Ladd pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Ladd pushes Earl up against the cage in a clinch.
Ladd gets through Earl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ladd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Earl backwards. #BC#
Ladd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Earl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ladd counters with a right hand to the body.
Earl throws a low kick, looking for Ladd's leg but Ladd calmly moves out of range.
Ladd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ashton Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ladd tries to clinch there but Earl circles away.
Ladd closes the distance but Earl moves to the side #TD2#
and Earl counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ladd won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Earl thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ladd holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ladd struggling a bit here.
Ladd tries to buck Earl off but Earl is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Ladd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Ladd is looking to regain half guard here but Earl keeps moving and retains side control.
Ladd avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Earl. #SUB2#
Earl is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ladd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Earl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ashton Ladd dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ladd clinches with his opponent.
Ladd avoids the elbow strike from Earl, against the cage.
Earl wants a takedown.
Earl is looking for a takedown.
Earl being controlled against the cage.
Earl can't find room to land a body shot as Ladd controls the action.
Ladd lands a body shot.
Ladd scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd keeps control of Earl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ladd lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Earl manages to break the clinch.
Earl swats away the attempt to clinch by Ladd.
Ladd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Earl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ashton Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freaky Earl.
Earl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ladd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Earl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Earl misses with a straight left.
Ladd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ladd wants to clinch up but Earl keeps it at a distance.
Ladd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Earl tries to keep at a distance but Ladd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ladd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ladd is stalling here.
Earl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Earl is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Ladd.
Earl is still on wobbly legs! Can Ladd finish him?
Ladd works on Earl's body with a couple of short punches.
Ladd pushes Earl against the cage. Ladd is working some dirty boxing. Ladd pushes off with a quick right hook! Earl goes down! Earl tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ladd moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashton Ladd!

Event: TR S2E02: Legends
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ladd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ladd sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ladd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ladd as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Ladd as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy tries a body shot but Ladd blocks it.
Ladd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Ladd scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Ladd stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ladd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ladd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Ladd digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ladd walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Ladd walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Murphy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ladd swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Murphy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashton Ladd!

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